Anyone Know Of Dong Fang DF250RTB Bobber?

Barnone · 01-28-2011, 10:14 AM

Any experience or knowledge of the Dong Fang DF250RTB Bobber?

http://www.extremescooters.biz/250cc...r-chopper.aspx

Weldangrind · 01-28-2011, 10:20 AM

Never heard of it, but it's about time somebody built one. The fenders and frame are a total win, but the tank shape needs work. A Sporty tank would be perfect.

RageHardIntoTheBendies · 01-28-2011, 02:05 PM

There was an ad on UsedVictoria today for 200cc bobbers.
Could not check out the site due the filters my work has on my internet.

http://www.usedvictoria.com/classifi...bbers_14055068

FastDoc · 01-28-2011, 04:03 PM

Nice looking bike. Never heard of it though.

Weldangrind · 01-28-2011, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RageHardIntoTheBendies

There was an ad on UsedVictoria today for 200cc bobbers.
Could not check out the site due the filters my work has on my internet.

http://www.usedvictoria.com/classifi...bbers_14055068

Those look like Kikker bobbers: http://www.kikker5150.com/hardknock.html (scroll down the page to find the 200).

That's a lot of cash for a 200. I wonder if they have TC approval yet; if so, that might explain the cost. They've been available in the US for some time.

Reveeen · 01-29-2011, 01:09 AM

Certainly a "no mercy" situation on the price!

In the depths of winter here, 2006-2008 Sportsters are selling for that, and will continue to be worth exactly (if not more) what you paid for it, year in, year out. I looked at a Triumph speed triple here last week for $3000 (asking). There is a local guy trying to unload a Ducati monster (salvage title) for $4000 (asking).

01-29-2011, 10:59 AM

I say get a two piece tank like for the real choppers, get rid of all the blinquers and put on some straight handle bars and I think it be a beautifull bike to cruise around

Barnone · 01-29-2011, 12:56 PM

I agree with the straight handlebars but would keep the tank and replace the mirrors with bar end ones.
And the Secondary Air Injection would have to go.
Flat black would be my choice.
The motor is really 230cc or so. Honda clone?

JTCAndrew · 01-29-2011, 02:51 PM

I Sold this after building it, Becuase I wanted the XF200. I paid $150.00 FOR THIS BIKE. It was a basket case, but had a really sweet low miles engine. Basically rebuilt every nut and bolt on it. Chopped her down 2.5" Redid everything. Total investment was $700 and I sold her for $1700.
If you want to see just how modified this bike is Google picstures of a Honda Twinstar - Hated to do it, but fell in love with the XF200.

Have a Peek and Enjoy!

Andrew

katoranger · 01-29-2011, 03:42 PM

I love the sound. Also can I get some of that fast computer service. :wink:

JTCAndrew · 01-29-2011, 08:58 PM

LOL - Katto Ranger, Although you are in Georgia, We can help with many Services - So if you are actualy in need of something please PM Me.

Andrew

http://www.JamestownComputer.com

FastDoc · 01-29-2011, 09:27 PM

That bike looks and sounds amazing! That's the first interesting Twinstar I've ever seen! 8)

How did you get it to sound like a V-Twin with a cam? :?:

JTCAndrew · 01-30-2011, 01:06 PM

Wasn'thard to get the sound. I cut the Muflers off - LOL Added 8" to each side to extend the pipes back. (Not shownin video) Wrapped the Pipesin Header Tape. I was going to add some baffles - but sold her as is. I did love the way she sounded also. I am going to get a FMF or Pro Circuit Can for my XF200 Very soon. Can't wait to see what that does. 8O

Barnone · 02-16-2011, 07:54 PM

Report if you are interested is at
http://www.mychinamoto.com/forums/sh...F250RTB-Bobber
I got it from
http://www.extremescooters.biz/250cc...r-chopper.aspx
Nice people to do business with.

JTCAndrew · 02-16-2011, 11:04 PM

looks sweet barnone! Keep us posted on your likes and dislikes!

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01-28-2011, 10:20 AM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Never heard of it, but it's about time somebody built one. The fenders and frame are a total win, but the tank shape needs work. A Sporty tank would be perfect. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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01-28-2011, 04:03 PM	#4
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Nice looking bike. Never heard of it though. __________________ Happy to serve.
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01-29-2011, 02:51 PM	#9
JTCAndrew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jamestown, PA Posts: 589	Prior to my XF200 - was my 1982 Honda CM200 Twinstar I Sold this after building it, Becuase I wanted the XF200. I paid $150.00 FOR THIS BIKE. It was a basket case, but had a really sweet low miles engine. Basically rebuilt every nut and bolt on it. Chopped her down 2.5" Redid everything. Total investment was $700 and I sold her for $1700. If you want to see just how modified this bike is Google picstures of a Honda Twinstar - Hated to do it, but fell in love with the XF200. Have a Peek and Enjoy! Andrew
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katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I love the sound. Also can I get some of that fast computer service. :wink: __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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01-28-2011, 02:05 PM	#3
RageHardIntoTheBendies Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 114	There was an ad on UsedVictoria today for 200cc bobbers. Could not check out the site due the filters my work has on my internet. http://www.usedvictoria.com/classifi...bbers_14055068
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01-29-2011, 01:09 AM	#6
Reveeen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: orbital platform Posts: 741	Certainly a "no mercy" situation on the price! In the depths of winter here, 2006-2008 Sportsters are selling for that, and will continue to be worth exactly (if not more) what you paid for it, year in, year out. I looked at a Triumph speed triple here last week for $3000 (asking). There is a local guy trying to unload a Ducati monster (salvage title) for $4000 (asking).
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01-29-2011, 10:59 AM	#7
Guest Posts: n/a	I say get a two piece tank like for the real choppers, get rid of all the blinquers and put on some straight handle bars and I think it be a beautifull bike to cruise around
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01-29-2011, 12:56 PM	#8
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,358	I agree with the straight handlebars but would keep the tank and replace the mirrors with bar end ones. And the Secondary Air Injection would have to go. Flat black would be my choice. The motor is really 230cc or so. Honda clone?
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01-29-2011, 08:58 PM	#11
JTCAndrew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jamestown, PA Posts: 589	Fast Computer Service LOL - Katto Ranger, Although you are in Georgia, We can help with many Services - So if you are actualy in need of something please PM Me. Andrew http://www.JamestownComputer.com
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01-29-2011, 09:27 PM	#12
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	That bike looks and sounds amazing! That's the first interesting Twinstar I've ever seen! 8) How did you get it to sound like a V-Twin with a cam? :?: __________________ Happy to serve.
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01-30-2011, 01:06 PM	#13
JTCAndrew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jamestown, PA Posts: 589	My Honda Twinstar Wasn'thard to get the sound. I cut the Muflers off - LOL Added 8" to each side to extend the pipes back. (Not shownin video) Wrapped the Pipesin Header Tape. I was going to add some baffles - but sold her as is. I did love the way she sounded also. I am going to get a FMF or Pro Circuit Can for my XF200 Very soon. Can't wait to see what that does. 8O
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02-16-2011, 07:54 PM	#14
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,358	I went ahead and got the bobber Report if you are interested is at http://www.mychinamoto.com/forums/sh...F250RTB-Bobber I got it from http://www.extremescooters.biz/250cc...r-chopper.aspx Nice people to do business with.
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02-16-2011, 11:04 PM	#15
JTCAndrew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jamestown, PA Posts: 589	looks sweet barnone! Keep us posted on your likes and dislikes!
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