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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 11-19-2021, 01:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,495
Posted By discochris
It's been over a year since I tried the Zanella,...

It's been over a year since I tried the Zanella, so I don't recall exactly, but if I remember, the plugs themselves didn't match the BSR harness. I tried swapping wires around but never did get it to...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 11-14-2021, 11:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,495
Posted By discochris
And that one won't work correctly with some of...

And that one won't work correctly with some of the other similar, but not identical, China bikes. It won't work with the Bashans.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 11-14-2021, 05:14 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,413
Posted By discochris
So to answer my own question, it worked perfectly...

So to answer my own question, it worked perfectly with your instructions. I also had to swap the two wires on the speedo hookup. The 1995 circumference worked perfectly as well GPS tested. This will...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-25-2021, 09:14 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,413
Posted By discochris
So this speedo worked out of the box on the BSR? ...

So this speedo worked out of the box on the BSR? I have a 2016, and I tried one of the aftermarket Hawk speedos and it didn't work. I'd be interested in trying this one, because I really dislike the...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 12-13-2020, 08:11 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 56,488
Posted By discochris
Changed my tires today. That stock rear tire was...

Changed my tires today. That stock rear tire was a real pain to remove it was so stiff. The new rear is a bit narrower so the bike looks a little different Of course then we got snow today, so I...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 12-09-2020, 03:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,258
Posted By discochris
Progressive would not give me full coverage...

Progressive would not give me full coverage either on the Bashan BSR250. Oh well.

I plugged my VIN into the decoder, and it does show as a standard motorcycle.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 12-08-2020, 02:03 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,258
Posted By discochris
Try South Dakota. Because of some title issues...

Try South Dakota. Because of some title issues (bought used - never titled), I had planned to do this, but then I found Minnesota has a loophole that allows dirt bikes to be plated, but not titled,...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 12-07-2020, 12:34 AM
Replies: 514
Views: 71,683
Posted By discochris
This is a really cool thread. Please keep going! ...

This is a really cool thread. Please keep going!
I had a XL350R that I attempted to rebuild, and then dropped a valve. Which led me to part it out, and with the proceeds, purchased my BSR250 China...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 12-06-2020, 11:13 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 56,488
Posted By discochris
I finally got around to installing the Renthal...

I finally got around to installing the Renthal bars with riser/adapter, and Pro-Taper grips yesterday. Looks so much better. Today I replaced the the rear shock as well.

Mounted my tire changer...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-22-2020, 02:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,486
Posted By discochris
Agree with the previous posters. Pod filters are...

Agree with the previous posters. Pod filters are a PITA, and if you're running in any kind of dust or wet weather, they just suck. Leave it alone.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-22-2020, 02:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,063
Posted By discochris
Have you checked the valves? They're probably...

Have you checked the valves? They're probably really tight.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-15-2020, 04:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,440
Posted By discochris
Mine doesn't have the long blue and white wire...

Mine doesn't have the long blue and white wire (tach) or the long red wire (power) at all.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-15-2020, 12:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,440
Posted By discochris
Yes, it's 99% Hawk, but the wiring is different....

Yes, it's 99% Hawk, but the wiring is different. Can you tell me how yours is wired differently than the one I bought? I didn't realize you were still selling the cluster units, or I'd have purchased...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-15-2020, 12:26 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 13,172
Posted By discochris
Top Speed: 61mph (GPS verified). This was just...

Top Speed: 61mph (GPS verified). This was just today - my first run after dialing it in.
Bike: Bashan BSR250
Front/Rear Sprocket: stock. Also stock chain.
Mods: Mikuni VM26 clone and aftermarket...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-12-2020, 06:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,440
Posted By discochris
anyone install this speedo on a bashan

So I ordered this cluster......
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-09-2020, 10:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,486
Posted By discochris
It's fixed! But it wasn't anything I thought. I...

It's fixed! But it wasn't anything I thought.
I pulled the exhaust, put in the new gasket, sealed the connection points.
Bike was still running like crap. Still stumbling, backfiring, dying. I was...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-09-2020, 01:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,486
Posted By discochris
Today's update. The valves were definitely off....

Today's update. The valves were definitely off. Not sure how that happened - I might have not had it correct at TDC. Engine runs much quieter now. Starts and idles well. Runs well to half throttle...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-06-2020, 09:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,486
Posted By discochris
I set them to spec. But I need to double check. I...

I set them to spec. But I need to double check. I believe I set them to .003.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-06-2020, 04:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,486
Posted By discochris
Took it out today. Starts, idles and runs well to...

Took it out today. Starts, idles and runs well to mid-throttle. Bogs and dies closer to WOT and is backfiring on decel. Going to wait until the exhaust gasket gets here this week and make sure the...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-05-2020, 06:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,486
Posted By discochris
So I think I'm close. I'm running a 120 main...

So I think I'm close.
I'm running a 120 main and 27.5 pilot. Needle in the third position (middle). Bike starts right up on full choke, and as it warms, I can go to half and off. About 1.5 turns out...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-05-2020, 06:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,486
Posted By discochris
Still working on it. Didn't realize that I needed...

Still working on it. Didn't realize that I needed to plug off all the air box hose stuff with the new exhaust... It's getting closer.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-03-2020, 02:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,486
Posted By discochris
That's it! Thank you...

That's it! Thank you...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-02-2020, 11:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,486
Posted By discochris
Not the C-clip. Isn't there another retaining...

Not the C-clip. Isn't there another retaining spring thingy that goes above that?
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-02-2020, 09:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,486
Posted By discochris
So I tried a 110 main. Bike ran EXTREMELY hot,...

So I tried a 110 main. Bike ran EXTREMELY hot, and not well. Obviously lean.
Having already used the 115, I thought I would try a 120. No more stumble, bike pulls strong. Starts right up without...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-02-2020, 01:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,654
Posted By discochris
Progressive insured my Bashan, but only as...

Progressive insured my Bashan, but only as "other."

My VIN did come up as Bashan in Geico's system. My bikes are through Progressive, my cars through Geico (thanks to a nasty little clause in...
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