Finally got my storm!!! - Page 2

Cravin01 · 06-21-2018, 08:38 PM

As far as your battery I think I would look into something like Dan came up with since you need one now.

Breaking that battery was probably a blessing. I use a battery maintainer on mine but will eventually replace it with something like this

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...iglink28144-20

Walmart has bike batteries if you just need one now and I'm sure that would still be an upgrade.

Nyccooldude · 06-21-2018, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Cravin01

As far as your battery I think I would look into something like Dan came up with since you need one now.

Breaking that battery was probably a blessing. I use a battery maintainer on mine but will eventually replace it with something like this

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...iglink28144-20

Walmart has bike batteries if you just need one now and I'm sure that would still be an upgrade.

Yeah from what i've read this stock battery is really trash.
I've never used a gel battery before so this will be interesting.
Also do you have more pics on the headlight mod you did because this stock light looks like a refrigerator bulb lol

humanbeing · 06-21-2018, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Nyccooldude

Yeah from what i've read this stock battery is really trash...

Depends on what batch some Storm had Yuasa 12N7A-3A as stock which is an oddball (size exactly as TTR225 BUT the terminal position

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Jeff Richardson · 06-21-2018, 11:54 PM

My old man got the orange storm it's really a sweet bike. Out of box tuned perfect and really rides and corners nice. Like the gearing I decided to at least put a 17t front sproket on my hawk. Also used the same 32psi front and 40psi back as hawk. Some reason the bike was stamped at 40/40 but that didn't seem right. Not a fan of the alarm system though. Mounted under the seat and big bumps have been making some interesting chirps. ��

Nyccooldude · 06-22-2018, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Richardson

My old man got the orange storm it's really a sweet bike. Out of box tuned perfect and really rides and corners nice. Like the gearing I decided to at least put a 17t front sproket on my hawk. Also used the same 32psi front and 40psi back as hawk. Some reason the bike was stamped at 40/40 but that didn't seem right. Not a fan of the alarm system though. Mounted under the seat and big bumps have been making some interesting chirps. ��

I'm trying to figure out which sproket setup I should go with myself. I'm 5'2" 167lbs not fat just stocky. Bike is tall enough lol. I may go with smaller rims later if possible at all

BlackBike · 06-22-2018, 03:24 AM

Order one of those cheap universal spoke wrenches and save yourself some grief.

Nyccooldude · 06-22-2018, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackBike

Order one of those cheap universal spoke wrenches and save yourself some grief.

Noob Question in 3-2-1
Why exactly do I need one?

ChipToothy · 06-22-2018, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Nyccooldude

I'm trying to figure out which sproket setup I should go with myself. I'm 5'2" 167lbs not fat just stocky. Bike is tall enough lol. I may go with smaller rims later if possible at all

If you need a lower bike you can always just slice the saddle foam down by 2" and re-staplegun the cover back on. Tons of DIY videos for doing it on youtube. I did mine and am 5' 10", it allowed me to touch my entire foot to the ground w/o having to slide off to the side of the saddle.

Nyccooldude · 06-22-2018, 04:46 PM

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If you need a lower bike you can always just slice the saddle foam down by 2" and re-staplegun the cover back on. Tons of DIY videos for doing it on youtube. I did mine and am 5' 10", it allowed me to touch my entire foot to the ground w/o having to slide off to the side of the saddle.

Oh ok I'll give that a look. Thanks

Cravin01 · 06-22-2018, 07:55 PM

These are the pics I have, the bulb was large.

timcosby · 06-22-2018, 09:49 PM

is there a 3 prong female connector on the back of the oem grey palstic bulb holder? if not cut em and splice.

Nyccooldude · 06-22-2018, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Cravin01

These are the pics I have, the bulb was large.

That looks like an H4 bulb. I have a few LED's from my Subaru never installed. I may use one of them to try and fab something like this up.
Also where did you get the adapter from?

Cravin01 · 06-22-2018, 11:29 PM

It is a H4 bulb and the adapters came with it, it's a universal bulb set up with the adapters. I got it off of Amazon.

Nyccooldude · 06-23-2018, 02:35 AM

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It is a H4 bulb and the adapters came with it, it's a universal bulb set up with the adapters. I got it off of Amazon.

Is the link on your video? Also just wanted to say thank you. You been awesome with the info like everyone else here.

Megadan · 06-23-2018, 02:45 AM

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Is the link on your video? Also just wanted to say thank you. You been awesome with the info like everyone else here.

Yessir, he is definitely a huge help for all of you Storm guys on here. We have had plenty of Hawkers for a while, but nobody has really stepped up to the plate to document information on the Storm until he came along.

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Cravin01 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Forney Texas Posts: 498	As far as your battery I think I would look into something like Dan came up with since you need one now. Breaking that battery was probably a blessing. I use a battery maintainer on mine but will eventually replace it with something like this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...iglink28144-20 Walmart has bike batteries if you just need one now and I'm sure that would still be an upgrade. __________________ Visit me on YouTube at "Project Next"! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6KTCi2GVbfRDv-2XCqHhsg?view_as=subscriber 2017 Bashan Storm Keihen PZ30 Pumper Carb,115 main jet,35 pilot jet, gutted factory exhaust, Sambo Digital Speedometer,LED blinkers, H4 headlight,D.I.D X-ring chain 428,17/42 sprockets,UNI cone filter.
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BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	Order one of those cheap universal spoke wrenches and save yourself some grief. __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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timcosby Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: robertsdale alabama usa Posts: 1,007	is there a 3 prong female connector on the back of the oem grey palstic bulb holder? if not cut em and splice. __________________ 1991 harley heritage softail classic 2016 hawk kaw h1 400 tripple 13' long chopper in progress 2009 johnny pag bar hog 2004 hd electra glide ultra classic shriner edition 1997 harley davidson 1200 sportster 1972 harley davidson amf sx250
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06-22-2018, 11:29 PM	#28
Cravin01 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Forney Texas Posts: 498	It is a H4 bulb and the adapters came with it, it's a universal bulb set up with the adapters. I got it off of Amazon. __________________ Visit me on YouTube at "Project Next"! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6KTCi2GVbfRDv-2XCqHhsg?view_as=subscriber 2017 Bashan Storm Keihen PZ30 Pumper Carb,115 main jet,35 pilot jet, gutted factory exhaust, Sambo Digital Speedometer,LED blinkers, H4 headlight,D.I.D X-ring chain 428,17/42 sprockets,UNI cone filter.
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06-21-2018, 11:54 PM	#19
Jeff Richardson Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 64	My old man got the orange storm it's really a sweet bike. Out of box tuned perfect and really rides and corners nice. Like the gearing I decided to at least put a 17t front sproket on my hawk. Also used the same 32psi front and 40psi back as hawk. Some reason the bike was stamped at 40/40 but that didn't seem right. Not a fan of the alarm system though. Mounted under the seat and big bumps have been making some interesting chirps. ��
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