Storm 250 seat height

BlackBike · 07-02-2016, 12:48 PM

Merlin...my bike (see signature) is virtually the same bike as the bashan storm. By placing a level on the lowest part of my seat, tilting the bike to level position, and measuring from the floor to the bottom of that level, it measures exactly 33 inches. This measurement is with no weight on bike. With my boots,sitting on the bike, I am flat footed . I think I am 5.11 or 6.0. It is perfect and is high riding position as are all Duel Sport/Enduro’s An inch or two in either direction will make no difference.

Considering your bad luck and your concerns with the specifications, I suggest that you find a dealer with a stock item so that you will know exactly what you are buying.

Just my 2 Euros.

Merlin · 07-02-2016, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackBike

Merlin...my bike (see signature) is virtually the same bike as the bashan storm. By placing a level on the lowest part of my seat, tilting the bike to level position, and measuring from the floor to the bottom of that level, it measures exactly 33 inches. This measurement is with no weight on bike. With my boots,sitting on the bike, I am flat footed . I think I am 5.11 or 6.0. It is perfect and is high riding position as are all Duel Sport/Enduro’s An inch or two in either direction will make no difference.

Considering your bad luck and your concerns with the specifications, I suggest that you find a dealer with a stock item so that you will know exactly what you are buying.

Just my 2 Euros.

I would love to find a dealer but I would have to travel over a 1000 miles one way where ever I would go. To get to where I live you need to take a very long road from nowhere to nowhere. There is a dead end road that connects to the road to nowhere somewhere in the middle that has a dirt road that winds up to about 9000 feet on the side of the Rockys. I live on that road at about 9000 feet. In other words I live right smack in the middle of nowhere. The farthest place from anyplace I know of. Thanks for the input.

pcspecialist · 07-02-2016, 04:43 PM

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I live on that road at about 9000 feet.

Unless you plan on spending most of your time at or near 9000 feet, you may want to consider a fuel injected bike or at least a carburated bike with power to spare.

Merlin · 07-02-2016, 04:48 PM

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Unless you plan on spending most of your time at or near 9000 feet, you may want to consider a fuel injected bike or at least a carburated bike with power to spare.

7000 to 9000 feet is where I will ride. If jetted right other then power loss for lack of air up here it will do ok. With power in mind Ive been looking at a SSR XF250 with a true 249cc engine but I cant find out if it is a counterbalance engine? If I buy the XF Ill have to finance it but it should give around 4 more HP.
Here is a link (not sure about the dealer?):
https://www.txpowersports.com/SSR_XF...le_p/xf250.htm

Azhule · 07-02-2016, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Merlin

Here is a link (not sure about the dealer?):
https://www.txpowersports.com/SSR_XF...le_p/xf250.htm

That dealer has been discussed many 'Manny' times...

Merlin · 07-02-2016, 07:23 PM

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That dealer has been discussed many 'Manny' times...

Hmmmm? I seem to remember reading that name on here somewhere? Should I avoid Manny?

BlackBike · 07-02-2016, 09:41 PM

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That dealer has been discussed many 'Manny' times...

I see what you did there

culcune · 07-03-2016, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by pcspecialist

Unless you plan on spending most of your time at or near 9000 feet, you may want to consider a fuel injected bike or at least a carburated bike with power to spare.

I have read old stories from people taking trips to China, buying a cheap bike, and touring (back in the day when this was more or less possible) and it seemed the bikes did quite well at high elevations, without any adjustments. In fact, the reason most want to adjust the carb, or change the carb, could possibly be because it is set for high elevations? I remember that theory from one of the stories-these bikes are made for high elevations. Just a thought...

mjstef · 07-04-2016, 06:04 PM

Merlin,

Don at APSCUSA just shipped 4 Hawks to Colorado last week. You might check with him to see if they are close and see if the buyers will let you sit on one and look it over......

Merlin · 07-04-2016, 06:37 PM

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Merlin,

Don at APSCUSA just shipped 4 Hawks to Colorado last week. You might check with him to see if they are close and see if the buyers will let you sit on one and look it over......

The hawks seat height is not the same as a Storm. But good idea to ask him about any Stallions he might have shipped to Colorado as they are the same as a Storm.

mjstef · 07-04-2016, 08:01 PM

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The hawks seat height is not the same as a Storm. But good idea to ask him about any Stallions he might have shipped to Colorado as they are the same as a Storm.

How tall are you? My friend who picked up my 2nd Hawk is 5'9" and handles it well.....

BlackBike · 07-02-2016, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Merlin

I would love to find a dealer but I would have to travel over a 1000 miles one way where ever I would go. To get to where I live you need to take a very long road from nowhere to nowhere. There is a dead end road that connects to the road to nowhere somewhere in the middle that has a dirt road that winds up to about 9000 feet on the side of the Rockys. I live on that road at about 9000 feet. In other words I live right smack in the middle of nowhere. The farthest place from anyplace I know of. Thanks for the input.

Well, make sure you take your grocery list when you go

Merlin · 07-03-2016, 12:16 AM

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Well, make sure you take your grocery list when you go

Ya once a month.

07-02-2016, 12:48 PM	#1
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	Merlin...my bike (see signature) is virtually the same bike as the bashan storm. By placing a level on the lowest part of my seat, tilting the bike to level position, and measuring from the floor to the bottom of that level, it measures exactly 33 inches. This measurement is with no weight on bike. With my boots,sitting on the bike, I am flat footed . I think I am 5.11 or 6.0. It is perfect and is high riding position as are all Duel Sport/Enduro’s An inch or two in either direction will make no difference. Considering your bad luck and your concerns with the specifications, I suggest that you find a dealer with a stock item so that you will know exactly what you are buying. Just my 2 Euros. __________________ ***************************************** 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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07-04-2016, 06:04 PM	#9
mjstef Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lac Du Flambeau, WI Posts: 804	Merlin, Don at APSCUSA just shipped 4 Hawks to Colorado last week. You might check with him to see if they are close and see if the buyers will let you sit on one and look it over......
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