Bashan Storm bogs with more throttle - fuel octane?

tzalmaves · 06-24-2018, 05:24 PM

Hello,

My Bashan Storm bogs down when I apply more throttle. I'm using old-ish, regular octane fuel from my shed.

Do I just need new fuel, or does the storm run better with a higher octane fuel, or is it something else?

dossbag · 06-24-2018, 08:39 PM

Did you leave it over the winter with gas in it?
Did you make any changes?
Don't use old gas.. flush it out, put in new and add a bit of sea foam/ You can't trouble shoot with old gas in. I always run mine on low grade and it's been fine

Hawk 229cc · 06-24-2018, 09:37 PM

sounds like the air issue could be ,old gas wont help i am useing 89 ,but fresh 87 should be fine,stock carb ? ,if so look to the upgraded carb also i am finding out it takes 100 to 200 miles to break them in an get the full power of the 229cc more like 500, along with the right carb tuning an air to it,right now mine wont go over 40mph ,but i am at 75 miles an geting ready to do the carb & jeting as wel as the crf 230l aftermarket exhaust ,the carb should bring a few hp also you may want to adjust the valves ,as well ,

so there is a list of the recomened upgrades to them is why i dont have 500 miles on mine yet ,it can take some time to get the bikes right ,in my case going slow to make sure i get most of the important ones ,so in the next few weeks, i will be tearing mine down an doing a ton of crap to it , genuine mikuni carb an jets air box exhaust valves lash adjustment , also like greasing the swing arms bearings wheel bearings an the steering post bearings an fork oil ,as well as the chain an sprockets for last ,then some dual sport tires for the road,then i am still not done but getting there

Also going to trim my seat to make it as flat as possible ,lowering the rear break pedal as well ,softer hand grips for vibration,helps remind me ,edit to my list of things to do

Ariel Red Hunter · 06-24-2018, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tzalmaves

Hello,

My Bashan Storm bogs down when I apply more throttle. I'm using old-ish, regular octane fuel from my shed.

Do I just need new fuel, or does the storm run better with a higher octane fuel, or is it something else?

I recommend non-Ethanol Premium because of less issues if the bike is not used at least weekly. I would definatley get rid of the old fuel and use fresh, especially if it was regular...ARH

tzalmaves · 06-24-2018, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawk 229cc

sounds like the air issue could be ,old gas wont help i am useing 89 ,but fresh 87 should be fine,stock carb ? ,if so look to the upgraded carb also i am finding out it takes 100 to 200 miles to break them in an get the full power of the 229cc more like 500

Yes, It's brand new, today was my first ride.

tzalmaves · 06-24-2018, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dossbag

Did you leave it over the winter with gas in it?
Did you make any changes?

Brand new unit, first ride.

Hawk 229cc · 06-24-2018, 10:04 PM

yup look at the my post again ,go to youtube an look at hawk videos will be simular as well as bashan storm videos ,hope you took that oil from china out an put some motortcycle oil in it too,if not first thing is change the oil 10w40 should work some use the 15 w 40 ,wich i may change to later on for the zinc in it

take your time ride it bit but plan all the important upgrades ,carbs like $36.00 jet kit 10.00 pilots 5.00 each,but yes take your time an research an more research to get it running like a top

timcosby · 06-24-2018, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tzalmaves

Hello,

My Bashan Storm bogs down when I apply more throttle. I'm using old-ish, regular octane fuel from my shed.

Do I just need new fuel, or does the storm run better with a higher octane fuel, or is it something else?

sounds like choke is on to me

Buffalorider · 06-24-2018, 10:49 PM

Just like Timcosby said im almost certain this is a choke issue, it has happened to me when I wasnt paying attention, then I was like duhhhh my choke was the wrong direction. I moved it and Bang! my bike was just fine.

Hawk 229cc · 06-24-2018, 11:06 PM

up choke on down off for hawk ? if that is it on a hawk can only guess same carb,couse i know its the same engine .?what prevents the bashan storm 250 from needing the upgrades the hawks needs to run right in most cases ??, missing something hear , the direction of the choke an how it works on bashan storm ??? well guess they know that too

tzalmaves · 06-25-2018, 08:24 AM

The choke lever is in the 50% position, so that is no doubt the issue. Until now, I couldn't find the choke, so I assumed this model didn't have one. Thanks all!

Buffalorider · 06-25-2018, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tzalmaves

The choke lever is in the 50% position, so that is no doubt the issue. Until now, I couldn't find the choke, so I assumed this model didn't have one. Thanks all!

Happy we could help!!

06-24-2018, 05:24 PM	#1
tzalmaves Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 23	Bashan Storm bogs with more throttle - fuel octane? Hello, My Bashan Storm bogs down when I apply more throttle. I'm using old-ish, regular octane fuel from my shed. Do I just need new fuel, or does the storm run better with a higher octane fuel, or is it something else?
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06-24-2018, 08:39 PM	#2
dossbag Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 162	Did you leave it over the winter with gas in it? Did you make any changes? Don't use old gas.. flush it out, put in new and add a bit of sea foam/ You can't trouble shoot with old gas in. I always run mine on low grade and it's been fine __________________ 2014 Bashan Storm 250 Enduro 1998 Harley Davidson Fat Boy 1993 Suzuki GSX600F - Rebuilt 1995 Harley Davidson Chopper build from ground up. 1983 Yamaha XJ900 REBUILT! 1971 Triumph Daytona 500 - Restored 1987 Yamaha FJ1200
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06-24-2018, 09:37 PM	#3
Hawk 229cc Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 214	sounds like the air issue could be ,old gas wont help i am useing 89 ,but fresh 87 should be fine,stock carb ? ,if so look to the upgraded carb also i am finding out it takes 100 to 200 miles to break them in an get the full power of the 229cc more like 500, along with the right carb tuning an air to it,right now mine wont go over 40mph ,but i am at 75 miles an geting ready to do the carb & jeting as wel as the crf 230l aftermarket exhaust ,the carb should bring a few hp also you may want to adjust the valves ,as well , so there is a list of the recomened upgrades to them is why i dont have 500 miles on mine yet ,it can take some time to get the bikes right ,in my case going slow to make sure i get most of the important ones ,so in the next few weeks, i will be tearing mine down an doing a ton of crap to it , genuine mikuni carb an jets air box exhaust valves lash adjustment , also like greasing the swing arms bearings wheel bearings an the steering post bearings an fork oil ,as well as the chain an sprockets for last ,then some dual sport tires for the road,then i am still not done but getting there Also going to trim my seat to make it as flat as possible ,lowering the rear break pedal as well ,softer hand grips for vibration,helps remind me ,edit to my list of things to do __________________ Last edited by Hawk 229cc; 06-24-2018 at 10:12 PM.
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06-24-2018, 10:04 PM	#7
Hawk 229cc Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 214	yup look at the my post again ,go to youtube an look at hawk videos will be simular as well as bashan storm videos ,hope you took that oil from china out an put some motortcycle oil in it too,if not first thing is change the oil 10w40 should work some use the 15 w 40 ,wich i may change to later on for the zinc in it take your time ride it bit but plan all the important upgrades ,carbs like $36.00 jet kit 10.00 pilots 5.00 each,but yes take your time an research an more research to get it running like a top __________________
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06-24-2018, 11:06 PM	#10
Hawk 229cc Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 214	up choke on down off for hawk ? if that is it on a hawk can only guess same carb,couse i know its the same engine .?what prevents the bashan storm 250 from needing the upgrades the hawks needs to run right in most cases ??, missing something hear , the direction of the choke an how it works on bashan storm ??? well guess they know that too __________________
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06-24-2018, 10:49 PM	#9
Buffalorider Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 56	Just like Timcosby said im almost certain this is a choke issue, it has happened to me when I wasnt paying attention, then I was like duhhhh my choke was the wrong direction. I moved it and Bang! my bike was just fine.
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06-25-2018, 08:24 AM	#11
tzalmaves Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 23	The choke lever is in the 50% position, so that is no doubt the issue. Until now, I couldn't find the choke, so I assumed this model didn't have one. Thanks all!
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