BMS 250 or Bashan Enforcer or db08 Storm

wedooit · 04-02-2019, 03:46 PM

I talked to Don at APMC...I am torn between BMS Bashan 250, and the Bashan Enforcer 250. I know the Storm has a counter balanced engine, and that would be a good choice. Some of the guys that post here have said the non counter balanced engine, after some break in is a not a problem. I think my first choice for myself would be the storm, and the coin flip comes for my wife, who desire a lower seat height. Any thoughts or flip a coin? There is another post regarding the same issue, and thanks to all that have posted. Flip coin? Thanks again!

**JerryHawk250** · 04-02-2019, 03:58 PM

If you need the lower seat height then the Storm would be the best choice.

wedooit · 04-02-2019, 04:03 PM

Thank you JerryHawk, I have read several of your posts, thanks for all the info!

**JerryHawk250** · 04-02-2019, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by wedooit

Thank you JerryHawk, I have read several of your posts, thanks for all the info!

The storm has smaller wheels so will sit a couple of inches lower than the Enforcer or BMS 250.

wedooit · 04-02-2019, 04:20 PM

Now after calcune's video regarding the Extreme, I am really torn. The extreme has less ground clearance. The cast rims are appealing. Most of our riding will be off road.

patrickjohn · 04-02-2019, 08:02 PM

I just got a storm, ive put mabye 10km on it so far. My opinion is its an awsome machine. Plan on getting another storm and gonna have to decide on a third storm or an enforcer. My pop, my brother and myself want to do long trail rides around Pine lands. Storm is awsome, imo.

Megadan · 04-04-2019, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by wedooit

Now after calcune's video regarding the Extreme, I am really torn. The extreme has less ground clearance. The cast rims are appealing. Most of our riding will be off road.

Generally, for off road riding, the cast wheels will be less than ideal. Spoke rims are still prevalent in off roading because they are more "flexible" and thus will not crack apart under hard use. If they do get damaged, they can generally be trail fixed by bending them back into shape where a solid cast rim will just be broken. The cast single piece wheels are more ideal for on-road conditions.

wedooit · 04-06-2019, 09:07 AM

I think it is down to either counter balanced or non counter balanced engine choice. That would be the storm or the bms250. It is hard to believe in our area with all the farming that there is no local dealers that sell the china bikes. There is one dealer in Salt Lake. When the decision arrives, I will post some pictures.

Bruces · 04-06-2019, 09:28 AM

You will find very little difference in the two engines ,and the non counterbalanced is in most of our bikes on this site with pretty much zero issues .The counterbalanced has a chain running the balancer which has given some grief if I am remembering correctly .

patrickjohn · 04-06-2019, 02:58 PM

Can only speak for the Storm, its sweet, suprising you canget that much bike for that price brand new delivered

ChipToothy · 04-06-2019, 09:06 PM

The Storm has no problem getting lower to the ground with it's adjustable fork height, seat mod and a $70 shock replacement will drop the rider position a solid 4-6 inches depending on how extreme you want. For off road use just don't jump it off stuff and it's fine.

NorthRider · 04-14-2019, 10:27 PM

We're very happy with our BMS CRP250s. We got one for each of us last fall. We were really pleased with the quality of the bikes, the build quality, etc.

And, boy...they both run sweet! Start right up, run smooth, no back firing or roughness.

Be aware, though, that the seat height is NOT 28 inches, as stated. It's closer to 33-34. I had to modify my seat so that it was a better height for me. Hubby fits his just fine.

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wedooit Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 794	BMS 250 or Bashan Enforcer or db08 Storm I talked to Don at APMC...I am torn between BMS Bashan 250, and the Bashan Enforcer 250. I know the Storm has a counter balanced engine, and that would be a good choice. Some of the guys that post here have said the non counter balanced engine, after some break in is a not a problem. I think my first choice for myself would be the storm, and the coin flip comes for my wife, who desire a lower seat height. Any thoughts or flip a coin? There is another post regarding the same issue, and thanks to all that have posted. Flip coin? Thanks again!
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04-06-2019, 09:06 PM	#11
ChipToothy Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 819	The Storm has no problem getting lower to the ground with it's adjustable fork height, seat mod and a $70 shock replacement will drop the rider position a solid 4-6 inches depending on how extreme you want. For off road use just don't jump it off stuff and it's fine. __________________ Bashan Storm: Ebay steel exhaust wrapped, folding shift lever, seat mod, vm26 carb, air pod, dual led scrambler headlamps, windshield mod, led brake/tail light, secondary led brake light (swingarm), Ebay 295mm rear shock, back up CDI (racing unknown), oil cooler, digital gauge cluster,
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04-02-2019, 04:03 PM	#3
wedooit Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 794	Thank you JerryHawk, I have read several of your posts, thanks for all the info!
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04-02-2019, 04:20 PM	#5
wedooit Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 794	Now after calcune's video regarding the Extreme, I am really torn. The extreme has less ground clearance. The cast rims are appealing. Most of our riding will be off road.
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04-02-2019, 08:02 PM	#6
patrickjohn Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: South Jersey Posts: 28	I just got a storm, ive put mabye 10km on it so far. My opinion is its an awsome machine. Plan on getting another storm and gonna have to decide on a third storm or an enforcer. My pop, my brother and myself want to do long trail rides around Pine lands. Storm is awsome, imo.
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04-06-2019, 09:07 AM	#8
wedooit Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 794	I think it is down to either counter balanced or non counter balanced engine choice. That would be the storm or the bms250. It is hard to believe in our area with all the farming that there is no local dealers that sell the china bikes. There is one dealer in Salt Lake. When the decision arrives, I will post some pictures.
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04-06-2019, 09:28 AM	#9
Bruces Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 1,588	You will find very little difference in the two engines ,and the non counterbalanced is in most of our bikes on this site with pretty much zero issues .The counterbalanced has a chain running the balancer which has given some grief if I am remembering correctly .
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04-06-2019, 02:58 PM	#10
patrickjohn Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: South Jersey Posts: 28	Can only speak for the Storm, its sweet, suprising you canget that much bike for that price brand new delivered
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04-14-2019, 10:27 PM	#12
NorthRider Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Northern Minnesota Posts: 54	We're very happy with our BMS CRP250s. We got one for each of us last fall. We were really pleased with the quality of the bikes, the build quality, etc. And, boy...they both run sweet! Start right up, run smooth, no back firing or roughness. Be aware, though, that the seat height is NOT 28 inches, as stated. It's closer to 33-34. I had to modify my seat so that it was a better height for me. Hubby fits his just fine.
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