2021 Bashan Brozz

Civire325 · 12-11-2024, 09:50 AM

Hey All-
I decided to tear down the used Brozz i got a few weeks back and address a few things i noticed. Would you all be interested in a spreadsheet with bolt types/measurements as i re-assemble this? I planned to:
1. Strip everything off the frame.
2. Check valve clearance, drain/change oil, upgrade clutch springs
3. Chase all threads, replace hardware as warranted
4. Replace steering stem bearings, swingarm bushings and wheel bearings
5. Replace chain, possibly sprockets
6. Rebuild Calipers, replace pads
7. Repair/rebuild wiring harness (something is draining the battery)
8. Replace all plastics
9. Install oil cooler, crash bars and a new headlight.

Given that there are some similarities to the Hawk, but not on everything - is this information out there, been documented? I know of Dan/Jerry's posts with the Hawk, but what about the Storm/Brozz/Recon/DB-08?

Civire325 · 12-11-2024, 09:53 AM

Here is the link to the quick comparison spreadsheet i did, i hope i'm doing this right. Its nothing earth shattering, i just found it annoying to flip back and forth between the distributor pages and wanted it in one place.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...f=true&sd=true

Civire325 · 12-11-2024, 05:04 PM

Starting from here, I identified:
1. a tab on the frame that was missing a welded nut
2. a welded nut was missing from the steering head for attaching the front fender
3. The steering head was missing 2 ball bearings on the upper race
4. the wiring harness was stripped bare down in a few places - mainly around the tail lights and rear blinkers.

To fix the missing fairing nuts - i found that McMaster-Carr has Metric Aligning Weld nuts the M6 Part number is 90955A101 and are about $19 for a pack of 10. Ill be using my wire wheel to strip the frame down this weekend and firing up the welder.

Note: This was a fully functional bike, i like a project and have enough tools to be dangerous.

Civire325 · 01-08-2025, 02:19 PM

Hey All-
Hope you all had a happy new year, its been a bit since i posted but progress has been made:
1. I was not able to strip the paint off the frame in one weekend. Progress has been slow but is coming along.
2. I was also not able to push the swingarm bearings out. I tried hammering sockets in and even used my 12-ton shop press with a torch and was unable to push the inner sleeve out. I decided the swingarm bolt was tight enough so i cleaned up the side i had peened and walked away while i was still ahead.
3. This is a recon model - it looks like the plastics were tan at one point? I am seeing some sparkles on the satin black - was that something Peace did, or am i dealing with sparkly-farlkes here?

Civire325 · 01-08-2025, 02:34 PM

Here are some photos. One is of the swingarm bushing - note this didn't technically need to be repaired i guess. I thought it would be easier to push out, but it was not. If anyone has any suggestions on how to do this, id appreciate it. i already tried a hammering, torch and hammering, and hydraulic press + hammer, i didn't damage it past the point of no return, i figured id stop while it was still usable.

Second photo is progress on stripping the paint, and specifically the one welded nut that had been torn off. Note that this is a mounting point for a piece of cover plastic on the right side just above the rear brake cylinder

LightSmith88 · 01-21-2025, 07:11 PM

Keep up the good work. It's good to see these recons get a little love! I have a 2021 myself. Its a great machine. It will be fun to see what you do to it.

Dusman · 01-22-2025, 08:56 AM

I heard in a somewhat recent Motocheez video that Peace Sports isn’t going to sell the Brozz anymore. Is this true?

Thumper · 01-22-2025, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Dusman

I heard in a somewhat recent Motocheez video that Peace Sports isn’t going to sell the Brozz anymore. Is this true?

Inactive website for more than a year now. But the Bashan Storm is still sold online and in a few brick and mortar locations. It is an excellent CGclone.

LightSmith88 · 01-22-2025, 03:38 PM

That is sad to hear. My experience with peace sports was amazing. the owner himself (Jeffrey, same gut on the you tube videos) would personally respond to every email. I was upset because i missed out on the larger rims and tires they updated for the 21 model and he sent me out a new set for like $100. rims and tires! That,s like shipping cost alone! I liked that you could get every single part for a Brozz off of their website. I even sent him pictures of the mods I made and he responded saying that he liked them. What a bummer. It was cool to see him come up with the paint scheme for the recon with spray cans on you tube. Then they actually recreated his original design and produced them. how cool is that. oh well...RIP Peace Sports!

LightSmith88 · 01-22-2025, 03:58 PM

Funny! I just found this on Aliexpress! I guess you can still get a new Brozz! This one says 260 on it but I looked at the specs and it still has the 230cc lol

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32568...av-description

Bruces · 01-22-2025, 04:15 PM

Peace sports was somewhat active on this site ,seemed like a great guy ,I don’t remember anybody having issues with those bikes and I am certain he would of stepped up and helped them out if needed .Not sure what happened ,hopefully he shows up again with some more good bikes .

LightSmith88 · 01-23-2025, 11:06 AM

I sent an email out directly to Jeffrey on the same address we had been talking on back then. I'll let you guys know if he responds.

Dusman · 01-24-2025, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LightSmith88

I sent an email out directly to Jeffrey on the same address we had been talking on back then. I'll let you guys know if he responds.

Thanks! I’d like to know for sure if this is the case. The Brozz was/is a great bike for the $ and Jeffrey was always great about keeping the parts in stock and affordable.

LightSmith88 · 01-29-2025, 02:56 PM

Well. Crickets guys. Sad to say I never got a response from Jefferey. Bummer, seemed like a good dude. Civire325 you making any progress?

Civire325 · 02-22-2025, 03:34 PM

Hey Ya'll-
Still alive and workin on the bike. Been taking my time wire brushing the frame and swing arm and its been slower going than i expected. I did try to get in touch with Peace RE a cert of origin, but they told me that i would need to get this from the original owner (i'm the 4th.) I did order some parts from them and there were no issues on that front.

12-11-2024, 09:50 AM	#1
Civire325 Join Date: Aug 2024 Posts: 29	2021 Bashan Brozz Hey All- I decided to tear down the used Brozz i got a few weeks back and address a few things i noticed. Would you all be interested in a spreadsheet with bolt types/measurements as i re-assemble this? I planned to: 1. Strip everything off the frame. 2. Check valve clearance, drain/change oil, upgrade clutch springs 3. Chase all threads, replace hardware as warranted 4. Replace steering stem bearings, swingarm bushings and wheel bearings 5. Replace chain, possibly sprockets 6. Rebuild Calipers, replace pads 7. Repair/rebuild wiring harness (something is draining the battery) 8. Replace all plastics 9. Install oil cooler, crash bars and a new headlight. Given that there are some similarities to the Hawk, but not on everything - is this information out there, been documented? I know of Dan/Jerry's posts with the Hawk, but what about the Storm/Brozz/Recon/DB-08? Last edited by Civire325; 12-14-2024 at 02:47 PM.
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12-11-2024, 05:04 PM	#3
Civire325 Join Date: Aug 2024 Posts: 29	Starting from here, I identified: 1. a tab on the frame that was missing a welded nut 2. a welded nut was missing from the steering head for attaching the front fender 3. The steering head was missing 2 ball bearings on the upper race 4. the wiring harness was stripped bare down in a few places - mainly around the tail lights and rear blinkers. To fix the missing fairing nuts - i found that McMaster-Carr has Metric Aligning Weld nuts the M6 Part number is 90955A101 and are about $19 for a pack of 10. Ill be using my wire wheel to strip the frame down this weekend and firing up the welder. Note: This was a fully functional bike, i like a project and have enough tools to be dangerous. Attached Thumbnails
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01-08-2025, 02:34 PM	#5
Civire325 Join Date: Aug 2024 Posts: 29	Here are some photos. One is of the swingarm bushing - note this didn't technically need to be repaired i guess. I thought it would be easier to push out, but it was not. If anyone has any suggestions on how to do this, id appreciate it. i already tried a hammering, torch and hammering, and hydraulic press + hammer, i didn't damage it past the point of no return, i figured id stop while it was still usable. Second photo is progress on stripping the paint, and specifically the one welded nut that had been torn off. Note that this is a mounting point for a piece of cover plastic on the right side just above the rear brake cylinder Attached Thumbnails
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01-22-2025, 08:56 AM	#7
Dusman Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: NC Posts: 273	Brozz no longer being sold by Peace? I heard in a somewhat recent Motocheez video that Peace Sports isn’t going to sell the Brozz anymore. Is this true?
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01-22-2025, 03:58 PM	#10
LightSmith88 Join Date: Dec 2024 Location: Washington state Posts: 286	New Brozz! Funny! I just found this on Aliexpress! I guess you can still get a new Brozz! This one says 260 on it but I looked at the specs and it still has the 230cc lol https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32568...av-description Attached Thumbnails
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12-11-2024, 09:53 AM	#2
Civire325 Join Date: Aug 2024 Posts: 29	Here is the link to the quick comparison spreadsheet i did, i hope i'm doing this right. Its nothing earth shattering, i just found it annoying to flip back and forth between the distributor pages and wanted it in one place. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...f=true&sd=true
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01-08-2025, 02:19 PM	#4
Civire325 Join Date: Aug 2024 Posts: 29	Hey All- Hope you all had a happy new year, its been a bit since i posted but progress has been made: 1. I was not able to strip the paint off the frame in one weekend. Progress has been slow but is coming along. 2. I was also not able to push the swingarm bearings out. I tried hammering sockets in and even used my 12-ton shop press with a torch and was unable to push the inner sleeve out. I decided the swingarm bolt was tight enough so i cleaned up the side i had peened and walked away while i was still ahead. 3. This is a recon model - it looks like the plastics were tan at one point? I am seeing some sparkles on the satin black - was that something Peace did, or am i dealing with sparkly-farlkes here?
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01-21-2025, 07:11 PM	#6
LightSmith88 Join Date: Dec 2024 Location: Washington state Posts: 286	Keep up the good work. It's good to see these recons get a little love! I have a 2021 myself. Its a great machine. It will be fun to see what you do to it.
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01-22-2025, 03:38 PM	#9
LightSmith88 Join Date: Dec 2024 Location: Washington state Posts: 286	That is sad to hear. My experience with peace sports was amazing. the owner himself (Jeffrey, same gut on the you tube videos) would personally respond to every email. I was upset because i missed out on the larger rims and tires they updated for the 21 model and he sent me out a new set for like $100. rims and tires! That,s like shipping cost alone! I liked that you could get every single part for a Brozz off of their website. I even sent him pictures of the mods I made and he responded saying that he liked them. What a bummer. It was cool to see him come up with the paint scheme for the recon with spray cans on you tube. Then they actually recreated his original design and produced them. how cool is that. oh well...RIP Peace Sports!
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01-22-2025, 04:15 PM	#11
Bruces Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 1,705	Peace sports was somewhat active on this site ,seemed like a great guy ,I don’t remember anybody having issues with those bikes and I am certain he would of stepped up and helped them out if needed .Not sure what happened ,hopefully he shows up again with some more good bikes .
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01-23-2025, 11:06 AM	#12
LightSmith88 Join Date: Dec 2024 Location: Washington state Posts: 286	I sent an email out directly to Jeffrey on the same address we had been talking on back then. I'll let you guys know if he responds.
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01-29-2025, 02:56 PM	#14
LightSmith88 Join Date: Dec 2024 Location: Washington state Posts: 286	Well. Crickets guys. Sad to say I never got a response from Jefferey. Bummer, seemed like a good dude. Civire325 you making any progress?
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02-22-2025, 03:34 PM	#15
Civire325 Join Date: Aug 2024 Posts: 29	Hey Ya'll- Still alive and workin on the bike. Been taking my time wire brushing the frame and swing arm and its been slower going than i expected. I did try to get in touch with Peace RE a cert of origin, but they told me that i would need to get this from the original owner (i'm the 4th.) I did order some parts from them and there were no issues on that front.
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