2014 Bashan Storm 200 Running issues.

Dabby40 · 11-22-2023, 03:29 PM

So far I have:

Put Seafoam in the tank
Replaced the old battery
Changed the air filter system to a pod just because its easier to get a filter for it
Tuned my carbs

What happens:
I turn it on, it idles ok in neutral.
I switch gears into 1st and as soon as I release the clutch it stalls. Mind you my kickstand is up. I don't know if these have kickstand switches but my bike does not appear to. Videos below for further help.
When it stalls I do notice my carb has some small amounts of smoke leak from under the filter.

https://imgur.com/dvnyjQo
https://imgur.com/Jr4NGjD

Please help this is my only way to get around.

**JerryHawk250** · 11-22-2023, 03:38 PM

Your idle sound kind of low. It should be idling around 1500 rpms.

Dabby40 · 11-22-2023, 03:40 PM

Do I just adjust with the idle screw? Clockwise or counter? Sorry I am kinda new to bikes still.

**JerryHawk250** · 11-22-2023, 04:01 PM

Clockwise will increase the idle speed.

Thumper · 11-22-2023, 04:09 PM

It just sounds like it needs more rpm to gain enough power to pull you forward. After you get it in gear, rev it up before you begin to let the clutch out!

By the way, that idle screw just props up the slide inside the carburetor higher as you tighten it (clockwise).
It is on the right side of the tower near the bottom of the slide.

Dabby40 · 11-22-2023, 04:45 PM

Well it's a runner now! Only issue I noticed was that it felt a bit bumpy? What could cause that?

Thumper · 11-22-2023, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dabby40

Well it's a runner now! Only issue I noticed was that it felt a bit bumpy? What could cause that?

Bumpy as in stiff suspension?

Dabby40 · 11-22-2023, 07:30 PM

No bumpy as in it feels like im ever so slightly dragging brake.

11-22-2023, 03:29 PM	#1
Dabby40 Join Date: Nov 2023 Posts: 32	2014 Bashan Storm 200 Running issues. So far I have: Put Seafoam in the tank Replaced the old battery Changed the air filter system to a pod just because its easier to get a filter for it Tuned my carbs What happens: I turn it on, it idles ok in neutral. I switch gears into 1st and as soon as I release the clutch it stalls. Mind you my kickstand is up. I don't know if these have kickstand switches but my bike does not appear to. Videos below for further help. When it stalls I do notice my carb has some small amounts of smoke leak from under the filter. https://imgur.com/dvnyjQo https://imgur.com/Jr4NGjD Please help this is my only way to get around.
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11-22-2023, 03:38 PM	#2
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,573	Your idle sound kind of low. It should be idling around 1500 rpms. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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11-22-2023, 04:01 PM	#4
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,573	Clockwise will increase the idle speed. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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11-22-2023, 04:09 PM	#5
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,342	It just sounds like it needs more rpm to gain enough power to pull you forward. After you get it in gear, rev it up before you begin to let the clutch out! By the way, that idle screw just props up the slide inside the carburetor higher as you tighten it (clockwise). It is on the right side of the tower near the bottom of the slide. __________________ -2022 5 speed Templar X Orange, OEM 51T rear sprocket, 14T front sprocket -NOS 2020 KTM 250SX (2-stroke motocross), less than 10 hours on it
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11-22-2023, 03:40 PM	#3
Dabby40 Join Date: Nov 2023 Posts: 32	Do I just adjust with the idle screw? Clockwise or counter? Sorry I am kinda new to bikes still.
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11-22-2023, 04:45 PM	#6
Dabby40 Join Date: Nov 2023 Posts: 32	Well it's a runner now! Only issue I noticed was that it felt a bit bumpy? What could cause that?
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11-22-2023, 07:30 PM	#8
Dabby40 Join Date: Nov 2023 Posts: 32	No bumpy as in it feels like im ever so slightly dragging brake.
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