Hensim HS250DB Review!

[vtr99]

That's GREAT! Congrats! We also have been very happy with our Hensims.

Concerning your rear shock....the one on my GY5 was SUPER stiff when I got it. Almost rock hard. Just after a handful of trips out to the OHV park and pounding a bunch of round river rock....it's softened up nicely and actually has some life now. Hopefully, yours will do the same.

I had the 15/56 tooth setup on my GY5. I highly recommend the 17 tooth countershaft sprocket! WORLD of difference....but still leaves enough grunt to climb steep hills. It looks like you have the same gearing my GY5 has. What is that riveted ring on the rear sprocket for anyway!? We've had plenty of 'beer discussions' over that in my garage.

Thanks for the info and tips. Where did you get your 17 tooth countershaft sprocket? Is it the same as some other Jap bike?

[katoranger]

Thanks for that initial review. Now waiting for some long term impressions. Where are the muddy tire pics?

The rear suspension seems to plague most of the china bikes. I supposed its hard to build a good shock for cheap.

Allen

[2LZ]

Originally Posted by vtr99

Thanks for the info and tips. Where did you get your 17 tooth countershaft sprocket? Is it the same as some other Jap bike?

My China bike guy found a brand new one rooting around in his upstairs parts pile, so I lucked out. Only charged me some Bass Ale too!
I guess I'm lucky. So far, he's had everything I've wanted there with the exception of a different pipe. The FMF Turbine Core 2 was easy enough to order though, so no biggy.

You'll like it. It stretched each gear out far more 'usable' but first gear can still climb a tree. I thought about maybe going a little more with the rear sprocket but with how vertical things are here....I'm sticking with it 'as is'. The GY5's a 'dirt only' bike here anyway. No pavement allowed. Dang PRK.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by katoranger

Thanks for that initial review. Now waiting for some long term impressions. Where are the muddy tire pics?

The rear suspension seems to plague most of the china bikes. I supposed its hard to build a good shock for cheap.

Allen

X2 on everything Allen said! Thank you for your excellent review, and the superb photographs! If you have time, we would certainly love to see some muddy tire photos, and hear your impressions of the bike's performance offroad.

Spud

[vtr99]

Ordered 17, and 18 tooth countershaft sprockets today. Hopefully they will arrive quickly so I can test them out, and offer more insight. I will be looking for a good place for an off-road review, and some mud covered photos.

Also, I spoke with Tim today and he had about 50 of these bikes a few short weeks ago. He is now down to about 10 left, so just a heads up to anyone thinking about buying one.

[katoranger]

Wow. Looks like I won't be getting one. He will be sold out soon.

Allen

[melissann]

I was thinking about it... but it doesnt seem like the timing is right for me. I have my eye on something else.... but I am still enjoying the review!

[katoranger]

Seeing as this is the second model Tim has had I think that another one will be around the corner.

Allen

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by katoranger

Wow. Looks like I won't be getting one. He will be sold out soon.

Allen

Perhaps Tim will get more of these motorcycles, Allen. However, if Tim doesn't get more of these bikes, then getting certain parts for these bikes will certainly become more difficult. :(

Spud

[katoranger]

that is the downside.

[SpudRider]

Other than the engine, it appears that many parts on the Roketa DB-06 will fit the Hensim 250 Enduro.

http://www.roketa.com/product/7/0/2419.shtml
http://www.roketa.com/product/produc...D=0&proID=2419

However, Roketa was recently fined stiffly for the improper importation of vehicles into the PRK (People's Republic of Kalifornia). :(

http://dealernewsblog.com/2010/03/15...-certificates/

I don't know how this fine will affect Roketa's ability to do business; the whole process could drag on for years in the Kalifornia court system.

Spud

[vtr99]

However, Roketa was recently fined stiffly for the improper importation of vehicles into the PRK (People's Republic of Kalifornia).

http://dealernewsblog.com/2010/03/15...-certificates/

I don't know how this fine will affect Roketa's ability to do business; the whole process could drag on for years in the Kalifornia court system.

Interesting... I think this is affecting more than just Kalifornia. Tim said today that he is currently unable to import anything due to something like this. I brought this up because I am still interested in a 400cc bike. I think he mentioned this will be lifted in about 6 months. Don't take my word for the exact details, I'm sure he would be happy to elaborate.

[culcune]

There was something I read a few months ago that all, or almost all, 50cc scooters made in China were not US legal--probably an importer used fake EPA certificates or maybe it was Roketa--now they're caught again?!

As far as the sprockets go, Pitster Pro uses 38r and 14f on their XTR 250 enduro and motard, but not sure how/if this will help you as no one on Chinariders seems to have bought one to review, and the two guys on Youtube from the US who have posted videos of their XTR's just filmed them idling with promises of more videos--over a year ago!! 8O ; but this might be a good basis.

[vtr99]

As far as the sprockets go, Pitster Pro uses 38r and 14f on their XTR 250 enduro and motard, but not sure how/if this will help you as no one on Chinariders seems to have bought one to review, and the two guys on Youtube from the US who have posted videos of their XTR's just filmed them idling with promises of more videos--over a year ago!! ; but this might be a good basis.

As I said, I ordered 2 sprockets yesterday. Turns out they are cheap, and readily available on Ebay ($12.50 shipping included). I got a 17 and an 18 tooth countershaft. Forgot to mention stock is a 15.

[fishman10]

that is great,I think the 17 will be plenty to get the rpms and cruising speed where you want it.It is also alot cheaper than changing the rear.Hope you have enough room to clear the case.