Recent upgrades to my Bashan Storm 250

Gabet0wn · 05-31-2020, 09:57 PM

Hey Everyone. I've really gotten a LOT of great info from the forum. I thought I'd post some info about my Bashan Storm upgrades that might save some people a few searches.

Rear sprocket: JT Sprockets Steel Rear Sprocket 42T 428 Pitch JTR269.42
This is a great upgrade. 42 tooth gets me cruising at highway speeds but not losing pep for off-road riding. The only installation note is that the grooves on the sprocket go on the inside so the bolts can fit into them. I removed a link on the chain as well.

Tires: I just installed the Shinko 244 today! I'm excited to get them off the road.
Front tire:
Shinko 244 Series Dual Sport Tire 2.75-19 Front/Rear SR244 2.75-19
Rear tire:
Shinko 244 Series Dual Sport Tire 4.60-17 68S Front/Rear 87-4766
They fit on the stock Bashan rims and mounted up reasonably easily. Seem to be balanced well.

Headlight: "EverBrightt BA20D Motorcycle Headlights Lamp 3 COB 18W LED Bulbs High Low Beam White" on Amazon for $13. It installs into the stock socket. It's brighter and a lot whiter. I like it so far. There are some reviews that claim a short lifespan. I put my stock bulb in the took kit compartment just in case. I'll update this post if it doesn't last too long.

Thanks everyone!

Megadan · 05-31-2020, 10:51 PM

Great post and nice Storm!

Gabet0wn · 06-01-2020, 01:36 AM

Thanks Megadan! You contribute a lot of good info on the this forum. I've gotten a lot of this info from your posts. Especially for the rear sprocket. That was a great upgrade that made the bike a lot more versatile. Thank you!

Cravin01 · 06-03-2020, 05:55 PM

Looks like a nice ride..Congrats!

Renarg · 05-06-2021, 12:53 PM

Hi Bashan Storm users,
I got one for an amazing price in January.
Since I use mine only for camping trips, mostly street riding and not much off road, at 40 miles I have to shift to the 5th. and it is crazy reving at 65-70miles. Since there is already the biggest front sprocket (17) factory installed, I just mounted a 40 in the back. Let's see how it turns out. I keep you posted.

Updated so far:
LED headlight, stronger chain, Oil change with Rotella T4, new brakefluid, new spark plug, put a charger cable to the battery for an tender charger.

05-31-2020, 10:51 PM	#2
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,034	Great post and nice Storm! __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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06-03-2020, 05:55 PM	#4
Cravin01 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Forney Texas Posts: 498	Looks like a nice ride..Congrats! __________________ Visit me on YouTube at "Project Next"! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6KTCi2GVbfRDv-2XCqHhsg?view_as=subscriber 2017 Bashan Storm Keihen PZ30 Pumper Carb,115 main jet,35 pilot jet, gutted factory exhaust, Sambo Digital Speedometer,LED blinkers, H4 headlight,D.I.D X-ring chain 428,17/42 sprockets,UNI cone filter.
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06-01-2020, 01:36 AM	#3
Gabet0wn Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: St. Louis Posts: 5	Thanks Megadan! You contribute a lot of good info on the this forum. I've gotten a lot of this info from your posts. Especially for the rear sprocket. That was a great upgrade that made the bike a lot more versatile. Thank you!
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05-06-2021, 12:53 PM	#5
Renarg Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 7	Hi Bashan Storm users, I got one for an amazing price in January. Since I use mine only for camping trips, mostly street riding and not much off road, at 40 miles I have to shift to the 5th. and it is crazy reving at 65-70miles. Since there is already the biggest front sprocket (17) factory installed, I just mounted a 40 in the back. Let's see how it turns out. I keep you posted. Updated so far: LED headlight, stronger chain, Oil change with Rotella T4, new brakefluid, new spark plug, put a charger cable to the battery for an tender charger.
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