New Roketa DB-08-250 in Missouri

[lprewitt]

Well, I just got back from purchasing a new 2016 Storm from a local dealer here in Missouri, St. Louis area. The dealer just received their order after waiting months. I had my pick of color and chose orange....$1895 out-the-door. The bike comes fully assembled and tested with all paperwork for titling. It is being setup now and I'll pick it up first thing tomorrow morning. The price is really not high considering that you get to inspect before you buy; no hassling with shipping; nothing to assemble; all paperwork completed; and the local dealer has a great reputation (good reviews and A+ BBB rating). Time will tell! Pics to follow.

[BARLOW]

nice, i love mine ... i did change carb, plug, and jets but everything else is stock and i have good luck so far

[culcune]

Originally Posted by BARLOW

nice, i love mine ... i did change carb, plug, and jets but everything else is stock and i have good luck so far

Barlow--did you feel you needed to change the carb like most of the Hawk 250 owners, or was it just for the sake of improvement? In other words, was the stock carb fine, or were there shortcomings like the Hawk?

[BARLOW]

Originally Posted by culcune

Barlow--did you feel you needed to change the carb like most of the Hawk 250 owners, or was it just for the sake of improvement? In other words, was the stock carb fine, or were there shortcomings like the Hawk?

it did seem to be lacking power with the stock carb, but it was still new ... it was also a bit harder to get started, and ran way to lean on the top end ... with the 40/115 it is now a tad rich, but i thought i would have a better pipe and filter already and planned ahead for that ... the bike leaves me a bit puzzled though, when you get up around 6500 rpm it just seems to stop pulling in 5th as if it lacking the power to pull ... the odd part (to me anyway), is that with or without my wife on it, it is the same

[BlackBike]

Originally Posted by BARLOW

17/45 sprockets

Mc.love... I had the 17/50 sprockets on the blaze bike, went to 43 rear but it kills top end (about same performance or worse) , I think it's too low for the hp. May get a 47 rear sprocket and quit

[ben2go]

Originally Posted by BARLOW

it did seem to be lacking power with the stock carb, but it was still new ... it was also a bit harder to get started, and ran way to lean on the top end ... with the 40/115 it is now a tad rich, but i thought i would have a better pipe and filter already and planned ahead for that ... the bike leaves me a bit puzzled though, when you get up around 6500 rpm it just seems to stop pulling in 5th as if it lacking the power to pull ... the odd part (to me anyway), is that with or without my wife on it, it is the same

The head and cam profile can't flow enough air to build top end power.These engines are like tractors,they make their best power down low and pull well off the line with good gearing.

[culcune]

Originally Posted by lprewitt

The price is really not high considering that you get to inspect before you buy; no hassling with shipping; nothing to assemble; all paperwork completed;

Do YOU still have to register the bike? Or does the dealer do that for you? Just wondering if I understood you correctly.

As far as price goes, I remember this past spring that one young lady came to the US to Utah from Israel, bought a Storm from a local dealer for a little less than what you paid, but it was a 2015 model, and she ended up road tripping from Utah to Brooklyn, NY on it with no problems. I do think for under $2k OTD all assembled and prepped (not sure if that includes registration or you have take care of it yourself as I asked above) you can't go wrong as far as China bikes go.

I am leaning towards the Brozz as I have a dealer friend who can get me one of those for slightly more than wholesale (he needs to make his profit). But I will have to assemble it, and take care of all the paperwork.

[lprewitt]

Originally Posted by culcune

Do YOU still have to register the bike? Or does the dealer do that for you? Just wondering if I understood you correctly.

As far as price goes, I remember this past spring that one young lady came to the US to Utah from Israel, bought a Storm from a local dealer for a little less than what you paid, but it was a 2015 model, and she ended up road tripping from Utah to Brooklyn, NY on it with no problems. I do think for under $2k OTD all assembled and prepped (not sure if that includes registration or you have take care of it yourself as I asked above) you can't go wrong as far as China bikes go.

I am leaning towards the Brozz as I have a dealer friend who can get me one of those for slightly more than wholesale (he needs to make his profit). But I will have to assemble it, and take care of all the paperwork.

Yes. I still must register the bike and pay the taxes at the local DMV. So, the total price will be close to $2100. More than I wanted to pay but it's the bike I wanted. Looks like the odometer readings are the same....in Km instead of miles. It is listed on the invoice as a 2016. I've attached a pic of the 5 I had to choose from.

[culcune]

Originally Posted by lprewitt

Yes. I still must register the bike and pay the taxes at the local DMV.

Interesting that they let a retailer do that. Even here in AZ, from what I understand, a dealer has to be licensed as a dealer, and all the paperwork is taken care of by them, if an Arizona resident were to buy a vehicle from them, in state. Thanks for clarifying! And like 2LZ mentioned above--that appears to be the 'secret stash' of Storms which is keeping them out of everyone else's hands!

[lprewitt]

Originally Posted by culcune

Interesting that they let a retailer do that. Even here in AZ, from what I understand, a dealer has to be licensed as a dealer, and all the paperwork is taken care of by them, if an Arizona resident were to buy a vehicle from them, in state. Thanks for clarifying! And like 2LZ mentioned above--that appears to be the 'secret stash' of Storms which is keeping them out of everyone else's hands!

Sorry 2LZ, I messed up that response. The dealer gives me the completed title application, the invoice and the MSO. They do not register it; I will do that at the DMV tomorrow morning.....pay my sales tax (ouch!). Sorry for the confusion.

[lprewitt]

Still getting the hang of the posting methods here....I'll repost this here...kinda messed up and posted in a wrong thread...Uggg!......

Well, I did not drive it home 35 miles in traffic....I thought I would play it safe and trailer it home. Probably was a good idea. It is now home and have put 10Km on it. Trying to break it in slowly with short rides...allowing it to warm up then cool back down before riding again and slowly lengthing the rides. Don't know if it helps but that is what I've have heard and seems logically; not allowing too much heat to build up while slowly loosening up the motor. Time will tell.

[Azhule]

Still can't wait to get a Storm 250 in the kiddos favorite color, will be a great bike for him in a couple years when he is tall enough for it , and I will have fun riding and modifying it until the day he takes it over

It's great to hear they have 2016's in stock again, congrats on getting one

[2LZ]

Now we know where all the Storms went! ;-)
Congrats! If they were legal here, I'd have one in my rolling stock, no doubt.

[motorcyclelove]

I'm pretty sure I read on here somewhere the storm comes with 17 50 sprockets. Barlow correct me if I'm wrong...

[lprewitt]

I think it is 17/46. Mine has "B46T" stamped on the rear sprocket. I did a search on this forum and did find that someone has recommended 17/43.