06-24-2018, 05:24 PM | #1 |
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Bashan Storm bogs with more throttle - fuel octane?
Hello,
My Bashan Storm bogs down when I apply more throttle. I'm using old-ish, regular octane fuel from my shed. Do I just need new fuel, or does the storm run better with a higher octane fuel, or is it something else? |
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06-24-2018, 08:39 PM | #2 |
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Did you leave it over the winter with gas in it?
Did you make any changes? Don't use old gas.. flush it out, put in new and add a bit of sea foam/ You can't trouble shoot with old gas in. I always run mine on low grade and it's been fine
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06-24-2018, 09:37 PM | #3 |
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sounds like the air issue could be ,old gas wont help i am useing 89 ,but fresh 87 should be fine,stock carb ? ,if so look to the upgraded carb also i am finding out it takes 100 to 200 miles to break them in an get the full power of the 229cc more like 500, along with the right carb tuning an air to it,right now mine wont go over 40mph ,but i am at 75 miles an geting ready to do the carb & jeting as wel as the crf 230l aftermarket exhaust ,the carb should bring a few hp also you may want to adjust the valves ,as well ,
so there is a list of the recomened upgrades to them is why i dont have 500 miles on mine yet ,it can take some time to get the bikes right ,in my case going slow to make sure i get most of the important ones ,so in the next few weeks, i will be tearing mine down an doing a ton of crap to it , genuine mikuni carb an jets air box exhaust valves lash adjustment , also like greasing the swing arms bearings wheel bearings an the steering post bearings an fork oil ,as well as the chain an sprockets for last ,then some dual sport tires for the road,then i am still not done but getting there Also going to trim my seat to make it as flat as possible ,lowering the rear break pedal as well ,softer hand grips for vibration,helps remind me ,edit to my list of things to do
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06-24-2018, 09:55 PM | #4 |
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I recommend non-Ethanol Premium because of less issues if the bike is not used at least weekly. I would definatley get rid of the old fuel and use fresh, especially if it was regular...ARH
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06-24-2018, 09:58 PM | #5 | |
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Yes, It's brand new, today was my first ride. |
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06-24-2018, 10:04 PM | #7 |
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yup look at the my post again ,go to youtube an look at hawk videos will be simular as well as bashan storm videos ,hope you took that oil from china out an put some motortcycle oil in it too,if not first thing is change the oil 10w40 should work some use the 15 w 40 ,wich i may change to later on for the zinc in it
take your time ride it bit but plan all the important upgrades ,carbs like $36.00 jet kit 10.00 pilots 5.00 each,but yes take your time an research an more research to get it running like a top
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06-24-2018, 10:28 PM | #8 |
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sounds like choke is on to me
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06-24-2018, 10:49 PM | #9 |
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Just like Timcosby said im almost certain this is a choke issue, it has happened to me when I wasnt paying attention, then I was like duhhhh my choke was the wrong direction. I moved it and Bang! my bike was just fine.
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06-24-2018, 11:06 PM | #10 |
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up choke on down off for hawk ? if that is it on a hawk can only guess same carb,couse i know its the same engine .?what prevents the bashan storm 250 from needing the upgrades the hawks needs to run right in most cases ??, missing something hear , the direction of the choke an how it works on bashan storm ??? well guess they know that too
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06-25-2018, 10:17 AM | #12 |
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Happy we could help!!
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