Hey I need serious opinions. New rider!!

Dhigginsjr93 · 12-03-2019, 12:29 AM

So I’m really interested in getting a bashan storm 250. Everything sounds like it a good with it being in my price range. Tall enough seat. Good beginner bike. Something that won’t destroy my wallet to fix if I lay it down.(let’s be real it’s my first year riding I’ll probably lay it down a time or two.) I’m gonna be using it for a commuter back and forth to work. It’s gonna be on the street 99% of the time. But I don’t know much about bikes I’m just getting into them I just got my endorsement. I would give it my best try to keep up maintenance but with my not being the most bike savvy would I be able to really work with this. If I had to I’d take it in somewhere and check up on it. A dealership here in AZ is selling a 2019 all put together in my range and I really wanna get it. I’ve gone through countless threads learning about Changing the oil from jump, tightening boltS, and consistent up keep. I just wanna feel reassured this is the bike for me to learn how to work on and really grow my skills a rider!

**JerryHawk250** · 12-03-2019, 08:25 AM

Welcome aboard!

The Bashan Storm is a good bike. If you are planning on 99% street you might want to look at the Bashan Extreme 250 -47. Same drivetrain as the Storm but more street oriented. Check with your local dealer and see if he carries them. https://www.shopapmc.com/New-Bashan-...ded-_p_66.html

Sport Rider · 12-03-2019, 11:51 AM

at the very least, you should probably change your tires to a more street version. handling will be improved which is important for a new rider.

I like the one Jerry pointed out. that's a lot of bike for the buck!

Dhigginsjr93 · 12-03-2019, 05:53 PM

Thx guys seriously I appreciate it! I think I’m gonna pull the trigger on the storm pretty soon here.

But just to clarify you guys believe this is not only a good bike to grow riding but One to learn how to wrentch on.

**JerryHawk250** · 12-03-2019, 05:57 PM

Yes they are perfect to learn on. These little CG250 engine are a very simple design.

herbie · 12-03-2019, 06:05 PM

In my biased opinion the Storm would be a great first bike. They are fun to ride, easy to maneuver, cheap to repair and about as easy as it comes to work on. The Storm shares the same motor as my Brozz and it's been super reliable for me. I also use my bike mostly for commuting and it does great for that and the counterbalanced engine is very smooth and these little engines get pretty good fuel economy. Just get you one and enjoy, all the best to you.

12-03-2019, 12:29 AM	#1
Dhigginsjr93 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Arizona Posts: 2	Hey I need serious opinions. New rider!! So I’m really interested in getting a bashan storm 250. Everything sounds like it a good with it being in my price range. Tall enough seat. Good beginner bike. Something that won’t destroy my wallet to fix if I lay it down.(let’s be real it’s my first year riding I’ll probably lay it down a time or two.) I’m gonna be using it for a commuter back and forth to work. It’s gonna be on the street 99% of the time. But I don’t know much about bikes I’m just getting into them I just got my endorsement. I would give it my best try to keep up maintenance but with my not being the most bike savvy would I be able to really work with this. If I had to I’d take it in somewhere and check up on it. A dealership here in AZ is selling a 2019 all put together in my range and I really wanna get it. I’ve gone through countless threads learning about Changing the oil from jump, tightening boltS, and consistent up keep. I just wanna feel reassured this is the bike for me to learn how to work on and really grow my skills a rider!
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12-03-2019, 08:25 AM	#2
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,723	Welcome aboard! The Bashan Storm is a good bike. If you are planning on 99% street you might want to look at the Bashan Extreme 250 -47. Same drivetrain as the Storm but more street oriented. Check with your local dealer and see if he carries them. https://www.shopapmc.com/New-Bashan-...ded-_p_66.html __________________ 2024 Linhai 300 ATV 4x4 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S (Sold) 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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12-03-2019, 05:57 PM	#5
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,723	Yes they are perfect to learn on. These little CG250 engine are a very simple design. __________________ 2024 Linhai 300 ATV 4x4 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S (Sold) 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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12-03-2019, 06:05 PM	#6
herbie Join Date: May 2019 Location: Illinois Posts: 867	In my biased opinion the Storm would be a great first bike. They are fun to ride, easy to maneuver, cheap to repair and about as easy as it comes to work on. The Storm shares the same motor as my Brozz and it's been super reliable for me. I also use my bike mostly for commuting and it does great for that and the counterbalanced engine is very smooth and these little engines get pretty good fuel economy. Just get you one and enjoy, all the best to you. __________________ 2022 Venom KPR 200 Red- the fastest color 16t and 46t sprockets, NGK Iridium CPR8EAIX-9, aftermarket full exhaust system. Top speed 81GPS 2023 Venom SS3 KP mini 150– Nibbi carb, Nibbi air filter, aftermarket muffler, decat 2022 Venom Ghost chopper 250 1997 Honda GL1500 Goldwing 1978 Kawasaki KL250 https://youtube.com/@herbiesgarage681
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12-03-2019, 11:51 AM	#3
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,116	at the very least, you should probably change your tires to a more street version. handling will be improved which is important for a new rider. I like the one Jerry pointed out. that's a lot of bike for the buck!
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12-03-2019, 05:53 PM	#4
Dhigginsjr93 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Arizona Posts: 2	Thx guys seriously I appreciate it! I think I’m gonna pull the trigger on the storm pretty soon here. But just to clarify you guys believe this is not only a good bike to grow riding but One to learn how to wrentch on.
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