Hensim HS250DB Review!

vtr99 · 05-03-2010, 08:34 PM

It's been quite a day... I got a wakeup call this morning from R&L freight company, but it was to tell me they would be making a delivery tomorrow!

No, this can't be I thought. I told the caller that I was expecting delivery of my bike today! But it wasn't to be. I called back, and asked if I could pick the bike up? Yep, no problem he said. Well what's a couple hours driving, and a few gallons of gas compared to another sleepless night? So an hour drive to the truck terminal, sign some paperwork, and a short drive to bay 29 and there it was! A friendly guy driving a forklift loaded the long box in my Avalanche. I put a couple straps around the box, and headed for home.
It was just about noon when I pulled in my driveway. Now to figure out how to unload this 400lb crate by myself?

Photos to follow shortly...

katoranger · 05-03-2010, 08:37 PM

Thanks for not making us wait another day.

Oengus · 05-03-2010, 09:03 PM

I think I would put the front wheel on in the truck and role the bike out with bike a ramp?

vtr99 · 05-03-2010, 10:05 PM

Here we are arriving home, just backing up the the garage.

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Hmm, how to get this thing on the ground? The first thing you notice is the box doesn't look that huge, but it sure is heavy!

Definitely don't want to drop this thing to the garage floor.

After scratching my head for 15 minutes or so, a light goes on.... I'll make some ramps!

2 x 4s are the only option, and wow they work great!

Almost there...

Safely on the ground!

MICRider · 05-03-2010, 10:15 PM

Or you could have done like UPS does... Just punt it out of the truck and watch it bounce

. I'm kidding of course, but that's pretty much what they did with my sons quad.

vtr99 · 05-03-2010, 10:16 PM

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Thanks for not making us wait another day.

Ok, I give. What am I doing wrong with these photos????

MICRider · 05-03-2010, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by vtr99

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Thanks for not making us wait another day.

Ok, I give. What am I doing wrong with these photos????

I'm not sure how flikr works, but with photobucket it gives you the image code to copy and paste into the message. I usually open two windows, one with photobucket and one with CR, then just copy the image codes from photobucket and paste them into the message box. No need to hit the Img button on the message box header.

MICRider · 05-03-2010, 10:24 PM

Heres a thread that explains it better than me

http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...=post+pictures

katoranger · 05-03-2010, 10:32 PM

Okay, I fixed the ones above. The first pic url didn't work.

I believe flickr will give you an image code also. Look for something that says web forum possibly.

Just copy and paste it into the message and the pic should appear.

vtr99 · 05-03-2010, 10:58 PM

Can't wait to see what goodies are in this box, but I have to get it off that huge pallet first!

Some careful pushing, and a little finesse with the floor jack should get the job done.

Success! Now to have a peek in the box...

First thing I noticed is an envelope with the Certificate of Origin. Also, these new metal framed boxes are smaller than the old wood crates the Jap bikes used to come in, but the soft metal bends easily. Looks like no damage though.

There is a box containing all the essential nuts, bolts, owners manual, parts catalog, and other small parts.

The cardboard stripped away, and we have a motorcycle!

Nice, good looking Cheng Shin tires, pretty good packing, and the bike looks even better than expected. My son't first comment "SWEET!".

Ann air powered butterfly wrench zips the 30 or so bolts holding the box frame together away in a jiffy.

The seat looks really nice... Perforated, wide, and soft!
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Looks almost like a motorcycle Mummy!

My son poses with the newly freed bike...

The rear shock is disconnected, but this should be close to bottoming.

Approximate ride height with shock connected.

More to come!

vtr99 · 05-03-2010, 10:59 PM

Switched over to photobucket, but still having some issues... I think my photos are too big. The thumbnails post, but the normal photo won't on any of them. I will resize them later, and that should give better detail.

melissann · 05-03-2010, 11:18 PM

wow great documenting so far.... and i wanna see larger pics tho lol... how old is your son? j/k lol

When are you going to assemble?!! tomorrow???

vtr99 · 05-03-2010, 11:24 PM

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wow great documenting so far.... and i wanna see larger pics tho lol... how old is your son? j/k lol

When are you going to assemble?!! tomorrow???

I will be working on getting the photos to display full size. I figured out what I was doing wrong. I dropped the physical size (data), but not the pixel size. Since the are 12mp, they need to be reduced so the average monitor will display them.

My son will be 19 in a couple months... He's 6'4 & 1/2, 225lbs.

I plan on waking the neighbors in the morning. There will be lots of details to come!

Weldangrind · 05-04-2010, 12:53 AM

I further cleaned up your first batch of photos to eliminate the duplications. Photobucket has a full size HTML option that will fit to screen.

Can't wait to see the bike assembled!

Cal25 · 05-04-2010, 09:01 AM

Thanks for taking the time to document the assembly with photos and a write up. It does help others thinking about a future purchase to know what to expect. I enjoy watching the process also.
Great solution for getting the crate out of the truck. As I recall, on my bike I slid it back holding up one end till I could tilt it down to the ground. Then I slid the upper side around till I could lift it off as well.

05-03-2010, 08:34 PM	#1
vtr99 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92	Hensim HS250DB Review! It's been quite a day... I got a wakeup call this morning from R&L freight company, but it was to tell me they would be making a delivery tomorrow! No, this can't be I thought. I told the caller that I was expecting delivery of my bike today! But it wasn't to be. I called back, and asked if I could pick the bike up? Yep, no problem he said. Well what's a couple hours driving, and a few gallons of gas compared to another sleepless night? So an hour drive to the truck terminal, sign some paperwork, and a short drive to bay 29 and there it was! A friendly guy driving a forklift loaded the long box in my Avalanche. I put a couple straps around the box, and headed for home. It was just about noon when I pulled in my driveway. Now to figure out how to unload this 400lb crate by myself? Photos to follow shortly... __________________ 2002 TA WS6, 2002 Chevy Avalanche, 2003 Bonneville SSEi, Hensim HS250DB Enduro
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05-03-2010, 08:37 PM	#2
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Thanks for not making us wait another day. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-03-2010, 10:05 PM	#4
vtr99 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92	Part 1 Unloading Here we are arriving home, just backing up the the garage. [img][/img] Hmm, how to get this thing on the ground? The first thing you notice is the box doesn't look that huge, but it sure is heavy! Definitely don't want to drop this thing to the garage floor. After scratching my head for 15 minutes or so, a light goes on.... I'll make some ramps! 2 x 4s are the only option, and wow they work great! Almost there... Safely on the ground! __________________ 2002 TA WS6, 2002 Chevy Avalanche, 2003 Bonneville SSEi, Hensim HS250DB Enduro
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05-03-2010, 10:32 PM	#9
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Okay, I fixed the ones above. The first pic url didn't work. I believe flickr will give you an image code also. Look for something that says web forum possibly. Just copy and paste it into the message and the pic should appear. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-03-2010, 10:58 PM	#10
vtr99 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92	Part 2 Unpacking Can't wait to see what goodies are in this box, but I have to get it off that huge pallet first! Some careful pushing, and a little finesse with the floor jack should get the job done. Success! Now to have a peek in the box... First thing I noticed is an envelope with the Certificate of Origin. Also, these new metal framed boxes are smaller than the old wood crates the Jap bikes used to come in, but the soft metal bends easily. Looks like no damage though. There is a box containing all the essential nuts, bolts, owners manual, parts catalog, and other small parts. The cardboard stripped away, and we have a motorcycle! Nice, good looking Cheng Shin tires, pretty good packing, and the bike looks even better than expected. My son't first comment "SWEET!". Ann air powered butterfly wrench zips the 30 or so bolts holding the box frame together away in a jiffy. The seat looks really nice... Perforated, wide, and soft! [img][/img] Looks almost like a motorcycle Mummy! My son poses with the newly freed bike... The rear shock is disconnected, but this should be close to bottoming. Approximate ride height with shock connected. More to come! __________________ 2002 TA WS6, 2002 Chevy Avalanche, 2003 Bonneville SSEi, Hensim HS250DB Enduro
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05-03-2010, 09:03 PM	#3
Oengus Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 826	I think I would put the front wheel on in the truck and role the bike out with bike a ramp?
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05-03-2010, 10:15 PM	#5
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Or you could have done like UPS does... Just punt it out of the truck and watch it bounce . I'm kidding of course, but that's pretty much what they did with my sons quad.
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05-03-2010, 10:24 PM	#8
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Heres a thread that explains it better than me http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...=post+pictures
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05-03-2010, 10:59 PM	#11
vtr99 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92	Switched over to photobucket, but still having some issues... I think my photos are too big. The thumbnails post, but the normal photo won't on any of them. I will resize them later, and that should give better detail. __________________ 2002 TA WS6, 2002 Chevy Avalanche, 2003 Bonneville SSEi, Hensim HS250DB Enduro
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05-03-2010, 11:18 PM	#12
melissann Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: The Dalles OR Posts: 97	wow great documenting so far.... and i wanna see larger pics tho lol... how old is your son? j/k lol When are you going to assemble?!! tomorrow??? __________________ ~melissann~
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05-04-2010, 12:53 AM	#14
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I further cleaned up your first batch of photos to eliminate the duplications. Photobucket has a full size HTML option that will fit to screen. Can't wait to see the bike assembled! __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-04-2010, 09:01 AM	#15
Cal25 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx. Posts: 1,585	Thanks for taking the time to document the assembly with photos and a write up. It does help others thinking about a future purchase to know what to expect. I enjoy watching the process also. Great solution for getting the crate out of the truck. As I recall, on my bike I slid it back holding up one end till I could tilt it down to the ground. Then I slid the upper side around till I could lift it off as well.
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