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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-23-2024, 07:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,015
Posted By Aussie_in_MO
Living vicariously through everyone else is...

Living vicariously through everyone else is driving me nuts already!
I'm planning on picking up a Paladin early next year, assuming they're still available by the time I've got the funds together....
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-03-2024, 01:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,489
Posted By Aussie_in_MO
Or the heat your feeling is radiating off the...

Or the heat your feeling is radiating off the cooler that's closer to your leg than the crank case is?
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-30-2024, 12:15 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 40,512
Posted By Aussie_in_MO
Templar base model should be a great fit. My 15yo...

Templar base model should be a great fit. My 15yo son does ok on my X but I'm planning on getting him a base model soon. Lower seat height and slightly shorter wheelbase than the X
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-19-2024, 05:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,576
Posted By Aussie_in_MO
Fun fact, knowing what I do about the local Honda...

Fun fact, knowing what I do about the local Honda dealership and their "techs", I'd still expect to have to do a lot of wrenching before I was confident in a showroom fresh bike.
Give me a crate...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-18-2024, 08:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,357
Posted By Aussie_in_MO
Thanks!! Took a lot longer to recover than it...

Thanks!! Took a lot longer to recover than it used to. Found out after about 6 weeks that I'd actually fractured two ribs, strained multiple ligaments and tendons, and had a partial fracture in my...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-18-2024, 02:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,357
Posted By Aussie_in_MO
Minor update, finally got off my butt and...

Minor update, finally got off my butt and rejetted the stock carb. Overall not a terrible process. A lot easier than muscling a bank of quad carbs out of my Dad's '81 CB900F Supersport.

Went with...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-09-2024, 09:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 964
Posted By Aussie_in_MO
The starter on the Templar is definitely a reach...

The starter on the Templar is definitely a reach if you're holding the front brake. I've gotten used to using the foot brake when starting it up.
I hear ya on the adjustment between bikes, jumped...
Forum: Web Deals - NEW! 08-30-2024, 11:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,168
Posted By Aussie_in_MO
Don't forget your state reps and the school...

Don't forget your state reps and the school board!!
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-26-2024, 09:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 869
Posted By Aussie_in_MO
Assuming you mean a new wheel? Never seen a tire...

Assuming you mean a new wheel? Never seen a tire come with new spokes
Forum: Adventure Bikes 08-26-2024, 09:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,494
Posted By Aussie_in_MO
Dang it Dano, you're really making me want to get...

Dang it Dano, you're really making me want to get back out to WY with the Templar!!
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-21-2024, 07:11 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 16,487
Posted By Aussie_in_MO
Found the same on my Templar, if the screw...

Found the same on my Templar, if the screw closest to the switch is too tight then the switch will hang up. Backed it off about 1/8-1/4 turn and it's been fine ever since
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-18-2024, 06:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,304
Posted By Aussie_in_MO
Pull and hold the choke while, don't mess with...

Pull and hold the choke while, don't mess with the throttle when starting.
It should fire up and idle with zero throttle input when you're on the choke. It's a bit of a balancing act to find the...
Forum: Video and Pics 08-18-2024, 01:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,108
Posted By Aussie_in_MO
And yet the board is missing in all the other...

And yet the board is missing in all the other ride pics... This guy is suspicious fellas! :lmao:

Wish it wasn't so dang hot down here in Missouri, I'm itching for more riding, preferably without...
Forum: Reviews 08-18-2024, 08:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,609
Posted By Aussie_in_MO
For your brake pedal adjustment, it may be...

For your brake pedal adjustment, it may be possible to bend it outwards.
Ran into a similar issue on my Templar X. https://chinariders.net/showpost.php?p=406266&postcount=1691
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-17-2024, 11:44 AM
Replies: 1,861
Views: 764,830
Posted By Aussie_in_MO
Awesome! I've had my blue '23 Templar X since...

Awesome! I've had my blue '23 Templar X since February of this year and I love it. You're gonna have a great time
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-13-2024, 06:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,588
Posted By Aussie_in_MO
My Templar X has a perfectly comfortable seat. I...

My Templar X has a perfectly comfortable seat. I did a 100mi ride on it over the weekend, mostly pavement on the stock knobby tires.
After about 35mi my butt went to sleep and I couldn't feel...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-27-2024, 12:38 PM
Replies: 1,861
Views: 764,830
Posted By Aussie_in_MO
Brake pedal placement could be a factor too. I...

Brake pedal placement could be a factor too. I found that I was dragging the rear brake a lot when standing after I switched to riding in MX boots instead of work boots.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-25-2024, 05:49 PM
Replies: 1,861
Views: 764,830
Posted By Aussie_in_MO
Worst case you could go with progressive, easy...

Worst case you could go with progressive, easy enough to get setup and that's who I use for my bikes. Perfecting to keep that policy separate from our home and auto stuff
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-22-2024, 09:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,357
Posted By Aussie_in_MO
Stock gears and original tires on my Templar X, I...

Stock gears and original tires on my Templar X, I topped out at 70mph in a WOT, full tuck pull downhill tonight.
Front end gets really squirrelly above 65mph on the factory tires.

I do dumb...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-21-2024, 01:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,602
Posted By Aussie_in_MO
Tire manufacturers might tell you that running a...

Tire manufacturers might tell you that running a tube inside a tubeless will lower the speed rating of the tire. No big deal there.
From my experience the biggest problem is wrestling the stiffer...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-20-2024, 07:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,304
Posted By Aussie_in_MO
Welcome! The X is a great bike and there's tons...

Welcome! The X is a great bike and there's tons of info in the Enduro section of the forum
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-18-2024, 07:40 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 34,066
Posted By Aussie_in_MO
If you're still worried about it then you can...

If you're still worried about it then you can always cross drill, add a cotter pin, and then tack weld the nuts 🤣
Joking obviously, that should service you well and you can always toss a spare bolt...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-18-2024, 07:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 441
Posted By Aussie_in_MO
Anything is possible with enough time and money. ...

Anything is possible with enough time and money.
https://artinmotionllc.net/custom-motorcycles/tuk-tuk-trike-2/
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-18-2024, 09:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,030
Posted By Aussie_in_MO
Still could be 180 out if the cam rotated in the...

Still could be 180 out if the cam rotated in the head when the head was off the jug though
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-16-2024, 10:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,379
Posted By Aussie_in_MO
I've kicked around different tank options but...

I've kicked around different tank options but haven't pulled the trigger on one yet. I would start with trying to find an oversized tank for a KTM in the hopes that the plastics will still fit up. ...
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