Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
Today, 04:11 PM
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
Today, 04:06 PM
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And as described in posts #6, #8, #13, and...
And as described in posts #6, #8, #13, and especially #15.
Torque. Gear reduction provides TORQUE. It effectively increases power output by reducing the rpm of the engine through gears.
This is...
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Forum: Ride Reports
Today, 02:17 PM
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Reviews of this KTM bike mention that it is...
Reviews of this KTM bike mention that it is closest to a "big" dirt bike of the adventure class. Real world appreciation for the low center of gravity and taught suspension that makes it possible to...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-16-2024, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,066
No hybrids yet, whatever that is. :crazy:
But...
No hybrids yet, whatever that is. :crazy:
But the 4V OHC engine is available in a 249cc ZS engine.
One of our forum members has put it into a bike (photos!)
Here is the engine. He bought it from...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-16-2024, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 370
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-16-2024, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 148
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-16-2024, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,066
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-16-2024, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 370
There are thousands of webpages on torque...
There are thousands of webpages on torque multiplication using gear reduction.
Here is one:
https://bauergmc.com/4-major-advantages-of-using-a-gear-reducer.html
OP will gain significant torque...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-16-2024, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 370
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-16-2024, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 370
Not exactly what he is asking, and changing the...
Not exactly what he is asking, and changing the gearing WILL help him.
His 2nd and 3rd gears are too tall for his riding conditions. The engine isn't revving high enough to be in the more powerful...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-16-2024, 03:16 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 370
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-15-2024, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 361
Templars are carbureted, NOT EFI.
Check the...
Templars are carbureted, NOT EFI.
Check the jetting info in the Templar Resource guide.
EFI does have hands off advantage, but keep in mind that any problems with EFI are yours. No dealer...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
06-14-2024, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 117
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-14-2024, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 1,772
Views: 333,967
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Forum: Registration Issues
06-14-2024, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 615
Registration is iffy on many of these bikes....
Registration is iffy on many of these bikes. There are notable exceptions like the Hawk which is supposed to be 100% DOT approved and street legal. But some States, or at least certain license...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-13-2024, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,066
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Forum: New Member Introductions
06-13-2024, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 223
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Forum: New Member Introductions
06-13-2024, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 223
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Forum: New Member Introductions
06-13-2024, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 86
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Forum: Ride Reports
06-12-2024, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 299
Thanks for checking in. Got any pics. Hwy 20...
Thanks for checking in. Got any pics. Hwy 20 certainly has some great views and scenery.
That first hour to Corvalis is beauty! The oyster farm on on the North side of the river in Newport...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-12-2024, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,066
That looks nearly identical to my 2020 Bashan...
That looks nearly identical to my 2020 Bashan Storm. It is a good bike. It has the 230cc 14hp pushrod clone. Mine had the counterbalanced version, but otherwise this bike looks the same.
If you...
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Forum: Dealer & Distributor Discussion
06-12-2024, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 220
Yes. I just saw that you wanted a Templar X but...
Yes. I just saw that you wanted a Templar X but decided it would be too expensive. The Hawk X has conventional front suspension and 14hp CGclone 230cc engine. For about $40 more (plus $300 shipping...
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Forum: Pure Dirt
06-12-2024, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 153
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Forum: Video and Pics
06-12-2024, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 10,758
I think that the motivation for China bashing...
I think that the motivation for China bashing goes beyond outing the variable build quality and generic parts bin approach that makes these bikes affordable. No reason to go into the politics of it...
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Forum: Dealer & Distributor Discussion
06-12-2024, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 220
The Hawk is a dual sport. It has more relaxed...
The Hawk is a dual sport. It has more relaxed steering head angle than something like the Templars. Also, the seat on Hawks keep you planted in one spot, whereas "enduro" bikes have a flat seat that...
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