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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-25-2024, 09:07 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,015
Posted By Mikd
So very curious how these will compare with the...

So very curious how these will compare with the Templar X model. Obviously an upgrade in power but how is the throttle response, where in the rpm range is the power etc.
Forum: Video and Pics 10-20-2024, 08:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 998
Posted By Mikd
Fall is the best time for riding! I walk as many...

Fall is the best time for riding! I walk as many of my trails with a leaf blower as I can the night before a ride, it makes a nice difference with the leaf cover.
Forum: Video and Pics 10-05-2024, 03:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 998
Posted By Mikd
Some dualsport near NYC on two Templars

Buddy had his gopro on during our ride last week. Beautiful time of year in the northeast.



https://youtu.be/DQtliu1yDGg?si=gbF4dPDJwvKO024Q
Forum: Ride Reports 09-23-2024, 09:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,682
Posted By Mikd
I bet it would do great. I'm hoping to do various...

I bet it would do great. I'm hoping to do various BDR routes with my templar.
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-23-2024, 09:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,269
Posted By Mikd
Welcome and you chose a cool bike. Not too far...

Welcome and you chose a cool bike. Not too far from you, in NY Orange county.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-23-2024, 07:55 PM
Replies: 1,861
Views: 764,830
Posted By Mikd
KTM's, Beta's, and GasGas and everyone is...

KTM's, Beta's, and GasGas and everyone is checking out the Templar haha. We had a ride day and I let a buddy use the Templar for the day. He is now going to order one for some dualsport BDR stuff.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-12-2024, 07:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,588
Posted By Mikd
The X is a completely different bike from the...

The X is a completely different bike from the base model, frame is quite a bit larger, suspension is longer, and the engine has a counterbalancer with a 6sp. The base model is a non balanced 5spd,...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-11-2024, 06:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,692
Posted By Mikd
All depends upon your intended usage. The...

All depends upon your intended usage. The Templars consist of different models that are quite different from one another. The Titan and Hawk seem more street oriented while the Templars are more of a...
Forum: Adventure Bikes 08-01-2024, 12:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,423
Posted By Mikd
Both CFMoto and RE seem hungry, this benefits all...

Both CFMoto and RE seem hungry, this benefits all of us greatly. The established brands seem content with selling higher priced niche specific machines which is fine but it seems China and India are...
Forum: Video and Pics 07-26-2024, 10:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,612
Posted By Mikd
I have the stock tires on the Templar, they are...

I have the stock tires on the Templar, they are much too hard for the singletrack we ride but are acceptable for dualsport use. Tires are a very personal thing, I would hesitate to recommend anything...
Forum: Video and Pics 07-26-2024, 10:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,612
Posted By Mikd
It's actually a Beta 300rr, they come street...

It's actually a Beta 300rr, they come street legal from new. Well they come a title that says "motorcycle" and all switchgear, hi/lo, brake lights from the factory. This was a big factor in why I...
Forum: Video and Pics 07-23-2024, 06:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,612
Posted By Mikd
A few more

A few more
Forum: Video and Pics 07-23-2024, 06:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,612
Posted By Mikd
Couple pics from Sundays ride

Fun day last Sunday!
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-10-2024, 09:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,573
Posted By Mikd
I believe the plastics from 2007-2009 Suzuki...

I believe the plastics from 2007-2009 Suzuki RMZ250 are a direct fit. Some minor trimming is to be expected with any aftermarket plastic kits.

Edit: this is for the X model, I am not sure which...
Forum: Ride Reports 07-07-2024, 01:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,804
Posted By Mikd
I very much enjoyed your videos and shorts from...

I very much enjoyed your videos and shorts from this ride, thank you for the content!
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-27-2024, 08:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,096
Posted By Mikd
You shouldn't need anything other than a feeler...

You shouldn't need anything other than a feeler guage and a few basic tools (a feeler guage is just a couple bucks and available online or any local automotive parts store). These are very simple...
Forum: Video and Pics 06-16-2024, 05:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,454
Posted By Mikd
It's often like being in a tunnel on the old rail...

It's often like being in a tunnel on the old rail beds. We're trying to enjoy this one as much as possible as it is slated to be paved over to create a bicycle path.
Forum: Video and Pics 06-12-2024, 10:09 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 22,367
Posted By Mikd
Been at this riding thing for enough decades that...

Been at this riding thing for enough decades that it's no longer impressive more like sad so I've had a few bikes. As stated above it's all about perspective, you can enjoy it for what it is or hate...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-10-2024, 07:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,717
Posted By Mikd
Nice setup for some longer rides I like it.

Nice setup for some longer rides I like it.
Forum: Video and Pics 06-10-2024, 07:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,454
Posted By Mikd
He refers to these bikes as "chop suey's" due to...

He refers to these bikes as "chop suey's" due to the cartoon he loved as a kid.
Forum: Video and Pics 06-10-2024, 07:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,454
Posted By Mikd
Two Templars on a decent dualsport ride

Two vids, the first is a short one and the second is the full video. Images were taken from a buddy's helmet on a base Templar and I'm on a Templar X
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Forum: New Member Introductions 06-04-2024, 09:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,679
Posted By Mikd
Great looking bike! Reminds me of the older...

Great looking bike! Reminds me of the older Monsters.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-04-2024, 09:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,704
Posted By Mikd
Can you post a pic of the muffler, I've been...

Can you post a pic of the muffler, I've been hoping to find something quieter than the stock one which has quite a bark to it.
Forum: Video and Pics 06-04-2024, 08:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,045
Posted By Mikd
No sir, was up by the Canadian border

No sir, was up by the Canadian border
Forum: Video and Pics 05-26-2024, 05:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,045
Posted By Mikd
Scooter is loaded up for some RV time

The Vitacci Clash 200 isn't an exact fit for the bike carrier due to such a short wheelbase but it'll do. Loading it with so little ground clearance was a new experience, it bottomed out but luckily...
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