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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-02-2024, 09:57 PM
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Posted By Texas Pete
Nope, this is sounding more like insane levels of...

Nope, this is sounding more like insane levels of demand now. Something must have popped for it to be so popular and sell out right away after a fresh restock.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 03-16-2024, 03:32 PM
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Posted By Texas Pete
I have a trip meter on my Templar X 250 2022 1/2...

I have a trip meter on my Templar X 250 2022 1/2 6-Speed model. Single press button toggles between OD and trip on my bike. I run mine up to 80 miles then consider filling up again next time I have...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-19-2024, 03:01 PM
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Posted By Texas Pete
I seem to have missed some interesting ideas for...

I seem to have missed some interesting ideas for being able to hold the choke open on the OEM stock carburetor while starting the bike.


From someone who starts his Templar X 250 at 4:30am even...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-19-2024, 02:51 PM
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Posted By Texas Pete
I have been lurking more these days due to a new...

I have been lurking more these days due to a new job with 12+ hour shift work on a random 7/24 schedule.


Here is my Tire and Rim compatibility study I have worked on for the past year that I...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-17-2023, 04:02 PM
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Posted By Texas Pete
I don’t know what happened. I changed the oil....

I don’t know what happened. I changed the oil. Cleaned and polished everything under the bike. Went down the road to get a tank of fuel. And now I’m at 1,100 miles on the odometer. :lmao:

A fresh...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-16-2023, 05:26 PM
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Posted By Texas Pete
Happy 1K Day! Just hit the first 1,000 miles...

Happy 1K Day!

Just hit the first 1,000 miles on the odometer. :yay:

Time to celebrate with a fresh oil change, just because. :tup:
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-13-2023, 01:19 PM
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Posted By Texas Pete
The reflector solution I see most often is if you...

The reflector solution I see most often is if you see the bolts on both sides of the plate. I see folks put two small round red reflectors on that part. I also have the small shelf under the plate to...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-12-2023, 10:24 PM
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Posted By Texas Pete
Mail came today. What a nice surprise, it arrived...

Mail came today. What a nice surprise, it arrived 4 days ahead of estimate.



A quick fit after a few minutes on the drill press. Smoked out matches the black and silver trim.
...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-10-2023, 09:38 AM
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Posted By Texas Pete
And...... Just took it in to state inspection......

And...... Just took it in to state inspection... First in line in the wee AM hours... 7 minutes later, full PASS! :yay:

That was easy, and as I said, the letter of the law you just need something....
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-09-2023, 04:18 PM
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Posted By Texas Pete
And DONE. One super simple License Plate LED...

And DONE.

One super simple License Plate LED light pack made.
...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-09-2023, 12:59 PM
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Posted By Texas Pete
I don't need to wait for the new brake light to...

I don't need to wait for the new brake light to arrive to pass the inspection. I just need to meet the letter of the law as far as requirements go. And that is a brake light and a license plate light...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-07-2023, 05:03 PM
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Posted By Texas Pete
I already found a replacement that is going to...

I already found a replacement that is going to also double as a tail tidy. The OEM tail is too long for my liking so I am going to tidy it up and solve the rear brake and signals in one fell swoop. I...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-06-2023, 02:43 PM
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Posted By Texas Pete
Inspection day today for state registration. ...

Inspection day today for state registration.

I discovered the rear brake light running light came on when I switched on the headlights but stepping on the brake or grabbing the front brake lever...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-03-2023, 09:40 PM
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Posted By Texas Pete
Congratulations, welcome to the club. :yay: ...

Congratulations, welcome to the club. :yay:


I don't ride serious track riding out the desert or anywhere to need rimlocks. My off road is rural roads with horrible maintenance, dirt roads and...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-31-2023, 08:53 PM
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Posted By Texas Pete
They go on the spokes. They are large and look...

They go on the spokes. They are large and look goofy, but they can get you somewhat close to balance with rimlocks.




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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-31-2023, 02:52 PM
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Posted By Texas Pete
I use this on my Templar X 250 after I removed...

I use this on my Templar X 250 after I removed both rimlocks. Perfectly balanced wheels, vibration free and smooth as silk at all RPM and all speed.

...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-15-2023, 03:54 PM
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Posted By Texas Pete
I am also running 42 pilot, 120 main, no shim at...

I am also running 42 pilot, 120 main, no shim at the moment and with the heat and humidity here at the moment the bike is liking that, and I have a 122 on order to play with later on. But my...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-27-2023, 12:58 PM
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Posted By Texas Pete
https://www.motionpro.com/product/08-0483 ...

https://www.motionpro.com/product/08-0483

This is all I used


No marring metal and brass tip. I didn’t even need a hammer as the shock came without a lot of preload in it. I could just use...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-12-2023, 08:18 AM
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Posted By Texas Pete
Too tight as in no movement. All engines heat up...

Too tight as in no movement. All engines heat up and the metal expands. The thermal expansion when running means that when the engine is cold, the valve clearances will be at their largest. Hydraulic...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-11-2023, 03:43 PM
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Views: 312,801
Posted By Texas Pete
The non-existant existing intake gasket.

I took a ton of photographs from the previous work done in the post above. One thing I decided to grab while I had parts of the bike and good access was the intake gasket.


Everyone has reported...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-11-2023, 03:38 PM
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Views: 312,801
Posted By Texas Pete
Yes. They were tight. I did the 1/8th on both....

Yes. They were tight. I did the 1/8th on both. Took lots of photos but of course, I also have it not fully re-assembled. I want to also change the oil and then reinstall the skid plate and re-zip-tie...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-06-2023, 03:42 PM
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Views: 312,801
Posted By Texas Pete
I ran across this and it reminded me of the last...

I ran across this and it reminded me of the last posts. This is what some folks in the Harley side do. Just a simple metering if needed and keep the oil cap and dipstick plus a general routine to get...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 03-24-2023, 03:59 PM
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Views: 312,801
Posted By Texas Pete
That looks good, would that be orange-licious or...

That looks good, would that be orange-licious or tangerine dream? In the photos the orange on the new stickers matches the seat cover orange very well. Was that by design or a happy accident?
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 03-24-2023, 03:55 PM
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Views: 312,801
Posted By Texas Pete
That's the best way to do it and getting a second...

That's the best way to do it and getting a second set of wheels from powersportsmax is not very costly. I did an email inquiry a short while back and so long as you stick with the default wheels that...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 03-15-2023, 08:02 AM
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Views: 312,801
Posted By Texas Pete
Don’t get me wrong for anyone in future reading...

Don’t get me wrong for anyone in future reading this that may not know, all carbureted engines from cars to motorcycles to airplanes and chainsaws and everything inbetween benefit from choke and/or a...
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