2022 1/2 Templar X

Thumper · 08-22-2022, 01:21 PM

It sat at the depot over the weekend. It was still on the pallet and no signs of damage. The R&L guy was careful and we pushed it off the gate into my trailer.

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kcdano2022 · 08-22-2022, 10:21 PM

Awesome can't wait to see it.

Raptssan · 08-22-2022, 11:13 PM

Mine came in today as well. I will post some pics as I get it together this weekend.

Thumper · 08-23-2022, 06:34 AM

MCO and BOS came in a padded envelope same day! Sez "motorcycle"

Raptssan · 08-23-2022, 09:49 AM

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MCO and BOS came in a padded envelope same day! Sez "motorcycle"

Same for me as well. I think I am going to fill it out and give it a try to get a tag.

Raptssan · 08-23-2022, 06:18 PM

I went to the title clerks office today and walked out 15 minutes later with registration and a new shiny tag. They had a little trouble finding Zuma in the system under make. They figured it out and I was on my way.

tknj99 · 08-31-2022, 09:16 AM

That jetting is pretty good for a starting point. Most have come with a much smaller main and pilot. I'm at 600' elevation and similar jetting on my vm26 with the Titan so hopefully will good right off the bat.. perhaps just need to shim the needle one or two washers... will see.. Have you adjusted the jets yet? Hoping its similar to the Titan where you pop off front and rear valve covers and align TDC @ .004?

tknj99 · 08-31-2022, 10:07 AM

I'd like to order a couple of parts ahead of time that i know will be changed out sooner rather than later: rear sprocket and chain..

Can anyone confirm this is the optimal rear sprocket: JT JTR210.42

I read of one member using this sprocket but they needed to open up the countersunk holes.. just would like to confirm if thats the general consensus on install or whether there is a better rear sprocket fitment. thanks

Thumper · 08-31-2022, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by tknj99

I'd like to order a couple of parts ahead of time that i know will be changed out sooner rather than later: rear sprocket and chain..

Can anyone confirm this is the optimal rear sprocket: JT JTR210.42

I read of one member using this sprocket but they needed to open up the countersunk holes.. just would like to confirm if thats the general consensus on install or whether there is a better rear sprocket fitment. thanks

I went with JTR210-39T

tknj99 · 08-31-2022, 02:31 PM

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I went with JTR210-39T

Any fitment issues? I ordered the JTR210-42T. Figure if 13/42 works for Jerry on the KPX it'll work for me here

but if further gearing is needed i can always up to a 14T in front

Thumper · 08-31-2022, 05:06 PM

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Any fitment issues? I ordered the JTR210-42T. Figure if 13/42 works for Jerry on the KPX it'll work for me here

but if further gearing is needed i can always up to a 14T in front

The original front sprocket is 13T. Combined with the 49T original rear sprocket, this bike excels in tight, steep, and technical off road situations and gears are close ratio since it is geared down so much. But that is the intended market! Makes sense.

I did go with 14T front, but that DOES required grinding a shield down. I will take a picture when I have a chance. I was concerned about keeping the area clean, but the sprocket cover has additional shrouding, so it's OK. I think this will be the same in the new 172-FMM-5 engine, but I might rethink the gearing now that I've ridden it. It has the power to pull 70+, but even my Tusk Dsport beast on the Storm is a smoother road tire!

Thumper · 10-14-2022, 10:40 AM

I thought I had melted my ground wire so I replaced my wiring harness. It turns out it was a faulty starter (which I fixed), but while I was at it, I got a new set of led sequential turn signals. I just tried the in the back. Maybe I will save the other two for now. Just under $20 from amazon. Sweet!

I also replaced the battery with an 80 CCA bigger battery. It barely fit, but much more power!

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tknj99 · 08-31-2022, 03:36 PM

Wow.. just found the PSM build video for the TX.. thats the most involved build of any China Bike ive seen.. install needed for the whole steering assembly, fork tubes, etc.. ok.. guess its the perfect time to slather as much grease as possible

tknj99 · 08-31-2022, 05:53 PM

I'm guessing the 14/39 may cut the torque too much.. i know that there is diminishing returns in some cases where gearing down too much and the bike has trouble maintaining speed at the top end. I'll have to see how the 13/42 does and then maybe go 14/42 like i have in the Titan now..

Thumper · 09-01-2022, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by tknj99

I'm guessing the 14/39 may cut the torque too much.. i know that there is diminishing returns in some cases where gearing down too much and the bike has trouble maintaining speed at the top end. I'll have to see how the 13/42 does and then maybe go 14/42 like i have in the Titan now..

I am thinking about moving the 39T sprocket from the 2022 Temp X to the 2022 1/2 Temp X to pair it with the original 13T front sprocket. 6th gear might extend that top end further.

Actually, I can just swap the entire wheels. They are identical!

But before I put the wheel back on the 2022, I should drop some off of those 49 teeth... Maybe try 42, as you have, or keep it more geared down. Or something in between like 44. The 2022 doesn't have the counterbalancing, but you don't notice that much off road. The 2022 1/2 will probably have better road manners with that smoother engine, and 6th gear.

08-22-2022, 01:21 PM	#1
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,772	2022 1/2 Templar X It sat at the depot over the weekend. It was still on the pallet and no signs of damage. The R&L guy was careful and we pushed it off the gate into my trailer.
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08-31-2022, 09:16 AM	#7
tknj99 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Central VA Posts: 1,303	That jetting is pretty good for a starting point. Most have come with a much smaller main and pilot. I'm at 600' elevation and similar jetting on my vm26 with the Titan so hopefully will good right off the bat.. perhaps just need to shim the needle one or two washers... will see.. Have you adjusted the jets yet? Hoping its similar to the Titan where you pop off front and rear valve covers and align TDC @ .004? __________________ 2024 Templar 250 2021 Beta 500 RRS 2018 VStrom 1000 XT Former China Bikes: Tao DBX1, Brozz 250, CSC RX4, Titan DLX, Templar X, Storm DLX 150
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08-31-2022, 10:07 AM	#8
tknj99 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Central VA Posts: 1,303	I'd like to order a couple of parts ahead of time that i know will be changed out sooner rather than later: rear sprocket and chain.. Can anyone confirm this is the optimal rear sprocket: JT JTR210.42 I read of one member using this sprocket but they needed to open up the countersunk holes.. just would like to confirm if thats the general consensus on install or whether there is a better rear sprocket fitment. thanks __________________ 2024 Templar 250 2021 Beta 500 RRS 2018 VStrom 1000 XT Former China Bikes: Tao DBX1, Brozz 250, CSC RX4, Titan DLX, Templar X, Storm DLX 150
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08-31-2022, 03:36 PM	#13
tknj99 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Central VA Posts: 1,303	Wow.. just found the PSM build video for the TX.. thats the most involved build of any China Bike ive seen.. install needed for the whole steering assembly, fork tubes, etc.. ok.. guess its the perfect time to slather as much grease as possible __________________ 2024 Templar 250 2021 Beta 500 RRS 2018 VStrom 1000 XT Former China Bikes: Tao DBX1, Brozz 250, CSC RX4, Titan DLX, Templar X, Storm DLX 150
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08-31-2022, 05:53 PM	#14
tknj99 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Central VA Posts: 1,303	I'm guessing the 14/39 may cut the torque too much.. i know that there is diminishing returns in some cases where gearing down too much and the bike has trouble maintaining speed at the top end. I'll have to see how the 13/42 does and then maybe go 14/42 like i have in the Titan now.. __________________ 2024 Templar 250 2021 Beta 500 RRS 2018 VStrom 1000 XT Former China Bikes: Tao DBX1, Brozz 250, CSC RX4, Titan DLX, Templar X, Storm DLX 150
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08-22-2022, 10:21 PM	#2
kcdano2022 Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Kansas City Posts: 52	Awesome can't wait to see it.
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08-22-2022, 11:13 PM	#3
Raptssan Join Date: Jul 2022 Posts: 14	Mine came in today as well. I will post some pics as I get it together this weekend.
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08-23-2022, 06:34 AM	#4
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,772	MCO and BOS came in a padded envelope same day! Sez "motorcycle"
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08-23-2022, 06:18 PM	#6
Raptssan Join Date: Jul 2022 Posts: 14	I went to the title clerks office today and walked out 15 minutes later with registration and a new shiny tag. They had a little trouble finding Zuma in the system under make. They figured it out and I was on my way.
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10-14-2022, 10:40 AM	#12
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,772	I thought I had melted my ground wire so I replaced my wiring harness. It turns out it was a faulty starter (which I fixed), but while I was at it, I got a new set of led sequential turn signals. I just tried the in the back. Maybe I will save the other two for now. Just under $20 from amazon. Sweet! I also replaced the battery with an 80 CCA bigger battery. It barely fit, but much more power!
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