Templar - Muscle Memory

Crossbar · 09-09-2024, 06:58 PM

I've got two bikes, a Honda Shadow and my recent purchase Templar X. I've put 3K on the Templar this summer and the ole Shadow has been collecting dust. Finally took the Shadow out this afternoon with my 'nothing but a Harley' friend and he asked me why I was reaching over with my left hand to hit the starter button. I almost told him "because it's easier to hold the front brake lever in" but caught myself. I just told him "you wouldn't understand" and took off.

Weresquatch · 09-09-2024, 07:05 PM

Congrats. That's pretty big miles on a dirt bike. I find that when i jump on the Templar I have to remind myself to sit more forward. I commute on a few different bikes and they all take a minute to get used to but I enjoy them all.

Thumper · 09-09-2024, 07:22 PM

I had to replace the rear brake light switch on my Temp X. It was easy enough, and only cost an amazing $7-8, but it restores the rear brake press for starter interlock release function. The hydraulic switch is cheap, wiring was easy since it just closes the circuit!

So can you do this on the Shadow (foot brake instead of hand brake lever)? With a failed rear brakelight switch, I had to use the front brake lever (NOT comfortable), but all I had to do was replace the rear brake light switch (which also restored rear brake light with rear foot brake).

Crossbar · 09-09-2024, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Thumper

So can you do this on the Shadow (foot brake instead of hand brake lever)?...

Na, that was what I caught myself on, Hondas, Harleys, they're all kickstand/neutral switch protected and no need to activate any brake levers (at least for mine). I've been riding the Templar so much I forgot. Had to laugh at myself....

Aussie_in_MO · 09-09-2024, 10:58 PM

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 on my Bonneville the other weekend and I'd forgotten what 900cc's and fuel injection feels like because I've been riding the X so much

09-09-2024, 06:58 PM	#1
Crossbar Join Date: Jun 2024 Posts: 85	Templar - Muscle Memory I've got two bikes, a Honda Shadow and my recent purchase Templar X. I've put 3K on the Templar this summer and the ole Shadow has been collecting dust. Finally took the Shadow out this afternoon with my 'nothing but a Harley' friend and he asked me why I was reaching over with my left hand to hit the starter button. I almost told him "because it's easier to hold the front brake lever in" but caught myself. I just told him "you wouldn't understand" and took off.
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09-09-2024, 07:05 PM	#2
Weresquatch Join Date: Jan 2024 Posts: 106	Congrats. That's pretty big miles on a dirt bike. I find that when i jump on the Templar I have to remind myself to sit more forward. I commute on a few different bikes and they all take a minute to get used to but I enjoy them all. __________________ Templar X 250 Vespa GTS 300 Vespa ET4 150 Triumph Legend TT 900
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09-09-2024, 07:22 PM	#3
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,765	I had to replace the rear brake light switch on my Temp X. It was easy enough, and only cost an amazing $7-8, but it restores the rear brake press for starter interlock release function. The hydraulic switch is cheap, wiring was easy since it just closes the circuit! So can you do this on the Shadow (foot brake instead of hand brake lever)? With a failed rear brakelight switch, I had to use the front brake lever (NOT comfortable), but all I had to do was replace the rear brake light switch (which also restored rear brake light with rear foot brake). __________________ No matter where you go, there you are
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09-09-2024, 10:58 PM	#5
Aussie_in_MO Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 203	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 on my Bonneville the other weekend and I'd forgotten what 900cc's and fuel injection feels like because I've been riding the X so much __________________ ---------- 2023 Templar X 2009 Triumph Bonneville 1976 Yamaha DT175 1974 Honda MT125
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