Yesterday, 07:35 PM | #31 |
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I was under the impression that it was a KTM350 EXC-F clone (2020-2023)
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Yesterday, 08:38 PM | #32 | ||
Join Date: May 2024
Location: Florida
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No panel deformation that I can tell. The first thing I got into place was the side panel stay that has to slot in, then the top two tank mounting bolts were screwed in but not tight, finally I manipulated(with my hand, not much force) the radiator and panels until they lined up. The final bolts to be tightened where the two on top of the tank once I got the radiator panels secured. Quote:
I think you might be correct. The OEM panels for that model year resemble ours more so. Kews K23 panels would also fit. Last edited by Mumen Rider; Yesterday at 09:58 PM. |
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Today, 11:54 AM | #33 |
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Kansas City
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First heat cycle and test ride
It started right up. The exhaust is sealed and quiet at the header. That's a relief. 10 minute ride, gentle to modest throttle, kept it under 6000rpm. I never got it over 35mph. Just heating it up for oil change and first impressions.
0 km on the odometer when I turned it on. I will switch to mph/miles. It is a very smooth engine and transmission. I dropped the oil as soon as I parked it. Looks like conventional yellow/green oil. Magnetic oil drain plug. First impressions are -This is a larger bike than Templar. Longer wheelbase, feels bigger -the engine is free revving and torque comes in early, even at 1/4 throttle Notes: The copper exhaust gasket is 48mm O.D. and the headpipe diameter is ~41-42mm O.D. (Templar headpipe is 32mm O.D.). Cross sectional area difference on the exhaust system is 1385 square mm (Paladin), and 804 square mm (Templar). Also, When I had the header off, I could see the dual exhaust valve paths-lots of room for exhaust flow. The muffler has a removeable baffle too (perfect straight through path for a spark arrestor install). -first gear is definitely low enough for off road fun -the frame is taught, definitely tighter than the Templar, esp the rear end -the swingarm has no perceptible play, also very taught -the rear spring is dialed up pretty tight, probably too much for me Rear shock is a KKE model 6 (there must be a longer model number on it somewhere). It is bigger than the KKE shock on the Templar X I did not check what the suspension dampening is set to before the ride, but the thing feels way tighter/stiffer than the Templar X. This stiffness will translate into better control off road. It did stall when I dropped the throttle once at a stop sign. When I got home, it settled into a perfect steady 1900rpm idle.
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Today, 03:43 PM | #34 |
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Location: Big Piney, WY
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1900 rpm is a little high, no? I'm guessing you mentioned it before, but are you a beeffalo like some of us or a smaller, lighter guy? That's how I change my oil, too. I get the tools ready and when I hop off, dump that hot oil.
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Today, 05:46 PM | #35 |
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Kansas City
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1900 (if the tach is right) sounds calm. I am just looking at the tachometer. Should connect a digital rpm tool. Forum member readout mentioned ~the same (2000rpm). Could be more like 1600-1700rpm. It doesn't sound high.
I am North of 190lbs, no ballerina. But the real problem is age, knees, etc. I will never push the Palatin anywhere close to it's limits
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