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Mine is on order, but if its the same as the Titan, then think of it as a padded 2x4..definitely no where near as comfortable to sit on than my sons Brozz.. with that said, i can still ride for hours although my butt pays the price. I'm thinking some gel padding off of E-bay or Amazon, pop a few staples, cut to fit, and voila - problem solved.
As far as carb, yea, get it jetted right and its set it and forget from my experience. When you start comparing bikes, although $1k doesn't seem like alot, its a whole other category when stepping up to pay 50% more.. kinda like the difference between a Vstrom 1050 and a Panigale V4.. with that being said, i'd take the Ducati if money were no object ![]()
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Location: Houma, La.
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2024 Linhai 300 ATV 4x4 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S (Sold) 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel |
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Join Date: Aug 2022
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Forgive my ignorance, but is it possible to replace the carburetor with EFI?
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Join Date: Jul 2022
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I would be interested in this as well.
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Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Kansas City
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The real benefit of old school carburation is control. You can make any modest changes you see fit to maximize throttle response, minimize back firing and lean firing conditions that are not the best for engine life. And you save hundreds of dollars! Maybe thousands! Bottom line is carburetors work and allow more nuanced adjustment if you are so inclined. You are 100% in control. I should also mention that EFI means that you have more sensors (oxygen and temperature), and a fuel pump, and an EFI control module. Any glitches in these sensors, or the EFI system will require diagnosis. EFI fans may claim that these issues rarely happen. While it is true that EFI is pretty reliable, it can be confusing to diagnose failures. Once properly jetted, carburetor maintenance usually just involves cleaning. Low tech has its advantages! Last edited by Thumper; 09-01-2022 at 03:10 AM. |
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Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Central VA
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Not to mention that with carbs, we can reap the rewards of performance gains made by removing the cat, bigger carb/jetting, porting, etc. I've read that some have made strides in tuning the ecu's but it needs to become more mainstream or someone needs to fill the hole and provide tunes ie mail your ecu to them, they tune and send back to you as is done with other brands' bikes
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Location: Kansas City
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Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Kansas City
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Thanks Jeffrey.
I checked out the website. It looks great. Lots of work and would be a good winter project. More work than tuning a carb, to be sure! But it's cool to know there is an upgrade path. It looks like just two choices for mapping... Eco and "rich" after the ECU learns the system. Fascinating! They also sell many EFI applications components for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicles, and there is a UAV EFI system to build a drone! High tech stuff. |
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Join Date: Aug 2022
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Thanks Thumper and tknj99. I like the thought of being able to tune and control how my bike runs. Templar X is looking like the bike to go with. Does it handle well enough on the street to drive about 20 miles at 55 mph to work? |
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Join Date: Aug 2022
Location: Vermont
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Just got my Templar X six speed yesterday. Seems to be well put together and the seat is way more cushy than the RXB. The carb is very tight in the frame and comes stock with 120 main and 40 low speed. I went with a 130 main and 45 low speed, an extra turn on the air screw and a spacer under the needle. The foam air filter was dry so make sure you oil it up. The forks both had 300ml. of oil and I put in some 5wt. of the same amount. The rear suspension linkage needed more grease! Very surprised that the tires are DOT. It sure has a large rear sprocket, changed it out for a 40 tooth and at some time a 14 tooth front. Lots more to do.
Does anyone know what the Torch D8TC spark plug crosses over too? Might be nice to change that out. Looking forward to hearing what you all are doing to yours. |
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Location: Kansas City
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Join Date: Feb 2021
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The new 6speed comes with a larger tube diameter rack, with side mounting plates. This is great! Room for adding some luggage. |
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