Minor Paladin Assembly issues - Page 5

Aussie_in_MO · 11-17-2024, 12:20 PM

Those coolant lines look to be high temp silicone so should be ok. Depends on the quality obviously. I've used similar line to patch up EGR hard lines a few times in the past without any issues and that was in direct contact with exhaust gas.

Thumper · 11-20-2024, 03:16 AM

There were a number of assembly issues like the lower kickstand spring needed to be shortened, rear frame mounting holes for the tail needed a little grinding to line up, and the left and right cowling need to be assembled loose on the tank and radiators flexed forward to mount the two cowlings. I did grind the mid pipe mounting hole so the head pipe aligns well and it fits perfectly at the exhaust port now-sealed up.

The injector was apparently sticking open which caused it to stall and run way too rich. I removed it and cleaned it with carb cleaner while activating the injector with 12V. Now it starts, runs, idles nicely.

All in all, this assembly went OK. I do expect alignment issues and everything was solvable. The bike runs fantastic now.

This is so much more motorcycle than previous Chinese bikes I've owned. It's really impressive! It is smooth, very powerful, revs freely, shifts effortlessly and crisp. It easily gets up to 70mph and feels stable up at highway speeds.

The performance level is exceptional.

bigdano711 · 11-20-2024, 07:16 AM

So, fuel pump ok? No need for new one?

buzz · 11-20-2024, 07:36 AM

Wow there seems to be a lot of problems with this new bike,what a shame. Looks so good,but I would be so bummed out to buy a new bike and have it quit and no parts for it local. Thinking KPX will be my next new bike for me,they seem proven to be the better china bike.

Thumper · 11-20-2024, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by buzz

Wow there seems to be a lot of problems with this new bike,what a shame. Looks so good,but I would be so bummed out to buy a new bike and have it quit and no parts for it local. Thinking KPX will be my next new bike for me,they seem proven to be the better china bike.

These are mostly minor fit and finish problems. That's what we are here for!
The injector seems worked in now. I have ridden the KPX. It's OK, but the Paladin is much better. The frame and suspension is better, rear shock is much better, the engine is much better. Even the swingarm is better.

If I were given the opportunity to do this over, I would definitely still choose the Paladin. It is way more motorcycle.

The engine is amazing, and it performs great off road too. Go ahead and get a KPX. I prefer this engine and the higher level of performance. And I have ridden both bikes.

11-17-2024, 12:20 PM	#61
Aussie_in_MO Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 208	Those coolant lines look to be high temp silicone so should be ok. Depends on the quality obviously. I've used similar line to patch up EGR hard lines a few times in the past without any issues and that was in direct contact with exhaust gas. __________________ ---------- 2023 Templar X 2009 Triumph Bonneville 1976 Yamaha DT175 1974 Honda MT125
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11-20-2024, 03:16 AM	#62
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,784	There were a number of assembly issues like the lower kickstand spring needed to be shortened, rear frame mounting holes for the tail needed a little grinding to line up, and the left and right cowling need to be assembled loose on the tank and radiators flexed forward to mount the two cowlings. I did grind the mid pipe mounting hole so the head pipe aligns well and it fits perfectly at the exhaust port now-sealed up. The injector was apparently sticking open which caused it to stall and run way too rich. I removed it and cleaned it with carb cleaner while activating the injector with 12V. Now it starts, runs, idles nicely. All in all, this assembly went OK. I do expect alignment issues and everything was solvable. The bike runs fantastic now. This is so much more motorcycle than previous Chinese bikes I've owned. It's really impressive! It is smooth, very powerful, revs freely, shifts effortlessly and crisp. It easily gets up to 70mph and feels stable up at highway speeds. The performance level is exceptional. __________________ No matter where you go, there you are
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11-20-2024, 07:16 AM	#63
bigdano711 Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Big Piney, WY Posts: 626	So, fuel pump ok? No need for new one? __________________ 2023 Hawk 250 from XPRO off of Amazon MOUNTAIN MAN RC + MOTO on YouTube "If there were more bloody noses, there would be less wars." - Hagbard Celine John 2:15 So He made a whip out of cords and drove all from the temple area, both sheep and cattle; He scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables.
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11-20-2024, 07:36 AM	#64
buzz Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Dayton Pa. Posts: 963	Wow there seems to be a lot of problems with this new bike,what a shame. Looks so good,but I would be so bummed out to buy a new bike and have it quit and no parts for it local. Thinking KPX will be my next new bike for me,they seem proven to be the better china bike.
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