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#796 |
Join Date: Nov 2022
Location: Lexington Ky
Posts: 3
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Hello, new to the forum. I just received my Templar M and need to change the oil as everyone mentions in all the reviews. I'm not engine savy. Do you have to remove the skid plate to drain the oil for the change? The manual is just a generic manual , not specific to the templar.
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#797 | |
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 2,581
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I took mine off. It is under a tarp right now behind another bike (raining) so I can't look. I think there is a window but it is small... Much easier with the skid plate removed.
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#798 |
Join Date: Nov 2022
Location: Lexington Ky
Posts: 3
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Thanks so much.
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#799 |
Join Date: Jul 2022
Posts: 62
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Anyone upgrade the CDI on a Templar? It's in such an easy spot to access, thought it could be a nice upgrade. No idea which to buy or if it's worth it.
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Join Date: Jul 2022
Posts: 62
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#801 |
Join Date: Nov 2022
Location: Dallas TX
Posts: 609
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FYI you can get the YTX5L-BS batteries at Walmart, different selections, one on sale for $21 right now. Free shipping. I forgot when a mate of mine got batteries years ago he always got them from Walmart. My local Walmart Supercenter also has then in stock on the shelf but not the full selection of whose sticker you want on the battery.
You can also get it from replacement battery store. Its $11.99 with $9.99 shipping. I have a feeling these all come from the same factory with different stickers out on to make it look like different brands. There is one difference I noticed, the battery store said 4.5A/80CCA in the description even though sticker says 5A while all the others online were saying 4.2A/70CCA in descriptions. Being China you can’t always trust the sticker as they sometimes print what they think would sell more, especially in batteries from China. https://replacementbatterystore.com/...ement-battery/ |
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#802 |
Join Date: Nov 2022
Location: Dallas TX
Posts: 609
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What does everyone use as a general basis to determine ballpark torque specifications with this bike. MCO states X7-CB250F but Honda CB250 is Nighthawk and a street bike and CB250F is Hornet and similar.
I did find the CRF250R owners manual on some place in Australia. It gives a bunch of torque specifications but how applicable is it to the Templar X 250? http://www.hondampe.com.au/docs/owni...2032KRN820.pdf |
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#803 | |
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 2,581
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The zongshen clones are comparable to Honda counterparts, but I have never seen any real specs other than the 19 horse power claim (and the metric equivalent) posted on sales websites for the ZS172FMM-3A (5speed) and ZS172FMM-5 (6speed).
Zuumav's use of the term "CB250" within "X7-CB250F" doesn't mean the Honda CB250 is related. And the zongshen engines are just reverse engineered Honda engine clones. In fact Zongshen is learning more about building engines and drifting away from the original exact clones. But you could never really compare performance specs too closely. Quote:
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#804 |
Join Date: Jul 2022
Posts: 62
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The spark plug is so easy to get to compared to my KLR. I bought one for the KLR but never put it in and I think I'm gonna install it on the M.
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#805 |
Join Date: Aug 2022
Location: Maben, MS
Posts: 164
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Anyone know what part number NGK spark plug fits the Templar X 6 speed counterbalanced engine? Thanks.
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#806 |
Join Date: Nov 2022
Location: Dallas TX
Posts: 609
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Gap: 0.7 - 0.85mm
Valve clearance: 0.01 intake 0.03 exhaust Is the above still current and valid on the 6-speed engines? Last edited by Texas Pete; 11-12-2022 at 06:48 PM. |
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#807 | |
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Omaha, NE
Posts: 8,100
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.08 - .10 mm is usually lash syated lash specs for these engines
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#808 |
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Evansville, Indiana
Posts: 16
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Long time "lurker", first time poster here.
I bought a Templar 250X a few months back, to replace a 2007 Honda XR650L (hated it, what a pig of a bike!). Straight out of the crate, I replaced the chain and rear sprocket (42t), rejetted the carb (48 pilot, left main alone for now). Changed the oil, installed clear fuel lines, greased all pivot points, bled brakes (front is still a little "soft", feel-wise, but plenty of power), installed a Battery Tender pigtail. I've put @ 125 miles on it so far, really like the bike-especially for the money. I used to have a 2007 Yamaha XT225, and this bike has everything I liked about the XT-but just a little "more" of everything I liked about it. Especially chassis rigidity. I don't ride it a lot, but it's a great addition to my garage. |
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#809 |
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Evansville, Indiana
Posts: 16
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Wow!
Sorry the pics downloaded so huge! I'll figure out how to shrink them down if I post any others.
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Join Date: Nov 2022
Location: Dallas TX
Posts: 609
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Thumper, Did you ever check to see if these ever came in. It is hard for me to see in the smaller photo but does it look to you that it also bolts into the passenger foot peg holes in the frame? I personally wouln't mind having to pull those if it gives extra rigidity to the carrier. This isn't or wasn't in the cards as an upgrade path until you posted it. ![]() |
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