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Nice bike. Clean lines and great specs. It is good to see that 6sp version of the ZS172FMM "2P" in there. I have the "3A" 5 speed version in the Templar X, and I love it. Amazing what an extra 5hp can do for a bike this size!
It looks like you have the oiled foam dome air filter like I do on the 3A. I like the serviceability of that design. Oh... It is in fact more difficult to get to the valves compared to the 14hp CG engine. They are deeper inside there through round caps. But that is a small inconvenience well worth the enhanced performance ![]() |
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The weather is really messing up my ride time and looks like the rain will be hanging around for a while. I need to put some miles on her and get her broke in.
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I am guessing that there is a foam dome filter based on the positioning of the airfilter housing. It looks really similar to this viewed from filter side under the seat (Templar X):
![]() And here is the filter. I think this type of dome-style filter is a high flow design. It came pre-oiled: ![]() The engine side of the filter housing is visible here. It skirts the rear shock, as it also must on your frame. The inside of the box is silky smooth, and I am sure it is good for airflow. I hear air induction when it's running upon throttle twist. You can see the valve adjustment access caps here, barely. I suspect that the top end of the 2P and 3A are identical or almost identical. But look how close to the frame that rear cap is. ![]() ![]() Do you see those TWO nipples on the petcock? Those are fed by each side of the gas tank. There are three positions: "dot", "R", and "R". Dot is closed, and...I haven't tested this theory, but I think this means either side of the tank can serve as a reserve. Last edited by Thumper; 06-28-2022 at 09:55 PM. |
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Check post 15 The head is different on the KPX. The valve adjustment ports are larger. Also the KPX doesn't have a petcock. It EFI and has a fuel pump.
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"Big-fingered Amelicans no likee small valve access ports. We makee bigger. Amelicans happy, we makee much yuan."
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I wish they'd send over their version of the Honda Trail 125, called the Cub 125 ADV. Bump it to 140cc and sell it for $2000 - $2500. For city streets the KP Mini 150 fills that role, but it'd be nice to have a posty-style here too. But I'm thinking the Trail 125 is really just a niche bike in the US market, so probably no incentive for Lifan to do this. I'm sure they are very popular in SE Asia.
https://www.lifanmotos.net/product/show/58
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So basically companies don't bother. It might make Suzuki finally update the DR650...wishful thinking, But Kawasaki did refresh the KLR650. Honda is even pulling out the trail125 due to the ABS. There are China Bikes here but the majority are "off-road use only" |
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From the pic of the head in post 15, it looks like the access port is offset to the right, so this might not be all that necessary.
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And you may have more clearance to the frame as well. The comment about the twin petcock inputs was an aside. I know the KPX has EFI. I have just never seen twin input petcock, and it is in the middle of the photo! I am pretty sure it means I can switch from one "R" (one side of the tank) to the other "R" (other side of the tank) if I run out of gas, for "reserve" ![]() I am also really curious what the air filter is on your KPX... round/oval paper element or oil soaked foam dome? The design of that airbox might be made for either one. |
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Exactly what I thought... two selectable inputs, one from each lobe of the tank. Sure looks like a reserve! I haven't run out, but will test at some point ![]() |
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Todays big update. I installed my license plate, snapped a picture then closed the door. Damn rain won't go away.
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