01-15-2023, 09:22 AM | #1036 |
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01-15-2023, 10:29 AM | #1037 |
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Thats the one Tknj99 just listed above.
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01-15-2023, 12:31 PM | #1038 |
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Yeah I agree. It’s going to take pretty good new bike for me to upgrade in the near future. But I do have a feeling we’re gonna see some good new bikes coming later on down the road.
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01-16-2023, 12:37 AM | #1039 | |
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I was ready to get a 6 speed a few weeks ago, saw no kick starter, and out the credit card away.
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01-16-2023, 06:47 PM | #1040 | |
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I was always a kickstart guy, but someone here (Megadan) reminded me you can always bump start it. Not a deal breaker for me anymore.... |
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01-16-2023, 07:08 PM | #1041 |
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Graphics for the X
I found a site to customize graphics for the X
motocal.com (sorry not a link) has customizable graphic kits for almost anything off road. Since the plastics are from a '07 to '09 RMZ250 you can select it and make some cool stuff four your panels. They are a bit pricey.. The ones I am working on are a little over $200. You can deselect the ones that don't apply. Tons of colors and company logos to apply. If I was better at computers, I would show what I have "designed" so far. Check it out and let me know what you think. |
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01-16-2023, 08:01 PM | #1042 |
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Yeah, that's what I thought too. Bump starting is easy. I did all the time as a kid with a crap dirt bike that I owned.
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01-16-2023, 10:45 PM | #1043 | |
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This is my first bike to grind away material for making room. Best to not cut all the material away from the dust guard if you do decide to upgrade to a 14tooth sprocket. I have very thin material left but it held up to rock cruising.. This only leads to opportunity to figure out a way to prevent the gravel and mud degree from entering. I believe the corporate was from a fresh driveway with a clay base. Sort of like mixing gravel and peanut butter together. I'm just going to stay clear of that for now. As for the pinging noise on a steep decent using engine compression only for speed control I don't know we're it's coming from still. It's not a consistent noise just a tapping & slight pinging.. |
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01-16-2023, 10:51 PM | #1044 |
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Try bump starting this bike in the field before a real life event requires it. I have put this bike in 5th rolling fairly quick to only have the rear tire drag. Only 9:1 compression but it feels like more... I'm not a fan of kick starting this bike either. I've found out when your battery only has a little life left hold the starter button down and kick at the same time....
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01-16-2023, 10:55 PM | #1045 |
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Help me decide: Templar or Templar X
Looking to get my first dirtbike at age 48. I’ve had a street bike 25 years ago so I know how to ride and shift gears. I will mostly ride off-road trails, single track, technical stuff in and around southern NH. Probably some fire roads and on the road to get from trail to trail. And I also have ridden snowmobile‘s for 20 years. I am leaning towards the base Templar because it’s $500 cheaper and I just want something to learn on and decide if I like the sport. If I like it, I can always upgrade later. The questions I’m not sure about are:
1) Does the 6 inch shorter wheelbase of the base make it easier to maneuver for a new rider? Is there disadvantages to a shorter wheelbase? 2) Is the seat hight noticeably lower on the base? I’m just under 5’10” tall. 3) I only weigh 148 pounds do you think the soft non-adjustable suspension would be OK off road? 4) Will I regret not getting the X?? 5) Anything else helpful to my make my decision? |
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01-17-2023, 12:01 AM | #1046 | |
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1) The shorter wheelbase will allow for quicker turning at the expense of some stability. Better suited for slower speeds and tighter trails. 2) I'm 6'1" and easily flat foot the Templar. 3) IMO you are the perfect weight for the Templar suspension. It's softly sprung. 4) Possibly, I don't yet. $500 buys a lot of gas and accessories. 5) The bad: No reserve on fuel petcock, only on or off. Tank only holds 1.72 gal. Seat is small. The good: A lot of enduro bike for the money.
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01-17-2023, 05:27 AM | #1047 | |
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Also, there is no denying that the venerable ZS172FMM-3A is a nice, durable engine with excellent torque curve. It is so easy to work on, and 5 gears is fine for off road work. My original Temp X has this engine, and I still like it better. I even restored the OEM 49 tooth rear sprocket (I changed 13 > 14T on the front). RPMs are way up there on the road, barely doing 60, but I just ride it off road anyway! I wonder if Temp "M" will be back? PSM has a refurbed M for $1500 (Jan2023). Maybe offer them $1400 Last edited by Thumper; 01-17-2023 at 09:19 AM. |
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01-17-2023, 05:41 PM | #1048 | |
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Genuinely curious, I thought it required a downhill grade
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01-17-2023, 06:12 PM | #1049 | |
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Amazon has 'em back in stock. It fits tightly in the Temp X, maximizing the space. Weize YTX5L-BS (80 CCA) Last edited by Thumper; 01-18-2023 at 08:57 AM. |
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01-17-2023, 08:28 PM | #1050 | |
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Still want a kickstarter on a bike I’m routinely in bfe with lol. Hey what size is the fuel line on the X? I’ve got 1/4, 3/8, 5/16, nothing fits. Is it metric?
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