2022 1/2 Templar X

[Thumper]

It sat at the depot over the weekend. It was still on the pallet and no signs of damage. The R&L guy was careful and we pushed it off the gate into my trailer.

[kcdano2022]

Awesome can't wait to see it.

[Raptssan]

Mine came in today as well. I will post some pics as I get it together this weekend.

[Thumper]

MCO and BOS came in a padded envelope same day! Sez "motorcycle"

[Raptssan]

Originally Posted by Thumper

MCO and BOS came in a padded envelope same day! Sez "motorcycle"

Same for me as well. I think I am going to fill it out and give it a try to get a tag.

[Raptssan]

I went to the title clerks office today and walked out 15 minutes later with registration and a new shiny tag. They had a little trouble finding Zuma in the system under make. They figured it out and I was on my way.

[Thumper]

I pulled the carb and there are just TWO break-off bolts holding the float bowl in place.

I used a fine saw this time to cut a flathead slot. STILL barely got the first one off. I actually used an impact driver. Shocked at how hard to remove!


The second one was NOT as cooperative, so I ground off the head and removed the bowl. To my surprise, the shaft of the bolt was EASILY accessible. I could have just ground off the head on BOTH of them. Once exposed, it was no match for a vice grip.



But the reason became obvious. They are loctite sealing these in place!
HAH!!! No match for a dremel and vice grip!



BY THE WAY... Threads are M4 -.7
I got a couple of 16mm Allen bolts to replace them.

[rider1010]

Are you changing jets or installing new carb?

[Thumper]

Originally Posted by rider1010

Are you changing jets or installing new carb?

Changing jets. It is a good smoothbore carb. And no need to open the bowl if I was just replacing the carb!

I found #120 main and #40 pilot in there.

[tknj99]

That jetting is pretty good for a starting point. Most have come with a much smaller main and pilot. I'm at 600' elevation and similar jetting on my vm26 with the Titan so hopefully will good right off the bat.. perhaps just need to shim the needle one or two washers... will see.. Have you adjusted the jets yet? Hoping its similar to the Titan where you pop off front and rear valve covers and align TDC @ .004?

[tknj99]

I'd like to order a couple of parts ahead of time that i know will be changed out sooner rather than later: rear sprocket and chain..

Can anyone confirm this is the optimal rear sprocket: JT JTR210.42

I read of one member using this sprocket but they needed to open up the countersunk holes.. just would like to confirm if thats the general consensus on install or whether there is a better rear sprocket fitment. thanks

[Thumper]

Originally Posted by tknj99

I'd like to order a couple of parts ahead of time that i know will be changed out sooner rather than later: rear sprocket and chain..

Can anyone confirm this is the optimal rear sprocket: JT JTR210.42

I read of one member using this sprocket but they needed to open up the countersunk holes.. just would like to confirm if thats the general consensus on install or whether there is a better rear sprocket fitment. thanks

I went with JTR210-39T

[tknj99]

Originally Posted by Thumper

I went with JTR210-39T

Any fitment issues? I ordered the JTR210-42T. Figure if 13/42 works for Jerry on the KPX it'll work for me here but if further gearing is needed i can always up to a 14T in front

[tknj99]

Wow.. just found the PSM build video for the TX.. thats the most involved build of any China Bike ive seen.. install needed for the whole steering assembly, fork tubes, etc.. ok.. guess its the perfect time to slather as much grease as possible

[Thumper]

Originally Posted by tknj99

Any fitment issues? I ordered the JTR210-42T. Figure if 13/42 works for Jerry on the KPX it'll work for me here but if further gearing is needed i can always up to a 14T in front

The original front sprocket is 13T. Combined with the 49T original rear sprocket, this bike excels in tight, steep, and technical off road situations and gears are close ratio since it is geared down so much. But that is the intended market! Makes sense.

I did go with 14T front, but that DOES required grinding a shield down. I will take a picture when I have a chance. I was concerned about keeping the area clean, but the sprocket cover has additional shrouding, so it's OK. I think this will be the same in the new 172-FMM-5 engine, but I might rethink the gearing now that I've ridden it. It has the power to pull 70+, but even my Tusk Dsport beast on the Storm is a smoother road tire!