I replaced the stock skid after a rather harsh impact with a rock bent it up into the motor. The stock skid is better than nothing but for 37 dollars this was a real upgrade.
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Front brake fluid reservoir cap removal
My front brake lever felt spongy and doesn't have a lot stopping power. I checked the reservoir sight glass and it's all clear (not sure if it's empty or over filled). I tried to remove the cap by loosing the 2 screws hold it down but they are super tight that I am about to strip them. Has anyone removed them before and what's the trick?
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Awesome, thank you so much!
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The 6th gear is great, and counter balancing is also a good thing. Personally, I ride mostly off road below 25mph, and I like the simpler engine. I just don't need a 6th gear. |
I went with the X instead of the M just because I wanted the 6th gear. I have a lot of dirt roads nearby but they all require at least a few miles of 55mph+ two lane highway so I wanted the extra gear.
If those highway runs weren't a factor I would have likely gone with the M for the extra backup of the kickstart in case my battery dies when I'm out camping in the boonies. |
Anyone install an aftermarket kickstand after lowering their bikes? Most of the kickstand I've found on Amazon have a rear stud for the spring, while the Templar has the spring on the front.
I don't have a welder so I can't cut the stock kickstand. I did grind the stand a bit so it had more angle. It can hold the bike up for now now. I have to lean the bike way to the right to kick the stand down since it's too long. |
You may just want to take it to a local welder or auto parts store with a machine shop to shorten it up. This is mild steel and easy to work with. Shouldn’t cost that much if your not in a rush. Just my thoughts…
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Hello everyone, where can I get parts for this engine, it has a knocking noise not in idle not accelerating but when engine is decelerating (rev up no noise let go gas tic-tic-tic)
I will start to investigate this noise furthermore but I am afraid to start needing replacing parts. |
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Engine parts have limited availability, and many of them are not properly described in the vendor's listings with ambiguous engine names (often on aliexpress, etc). This engine is a Zongshen CB250F, specifically the 172FMM. Either designation might show up, but sometimes it shows CG engine. This is probably the most difficult issue with these bikes. |
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The X is back in stock at PSM. Haven't checked the ebay or Amazon listings. My son just ordered one. We were going to get an M but not sure if/when they will be back in stock. Having the 6th gear is useful anyway.
Yes, the price went up, as suspected. |
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If you don't have a balance shaft then it's the CB250F(ZS172FMM-3A) but if you do have the newer Templar X with a balance shaft then you have the PR250(ZS172FMM-5). Just saying this so fdurancol can figure out which 172 he has. |
In stock
All three Templars are available right now- base, M, and X.
Prices have gone up as predicted by a couple hundred. X is still under, but just barely under $2000. |
Checked the PSM site this morning:
X - $1949 M - $1749 Base - $1599 Will be interested to see what the prices do throughout the year, I'm planning on picking up an M or Base in October when my son gets his motorcycle permit |
My son got his MCO and BOS yesterday, exactly one week after ordering. The crate is at the R&L terminal as of 4 days ago, scheduled for Tuesday delivery.
MCO does show "motorcycle", as requested. :tup: |
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