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Forum: New Member Introductions 10-23-2024, 08:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 526
Posted By Texas Pete
DPS registers Templar X's. Just get the MCO with...

DPS registers Templar X's. Just get the MCO with "Motorcycle" and get your inspection and go to the DPS.
Forum: Adventure Bikes 10-23-2024, 08:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,647
Posted By Texas Pete
In that video, the owner had only used his very...

In that video, the owner had only used his very first tank of gas and not broken in the motor. He reported 4.1 l/100k on average from his bike's computer. That's pretty good. In yank terms that 4.1...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-28-2024, 08:10 AM
Replies: 1,861
Views: 809,543
Posted By Texas Pete
You might want to talk with DPS, there is a short...

You might want to talk with DPS, there is a short window to register after purchase of vehicles and once that time lapses there might be a fine; it’s all based on the original paperwork date.

The...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-22-2024, 03:35 PM
Replies: 1,861
Views: 809,543
Posted By Texas Pete
No way it will balance easily for road unless you...

No way it will balance easily for road unless you pull out the rimlocks. You can get rubber plugs to plug the holes in the rim. I think mine were from Honda. Without rimlocks its trivial to balance...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-11-2024, 10:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,580
Posted By Texas Pete
It’s kind of like the blind leading the blind...

It’s kind of like the blind leading the blind with all the claims on forums that all the usual suspects grab bag of bolt on parts you buy and install will make big performance upgrades on small CC...
Forum: Other Brands 07-02-2024, 07:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,449
Posted By Texas Pete
I like the Himi 452, but the YouTube UK folks I...

I like the Himi 452, but the YouTube UK folks I watched that returned theirs due to vibrations bothering them is what has me pausing. I want to test ride both the 452 Himi and the CFMoto 450MT which...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-02-2024, 07:26 PM
Replies: 1,861
Views: 809,543
Posted By Texas Pete
~2,300 miles. OEM battery, OEM carb, OEM pretty...

~2,300 miles. OEM battery, OEM carb, OEM pretty much everything. Running great. Replaced the brake fluid with DOT 4, cleaned and oiled the air filter. It's all good so far on this Templar X.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-02-2024, 08:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,974
Posted By Texas Pete
Various setup tips, not all needed in all use...

Various setup tips, not all needed in all use scenarios (standard thickness tubes, no rimlocks etc. if using the bike primarily on street changes the videos recommendation) but good to know.

What...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-01-2024, 07:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,974
Posted By Texas Pete
Part of all bikes setup is to test the cable runs...

Part of all bikes setup is to test the cable runs with full side to side swing off the handlebars to test the throttle cable run.

Nothing wrong, just remove the headlight to get easy access to...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-24-2024, 10:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,296
Posted By Texas Pete
I think the 450 MT will be a sleeper hit. As the...

I think the 450 MT will be a sleeper hit. As the price goes up I have a tendency like Dan to think what else is better. I like RE but they’ve had some things like the early polished aluminum wire...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-24-2024, 10:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,464
Posted By Texas Pete
47.8 mpg That’s hammering it for a fun ride...

47.8 mpg

That’s hammering it for a fun ride most of the time :p
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-18-2024, 01:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,517
Posted By Texas Pete
Thumbs up to see someone else using the VIN...

Thumbs up to see someone else using the VIN decoder, here is the URL that will open, just chop off the last section of the above URL.


https://vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov/decoder/
Forum: News, Support, & Feedback 04-09-2024, 09:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 20,317
Posted By Texas Pete
Thumbs Up That’s just good advice even before encountering...

That’s just good advice even before encountering any battery issues. From day one I got the Harbor Freight VIKING 4Amp Fully Automatic Microprocessor-Controlled Battery Charger/Maintainer unit. It...
Forum: Other Brands 04-09-2024, 06:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,797
Posted By Texas Pete
Congratulations. When is the oil change, filter...

Congratulations. When is the oil change, filter change and any valve adjustment video coming out for this latest edition to the stable?
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-02-2024, 10:57 PM
Replies: 1,861
Views: 809,543
Posted By Texas Pete
Nope, this is sounding more like insane levels of...

Nope, this is sounding more like insane levels of demand now. Something must have popped for it to be so popular and sell out right away after a fresh restock.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 03-16-2024, 04:32 PM
Replies: 1,861
Views: 809,543
Posted By Texas Pete
I have a trip meter on my Templar X 250 2022 1/2...

I have a trip meter on my Templar X 250 2022 1/2 6-Speed model. Single press button toggles between OD and trip on my bike. I run mine up to 80 miles then consider filling up again next time I have...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 03-07-2024, 10:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,817
Posted By Texas Pete
Addendum. Very large rainstorm tonight that I had...

Addendum. Very large rainstorm tonight that I had to ride through to get home. This was only the second time I had ridden the new Kenda tires to work. I had no issues with traction on a variety of...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 03-05-2024, 10:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,817
Posted By Texas Pete
Thumbs Up Templar X 250 Conversion to Street Use

I have just converted my Templar X 250 to mostly street use which is what I use it for almost exclusively now that I ride it to commute to work every day.

I had two choices on my list for...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-19-2024, 04:01 PM
Replies: 1,861
Views: 809,543
Posted By Texas Pete
I seem to have missed some interesting ideas for...

I seem to have missed some interesting ideas for being able to hold the choke open on the OEM stock carburetor while starting the bike.


From someone who starts his Templar X 250 at 4:30am even...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-19-2024, 03:51 PM
Replies: 1,861
Views: 809,543
Posted By Texas Pete
I have been lurking more these days due to a new...

I have been lurking more these days due to a new job with 12+ hour shift work on a random 7/24 schedule.


Here is my Tire and Rim compatibility study I have worked on for the past year that I...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-20-2024, 11:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,317
Posted By Texas Pete
Which Templar model? I have a brand new one still...

Which Templar model? I have a brand new one still in the genuine parts packaging but it has a model printed on the label of X7-CB250F (TEMPLAR X).
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-10-2024, 11:05 AM
Replies: 232
Views: 55,131
Posted By Texas Pete
The problem is you didn’t have the old Australian...

The problem is you didn’t have the old Australian standby handy. :lmao:

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1194042568732848198/1194657898349989928/IMG_8971.jpg
Forum: Reviews 12-28-2023, 11:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,685
Posted By Texas Pete
Remove the welch plug from the oem carb. When...

Remove the welch plug from the oem carb. When adjusting the air/fuel idle mixture screw** when you turn clockwise you decrease the setting (air input in this carb's design) so the fuel mixture to the...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 12-11-2023, 08:30 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,860
Posted By Texas Pete
Very cool photograps thank you for sharing. Yes...

Very cool photograps thank you for sharing. Yes these Templars come fully geared sprocket wise for off road so no need for the serious off road rider to think about changing.

@Thumper if you read...
Forum: Street 11-28-2023, 02:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,191
Posted By Texas Pete
The head is cast, if the hole is in the port and...

The head is cast, if the hole is in the port and not in the cylinder its an easy enough job for a welder to fill in the hole with welded metal rod. Common job to build up metal accidentally machined...
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