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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro

04-30-2024, 02:59 AM

Replies: 23

Templar M

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Posted By Thumper

Have you been able to check for flex on the...

Have you been able to check for flex on the steering head? Taking it all apart is lots of work. It would be good to verify if it is the problem before taking it all apart.

Get the bike on a lift...

Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro

04-26-2024, 01:16 PM

Replies: 23

Templar M

Views: 3,985

Posted By Thumper

I would get the bike on a stand with the front...

I would get the bike on a stand with the front wheel off the ground, have someone hold the thing steady while I pull/push the front rim to see if the steering stem thumps/wobbles forward and back. If...

Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro

04-26-2024, 02:58 AM

Replies: 23

Templar M

Views: 3,985

Posted By Thumper

I don't know. What I'm talking about I can only...

I don't know. What I'm talking about I can only hear when the engine is not running for the most part.

I don't think your frame is cracked. That would be obvious, and you could see it.

Does...

Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro

04-25-2024, 07:15 PM

Replies: 23

Templar M

Views: 3,985

Posted By Thumper

I don't think it can be the bearings if they are...

I don't think it can be the bearings if they are packed with grease. Maybe the bearing race(s) is (are) flexing. Can you minimize it by tightening the bearings a bit more (steering head)?

I have...

Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro

04-24-2024, 10:54 PM

Replies: 23

Templar M

Views: 3,985

Posted By Thumper

You may have to regrease those bearings. Hard to...

You may have to regrease those bearings. Hard to be certain exactly what's making the noise. Simple answer would be dry bearings.

Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro

11-13-2022, 11:06 AM

Replies: 23

Templar M

Views: 3,985

Posted By Thumper

NICE orange Temp M. Real NICE!! Fork Oil?? ...

NICE orange Temp M. Real NICE!!

Fork Oil??

I replaced the original fork oil in my Bashan Storm inverted forks with Motul 15W ("medium/heavy"), and it did wonders for control and stiffened the...

Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro

10-30-2022, 08:59 PM

Replies: 23

Templar M

Views: 3,985

Posted By Thumper

Nutcracker is building a second rear wheel for...

Nutcracker is building a second rear wheel for higher speed duty. If you switch to a 42t rear sprocket, you will be in the range of acceptable offroad and two lane road use. Fourlane?, Well, I won't...

Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro

10-30-2022, 08:20 PM

Replies: 23

Templar M

Views: 3,985

Posted By Thumper

The sixth gear does extend the bike's range for...

The sixth gear does extend the bike's range for road use. So I see your logic for the ZS172 FMM-5 (6-speed). The Temp M is a bargain at $1600 right now. There are ways to modify suspension (fork oil...

Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro

10-30-2022, 06:40 PM

Replies: 23

Templar M

Views: 3,985

Posted By Thumper

Templar M

The addition of the Templar X with 6 speed got everyone thinking (I assume) that it would be better than the 2022 Templar X 5 speed.

But here is the truth... Templar is an ENDURO that is street...

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