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Thumper · 01-23-2023, 06:41 PM

FYI- My posts are based on maintenance work I've actually done on the Templar, parts installed and tested. I don't paste links to untested equipment. We should keep this thread to tested modifications with pictures when possible.

If this thread is going to be useful for QUICK, EASY to FIND information, stick to links to YOUR thread or a description of a tested and useful modification or maintenance procedure, with photo(s) if you have them. This advice is spread over hundreds of links-the idea here is to limit posts to useful information and links. Avoid links that might die (amazon, aliexpress). Instead, present text that can be googled to find active vendor links.

Maybe this thread will be elevated to Sticky. But stickies can be LOCKED, and then we will not be able to contribute, period. Only the host (Jerry) would have access. So lets keep it as brief as possible, focused and don't post anything except tested advice. Jerry will leave it unlocked as long as we don't have problems. Links to your posts in other threads are ideal. A photo or two of the modification, maintenance procedure, or accessory is welcomed, along with a description of any issues related to the work...
Here are a few:

OEM smoothbore YouAll carb opening and rejetting, with pics. This is from the 2022 1/2 Templar X thread in the video and pics section. It shows how to take out the screws if they are "difficult":

https://www.chinariders.net/showpost...09&postcount=7

This one has the jets, link and description, and recommended jets:

https://www.chinariders.net/showpost...3&postcount=25

HERE is a link to a post on Valve adjustment, with a pic. For the 172FMM (this engine), adjust your valves on a cold engine. In this post (link below) I recommended 0.002 on the intake, and 0.0025" on the exhaust. Some have recommended 0.001" on the intake, and 0.002" on the exhaust. There is a minor chance that when the engine heats up to running temp, the valves may not fully close, which can result in burn through in the long term (valve seat/valve damage). This problem is worse on push rod driven valves, where the length of the rod increases expansion changes upon heating, but this is an OHC head. So 0.001" might be fine on the intake. And the exhaust valve may close completely if set at 0.002" cold. The slightly wider gaps insure complete valve closure:
VALVE ADJUSTMENT procedure, with photos

Nutcracker found and posted this front fork video. NICE (THANKS!).
https://www.chinariders.net/showpost...&postcount=545

Front Fork REBUILD:
https://www.chinariders.net/showpost...&postcount=546

And one from Blueridge on fork oil change:
https://www.chinariders.net/showpost...&postcount=549

01-23-2023, 06:41 PM	#4
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,258	FYI- My posts are based on maintenance work I've actually done on the Templar, parts installed and tested. I don't paste links to untested equipment. We should keep this thread to tested modifications with pictures when possible. If this thread is going to be useful for QUICK, EASY to FIND information, stick to links to YOUR thread or a description of a tested and useful modification or maintenance procedure, with photo(s) if you have them. This advice is spread over hundreds of links-the idea here is to limit posts to useful information and links. Avoid links that might die (amazon, aliexpress). Instead, present text that can be googled to find active vendor links. Maybe this thread will be elevated to Sticky. But stickies can be LOCKED, and then we will not be able to contribute, period. Only the host (Jerry) would have access. So lets keep it as brief as possible, focused and don't post anything except tested advice. Jerry will leave it unlocked as long as we don't have problems. Links to your posts in other threads are ideal. A photo or two of the modification, maintenance procedure, or accessory is welcomed, along with a description of any issues related to the work... Here are a few: OEM smoothbore YouAll carb opening and rejetting, with pics. This is from the 2022 1/2 Templar X thread in the video and pics section. It shows how to take out the screws if they are "difficult": https://www.chinariders.net/showpost...09&postcount=7 This one has the jets, link and description, and recommended jets: https://www.chinariders.net/showpost...3&postcount=25 HERE is a link to a post on Valve adjustment, with a pic. For the 172FMM (this engine), adjust your valves on a cold engine. In this post (link below) I recommended 0.002 on the intake, and 0.0025" on the exhaust. Some have recommended 0.001" on the intake, and 0.002" on the exhaust. There is a minor chance that when the engine heats up to running temp, the valves may not fully close, which can result in burn through in the long term (valve seat/valve damage). This problem is worse on push rod driven valves, where the length of the rod increases expansion changes upon heating, but this is an OHC head. So 0.001" might be fine on the intake. And the exhaust valve may close completely if set at 0.002" cold. The slightly wider gaps insure complete valve closure: VALVE ADJUSTMENT procedure, with photos Nutcracker found and posted this front fork video. NICE (THANKS!). https://www.chinariders.net/showpost...&postcount=545 Front Fork REBUILD: https://www.chinariders.net/showpost...&postcount=546 And one from Blueridge on fork oil change: https://www.chinariders.net/showpost...&postcount=549 Last edited by Thumper; 03-14-2024 at 06:14 AM.
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