Templar X 250 - Page 76

Zooker89 · 02-03-2023, 09:01 PM

Does anyone have any tips on reinstalling the carb? I am having trouble getting it back in. The boots are giving me trouble.

Engine side first?
Air cleaner side first?
A little lube on the boots?
Swear more???

I also took the carb off a month ago and didn't take photos... Why you ask? Because it was going to be the same day, I would put it back in and well, life happens and it has been a long time...

Does the choke cable run under the rear stay or over it?

Thanks,
Zooker

Thumper · 02-03-2023, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Zooker89

Does anyone have any tips on reinstalling the carb? I am having trouble getting it back in. The boots are giving me trouble.

Engine side first?
Air cleaner side first?
A little lube on the boots?
Swear more???

I also took the carb off a month ago and didn't take photos... Why you ask? Because it was going to be the same day, I would put it back in and well, life happens and it has been a long time...

Does the choke cable run under the rear stay or over it?

Thanks,
Zooker

I do front first, no lube, and I use a 2x2 and leverage the back in against the frame. Also, you can use pliers to gently tug on the rubber to coax it over the intake side.

throttle cable over the side stay, choke cable under the side stay.

Zooker89 · 02-04-2023, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Thumper

I do front first, no lube, and I use a 2x2 and leverage the back in against the frame. Also, you can use pliers to gently tug on the rubber to coax it over the intake side.

throttle cable over the side stay, choke cable under the side stay.

Thanks man!

GypsyR · 02-06-2023, 05:14 PM

I was shopping TBR7's for years. Got to where I wanted to buy and they seem to have faded out. Looked at Hawks a bit and then saw this thing which was an actual 250cc. Wondered about it and Googled up THIS thread. Read all of it. Just ordered an X from Powersportmax and ten minutes later a jet kit on eBay. The people who have posted in this thread are who I have to thank. Or blame. We'll see. I'm feeling pretty good about it though.

Thumper · 02-06-2023, 05:15 PM

The bike is a mess. Winter riding is always wet and mucky!

So time for Spring cleaning! It is 70 degrees today. Time to clean up the beast:
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I discovered a "thorn" in the Tusk. Holding air. I did also mount massive 4mm Michelin Airstops, because I HATE flats- Yay!

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Okierider · 02-06-2023, 07:42 PM

I got my spare motor in-hopefully I hear back from Joe Henner soon.
If not, there’s a dealer in OKC for trailmaster and they have a TM36-300 (279cc) for around $3k. May just see if they can get a 38 and make it street legal lol.

Okierider · 02-06-2023, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by GypsyR

I was shopping TBR7's for years. Got to where I wanted to buy and they seem to have faded out. Looked at Hawks a bit and then saw this thing which was an actual 250cc. Wondered about it and Googled up THIS thread. Read all of it. Just ordered an X from Powersportmax and ten minutes later a jet kit on eBay. The people who have posted in this thread are who I have to thank. Or blame. We'll see. I'm feeling pretty good about it though.

Congrats!
You’ll only feel bad about it when the Templar XX 300cc comes out in spring

Imposing Will · 02-06-2023, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GypsyR

I was shopping TBR7's for years. Got to where I wanted to buy and they seem to have faded out. Looked at Hawks a bit and then saw this thing which was an actual 250cc. Wondered about it and Googled up THIS thread. Read all of it. Just ordered an X from Powersportmax and ten minutes later a jet kit on eBay. The people who have posted in this thread are who I have to thank. Or blame. We'll see. I'm feeling pretty good about it though.

If you take the time when you uncrate it to grease/check things/re-route wiring/etc., I'm betting you'll enjoy it. I've had a lot of motocross bikes, and several dual sports-most recently a Honda XR650L (hated it!). The Templar X won't blow your skirt up, power-wise...but it's very competent, and fun to ride. Really tough to beat for $2k brand new. Enjoy it!!

GypsyR · 02-07-2023, 11:17 AM

Appreciate it. The idea is to replace the VERY old XL175 that has been my trail bike for a few years. It's getting old and cranky these days and my kicking leg isn't what it used to be. It was about 14 hp at best when new, I'm good with modest power. Big bonus for me is the old Honda was never street legal (for me). Plan is if/when the Templar proves a good replacement to get the old XL running well one last time and let someone else have it. I've got too many other old and cranky vehicles, my rule is I can't buy one unless I let one go.

GypsyR · 02-10-2023, 10:38 AM

If you order one and it comes by R&L Carriers the seller should give you a tracking number at some point. If you go to R&L's site it looks like you have to sign up with them to track it. Not so, go to this page and simply enter your tracking number. Posting this because it is not at all obvious that you can do this.

https://www.rlcarriers.com/freight/s...ipment-tracing

NCtemplar250 · 02-10-2023, 01:19 PM

Can anyone tell me why cars in the opposite-on-coming lanes flash their headlights at me during the day? Is this just them acknowledging that they see me? Are these other motorcyclists saying high from their cars? I haven’t ridden a bike daily for almost 15 years, and this wasn’t a thing when I used to ride.

TominMO · 02-10-2023, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by NCtemplar250

Can anyone tell me why cars in the opposite-on-coming lanes flash their headlights at me during the day? Is this just them acknowledging that they see me? Are these other motorcyclists saying high from their cars? I haven’t ridden a bike daily for almost 15 years, and this wasn’t a thing when I used to ride.

Sometimes they are signaling other motorists that there is a traffic cop hiding up ahead.

NCtemplar250 · 02-10-2023, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TominMO

Sometimes they are signaling other motorists that there is a traffic cop hiding up ahead.

I thought too, but multiple times it’s been from cars just entering the roadway from another road. It’s happened enough time in various situations that it’s making me paranoid lol

**JerryHawk250** · 02-10-2023, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by NCtemplar250

I thought too, but multiple times it’s been from cars just entering the roadway from another road. It’s happened enough time in various situations that it’s making me paranoid lol

Are you driving with the headlights off? Might be signaling to turn your headlights on. Or You have you bright lights on and they are flashing you because it's blinding them. I never had anyone flash there lights at me.

tknj99 · 02-10-2023, 02:04 PM

The Templar X headlight, especially when in hi-beam mode is pointing ridiculously high, verified last time i rode when pointed at my garage door. I have been riding with hi-beams during the day for several years now for visibility and if others flash at you during the day, screw them, safety first, and you WANT that car waiting to turn left across your lane as your approach to see you and think twice

02-03-2023, 09:01 PM	#1126
Zooker89 Join Date: May 2022 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 91	Getting the carb back in??? Does anyone have any tips on reinstalling the carb? I am having trouble getting it back in. The boots are giving me trouble. Engine side first? Air cleaner side first? A little lube on the boots? Swear more??? I also took the carb off a month ago and didn't take photos... Why you ask? Because it was going to be the same day, I would put it back in and well, life happens and it has been a long time... Does the choke cable run under the rear stay or over it? Thanks, Zooker
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02-06-2023, 05:15 PM	#1130
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,330	almost 70 degrees today The bike is a mess. Winter riding is always wet and mucky! So time for Spring cleaning! It is 70 degrees today. Time to clean up the beast: I discovered a "thorn" in the Tusk. Holding air. I did also mount massive 4mm Michelin Airstops, because I HATE flats- Yay! __________________ -2022 5 speed Templar X Orange, OEM 51T rear sprocket, 14T front sprocket -NOS 2020 KTM 250SX (2-stroke motocross), less than 10 hours on it
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02-06-2023, 07:42 PM	#1131
Okierider Join Date: Mar 2022 Posts: 254	I got my spare motor in-hopefully I hear back from Joe Henner soon. If not, there’s a dealer in OKC for trailmaster and they have a TM36-300 (279cc) for around $3k. May just see if they can get a 38 and make it street legal lol. __________________ 2022 X-Pro Templar X 250 “Rocinante” 2022 X-Pro Bolt 125cc “Dapple” 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 “Traveller” 2023 Royal Enfield Classic 350 “Trigger”
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02-10-2023, 02:04 PM	#1140
tknj99 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Central VA Posts: 1,258	The Templar X headlight, especially when in hi-beam mode is pointing ridiculously high, verified last time i rode when pointed at my garage door. I have been riding with hi-beams during the day for several years now for visibility and if others flash at you during the day, screw them, safety first, and you WANT that car waiting to turn left across your lane as your approach to see you and think twice __________________ 2024 Zuma Storm 150 DLX 2019 Beta 430 RRS 2018 VStrom 1000 XT Former China Bikes: Tao DBX1, Brozz 250, CSC RX4, Titan DLX, Templar X Last edited by tknj99; 02-10-2023 at 05:22 PM.
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02-06-2023, 05:14 PM	#1129
GypsyR Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 275	I was shopping TBR7's for years. Got to where I wanted to buy and they seem to have faded out. Looked at Hawks a bit and then saw this thing which was an actual 250cc. Wondered about it and Googled up THIS thread. Read all of it. Just ordered an X from Powersportmax and ten minutes later a jet kit on eBay. The people who have posted in this thread are who I have to thank. Or blame. We'll see. I'm feeling pretty good about it though.
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02-07-2023, 11:17 AM	#1134
GypsyR Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 275	Appreciate it. The idea is to replace the VERY old XL175 that has been my trail bike for a few years. It's getting old and cranky these days and my kicking leg isn't what it used to be. It was about 14 hp at best when new, I'm good with modest power. Big bonus for me is the old Honda was never street legal (for me). Plan is if/when the Templar proves a good replacement to get the old XL running well one last time and let someone else have it. I've got too many other old and cranky vehicles, my rule is I can't buy one unless I let one go.
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02-10-2023, 10:38 AM	#1135
GypsyR Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 275	If you order one and it comes by R&L Carriers the seller should give you a tracking number at some point. If you go to R&L's site it looks like you have to sign up with them to track it. Not so, go to this page and simply enter your tracking number. Posting this because it is not at all obvious that you can do this. https://www.rlcarriers.com/freight/s...ipment-tracing
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02-10-2023, 01:19 PM	#1136
NCtemplar250 Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: North Carolina Posts: 44	Can anyone tell me why cars in the opposite-on-coming lanes flash their headlights at me during the day? Is this just them acknowledging that they see me? Are these other motorcyclists saying high from their cars? I haven’t ridden a bike daily for almost 15 years, and this wasn’t a thing when I used to ride.
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