05-12-2024, 01:16 PM | #1 |
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Buying my first chinese bike and need advice
So Im preparing to pull the trigger on a dirtbike tonight and keep looking at all the 250-300cc bikes on the Chinese market. I'm stuck between the trailmasters and the Xpro's. Regardless, I just want a bike that's going to be a solid choice for a 250lb 6'1 rider and still has plenty of get up and go while being good quality for Chinese quality, if you know what I mean. I'm stuck between the Templar and the Trailmaster 35. Both bikes seem to be able to get the job done, but I'm still interested in the 300cc models.
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05-12-2024, 04:26 PM | #2 |
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buy a Chinese bike with a carburetor. Oh EFI is great when it works, but nightmare when it does not. #2 buy the bike you want (hp, suspension, style-dual sport or enduro) #3 Expect to do lots of work getting it ready for riding. There is NO dealership support and everything is on YOU. Just a headsup By the way, I love the Trailmasters specs. TM36, or even better TM38 Installing lighting and getting past State roadworthy requirements aren't that bad. DO IT!!!!!!!
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05-12-2024, 09:35 PM | #4 |
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Motobuys?
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05-13-2024, 08:31 AM | #5 |
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Moto doesnt have them in stock. It looks like the TM36's are hard to find. I've located supposedly in stock at USKart and FamilyKarts that "claim" they have them in stock but im a little apprehensive.
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05-13-2024, 08:39 AM | #6 |
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Check out the TM38EX. I know I advised getting a carbed bike, but this 298cc bike looks amazing for $4000. It has lights, but they have a carbed version without lights. Maybe that's the one to get (TM38 standard). 6 speed 298cc liquid cooled. Same price. That might be the one to get.
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05-13-2024, 10:44 AM | #8 |
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No personal experience with GoKartsUSA, and haven't heard anything about them.
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05-14-2024, 08:18 AM | #9 |
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So i moved forward with a Templar X. Looks like a solid bike with a lot of friendly support on here and youtube. I couldnt pin down a trailmaster 36 from a reputable company and Manny claimed he didnt even know a 36 existed so he tried talking me into a 38. At that price, Id buy a Jap bike used and move on.
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05-30-2024, 02:43 AM | #10 |
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Sounds amazing mate as I love these insights to be honest. Also, as a new member in this forum I am loving this community so far. Keep sharing such valuable insights
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05-30-2024, 04:38 AM | #11 |
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We got my son's Temp X all together. No shipping damage. We rejet 40to42 pilot and shimmed the needle. Drilled the cap out to expose the air screw, set to 1.5 turns out. Might need a little more air 1.75 turns out? But it starts and runs great!
I ordered some jets because I didn't have a 125 for main jet, but we are not running wide open throttle (WOT) anyway for now. It starts instantly, idles fine.
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