04-23-2024, 05:49 PM | #1711 | |
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04-23-2024, 05:56 PM | #1712 |
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Awesome, thank you so much!
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04-25-2024, 01:51 AM | #1713 | |
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The 6th gear is great, and counter balancing is also a good thing. Personally, I ride mostly off road below 25mph, and I like the simpler engine. I just don't need a 6th gear.
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04-25-2024, 09:28 AM | #1714 |
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I went with the X instead of the M just because I wanted the 6th gear. I have a lot of dirt roads nearby but they all require at least a few miles of 55mph+ two lane highway so I wanted the extra gear.
If those highway runs weren't a factor I would have likely gone with the M for the extra backup of the kickstart in case my battery dies when I'm out camping in the boonies.
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05-03-2024, 03:04 PM | #1715 |
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Anyone install an aftermarket kickstand after lowering their bikes? Most of the kickstand I've found on Amazon have a rear stud for the spring, while the Templar has the spring on the front.
I don't have a welder so I can't cut the stock kickstand. I did grind the stand a bit so it had more angle. It can hold the bike up for now now. I have to lean the bike way to the right to kick the stand down since it's too long. |
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05-03-2024, 03:57 PM | #1716 |
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You may just want to take it to a local welder or auto parts store with a machine shop to shorten it up. This is mild steel and easy to work with. Shouldn’t cost that much if your not in a rush. Just my thoughts…
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05-07-2024, 09:20 AM | #1717 |
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Hello everyone, where can I get parts for this engine, it has a knocking noise not in idle not accelerating but when engine is decelerating (rev up no noise let go gas tic-tic-tic)
I will start to investigate this noise furthermore but I am afraid to start needing replacing parts. |
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05-07-2024, 09:30 AM | #1718 | |
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Engine parts have limited availability, and many of them are not properly described in the vendor's listings with ambiguous engine names (often on aliexpress, etc). This engine is a Zongshen CB250F, specifically the 172FMM. Either designation might show up, but sometimes it shows CG engine. This is probably the most difficult issue with these bikes.
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05-11-2024, 09:40 AM | #1719 |
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In stock
The X is back in stock at PSM. Haven't checked the ebay or Amazon listings. My son just ordered one. We were going to get an M but not sure if/when they will be back in stock. Having the 6th gear is useful anyway.
Yes, the price went up, as suspected.
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05-15-2024, 01:06 PM | #1720 |
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If you don't have a balance shaft then it's the CB250F(ZS172FMM-3A) but if you do have the newer Templar X with a balance shaft then you have the PR250(ZS172FMM-5). Just saying this so fdurancol can figure out which 172 he has. |
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05-18-2024, 08:42 AM | #1721 |
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In stock
All three Templars are available right now- base, M, and X.
Prices have gone up as predicted by a couple hundred. X is still under, but just barely under $2000.
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05-18-2024, 09:27 AM | #1722 |
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Checked the PSM site this morning:
X - $1949 M - $1749 Base - $1599 Will be interested to see what the prices do throughout the year, I'm planning on picking up an M or Base in October when my son gets his motorcycle permit
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05-19-2024, 08:31 AM | #1723 |
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My son got his MCO and BOS yesterday, exactly one week after ordering. The crate is at the R&L terminal as of 4 days ago, scheduled for Tuesday delivery.
MCO does show "motorcycle", as requested.
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05-20-2024, 08:58 AM | #1724 |
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I requested my MSO to say "motorcycle" too but instead received "off road motorcycle", supposedly they are sending another one out but I still haven't received the "motorcycle" mso for my 150 despite waiting almost two weeks now. PSM.
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05-20-2024, 10:27 AM | #1725 | |
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They sent me a Manufacturer Certificate of Origin (MCO) for three bikes now, and my son got one too. What did they send you (What is an MSO) ? Maybe ask them for a corrected Manufacturer Certificate of Origin in case they don't know what you are asking. This is what it looks like, shows MCO at the top:
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