Templar 250X cracks on carb boot. Bonus question, Keihin PE carb vs stock carb.

GigaXi · 12-30-2023, 10:29 PM

Hi all! Quick question. Does anyone know a good replacement for the carb boot on the 250 templar X? Mine is all cracked. I don't think it's leaking air yet, but I have a feeling it's in my near future. Additionally, since I'll be taking the carb off to replace the boot, should I just replace the carb altogether? I've heard some good things about the stock carb, and some bad things. I'm not unhappy with it, but I have a brand new keihin carb just sitting in a box, collecting dust. Might as well switch, right?

K'hermiit · 12-31-2023, 02:51 PM

There are Nibbi ones on Amazon for about 15 bucks. Probably what I will order when mine crack. If you have a good Keihin carb laying around of the right size...I would use it.
https://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Ma...s%2C199&sr=8-4

Mikd · 12-31-2023, 05:20 PM

If you purchased it from powersportsmax I would contact them first about the cracked boot

GypsyR · 12-31-2023, 06:45 PM

It keeps tickling my mind if a Keihin from/for like a Honda CRF 230 could be made to fit. Because I've always liked that little extra jump you get with an accelerator pump.

GigaXi · 12-31-2023, 07:58 PM

Will this one fit?

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Originally Posted by K'hermiit

There are Nibbi ones on Amazon for about 15 bucks. Probably what I will order when mine crack. If you have a good Keihin carb laying around of the right size...I would use it.
https://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Ma...s%2C199&sr=8-4

GigaXi · 12-31-2023, 08:10 PM

No, bought the bike used. Great condition, but it’s been sitting in a garage for about a year. I’m guessing why the boot cracked.

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Originally Posted by Mikd

If you purchased it from powersportsmax I would contact them first about the cracked boot

Thumper · 12-31-2023, 09:49 PM

I see replacement intake "Carb Intake Adapter Boot Rubber Pipe Flange"
WITH dimensions on ebay. There are many of them

My advise is remove it, take measurements. A micrometer, or just a ruler.

You will find one.

K'hermiit · 01-01-2024, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by GigaXi

Will this one fit?

That one is for a Honda crf 250, as Thumper suggested, measure the hole size and stud spacing on your old one to make sure, as there are multiple variations.

Thumper · 01-01-2024, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by K'hermiit

That one is for a Honda crf 250, as Thumper suggested, measure the hole size and stud spacing on your old one to make sure, as there are multiple variations.

Yes. Templar shares lots of parts with 20 year old Honda CRF 250. The front axel assembly, bearing and seals appear to be identical. When I start looking for parts, I usually try parts for that bike if I can't find Templar parts.

GigaXi · 01-01-2024, 07:03 PM

Ahhh, was hoping someone knows the measurements. I was hoping to swap it out in one go. Thanks though, I'll measure it when I get to it.

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Originally Posted by K'hermiit

That one is for a Honda crf 250, as Thumper suggested, measure the hole size and stud spacing on your old one to make sure, as there are multiple variations.

GigaXi · 01-04-2024, 06:55 PM

You were spot on!! Finally got around to taking off the boot and measuring it, and the link you shared is an exact fit! Engine side opening is 30mm, the bolt spacing is 61mm, and the carb side opening is 35mm. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by K'hermiit

There are Nibbi ones on Amazon for about 15 bucks. Probably what I will order when mine crack. If you have a good Keihin carb laying around of the right size...I would use it.
https://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Ma...s%2C199&sr=8-4

GigaXi · 01-04-2024, 07:00 PM

Thought I'd tag you since I got around to measuring the boot. The amazon link K'hermiit shared was an exact fit and I have the boot measurements in the comment above. Just an FYI. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Thumper

Yes. Templar shares lots of parts with 20 year old Honda CRF 250. The front axel assembly, bearing and seals appear to be identical. When I start looking for parts, I usually try parts for that bike if I can't find Templar parts.

Thumper · 01-05-2024, 05:09 AM

Thanks! This is definitely info for the Templar resource thread.

I had the thing off to seal it with orange permatex high temp since it had no gasket, and didn't think to measure it

GigaXi · 01-05-2024, 10:45 AM

Perfect! Very happy to be a part of the giant templar knowledge thread haha

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Originally Posted by Thumper

Thanks! This is definitely info for the Templar resource thread.

I had the thing off to seal it with orange permatex high temp since it had no gasket, and didn't think to measure it

bogieboy · 01-05-2024, 02:51 PM

Fun fact.... those cracking intake boots can be fixed... i had the same thing on my Roketa DB07A when i got it back in 2012... i wrapped it with 4 layers of electrical tape anf never had an issue.... LOL

12-30-2023, 10:29 PM	#1
GigaXi Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 41	Templar 250X cracks on carb boot. Bonus question, Keihin PE carb vs stock carb. Hi all! Quick question. Does anyone know a good replacement for the carb boot on the 250 templar X? Mine is all cracked. I don't think it's leaking air yet, but I have a feeling it's in my near future. Additionally, since I'll be taking the carb off to replace the boot, should I just replace the carb altogether? I've heard some good things about the stock carb, and some bad things. I'm not unhappy with it, but I have a brand new keihin carb just sitting in a box, collecting dust. Might as well switch, right?
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12-31-2023, 05:20 PM	#3
Mikd Join Date: May 2023 Location: NY Posts: 118	If you purchased it from powersportsmax I would contact them first about the cracked boot __________________ Templar X Vitacci Clash 200 Beta 300rr GasGas TXT 125
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12-31-2023, 09:49 PM	#7
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,237	I see replacement intake "Carb Intake Adapter Boot Rubber Pipe Flange" WITH dimensions on ebay. There are many of them My advise is remove it, take measurements. A micrometer, or just a ruler. You will find one. __________________ -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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01-05-2024, 05:09 AM	#13
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,237	Thanks! This is definitely info for the Templar resource thread. I had the thing off to seal it with orange permatex high temp since it had no gasket, and didn't think to measure it __________________ -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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12-31-2023, 02:51 PM	#2
K'hermiit Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Central Arizona Posts: 49	There are Nibbi ones on Amazon for about 15 bucks. Probably what I will order when mine crack. If you have a good Keihin carb laying around of the right size...I would use it. https://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Ma...s%2C199&sr=8-4
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12-31-2023, 06:45 PM	#4
GypsyR Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 269	It keeps tickling my mind if a Keihin from/for like a Honda CRF 230 could be made to fit. Because I've always liked that little extra jump you get with an accelerator pump.
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01-05-2024, 02:51 PM	#15
bogieboy Join Date: May 2013 Location: finger lakes NY Posts: 2,042	Fun fact.... those cracking intake boots can be fixed... i had the same thing on my Roketa DB07A when i got it back in 2012... i wrapped it with 4 layers of electrical tape anf never had an issue.... LOL
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