Templar X 250

[Mikd]

I replaced the stock skid after a rather harsh impact with a rock bent it up into the motor. The stock skid is better than nothing but for 37 dollars this was a real upgrade.

[Chienmin Su]

My front brake lever felt spongy and doesn't have a lot stopping power. I checked the reservoir sight glass and it's all clear (not sure if it's empty or over filled). I tried to remove the cap by loosing the 2 screws hold it down but they are super tight that I am about to strip them. Has anyone removed them before and what's the trick?

[Thumper]

Originally Posted by Chienmin Su

My front brake lever felt spongy and doesn't have a lot stopping power. I checked the reservoir sight glass and it's all clear (not sure if it's empty or over filled). I tried to remove the cap by loosing the 2 screws hold it down but they are super tight that I am about to strip them. Has anyone removed them before and what's the trick?

An impact driver is good for smaller screws if the bit fits. The impact driver combines downward force with lateral force (unscrew, or tighten). Key is to use appropriate force. Rubber mallet.

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[Chienmin Su]

Awesome, thank you so much!

[Thumper]

Originally Posted by Twowheeler

Hello there, I just put a Templar X on layaway. Did you say the 6spd has a whine? Should I avoid the X and ask PSM to change my order to the regular Templar?

The 6 speed version of the 249cc engine has counterbalancing, and the 5 speed does not. I could hear the difference when I had a 6 speed. I don't think it's a problem. Lots of 6 speed Templars out there running fine. The engines in the Templars are made by Zongshen. They are model number 172FMM. 5 speeds are 172FMM-3A, and 6 speeds were designated 172FMM-5 when they showed up nearly 2 years ago in the X.

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.

[Aussie_in_MO]

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.