Templar X headlight installation

Williston · 09-15-2023, 09:42 AM

When I attempt to install headlight on my new Templar X, it hits the instrument cluster before the upper mounting holes line up, by 15mm, anyone else have this problem?
Anyone have a workaround, or a different "better" headlight recommendation?

Mikd · 09-17-2023, 08:06 AM

Have you tried bending the cluster mount up slightly? I did that with mine.

Williston · 09-17-2023, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikd

Have you tried bending the cluster mount up slightly? I did that with mine.

I end up trimming the height of the number plate, as it was the top edge of the plate contacting the instrument cluster that prevented mounting holes from lining up. I'm interested in that KTM lamp housing that you fitted to yours?

GypsyR · 09-18-2023, 09:47 AM

Are we talking the stock headlight assembly and/or the bulb? I had no issues with the initial assembly of them. Nor when I replaced the original bulb with another one that actually provided enough light to see something. Mine is 2023 X.

Thumper · 09-18-2023, 01:18 PM

As I recall, it was really tight on my 2022 and a half 6 speed Templar X.
I used a couple of chrome plates with holes ~1inch apart to make space.
That worked.

Mikd · 09-19-2023, 07:01 PM

I'm currently using an ebay headlight housing that fit a little cleaner than the KTM shroud.

Williston · 09-19-2023, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikd

I'm currently using an ebay headlight housing that fit a little cleaner than the KTM shroud.

Do you have a link for that?

GypsyR · 09-20-2023, 10:10 AM

I never have figured out people's issue with the headlight housings. The stock bulb is an abomination. Once I replaced it with a better one my headlight seems to work better than half my other bikes.

Williston · 09-20-2023, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by GypsyR

I never have figured out people's issue with the headlight housings. The stock bulb is an abomination. Once I replaced it with a better one my headlight seems to work better than half my other bikes.

My issue (Templar X) is that it doesn't clear my instrument cluster user the existing mounting points, but I guess it hasn't been an issue for most

GypsyR · 09-20-2023, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Williston

My issue (Templar X) is that it doesn't clear my instrument cluster user the existing mounting points, but I guess it hasn't been an issue for most

Gotcha. Wish we were near so I could bring mine over and could try and figure out what was different. Got me curious. I have a feeling pictures aren't quite going to do it. That area is pretty crowded. Plus I added some driving lights on mine and that wiring is in there on mine.

Mikd · 09-20-2023, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Williston

Do you have a link for that?

Unfortunately I do not as I didn't purchase it, it was a leftover part from a "dirtster" build a buddy did last year turning an older Harley sportster into a dirtbike. I'll check ebay and see if I can find a link to the same one.

Mikd · 09-20-2023, 07:11 PM

https://www.ebay.com/itm/17517710141...mis&media=COPY

Mikd · 09-20-2023, 07:13 PM

I used this one, had to modify it a bit to fit the headlight I purchased and a bit more to fit thr Templar but it came out decent.

Williston · 09-20-2023, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikd

I used this one, had to modify it a bit to fit the headlight I purchased and a bit more to fit thr Templar but it came out decent.

Thanks for that!
You used the headlight in Templar resource thread, right?

Mikd · 09-20-2023, 10:24 PM

Yes, it works quite well.

09-15-2023, 09:42 AM	#1
Williston Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: WNY Posts: 31	Templar X headlight installation When I attempt to install headlight on my new Templar X, it hits the instrument cluster before the upper mounting holes line up, by 15mm, anyone else have this problem? Anyone have a workaround, or a different "better" headlight recommendation?
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09-17-2023, 08:06 AM	#2
Mikd Join Date: May 2023 Location: NY Posts: 122	Have you tried bending the cluster mount up slightly? I did that with mine. __________________ Templar X Vitacci Clash 200 Beta 300rr GasGas TXT 125
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09-18-2023, 09:47 AM	#4
GypsyR Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 274	Are we talking the stock headlight assembly and/or the bulb? I had no issues with the initial assembly of them. Nor when I replaced the original bulb with another one that actually provided enough light to see something. Mine is 2023 X. Last edited by GypsyR; 09-18-2023 at 01:47 PM.
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09-18-2023, 01:18 PM	#5
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,319	As I recall, it was really tight on my 2022 and a half 6 speed Templar X. I used a couple of chrome plates with holes ~1inch apart to make space. That worked. __________________ -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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09-19-2023, 07:01 PM	#6
Mikd Join Date: May 2023 Location: NY Posts: 122	I'm currently using an ebay headlight housing that fit a little cleaner than the KTM shroud. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Templar X Vitacci Clash 200 Beta 300rr GasGas TXT 125
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09-20-2023, 10:10 AM	#8
GypsyR Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 274	I never have figured out people's issue with the headlight housings. The stock bulb is an abomination. Once I replaced it with a better one my headlight seems to work better than half my other bikes.
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09-20-2023, 07:11 PM	#12
Mikd Join Date: May 2023 Location: NY Posts: 122	https://www.ebay.com/itm/17517710141...mis&media=COPY __________________ Templar X Vitacci Clash 200 Beta 300rr GasGas TXT 125
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09-20-2023, 07:13 PM	#13
Mikd Join Date: May 2023 Location: NY Posts: 122	I used this one, had to modify it a bit to fit the headlight I purchased and a bit more to fit thr Templar but it came out decent. __________________ Templar X Vitacci Clash 200 Beta 300rr GasGas TXT 125
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09-20-2023, 10:24 PM	#15
Mikd Join Date: May 2023 Location: NY Posts: 122	Yes, it works quite well. __________________ Templar X Vitacci Clash 200 Beta 300rr GasGas TXT 125
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