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Yesterday, 10:05 PM
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Hah! Funny! :lmao:
Is this a race? No......
Hah! Funny! :lmao:
Is this a race? No... a descension into hilarity.
It really is simple. Engines have a peak hp recognizable on their power output curves. If you can run at rpm that...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-19-2024, 11:44 PM
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-19-2024, 11:24 PM
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I'm glad the 31mm socket works for you. My 32...
I'm glad the 31mm socket works for you. My 32 works, and I have a 1-1/4" backup that works too. It's just a couple of turns to loosen, tightens easy to, and I like using a breaker bar to make it...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-19-2024, 11:18 PM
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-19-2024, 06:25 PM
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Great news. :tup:
Now that you have a...
Great news. :tup:
Now that you have a working vehicle, you may find minor jetting issues that you can deal with confidently! Getting the basic mechanical stuff out of the way (valves!) puts you on...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-19-2024, 02:09 PM
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Lifan KPX is quiet, smooth and maybe 10-15 lbs...
Lifan KPX is quiet, smooth and maybe 10-15 lbs heavier than the Templar X. The muffler is massive. Not sure where the extra weight is, but that muffler is part of it! KPX is a comfortable ride, very...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-19-2024, 12:40 PM
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-19-2024, 11:27 AM
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Too lean on the pilot could easily explain the...
Too lean on the pilot could easily explain the stalling, but I agree with J4fun that it could be a vapor lock/fuel supply thing. Not sure what I missed in the post. I did NOT try to find the history...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-19-2024, 11:11 AM
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Valve Adjustment comments
I just completed a valve adjustment checkup on an early edition of the KPX 250. A few comments:
First, it was easy to remove the front rack mounts and underlying bolts that hold the seat on...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-19-2024, 10:53 AM
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Based on your altitude, you may need to do...
Based on your altitude, you may need to do NOTHING with the carburetor on the Temp X. But other stuff is pretty well summarized in the Templar Resource Guide (Sticky in the Dual Sports section).
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Forum: Pit/Pocket Bikes & Scooters
06-19-2024, 09:29 AM
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Oh. I think I found it (a CV carb, vacuum...
Oh. I think I found it (a CV carb, vacuum operated, called PD24 CVK). I see, it does have an electric choke!
My guess is that it is normal for that carb to need a throttle twist to start.
If...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-19-2024, 07:57 AM
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That plug does not look sooty at all. Have you...
That plug does not look sooty at all. Have you rejet? What's your elevation. If it is original, bump 40 pilot jet to 42 and shim the needle. Air screw to about a turn and a half. This should be OK to...
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Forum: Pit/Pocket Bikes & Scooters
06-19-2024, 07:13 AM
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Does that gy6racing carb have the enrichment...
Does that gy6racing carb have the enrichment "choke" circuit? I see a black button to lift on a photo of the carb.
I would think using that choke would be the normal cold start method if you have...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-18-2024, 10:23 PM
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-18-2024, 07:09 PM
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Yes, having lower gearing on 2nd and 3rd will...
Yes, having lower gearing on 2nd and 3rd will give OP more choices with higher rpm at the same speed that he wants to go to power through the sand/gravel more easily. Hence the additional torque with...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-18-2024, 04:11 PM
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-18-2024, 04:06 PM
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And as described in posts #6, #8, #13, and...
And as described in posts #6, #8, #13, and especially #15.
Torque. Gear reduction provides TORQUE. It effectively increases power output by reducing the rpm of the engine through gears.
This is...
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Forum: Ride Reports
06-18-2024, 02:17 PM
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Reviews of this KTM bike mention that it is...
Reviews of this KTM bike mention that it is closest to a "big" dirt bike of the adventure class. Real world appreciation for the low center of gravity and taught suspension that makes it possible to...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-16-2024, 10:06 PM
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No hybrids yet, whatever that is. :crazy:
But...
No hybrids yet, whatever that is. :crazy:
But the 4V OHC engine is available in a 249cc ZS engine.
One of our forum members has put it into a bike (photos!)
Here is the engine. He bought it from...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-16-2024, 05:21 PM
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-16-2024, 05:20 PM
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-16-2024, 03:00 PM
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-16-2024, 01:35 PM
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There are thousands of webpages on torque...
There are thousands of webpages on torque multiplication using gear reduction.
Here is one:
https://bauergmc.com/4-major-advantages-of-using-a-gear-reducer.html
OP will gain significant torque...
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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro
06-16-2024, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 694
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