Hi All, new templar owner here - have about 30 miles on it now (changed idle and main jet - carb screws were a PIA!) - few questions (if this is the wrong place to ask/discuss please let me know!):
- Has anyone felt the front forks are sticky? I've made sure to set the axle properly but it is still pretty stiff (even at lowest dampening settings).
**** I think the seals are TIGHT, and will break in over time. Just keep workin' them.
- How do you get to the airbox? remove the left side panel?
**** TWO 8mm bolts on each side of the seat. Pull the seat back and out. The dome shaped foam oiled filter is under there. Wingnut to remove.
- anyone experience tough shifting? I have tightened the slack out of the clutch a bit, which maybe helped, but it still has a hard time downshifting from 4th going down and selecting gears going up much of the time (I'm using honda GN4 10w40 maybe that's the culprit?)
**** This too will loosen up over time. Be patient and gentle during break-in. I have found that keeping pressure on the shift lever while releasing the clutch helps complete the shift on a fresh gearbox.
- stalling: when coming to a stop in 5/6th gears it tends to stall. I drilled out the air fuel mixture screw and adjusted a bit maybe helped a little but it still happens. What is your air/fuel screw set at? Maybe clutch drag stalling out the engine at idle speed? Also an oil choice thing?
**** I think this is a break in thing too. I have kept the slide adjuster screwed into a slightly elevated idle, which also keeps more oil pressure when at a stop light.
- rear shock feels soft as is out of the box - anyone increase their preload? any sag suggestions?
**** USE those compression and rebound damper adjustment screws (flathead screwdriver). They work. Find the beginning and the end of adjustment range and then set it at 3/4 of available steps, then advance if needed. The 36" seat height means a deliberate leg throw/mount! But it drops to 34" with my weight on it. Personally, I would like to add dog legs to lower it, then stiffen the preload. Preload stiffening will eliminate that sag if you really want a 36" stiff seat height!
- anyone interested in a spreadsheet of info/mods? I'll put what I've done and any other info together to share if so UPDATE:
Here's what I started please feel free to update with other info you think is helpful!
