Templar X 250 - Page 57

Texas Pete · 11-27-2022, 04:59 PM

As an option to getting the hard side luggage racks.

Zapkin · 11-27-2022, 06:08 PM

thanks for this. great YT channel.

Zapkin · 11-28-2022, 05:59 AM

I read on a fakebook forum of temp x owners that the plastic dipsticks are breaking inside some motors causing damage. Where might one find a more durable replacement for the stock plastic one?

tknj99 · 11-28-2022, 07:38 AM

That's the first i've heard of that issue. Not sure i'd give it much worry if its a 1-off.

**JerryHawk250** · 11-28-2022, 07:47 AM

The dipstick can break off is it is not installed correctly. If inserted at the right angle the end will get caught somewhere around the shifting mechanism and put a bind on it. It wouldn't be the first time that has happened on a few bikes posted on here. If you have a site glass you will not need to use the dipstick anyway.

Thumper · 11-28-2022, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by WindMindMusic

Awesome info

Thank you

FYI, Texas Pete went to #42 on the pilot instead of #45. And he adjusted the pilot screw accordingly. My #45 is probably fine where I live (~800 feet), but even when it is cold, I barely need choke on a cold start.

So I think 42 might be better in some cases, particularly if you are higher than 1000 feet elevation. Original jetting might be good at 4000-6000 feet. I have not taken the bike to the Rockies (6000-8000 feet), but the original jetting might actually work at those altitudes.

Wild Dog · 11-28-2022, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

The dipstick can break off is it is not installed correctly. If inserted at the right angle the end will get caught somewhere around the shifting mechanism and put a bind on it. It wouldn't be the first time that has happened on a few bikes posted on here. If you have a site glass you will not need to use the dipstick anyway.

Indeed.
Even with the CG engines dipstick can be twisted and break off if it is not installed correctly.

I did assume that the feeling of plastic twisting was a good warning.

Zapkin · 11-28-2022, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

The dipstick can break off is it is not installed correctly. If inserted at the right angle the end will get caught somewhere around the shifting mechanism and put a bind on it. It wouldn't be the first time that has happened on a few bikes posted on here. If you have a site glass you will not need to use the dipstick anyway.

I bet that is exactly what happened.

Texas Pete · 11-28-2022, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Thumper

FYI, Texas Pete went to #42 on the pilot instead of #45. And he adjusted the pilot screw accordingly. My #45 is probably fine where I live (~800 feet), but even when it is cold, I barely need choke on a cold start.

I am only at the following,

Elevation: 182m / 597feet
Barometric Pressure: 99KPa

With the Air Pilot screw on the default 2 turns out the #42 jet ran fine, I have mine at the moment set to 2 1/2 turns out and left it there to see how it goes over time.

#40 is the default jet and the factory sealed Air Pilot screw was set to a hair over one turn out. If you are a turn out or under you definitely need to think about rejetting your pilot. Being just over one turn out in the factory state it was on the edge of needing a new pilot (running lean) and was popping on deaccelration.

Now I just need to run it over a full set of seasons and monitor how it goes.

Texas Pete · 11-28-2022, 05:55 PM

I don't know if anyone else realized this.

The EPA plate on my bike also has an EPA sticker version on the bike. Why double up I don't know.

But that is besides the point.

The sticker photo I have (a bit blurry). Has both the spark plug gap and the valve clearance specifications on it.

Zooker89 · 11-28-2022, 06:31 PM

Hello all,

My new X is on the way. I have a Hawk, but was looking for something more off road ready. I have read this entire thread once and scanned it a bunch of times, but have a few questions.

I thought I saw a post about a KTM skid plate fitting, but cannot find it even with searches. Does anyone know what skid plates will fit?

Has anyone changed the levers yet? Looking for something shorter than comes on stock bikes.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Zooker

tknj99 · 11-28-2022, 08:34 PM

One of the rear pegs fell off of my X. Having a bear of a time trying to match one up on Amazon.. anyone have an idea what rear pegs would be a direct fit? thx

Thumper · 11-29-2022, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by tknj99

One of the rear pegs fell off of my X. Having a bear of a time trying to match one up on Amazon.. anyone have an idea what rear pegs would be a direct fit? thx

PSM can probably get it. Might even be in stock. Might not have to buy the pair.

tknj99 · 11-29-2022, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Thumper

PSM can probably get it. Might even be in stock. Might not have to buy the pair.

Yea i tried, they didnt have in stock so issued me a credit, but ill send a note to see if they have a part # i can use to search with

Thumper · 11-29-2022, 05:53 PM

ExMXer started this thread. He snagged this PSM release early on. And he found a real gem(s)

Here is my post #5 in this thread.
https://www.chinariders.net/showpost...25&postcount=6

I recognized the exceptional components/specs, but I had no idea what a game-changer this full on enduro bike would have in this community. I'd like to establish an inventory of ownership on this site. But I do not know how to do it. The goal would be to catalog ownership numbers, and ALL build, component issues, as well as how the vendor(s) have responded to them!

This is one of (?) the TOP threads on this site now, and it is no surprise. Wuyi Zuma (Zuumav) has proven to be a leader in quality among China bikes. In business for just ~5 years, they are making a serious impact in the markets they have broken into.

We have seen the impressive liquid cooled NC300 and NC450 entries that demonstrate that Zuumav is a true contender in world MX/enduro RACING.

All I can say is that I would love to see Zuumav break into this market with those higher end models.

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JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,851	The dipstick can break off is it is not installed correctly. If inserted at the right angle the end will get caught somewhere around the shifting mechanism and put a bind on it. It wouldn't be the first time that has happened on a few bikes posted on here. If you have a site glass you will not need to use the dipstick anyway. __________________ 2025 Lifan KPT 400 2024 Linhai 300 ATV 4x4 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S (Sold) 2004 Honda ST 1300 (Sold) 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel Last edited by JerryHawk250; 11-28-2022 at 08:47 AM.
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11-28-2022, 05:55 PM	#850
Texas Pete Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 626	I don't know if anyone else realized this. The EPA plate on my bike also has an EPA sticker version on the bike. Why double up I don't know. But that is besides the point. The sticker photo I have (a bit blurry). Has both the spark plug gap and the valve clearance specifications on it. __________________ 2022 1/2 Templar X 250 - 6 gear model - 13 Front / 40 Rear Sprockets - #42 / #120 Jets - 1mm thick nitrile O-ring needle shim (removed) - Kenda K761 Dual Sport Tires - Sedona Standard Thickness Inner Tubes - Stock OEM battery, carburetor, spark plug still going strong - https://youtu.be/dhAYEKH-jFQ Texas Pete's Templar X 250 Torque Specifications Sheet Texas Pete's Engine Displacement Calculator Texas Pete's Tire and Rim Compatibility
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11-28-2022, 06:31 PM	#851
Zooker89 Join Date: May 2022 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 91	A little help please Hello all, My new X is on the way. I have a Hawk, but was looking for something more off road ready. I have read this entire thread once and scanned it a bunch of times, but have a few questions. I thought I saw a post about a KTM skid plate fitting, but cannot find it even with searches. Does anyone know what skid plates will fit? Has anyone changed the levers yet? Looking for something shorter than comes on stock bikes. Thanks in advance for any help. Zooker
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11-27-2022, 06:08 PM	#842
Zapkin Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: in an idiocracy Posts: 751	thanks for this. great YT channel.
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11-28-2022, 05:59 AM	#843
Zapkin Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: in an idiocracy Posts: 751	I read on a fakebook forum of temp x owners that the plastic dipsticks are breaking inside some motors causing damage. Where might one find a more durable replacement for the stock plastic one?
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11-28-2022, 08:34 PM	#852
tknj99 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Central VA Posts: 1,305	One of the rear pegs fell off of my X. Having a bear of a time trying to match one up on Amazon.. anyone have an idea what rear pegs would be a direct fit? thx __________________ 2024 Templar 250 2021 Beta 500 RRS 2018 VStrom 1000 XT Former China Bikes: Tao DBX1, Brozz 250, CSC RX4, Titan DLX, Templar X, Storm DLX 150
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11-29-2022, 05:53 PM	#855
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,971	Milemark!!!! ExMXer started this thread. He snagged this PSM release early on. And he found a real gem(s) Here is my post #5 in this thread. https://www.chinariders.net/showpost...25&postcount=6 I recognized the exceptional components/specs, but I had no idea what a game-changer this full on enduro bike would have in this community. I'd like to establish an inventory of ownership on this site. But I do not know how to do it. The goal would be to catalog ownership numbers, and ALL build, component issues, as well as how the vendor(s) have responded to them! This is one of (?) the TOP threads on this site now, and it is no surprise. Wuyi Zuma (Zuumav) has proven to be a leader in quality among China bikes. In business for just ~5 years, they are making a serious impact in the markets they have broken into. We have seen the impressive liquid cooled NC300 and NC450 entries that demonstrate that Zuumav is a true contender in world MX/enduro RACING. All I can say is that I would love to see Zuumav break into this market with those higher end models.
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