Templar M

[DR@G0NR1DR]

Originally Posted by Thumper

The sixth gear does extend the bike's range for road use. So I see your logic for the ZS172 FMM-5 (6-speed). The Temp M is a bargain at $1600 right now. There are ways to modify suspension (fork oil weight, rear shock linkage changes or replacement). But you might find that it doesn't need to be changed. Temp X adds adjustable suspension and 6th gear for $250-300, if you catch one when they are in stock! I still like the concept of the Temp M. Incredible price for a competent entry level enduro. I never would have bought my Storm if it was available a year and a half ago. It wasn't that long ago!

What oil weight would you use in the forks, and what would you replace the rear shock with so it’s adjustable?

[Hap]

Originally Posted by DR@G0NR1DR

What oil weight would you use in the forks, and what would you replace the rear shock with so it’s adjustable?

As far as fork oil goes. 5wt. Is generally what’s in the shock from the factory. If you want less rebound you will want heavier weight oil. For the rear shock. There has got to be a sea of used Japanese 520 mm dirt bike rear shocks out there that you could replace your shock with for cheap. Good ones adjustable if you prefer. That’s what I was going to do if I wasn’t satisfied with the factory Templar M shocks. Turns out I was able to get the X.

[DR@G0NR1DR]

Originally Posted by Hap

As far as fork oil goes. 5wt. Is generally what’s in the shock from the factory. If you want less rebound you will want heavier weight oil. For the rear shock. There has got to be a sea of used Japanese 520 mm dirt bike rear shocks out there that you could replace your shock with for cheap. Good ones adjustable if you prefer. That’s what I was going to do if I wasn’t satisfied with the factory Templar M shocks. Turns out I was able to get the X.

Thank you sir! I wouldn’t mind being able to adjust on my temp M. It just seems like it sags too much when I’m sitting on it and running around, weighing in about 195. But this is my first bike and I’m not for sure how it should sit or ride.

[Hap]

Originally Posted by DR@G0NR1DR

Thank you sir! I wouldn’t mind being able to adjust on my temp M. It just seems like it sags too much when I’m sitting on it and running around, weighing in about 195. But this is my first bike and I’m not for sure how it should sit or ride.

Your are welcome! I’m not positive. But there should be a big nut (or 2) on top of the rear shock spring. That you can adjust the tension and help the sag. But again. I’m not sure. I have only seen these bikes in photo/video. I’m waiting on a Templar X now. After I get it I will gladly share anything I learn about these bikes with you.

[Thumper]

Originally Posted by DR@G0NR1DR

What oil weight would you use in the forks, and what would you replace the rear shock with so it’s adjustable?

NICE orange Temp M. Real NICE!!

Fork Oil??

I replaced the original fork oil in my Bashan Storm inverted forks with Motul 15W ("medium/heavy"), and it did wonders for control and stiffened the front end nicely. I would bet that it will do the same for the forks on the Temp M.