I picked up the Templar X a little over a year ago. It's a slightly upgraded version of the same bike (6spd, counter balanced, fully adjustable suspension). I was in the market for a CRF300L but was dismayed at the obscene dealer markups so in frustration ordered one of these. The Templar is honestly far better than its price suggests and is quite enjoyable to ride as long as you keep in mind this is a small air cooled 4 stroke. A good statement I've heard about these bikes is that you can either enjoy them for what they are or hate them for what they aren't.
Congrats on your Templar. I think it’s a great bike, a few mods can make it even a better bike, Thanks so much for watching. Please subscribe, more videos coming soon. SCOTTFAX
Great way to put it. I hate radiators on bikes.. I free lance through the woods rather then stinking to any kind of trails. So scrub oak here in Pa. is the thing that will poke holes in rads quickly. So being this a short stroke of the 250, is my choice for way back in. I see a lot of guys on line beatn the chit out of these bikes on the street, which these are not made for that... I fig in about 3 mo's they'll be back on posting how a rod came out the side of the case. These engines, every 3 to 4 K means and needs an oil change ...rock on
My personal TOP 3 UPGRADES for the Templar X or Templar M. All on AMAZ0N: 1. Nibbi PE30 Carb (very noticeable power gains). 2. JT Sprockets JTA210.42RED or JT Sprockets JTA210.40RED (Top speed gain 8-10 mph). 3. NICHE Gold 520 X-Ring Chain 110 Links (no cutting links needed for a 40/42T rear sprocket swap. Just tensioner adj.) Or, a O-Ring Chain.
yes, it’s a TDPRO 430mm rear shock and I added windance rear shock riser to add the difference in length of the stock shock length 460mm. thanks for watching. ELS
Great video, I am looking into getting one of these bad boys, but don't know where to ride it (off road) do you have any advice for places in the west valley? Thanks.
sorry not sure where there are places in your area. however, being street legal you can explore and find a nice off road area. thanks for watching and by all means you will be very happy when you do get your Templar.ELS
I also got myself a Templar X from powersportsmax about six months ago. It’s a big ass bike. I’m 5’6” so it was too tall for me, but I was able to lower it to about 34” by drilling a new hole in the rear shock lower mount and sliding front forks up the triple tree. I have stock carb jetted up to 42/125 + 1mm shim on needle (suggested by Thumper). 2nd gear on tight trails is a monster. Voltage regulator gave out, but powersportsmax sent me a new one after total bike warranty expired. I put a cheapo halogen bulb in the headlight and it’s way better. I think the projector is made for old style.
@@tommyau4244 100% in my experience. No tax, fast shipping, responsive and helpful customer service. I effectively paid $300 less through powersportsmax vs. Amazon.
Good luck with that, be sure to write in after your purchase and tell me your thoughts, Thanks for watching. Please subscribe, more videos coming soon. SCOTTFAX
sorry no link. I bought on Amazon a Chinese brand 460mm shock and added a shock extension to make the stock length of 480mm. 1200lb rated spring made a big difference. I hope this can help. Thanks for watching. ELS
Shock was purchased on Amazon. Stock length is 460mm. I purchased a 430mm shock and added a shock extender (TDPRO) roughly $108.00 I hope this helps, thanks for watching and please subscribe, more videos will be coming soon. SCOTTFAX
you got a point. one of the best experiences is finishing the bike assembly and gaining that experience. however, making money on selling an assembled bike sounds great. thanks for watching.ELS
