Good video, thank you. I just got mine for the forest trails in WA.

Well your the first rider that actually is a rider and have been riding for a long time. Yeah the DLX is of quality, however, I need the 6 speed. The on and off pavement is the reasons. The 6 speed's tend to have the lower 1st gear also. In that I do a ton of "no trail to be had', as I term it "free lancing" through the woods/forest riding. So yeah I need a bike with out a radiator and 6 speed and, the short stroke of a 250 cc. Also the shortness of length with these bikes really helps with maneuverability when things get tight out there..... Rock on.

Random question but can you go over your mic setup and placement? Your audio is really good and I can still hear the bike too.

@darkowlmoto

4 ай бұрын

I'll do that in my next one!

Hell yea!!!

Good stuff appreciate the video. Excited for mines. I’ll try to make a video as well.

@darkowlmoto

5 ай бұрын

What color did you go with?

@WormsCloset

5 ай бұрын

@@darkowlmoto I got the red. Where did you get the 12 tooth sprocket from?

Great video! Have you kept the rear sprocket the same or any changes with that? Ty

@darkowlmoto

5 ай бұрын

I have not just yet only the front. Just because I had a spare. Night and day difference.

Nice vid just got a Xmotos 250 , learning a lot watching you Thankz bro!! Y NOT (TONY)

@darkowlmoto

15 күн бұрын

@@TonyFrench-qp8to nice man! Thanks for the comment 🤙🏼

I have a question cs I have one I bought 2 weeks ago and my front tire went flat cause of the beadlock or what the other nut on the front wheel, is there any way I can fix?

@darkowlmoto

2 ай бұрын

so id recommend upgrading the front inner tube. the ones that are in it are super thin and are garbage. just look at the same size ones on amazon.

I rode one of these yesterday, they ride pretty good, and surprisingly has quite a bit of power, and very smooth.. I would buy one but I would rather have a Honda 250f. But nice bike otherwise.

@darkowlmoto

4 ай бұрын

I respect that! I just put street tires on mine night and day difference.

How was the title registration and plates ? Lowkey thinking of getting one 😅 but still keep the Grom for the group rides.

@darkowlmoto

5 ай бұрын

Haven't titled and registered it yet. But it's always been pretty straight forward for me. Waiting a couple more weeks for better weather while I put some miles on it and break it in.

@iLLunatic

5 ай бұрын

@@darkowlmoto Gotcha I've always been curious on that process in our state. Thanks man.

Do you have any thoughts on maintenance interval for mainly on road users? (Or The maximum you would stretch it for 50/50 road use?)

@darkowlmoto

4 ай бұрын

I personally divide it in half per a normal routine interval on a name brand bike. So a little more frequent but better for peace of mind and longevity. It's going to be a lot less anyhow.

@AEyob21

4 ай бұрын

@@darkowlmoto 1-2k sounds right?

@darkowlmoto

4 ай бұрын

@AEyob21 this just what I do personally.

isnt that lever a decompression release for the kickstart? Not a choke?

@darkowlmoto

2 ай бұрын

No it's the choke. You have to hold it in when cold starting it.

How did you get it titled for road use? I'm having problems the mos the company sent me

@darkowlmoto

25 күн бұрын

You'll need to contact them and tell them to change it to motorcycle instead of off road motorcycle

Watch out for the crazy soccer moms on Nofsinger!

@darkowlmoto

5 ай бұрын

Will do hahaha

Thx for this video. I'm ordering a Titan 250 (not the DLX) tomorrow. I know NOTHING about bikes and not much mechanically inclined. Any tips you can give on up-grades would be appreciated. RockOn.StayFree.

@darkowlmoto

4 ай бұрын

Depends on what youre looking for out of a bike. Id say just upgrade the exhaust and carb. Carb will be a little more intuitive and take some knowledge. The rest is all visual.

@TARandFEATHERS

4 ай бұрын

@@darkowlmoto Just need it to get to my shooting spot 3 miles away down an old logging road. Gets to wet for 2wd truck. Buying it from PowerSportsMax. Thx for the advice.

Your gloves are a great match to the color. Where did you get those? Thanks

@darkowlmoto

5 ай бұрын

Got them off of Amazon! And thanks a bunch. 🤙🏼

@brianbush3247

5 ай бұрын

@@darkowlmoto Do you happen to know the name of the color by chance? I just got an EGL NC300 with the same frame color. They call it green, but it looks kinda yellow-green to my eyes.. Great video by the way!

@darkowlmoto

5 ай бұрын

@@brianbush3247 high vis yellow! Is what I looked up. And thanks 👍🏼

I am the proud owner of a Templar X some caveats: licensing make sure that when you get your MCO that it says motorcycle not off-road dirtbike this has been a constant struggle to get mine licensed. Insurance they would only do liability on the Chinese motorcycle. Nibbi carburetor put this on before you even start the motor cycle buy good American made stainless steel hose clamps and fuel line put your fuel line on the carburetor before you ever attempt to mount it it will save you a ton of time because the space is tight. Nibi makes an ignition I would swap out the original and use a NGK iridium spark plug chances are you’ll never ever have to change it. If you plan on changing your sprocket once again do this before you even start the bike I would recommend a high-quality chain with a rivet master link. As stated in the video Loctite Loctite Loctite. Drain the oil high-quality synthetic. Take your time break in the motorcycle engine slowly. Remember your tempering the steel. Just some suggestions.

@darkowlmoto

4 ай бұрын

Yup this isn't my first Chinese bike this is kinda what this channel started on. I always ride my bikes before upgrading to nibbi but when i do I always go nibbi. I also had the mco and Bill of sale changed to say motorcycle. I've gone overpretty much everything you've covered here in all of my other videos.

@oneanddonetzone3673

4 ай бұрын

@@darkowlmoto Not trying to steal your thunder

@darkowlmoto

4 ай бұрын

@oneanddonetzone3673 nope didn't take it that way friend! All good points for anyone reading the comments and seeing this as their first video from me or any Chinese clone bike video! Another good point to add is to always check the fuel tank before filling it up as a few of the bikes I've gotten have had metal shavings Inside. A good fuel filter and some compressed air always takes care of that. Also immediately replace motor mounts if possible on all of these Chinese bikes. They tend to snap easily. This has happened also on 2 of my bikes with light riding. They over torque the soft metal bolts on the mounts.

@darkowlmoto How did you fit a 12 tooth oon the front? I couldnt even fit a 7 tooth? You have a link to the part? I did put an 36 tooth on the back Gets up to 70 now.

@williamhissom3921

2 ай бұрын

Sorry 28 tooth on the back.

@williamhissom3921

2 ай бұрын

and 14 in the front. Im on a roll today. Ive swapped Carbs, chain and the rear tooth only. She cruses at around 55-60 but can get up to 75...going downhill...with a tail wind.

@darkowlmoto

2 ай бұрын

The stock is a 13 on the front so going down 1 tooth in the front was easy. It's a 6 spline center much like the grom clone sprockets. You do have to make sure the pitch is the same. Shouldn't be a problem fitting smaller. Hope this helps!

Do you think you could ride moto with it? Like jumps?

@darkowlmoto

3 күн бұрын

Yep!

how tall is this bike bc im 5'2 so not sure if its big for me or not, because I know you lower the suspension

@darkowlmoto

4 ай бұрын

Dont quote me but i believe the seat is about 32-35 inches. When you get on it depending on your weight it does lower significantly to be able to flat foot im 5'9". Hope this helps.

What's the max sprocket size front, and smallest on the rear?

@darkowlmoto

2 ай бұрын

smallest on the rear is realistically anything you can find that will fit. the front you could probably only go up 1 or 2. theres not a ton of room.

Before i watch the entire vid if you mentioned it at all but how tall are you im 6,2 do you think itll be a good fit for me

@darkowlmoto

4 ай бұрын

I'm 5 9 so you'll be good!

@YayRNS.

4 ай бұрын

@@darkowlmoto thanks

Here’s a question about the choke, is it connected to the air box, or the carb? I’m looking to get a similar bike the trail master tm31, and I def wanna swap the carb right away.

@darkowlmoto

3 ай бұрын

It's connected to the carb. It's located behind the carb on the back side when viewing it from the right side of the bike

@Soeks77

3 ай бұрын

@@darkowlmoto alr alr, so if I wanted to swap a new carb onto it, would I just delete the choke or could I just hook it up in front of the intake side of the carb?

@darkowlmoto

3 ай бұрын

@@Soeks77 just find a nibbi carb that fits and has the same setup and swap the choke back into the new one

@Soeks77

3 ай бұрын

@@darkowlmoto bet bet, preciate it brother

@darkowlmoto

3 ай бұрын

@@Soeks77no problem! I still need to do this lol

I am 6-2 and 220lbs will that bike handle me and not feel to small? Thanks

@darkowlmoto

4 ай бұрын

It's possible. However I'm 5'9" 130lbs and it's borderline feels kinda small. Not so much height but definitely width and ts a skinny motocross seat nothing super comfortable although I'm sure you could upgrade.

Does the bike come with everything you need to make it street legal? Horn, mirror, lights, blinkers?

@darkowlmoto

4 ай бұрын

Yes it does I have another video where I talk about it

I’m looking to buy this with money I earn from summer. For the price comparing to a crf250 what would you rate it in quality and speed and the motor after owning it for a while? Thank you.

@darkowlmoto

3 ай бұрын

A 9 out of 10. It's a blast I've been riding a whole lot. More fun after I've added street tires. Just tighten everything and make sure you change the oil on time.

@Nacholeopardgecko

3 ай бұрын

@@darkowlmoto that’s awesome thanks!

@Nacholeopardgecko

3 ай бұрын

@@darkowlmoto you got a sub

Did they register it with it saying off road

@darkowlmoto

4 ай бұрын

No not in Illinois I had to contact the seller and ask for them to change both mso and bill of sale to Motorcycle only

Can you provide a link for that front sprocket?

@darkowlmoto

3 ай бұрын

Just search it upnon amazon! Make sure it's a 520 pitch. Super easy to fine and it's a 6 spline center!

@darkowlmoto

3 ай бұрын

I got mine from ebay and there no longer is a link for it

Do you have to have insurance to get a plate!

@darkowlmoto

Ай бұрын

No you do not. Not in Illinois anyway.

Where can i get one of those

@darkowlmoto

3 ай бұрын

Currently they are sold out. But there are many websites that have others or similar ones just as good if not a little better. Just type in 250cc street legal dirt bike on Google. Many will pop up. Can even type that in on amazon.

hows it going a few months later?

@darkowlmoto

2 ай бұрын

Solid as a rock!

Top Speed. Hmmm. Why buy a bike like this if you need a fast bike? These are trail bikes that can be ridden on the street, if you get the DLX and get it registered for street use. Otherwise it's a dirt bike. The gearing is pretty low in first, but 2nd is about as low as you go on most trails anyway. If you need first it's because you are climbing something. Lowered the front sprocket? Why? If you need more TOP SPEED a larger front sprocket would have been the least expensive way to pull more chain inches. Then a smaller sprocket on the back. Like I said,... it's a trail bike, not a street bike. A Dual Sport in name only. But,... Solid as a rock.

@megadawg342

4 ай бұрын

Going to that smaller front sprocket was the same as going to a 49 or 50 tooth rear. sprocket.

@darkowlmoto

4 ай бұрын

Im trying to understand why you told me all of that. I lowered the front tooth to make it even more torquey. Im not looking for a high top speed. My channel is filled with chinese bikes. Im aware of all of what you said. This bike FOR MY purposes will be used for stunting. It has street tires on it now. Again going down one tooth in the front will make it more torquey. Im not looking for a crazy top speed on a chinese bike with 5 gears. Ill save that for bikes like my triumph speed triple.

@darkowlmoto

4 ай бұрын

@@megadawg342 also I mentioned top speed because if you look at all of the chinese bike videos on youtube 99% of people are curious as the top speed when most of the people arent familiar with these bikes and their capabilities. Thats one of the top requested things when I put these videos out there.

Get in the habit of turning it off with the key. Dead Battery otherwise.

@darkowlmoto

4 ай бұрын

Good looking out!

You went the wrong way with the gearing for road riding

@darkowlmoto

4 ай бұрын

the gearing isnt for road riding, but for stunting.... more torque = easier wheelies. these have a low top speed anyway lol. i dont think i mentioned anything about the gearing and it being specific for road riding. Other than the fact I went down one tooth in the front.

@michaelzuccaro1798

4 ай бұрын

Did you change out the carb yet.seems like that carb was doing fine.i just got the 150 storm from same place you did.nibbie is a great looking carb but I see people ha ing problems with them getting them to work. Then I've seen putting on the mikuni clone and they run great out of the gate.not sure which way to go with my stock carb.id like a little bit more performance if possible. Thanks for sharing. Mike from lake havasu Arizona.

@darkowlmoto

4 ай бұрын

@michaelzuccaro1798 I've always done nibbi. The problem people don't realize how finicky they are. You really gotta have patience they take some finesse and fine tuning. I've always used nibbi. The stock carb works great, but I want a little more bang for the buck and some slight power so I will be going with a nibbi upgrade.