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Hi all. I just purchased a new 2008 xp 200 and i want to get a little more top end out of it. Does anyone know if it will take a 16 tooth front sprocket? Also, according to the manual, the rear sprocket is already a 36 tooth, possibly to compensate for the 18" rear wheel. I am on the road right now and won't be able to check that for a couple days. Any input will be appreciated. Anyone else own an xp??
Spaz,
Lots of info on your bike here. Search for QingQi (the original manufacturer) and you'll find plenty. In Canada it's known as "Konker" and you'll find some threads on that as well. The same model is sold in Latin america, South America, South Africa and various parts of Eastern and Western Europe under different names, but the best name to check on MCM is "QingQi" pronounced "ching chee".
This is a good place to start!
http://www.mychinamoto.com/forums/sh...tive-sprockets
CC
Spaz, like Carl stated, you have come to the right place, and the thread he linked to you is like the holy grail of this Qingqi. Keep in mind, if I am not mistaken, that the wheels are also the same wheels as the Suzuki DR200 as far as rear sprockets go, and the engine, I am sure is not so "secret" anymore, is almost an exact clone of the Suzuki DR200 mill as well. There are subtle differences in the engine, but front sprockets that fit the DR should also be identical for your Qlink. Check with a Suzuki dealer on that--not that they would know or admit to the similarities, but if you were to take your bike to a dealer, or at least the front sprocket. In fact, check with JP Motorsports out of San Diego, as they are a Qlink dealer and have, or used to have, a few custom performance upgrades for the XP/XF's like exhaust, and might be able to get you a sprocket. The head sales guy 'Smitty' commutes on an XF to and from the dealership, and would probably have the lowdown as to what he did to his as far as gearing is concerned.
Here is another thread from here: http://www.mychinamoto.com/forums/sh...3415#post13415
Just ordered the 42 tooth rear sprocket. $33. It won't be in for a week. I'll let you all know how it works. Love the bike! It's a little light and under powered on the road, and a little heavy on the trails, but overall a great compromise!! Reminds me of my old Honda XL-175. :)
Well, the 42 tooth sprocket didn't fit so I had to send it back. I ordered (only size they had) a 44 tooth from JP Motorsports ($51) and that should be here next week. On the good news front, I"m averageing 88mpg on my first three tanks!! And yes I'm doing the math right. Last tank was 197K and it took 1.3 US gallons to fill the tank. Going on a long ride today to see what it will really do.
Incase anyone checked the above math, i know that was 94mpg. I've recorded 88/82/and 94mpg. Average 88 :)
Attachment 1701Old school mirror mod. Anyone ever try this? They are really out of the way for trail riding! The gauge in the middle is a GPS.
Got the new sprocket yesterday. Almost screwed up when I put it on. Had to take some links out of the chain to make it fit and took out 4 cause 2 looked like it wasn't going to be enough. WRONG! I was barely able to get the chain back on. After driving about 25 miles the chain is still as tight as a piano wire. Ouch! Anyway, the bike cruises much better now at highway speeds. It turns about 800 rpms less in top gear. Gonna take it out for a trail ride shortly. I think 1st gear is still low enough for low speed trail situations but will find out soon.
Lol haven't ever seen that but it is interesting. I am not disturbed of the mirrors in my bike and I prefer to keep both of them for street use. Actually the mirrors I have are the best mirrors I have used in a bike.Quote:
Originally Posted by spaz
EDIT: If a mirror was good in this it is good in my bike too ;)
http://www.ipmsstockholm.org/magazin...fire_ix_28.jpg
Spaz, Please do not ride your bike like that, you are going to cause major damage to the bearings that the countershaft rides in. The worst thing you can do when it comes to chain and sprockets is run too tight. Sorry to say that you need to replace the chain with the correct amount of links.Quote:
Originally Posted by spaz
Cheers!
ChinaV
Spaz, how did that sprocket work out ? Do you have the part # ?Quote:
Originally Posted by spaz
Thanks !!
The sprocket worked great. i may try the 42 tooth next time but i'm happy with the 44 for now. It lowered the rpm's at cruise. I think I'm turning about 6200 at 55mph now. That's doable. Call JP Motorsports in CA. you can find the number online. They'll set you up. Good luck. Let me know how you make out!!
Thanks Spaz, much appreciated !Quote:
Originally Posted by spaz
I have the qingqi200gy, same bike. I ordered a 16 tooth countershaft sprocket for it and it's great. Go to sprocketspecialties.com and get a 16t for the DR200. I think its part number 550-16. Still has plenty of pull in top gear and i weigh about 210lbs. Now first gear seems to be somewhere between the old 1st and 2nd, closer to 2nd Id say. Could even afford to drop another one or two teeth in the rear but if you do any offroad i wouldn't. My dad took it out today and he weighs around 145 and it's like a rocket with him on it, well not a rocket but plenty quick! Love this bike i keep finding myself on it more than my DR650.
Thanks big irish, I'm gonna check out that website !!!Quote:
Originally Posted by big irish
Ok I'd hate to resurrect a old thread but the 1981 suzuki TS125 has the exact right fitment to front and rear as long as you get the front sprocket without the lip or washer.
Yea that sprocket is applicable for a ton of suzuki bikes if you go to sprocketspecialists.com and look up suzuki sprockets you'll see about 25 bikes that use the part number 550-??. Now that I've got some miles on this 16t with the stock back sprocket Id really like to drop a couple in the rear cause it still has plenty of low end pull(for a 200 that is).
Can someone tell me What Year DR200? I can onnly find 14 and 15tooth sprockets. Can anyone post a LINK to a website please where I can order up the 16t front sprocket for a 2009 Qlink XF200? Greatly Appreciated, as I have had no luck what so ever.
Thanks
Andrew
I think the guys are saying that this one fits: http://jetsrus.com/a_sprocket/sprock...alist_550.html (which is off a DR125 in those charts)
The 550-16 that I got had the lip on it that I had to grind off. Seems that some come with the lip and others with a spacer?????Quote:
Originally Posted by thedirtypickle
IF that 550 need grind off, JTF409 is cheaper & easier to buy :icon10:
Thanks Guys for the Info: I found this one last night and ordered it - Could NOT Pass up the price and hopefully it's one that will work. I'll keep you posted.
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/produc...d=8093416&mmy=
Andrew
Did you notice it says 'expected soon'? I hope they get one in stock for you soon, and that it fits your chain ...
It's becuase I bought the last one and yep it will fit my 428 chain. I cross referanced so much stuff before I bought it, If it does NOT fit or work I will be amazed!
Well done, good to see the effort pay off. Now get some snow studs and get OUT on it! I want to see it (and you) dirty! Been a long time coming, that must be the most polished bike in USA.
Thanks Jape - I'd really like to have something like this but for the Price I could buy 3 almost 4 More Qlinks!!!! LOL
Check it: http://www.timbersled.com/snowbikekits.htm
Andrew
The chinese workhorse version :icon10:Quote:
Originally Posted by JTC
哈哈！我一看效果还不错 !
jape - Can you translate please? Hahahahaha
Does anyone know how many links are in the factory Qlink XF200 Chain?