2009 Qlink XF200 Seat Mods / Bike Height - lowering issue
Ok guys Just had to start this one. I am a NEW 2009 XF200 Qlink Owner. A NEW user here on this forum as well. One of my purchase decisions for this bike was the SPEC'D 31" Seat height. I would like to hear from each of you your seat height - Lets see what we get! Clearly this is a HUGE Mistake on someones part of specifications. I would love to know who and what kinda of tape measure they used etc.....Chime in with your seat height measurements etc.....Currently I can only touch tippy toe one side. NOT That big of a deal but I want to feel comfortable on the bike. I am considering a seat MOD from http://www.greatdaytoride.com I am also looking for a Lowering kit that may work, and of course your advise on which way to go with this. Again one of my main purchasing decisions on this bike was the 31" seat height. Clearly is NOT Correct. Any one else with this issue? Lets see your Pictures of MODS for lowering this bike just a bit - if there are any. Thanks and looking forward to hearing from everyone........Andrew - Jamestown Pennsylvania :thumbsup:
Re: 2009 Qlink XF200 Seat Mods / Bike Height - lowering issue
Hey, Andrew. Sounds as if you didn't get a chance to sit on it before you bought. Does the Qlink come in a few different sizes/seat heights? Maybe yours was mislabeled? Also, how broad is the seat? If it's really wide, you'll lose leg length unless your legs are somehow cantilevered to your arsch. So a narrower seat could help, but this has implications for comfort, especially on long rides. What is your dealer advising?
cheers
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No I purchased site unseen - No Regrets there. The seat is very narrow already. I Believe a 2" Shaving of the seat foam would help considerably, but I am going to wait till I adjust the rear shock down first to see where I am at. I'll keep you posted as I get around to this. No hurry as winter is about to set in here in Pennsylvania soon. Thanks for the reply.
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I have an inseam challenged friend who rides a Lifan 200 GY-5 which is similar to the Qlink. By adjusting down the rear shock and sliding the forks up in the triple clamp he was able to get it to a comfortable height.
Q
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Thanks - Much appreciated. Any insight on HOW TO Adjust the forks up Front? Someone mentioned this to me as well but have NO Clue on this one. Any insight is appreciated. Thanks Again.
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It's a quick and easy adjustment. Each fork leg is clamped in 2 places up near the headlight. The lower clamp usually has 2 bolts while the upper one usually has 1. Just loosen the bolts and slide the fork legs up an inch or so. You'll have to move them both together and you'll have to put something under the front of the engine or frame to prevent the bike from dropping too far.
Q
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Thanks again - I was looking at this since your last reply and It apears I would only be able to move about 1/2" before the top of the fork tubes would touch the handlebars.......Hmmmm. Only way I can see going more would be to get some handlebar risers? Or am I totally missing something in the way they'll move? Thanks Again
Andrew
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http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x...ah/XFriser.jpg
One inch handle bar risers should give you the room needed.
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No you're not missing anything. Different bikes have varying amounts of clearance so risers would be necessary to move it past the point where it contacts the bars. Another thing to consider is most upside down forks have a narrower spot a little ways down from the top and you cannot raise the forks so much that you are trying to clamp on the narrow area.
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JTC
Thanks again - I was looking at this since your last reply and It apears I would only be able to move about 1/2" before the top of the fork tubes would touch the handlebars.......Hmmmm. Only way I can see going more would be to get some handlebar risers? Or am I totally missing something in the way they'll move? Thanks Again
Andrew
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got it - thanks again much appreciated. Know any good place to look for risers? LOL Thanks much!!!!
Andrew
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This probably What I will do to mine.
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Wher did you get your risers? Do you have a part number or recommendation? I looked at these and alot of them on ebay seem to be bike specific?
Andrew
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Andrew,
I got these off Ebay. They are the same as I have on my XT225.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1-Han...Q5fAccessories
but when I searched Ebay just now for "XT225 risers" I also saw these which I might try next.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1-up-...Q5fAccessories
Since they go up 1" and back 1.25".
Why don't you try them and report back? Might make it easier for my old knees to stand on the pegs.
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Luis Carlos
Luis,
Good find.How about finding a center stand for the Qlink XF200?
Kinda like this one.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x...enterstand.jpg
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http://translate.google.com/translat...r%3Dyes&anno=2
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Both of those are pretty pricey. I wanted another inch in handlebar height on my Lifan so I could stand on the pegs without leaning over too much. I took a pair of top bar clamps from an old bike in the junk pile, turned them upside down, and got some longer bolts. They required a bit of filing to match up but they work great and were free.
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barnone
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Thanks Barnone - I'll Probably get a pair of the reg risers soon. Thanks again for your input - greatly appreciated. Seems you have to be just the right size and shape for these bikes......LOL :)
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Took about 3 " Of Foam from Under the seat and Recovered. - Turned out Great - Very Happy with the results. Also Lowered the rear shock. Measured height after these Modicfications and Got about a 32.5" Seat Height.
http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/...0/DSCF1542.jpg
http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/...0/DSCF1550.jpg
Should have taken more Pictures of the process. I Purchased a whole NEW Seat to do this modification.
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Where'd you get the new seat from and how much did it cost?
CC
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My Buddy is a Qlink Dealer - Paid $68.00 Its OEM Seat - We must have taken 2-3" of Extra Foam out that Baby!
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These days, it's nice to know it even has that much foam! Summa deez, modern seats is skinny!
CC
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Yeah - Found this on the web http://www.greatdaytoride.com and it has gotten very good reviews. I Still may send my modded seat to him and have another seat cover put on (Orange and Black) as well as having them use their gel or whatever they use to dress it up and make it all comfy. - I'm happy with the way it came out, but i'm sorta a perfectionist some times. Only if the Money allows it! lol :)
