New XF200 owner

Hi all. I've spent some time perusing the site and others before buying, but I now own a new QLink or Jinan Qingqi or whatever you want to call it XF200. I have spent a while on supermotojunkie.com and found my way here via members JTC and zugzug. I like the international forum, it seems like more info gets shared that way.

About me, I have been riding since I was young, mostly off road. After I got married I bought my beloved SV650S and have been riding her for the last 7 years. She has 37000 miles and a bunch of track days. I always loved the off-road feel and wanted to get that on the street. I have been looking at supermoto bikes for a while, but could never manage to save up the money. So that's where the XF200 comes in. I got a smoking deal on this one, and while it is no Husqvarna SM610, I think it will be a lot of fun.

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My brother has already laid it down with about 2km on the clock, so I don't have to worry about keeping it pristine. Only some light scratches on the plastic. My planned mods are to remove the stickers, 16T front sprocket, possibly raise the bars or swap them out, and ride it as much as possible. :riding:

The first issue is to get it legal, which is proving to be a bit of a hassle. The dealer is 300 miles away and sent me an MCO that wasn't notarized. And he is on vacation. So I need to get him to send me a notarized MCO, then apply for a title and registration, then get it inspected. Then ride it!

Here are some photos of my SV, in case anybody is interested.

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And here is my CRF250R. I like pictures...

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dmmcd,
Welcome to the mad house. And yes we like pictures also.
I also have the XF200 and she is a blast to ride in the mountains of WNC.

Dear DMMCD,

Welcome to the forum. You'll find a lot of guidance and support here, most of it welcome, as you start working with the Qingqi. As Barnone has noted, you are far from alone with that bike. And, yes, we love pictures -- the more the better. Don't be shy.

cheers!

Welcome!!

The cool thing about here is the Chinese based members who find all kinds of secret thingys and stuff direct from China!

BTW, I saw a nice TLR 1000 (I think that is what it was called) today--your SV reminded me of it. I used to have a DR250s the year before electric start ('91?--brain getting old :wheelchair:) so am impartial to Suzuki--is that your reason for the Qlink?

I OWN A 2008 QLIK XP 200. I BOUGHT NEW FROM LOCAL DEALER 1600 OTD. I LIVE IN ALABAMA SO WE HAVE PLENTY OF MUD AND DIRT. SO FAR I HAVE BEEN PLEASED WITH THE BIKE. I HAVE DONE NO MODS TO IT. I HAVE 4KIL ON IT. MAKE SURE YOU CHECK ALL BOLTS AND SCREWS O THE BIKE OFTEN. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE AND TIGHTEN MANY VERY OFTEN. REMEMBER THIS BIKE IS NOT MADE FOR SEVERE OFF ROAD RIDING. I HAVE BUSTED THE SEAL ON THE MONO SHOCK AD HAVE HAD TO REPLACE IT. THE LADY AT QLINK TAMARA IS GREAT AT GETTING ME OIL FILTERS AND A REPLACEMENT SHOCK. GO AHEAD AND ORDER THE SHOP MANUAL YOU WILL NEED IT. FOR THE MONEY YOU CAN NOT BEAT THIS BIKE. JUST MAKE SURE YOU CHECK EVERYTHING ON THE BIKE OFTEN.
THIS IS A GOOD LITTLE PLAYBIKE ON DIRTROADS AND BACK ROADS. THE MAIN THIGS THAT NEED TO BE IMPROVED ON THIS BIKE BY Q-LINK IS AN ADJUSTABLE SUSPENSION AND A BETTER MONO-SHOCK. THE REAR BRAKES ARE POOR QUALITY AND THE REAR HUB IS THE MAIN CONCERN FOR ME. I SAW A GUY HAVE HIS COMPLETLY SHATTER IN PIECES. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT IT IS MADE OF BUT IT NEEDS TO BE A MAIN UPGRADE FOR QLINK. THE METAL IS EASY TO CHIP AND SPOKES WILL EVEN CUT INTO IT. IF ANYONE AS FOUND A RPLACEMENT WHEEL THAT WILL FIT PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THE REARWHEEL DEFINTELY NEEDS A QUALITY DISC BRAKE ON IT AND A QUALITY WHEELHUB. I MAINLY RIDE DIRT ROADS BACK ROADS AND TRAILS. THIS BIKE WOULD BE PERFECT IF THEY PUT A GOOD BEEFY SUSPNSION ON IT AND THE REAR WHHEL STUFF. PLEASE TELL YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH THIS BIKE FOR ANY OWNERS OUT THERE. THANKS

Welcome, Tidefan, and glad you are enjoying your Qingqi.

By the way, there were several responses to your posts in February about the leaking monoshock. Did you see those and were they helpful?

cheers

YES THE SHOCK CHANGE WAS EASY. ANYONE KNOW HOW OFTEN VALVES NEED ADJUSTING. MY DEALER DOES NOT SEEM TO KNOW ALOT ABOUT THESE BIKES. I HAVE GOT GREAT INFO FROM THIS SIT.

OH I FORGOT I ALSO SAW ANOTHER POST ON THIS SITE ABOUT ANOTHER PERSON HAVING THEIR REAR WHEEL SHATTER. I JUST CAN'T REMEMBER WHERE I SAW IT. THAT HUB CONCERNS ME. ANY AFTERMARKET REAR WHEELS FOR THIS BIKE OUT THERE

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Originally Posted by culcune

Welcome!!

The cool thing about here is the Chinese based members who find all kinds of secret thingys and stuff direct from China!

BTW, I saw a nice TLR 1000 (I think that is what it was called) today--your SV reminded me of it. I used to have a DR250s the year before electric start ('91?--brain getting old :wheelchair:) so am impartial to Suzuki--is that your reason for the Qlink?

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The TL is a beast, a bit different than the SV, which a lot of owners like to call a girl's bike... But I love it. I am not particularly partial to Suzuki, but it the SV has done well for me so far.

tidefan, I think the reason why the suspension is lacking on the QLink is because it is a cheap bike. Suspension is one of the quickest ways to add cost to a bike, and most casual riders won't notice much of a difference. The rear shock on my SV650 cost $1300 (Penske, I didn't pay for it though...) and I only paid $1200 for the entire XF200!! I've also put some work into the front suspension on my SV with some different cartridge emulators as it comes stock with damper rod forks. It is easy to sink lots of money into the suspension.

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Welcome to the forum.

Nice to see you picked the good looking one. Lol just kidding guys. I have been reading the same information for quite some time and last saturday i bought the same bike. I also ordered new jets , k&n air filter and the pro circuit full exhaust our friend was so helpful to provide us information on. Which included pictures. Although i havent heard feedback regarding the exhaust i figured it would at least breathe a little easier without all the baffles and weight the stck exhaust so excitingly provides. Let me know if you guys/gals hear about the 125 pro corcuit exhaust conversion please.

Thank you

hey where did you get the oil filter and what was the part number? thanks

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Originally Posted by rentman

hey where did you get the oil filter and what was the part number? thanks

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I got a 3-pack from eBay. The part number is HiFlo HF131. There are other brands that make the same size.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT

A bit of an update, I've done a little work to the XF. I put on ProTaper handle bars with risers and stripped the stickers off the bike. I also put a 16T front sprocket. I attempted to adjust the valves at 1000 km, but screwed it up somehow and need to redo it, I assume I was on the wrong stroke when checking. I just haven't had time to redo it, and the weather has been pretty lousy for a while anyway.

Here are some updated pictures:
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Just in case you are not aware, ChinaV has an excellent tutorial on Qlink XF/XP 200 valve adjustment at
http://www.mychinamoto.com/forums/sh...lve-Adjustment

Yeah, I read that tutorial after the fact. That's why I'm pretty sure I just got the wrong cycle when trying to find TDC. The clearances seemed really tight, like I couldn't get any feelers in there, so I adjusted them out. Then I started it and CLACK CLACK CLACK CLACK. Whoops. I'll try again soon, just haven't had the time or motivation.