Q-Link XF-200 Broken Piece -- Pictures -- Need Help

**UncleJam** · 07-13-2010, 06:50 PM

I just got a 3 year old QLink XF200 with 24 miles on it, but many of the screws were very loose so I did a full tightening around the bike. Then, when tightening this particular screw the screw head broke free from the screw thread.

When I pulled the screw out it had a spring held in place by a center rod from the screw head. This obviously created a major issue when making the screw hollow on the threaded part by sacrificing the strength of the screw.

I used a little American engineering to duct tape this screw back on, and the bike worked fine, as nobody I have talked to can figure out what the hell a flimsy screw on that part of the engine actually does. Does anyone have a clue as to:

A) What damage this could have done to the bike?
B) What this screw part actually does?
C) How I can either fix or replace the part?

Thanks a bunch guys -- been having fun on this bike -- best 400 dollars I've ever spent.

**UncleJam** · 07-13-2010, 06:53 PM

For some reason the photos will not inbed in the post so here are the direct links:

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink

**CrazyCarl** · 07-13-2010, 07:50 PM

Not sure what would make the cam chain tensioner kick out like that. Remove the part, take it to your local Suzuki dealer and see if they can match up one to a DR200 or 125. It should be fairly common... either way, it's not safe to ride as is.

Also, don't over-tighten all the screws. Especially where steel screws meet aluminum threads. You probably over tightened and stripped the threads out.

CC

**UncleJam** · 07-13-2010, 09:41 PM

Something like this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...#ht_500wt_1182

I just called a Suzuki shop and they quoted one at 65 dollars.

**CrazyCarl** · 07-13-2010, 09:48 PM

Looks like a slightly different design...

Pay your money and take your chances!

CC

**humanbeing** · 07-13-2010, 10:47 PM

The ebay one is older type that still fits.

The Geniune part "12830-12F50-000" fits newer 125/200 engine that based on GS125
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=3923275300
The Qingqi Geniune part:
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=1677462241