Maintenance On New Konker SM200 (Qingqi, Qlink)

**jape** · 12-29-2010, 05:49 AM

Let us just stick to the fact that the maintenance was to be sure of your investment to some extent - but mainly for your daughter's safety. That is what counts.

From what I know of my own 3 daughters and other youngsters I would say let her decide on the emission stuff, she may not want a hot bike, nor necessarily want to add pollution to a world she has to try to thrive in, without Dad (

) and as a parent herself one day hopefully.

**Roger** · 12-29-2010, 06:16 AM

It looks like this. The drill, a chisel and a hammer got mine out. I also used pliers to pull the pieces out and not let so many drop into the can itself.

Takes a pretty long bit and chisel though. About 8 inches or so.

**spook** · 12-29-2010, 06:27 AM

Jape; I need to keep reminding myself that this is her bike not mine. What she wants to do and what I want may be two different things. That is why I bought this, something small and easy to ride. Hopefully she will enjoy riding. And your right, what I did was mainly preventive maintenance so that hopefully this bike will last awhile.

Thanks Roger. Is it metal or more of a fiber? Did you notice any difference in engine response?

**Roger** · 12-29-2010, 06:32 AM

It's all metal, like a thick aluminum foil. In all honesty, there was a little change for the good., I also opened up the back end a bit with a few extra holes. I have the jets on the way and I will take off the emissions stuff at that point.

**choldy** · 12-29-2010, 08:19 AM

Hi, just came across this terrific thread. Thanks for sharing. I picked up an RMR 200 (UK version) a couple of weeks ago. I've just started using it to commute the 6 miles to work and back. A bit of an adjustment after my Fazer 600 but excellent fun, I'm sure your daughter will just love the bike. Only issue I had was that I had to wind the rear preload up nearly as far as I could to stop it sagging too far under my weight:O) Anyway I'll certainly be following your advice this weekend and be having a greasing party in the workshop!!

**spook** · 01-22-2011, 02:21 AM

I finally got a new tire for the front. IRC GP-1 3.50x17. I believe it will be okay for the size of front rim. I put these semi-knobbies on because my daughter will be learning to ride in our field and on some gravel back roads. I wanted something with a little more traction. I still have the other tires to put on if we want to do more highway riding.

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From a rough measurement, these tires are about 1" taller than the originals. 24.5" OD vs 23.5 OD The originals have a lower profile.

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**barnone** · 01-22-2011, 02:57 PM

spoook,
Did you notice any change in handling with the new larger front tire?

**spook** · 01-22-2011, 04:57 PM

Haven't had a chance to ride it yet, too much snow! Will be end of March before I can even get out the driveway with it.

**ChinaV** · 01-23-2011, 12:08 AM

I like those IRC GP-1 tires, they're a great choice for 50/50 off-road/on-road riding. I wish we could get them in China, but we're stuck with the Kenda 270, which look the same, but are very hard and slippery. Do you also have one on the rear? Would like to see how it looks.

Cheers!
ChinaV

**spook** · 01-23-2011, 01:36 AM

I purchased a 4.60x17 for the rear. I figure that should be big enough for this small motor. I put a set on my KLR 650 when I first got it. Good tires, maybe a little softer than the 270's, wore out the rear in about 5000km and the front started to cup. Could have got a little more out of them, but I like to keep good tires underneath me.
Here is the 4.60 mounted up.

Right side tire clearance.
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Left side tire clearance
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I think it looks okay with the GP-1's. Now the long wait until spring. :)
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