New XF200 owner

[dmmcd]

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.





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.

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!

[dmmcd]

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

[dmmcd]

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

[barnone]

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.

[euphonius]

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!

[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 ) so am impartial to Suzuki--is that your reason for the Qlink?

[Tieg]

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.