ChinaV's new MCM QingQi 250!!!

[JTC]

Hey everyone I just got my reply from TrailTech - Here it is:

Which computer of ours are you interested in? It looks like it is air cooled but I would just like to make sure. If it is I will need to know the NGK spark plug number for it.

Can you guys tell me the Plug type? Thanks

Andrew

[JTC]

I just did and cross refereance on the spark plug and came up with the ngk eQUIVILANT OF NGK DPR8EA-9.

DO YOU GUYS CONCOUR THAT THATS CORRECT? LET ME KNOW.

Andrew

[slabo]

here's what riding in snow looks like::



It's best to have a helmet cam so we see you tumbling in the snow..

[ChinaV]

I just did and cross refereance on the spark plug and came up with the ngk eQUIVILANT OF NGK DPR8EA-9.

DO YOU GUYS CONCOUR THAT THATS CORRECT? LET ME KNOW.

Andrew

For some reason I think it's a DR8ESL or a DR8EA ???

Cheers!
ChinaV

[Serpentza]

I always thought that bike shop owner was a bit of a dodgey wanker, didn't realise how much till now oh well, could be worse... I really like the Koso mirrors anyway

Can't wait to see some pics of your trip!

[barnone]

The user's manual for the XF200 states the plug is a NGK D8RTC but my XF200 came with a NGK DR8EA.

Besides the point but I have replaced it with a NGK Iridium DPR8EIX-9 with no difference in performance. Just for fun.

[JTC]

NEW Response from Trail Tech on the Vapor Computer Kit - I hope you all find their reponse useful if you are considering buying one of these units for your Qlink or related Sumo.

The problem that we are going to run into is that we do not offer a kit that will have all of the correct sensors in it. The problem is that all of our inverted fork kits are for water cooled bikes. What you are going to need to do is get the 75-700 kit and then also get the correct temp sensor. The part number for the temp sensor is 7500-3012. If you are also interested in the indicator light dashboard the part number for that is 022-PDA.



Andrew :)

[slabo]

ChinaV,

1. Did you buy your's with Enduro or Motard wheels? Do you know how much the Enduro version costs?
2. How big is that tank?
3. How heavy is the bike? (Dry weight)
4. Not really important for me, but does it have a fuel level indicator?
5. Is it lower than my Shineray(seat height)? Before I bought my Shineray, I sat on a QM200 Motard at a dealer's shop and the I felt cramped. Bars were too low maybe. My inexperience turned me away from the bike.. Just wondering if the 250 will feel the same.

Time for an upgrade! Stopped by the Qingqi dealer in Kunming the other day, they don't have anything bigger than 150s on display! Again, I have to rely on MCM for info!

[ChinaV]

ChinaV,

1. Did you buy your's with Enduro or Motard wheels? Do you know how much the Enduro version costs?
2. How big is that tank?
3. How heavy is the bike? (Dry weight)
4. Not really important for me, but does it have a fuel level indicator?
5. Is it lower than my Shineray(seat height)? Before I bought my Shineray, I sat on a QM200 Motard at a dealer's shop and the I felt cramped. Bars were too low maybe. My inexperience turned me away from the bike.. Just wondering if the 250 will feel the same.

Time for an upgrade! Stopped by the Qingqi dealer in Kunming the other day, they don't have anything bigger than 150s on display! Again, I have to rely on MCM for info!

1.) Only comes with motard wheels, bought the 21"/18" setup from Taobao. Same as the QM200. I'm working on a 17"/19" setup for touring.
2.) Tank is 10 liters (250 km) range. This is the main reason I wanted "The Rock" QM250GY-2D, much bigger 20 liter tank.
3.) 130 Kg
4.) No fuel gauge, but tripmeter and reserve lever on petcock.
5.) Yes, lower than the GY7. Only the GY7, X2, JH600 and Galaxy TGR seem to be made for larger people.

You're not going to get any help with buying a QM250 from QingQi shops or the factory. People in the company know little about the models they produce and sell. You will also need some guanxi at the registry to get it road legal, it's not really approved for sale in all places.

One other option you might want to think about is throwing one of these into your GY7, it's a counterbalanced 230cc version of the motor in all the Galaxy bikes. Power and vibration issues solved and you still have a full sized bike with the huge tank, luggage racks and offroad ability. Add some Kings Tire KT-966's and I think you're GY7 would be a completely different bike.

Cheers!
ChinaV

[euphonius]

Amazing idea, V. Is it really so easy to swap out one engine for another?

If so, why not this one?