The XF200 demand was surpassed in the United States. Now US Qlink dealers have been restocked with the XF200. The shortage lasted only 2 weeks. I was at my dealership this weekend and they had 10 XF200 Qlinks ready to go in all three colors; orange, silver and flat black on the showroom floor and lined up outside on display. Again there were plenty around the world but the demand was surpassed for the American market. So as anticipated this shortage was short lived. Go get yourself one now!
Monday, June 9, 2008
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Chapter 8: XF200 Performance Modifications Revised
I have to correct some information previously written about here in the Qlink XF200 blog. I was at the dealer getting my 1000 mile service and was given a lot of good information. First off the 135 jet was too much. The spark plug was grey and if not resolved will burn up the engine. So I will be swapping that out for a smaller size. I did take off the air box lid to get the carb more air but I was told that hurts engine performance as the back pressure is reduced too much. I was advised to put it back on and drill some holes in it instead so that is what I did. Drilled 2 holes in the cover. Will advise if more are needed in the future.
Now for some really, really good news. My dealership, JP Motorsports is working with me to get the Qlink XF200 tuned to optimal performance. They have ordered some pipes to test on the Qlink XF200. That was last week. I am hoping to have a new pipe and correct jetting on the motorcycle next week. Luckily Smitty (the salesman), rides his everyday to work and we are both very interested in the Qlink XF200 being tuned for the highway.
I have swapped out the front sprocket to a 428 16 tooth sprocket. It requires some machining as there are no known 16 tooth front sprockets that will just slip on. Evidently there is a lip on the DRZ200 16 tooth front sprocket that needs to be removed for it to fit on the Qlink XF200 spindle. But there you have it. A front sprocket that werks.
I now can cruise at 80 mph with just that modification alone! The rpms are at 8000 now at 80 mph so at 70 mph are down to about 7300 or so. It did take me a little while to figure out how to ride it after the sprocket swap as It did loose power. I was having trouble getting up to 70 mph until I modified my riding style by just winding up the engine a little more before shifting gears. I was going to go to a 17 tooth sprocket but it won’t fit in the area around the spindle unfortunately. As it turns out I believe any further sprocket mods would be too much power loss although I am considering going to a 45/44 tooth rear. Don't need to right this moment though.
Now it should be pointed out that 80 mph is not achieved sitting straight up. I have to crouch down to reduce wind resistance. I have ridden in some windy conditions and the XF200 is very stable. I know that some people were concerned about that with it being so light and all. I believe the tires have a lot to do with that as enduro tires are thinner among other things.
Now for some really, really good news. My dealership, JP Motorsports is working with me to get the Qlink XF200 tuned to optimal performance. They have ordered some pipes to test on the Qlink XF200. That was last week. I am hoping to have a new pipe and correct jetting on the motorcycle next week. Luckily Smitty (the salesman), rides his everyday to work and we are both very interested in the Qlink XF200 being tuned for the highway.
I have swapped out the front sprocket to a 428 16 tooth sprocket. It requires some machining as there are no known 16 tooth front sprockets that will just slip on. Evidently there is a lip on the DRZ200 16 tooth front sprocket that needs to be removed for it to fit on the Qlink XF200 spindle. But there you have it. A front sprocket that werks.
I now can cruise at 80 mph with just that modification alone! The rpms are at 8000 now at 80 mph so at 70 mph are down to about 7300 or so. It did take me a little while to figure out how to ride it after the sprocket swap as It did loose power. I was having trouble getting up to 70 mph until I modified my riding style by just winding up the engine a little more before shifting gears. I was going to go to a 17 tooth sprocket but it won’t fit in the area around the spindle unfortunately. As it turns out I believe any further sprocket mods would be too much power loss although I am considering going to a 45/44 tooth rear. Don't need to right this moment though.
Now it should be pointed out that 80 mph is not achieved sitting straight up. I have to crouch down to reduce wind resistance. I have ridden in some windy conditions and the XF200 is very stable. I know that some people were concerned about that with it being so light and all. I believe the tires have a lot to do with that as enduro tires are thinner among other things.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
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Sunday, May 18, 2008
Chapter 7: Qlink XF200 Demand Surpassed
Well it is anticipated to be short lived, about 2 weeks roughly, but dealers stateside are running out of the Qlink XF200. The demand for this awesome, priced right, extra fun (that is what the XF in XF200 stands for) 200cc supermoto has exceeded expectations. Although there is no official posting of the shortage here is the official Qlink website.
Quite honestly they really don't have there act together as far as accessibility and updating the website. They have a section for news but it has not been updated in the 6 months I have been following it. They don't even mention the XF200 in that section. To me that is surprising. Although they did add a new dual sport model, the XP200 and updated the prices in that timeframe. I am not sure if they understand the importance of the website. I have contacted them about aftermarket parts via email. It took them about a week to respond in broken English and very abruptly said do not call them call the dealer. I got the same response when I called them. A secretary who also spoke broken English and referred me to my dealer. I believe I called Texas as that is where one of the 2 main warehouse are in the United States.I don't have anything against broken English, just passing on my experiences. The lady seemed quite surprised when she asked me If I was a dealer when I replied no. Like they have not had any calls from individuals.
Now when a piece of body plastic broke when it fell over in the truck when being delivered to my house it only took a few days to get it replaced. My dealership JP Motorsports has been great.They are very interested I feel in a strong commitment to the XF200 and some other Qlink products. Don't get me wrong they sell all the Japanese stuff too!
So anyways, this shortage should just be a little blip in the new budding North American expansion For Qlink.
Quite honestly they really don't have there act together as far as accessibility and updating the website. They have a section for news but it has not been updated in the 6 months I have been following it. They don't even mention the XF200 in that section. To me that is surprising. Although they did add a new dual sport model, the XP200 and updated the prices in that timeframe. I am not sure if they understand the importance of the website. I have contacted them about aftermarket parts via email. It took them about a week to respond in broken English and very abruptly said do not call them call the dealer. I got the same response when I called them. A secretary who also spoke broken English and referred me to my dealer. I believe I called Texas as that is where one of the 2 main warehouse are in the United States.I don't have anything against broken English, just passing on my experiences. The lady seemed quite surprised when she asked me If I was a dealer when I replied no. Like they have not had any calls from individuals.
Now when a piece of body plastic broke when it fell over in the truck when being delivered to my house it only took a few days to get it replaced. My dealership JP Motorsports has been great.They are very interested I feel in a strong commitment to the XF200 and some other Qlink products. Don't get me wrong they sell all the Japanese stuff too!
So anyways, this shortage should just be a little blip in the new budding North American expansion For Qlink.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Chapter 6: Reflective Black Numbers
What do you guys think of the new look? I could not wait any longer to get those stock graphics off the motorcycle. I would have left them if they were the same as the Qingqi or the Sundown (they have the same graphic kit). Something about the graphics on them I really like. I added some black reflect white numbers from Reflectively Yours. I worked out an arrangement with the owner for everyone who mentions me, volksjagger, and my blog Qlink XF200 Supermoto Blog'd will get a free extra bonus gift with your order. I love mine. They are made from high quaility 3M materials.
I also want to point anyone interested to this thread at supermotojunkie. The thread has a lot of different posts about the XF200. There are plenty of haters there. Those of use interested in the bike just ignore them. People seem to be a little more rude Online. None of them have riden the Qlink. SuperMotoJunkie. Hope you enjoy it.
While I am posting links to different websites, I want to include the site to the my dealership where I bought my Qlink XF200. It is JP Motorsports. Be sure to see Smitty and tell him volksjagger sent you!
I also want to point anyone interested to this thread at supermotojunkie. The thread has a lot of different posts about the XF200. There are plenty of haters there. Those of use interested in the bike just ignore them. People seem to be a little more rude Online. None of them have riden the Qlink. SuperMotoJunkie. Hope you enjoy it.
While I am posting links to different websites, I want to include the site to the my dealership where I bought my Qlink XF200. It is JP Motorsports. Be sure to see Smitty and tell him volksjagger sent you!
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Chapter 5: Qlink XF200 Exhaust Upgrades and Modifications
Someone has showcased this muffler on a Sundown in Brazil. The Qlink is known as a Sundown STX in Brazil. I have searched with Portuguese translations and even posted on the You Tube site as "flybywifi" where the posting was made with no luck finding where to by that "Storm" exhaust. If you look really close in the video the logo says "Storm".
If any Brazilians out there could shed some light on this it would be much appreciated. I look forward to it.
I do know of an exhaust that has been used on the XF200 successfully. It is the Pro Circuit 496 slip on muffler. It goes for around $400. I will go that route if need be, but that Storm exhaust has to have a better price! I guess we will all have wait and see.
I also know of 2 different people modifying the stock exhaust. One guy tytnpwr just took a long drill bit and stuck it into the exhaust port and drilled into the end of the muffler all the way to the pipe. He claims it made a big difference in the sound and performance. I might have him do it to mine before buying an aftermarket. The second modification is a bit more elaborate and requires more tools than the average joe would have handy. Here is what gdavis2265 did in his own words, "Ditched the airbox and installed a K&N, cut the back end of the pipe off, gutted two baffles and pop riveted the stainless end cap back on.". After asking him to elaborate on this here is what he said "You have to slice the end of the can (angle grinder with a cutoff wheel, my fav tool) - that's the easy part. Then you have to work a screw driver around the edges of the baffle, prying the edge away from the inside of the pipe. Then use a chisel to cut the welds. Lots of work. Might be worth buying a slip on. I just like to make life hard for myself."!
If any Brazilians out there could shed some light on this it would be much appreciated. I look forward to it.
I do know of an exhaust that has been used on the XF200 successfully. It is the Pro Circuit 496 slip on muffler. It goes for around $400. I will go that route if need be, but that Storm exhaust has to have a better price! I guess we will all have wait and see.
I also know of 2 different people modifying the stock exhaust. One guy tytnpwr just took a long drill bit and stuck it into the exhaust port and drilled into the end of the muffler all the way to the pipe. He claims it made a big difference in the sound and performance. I might have him do it to mine before buying an aftermarket. The second modification is a bit more elaborate and requires more tools than the average joe would have handy. Here is what gdavis2265 did in his own words, "Ditched the airbox and installed a K&N, cut the back end of the pipe off, gutted two baffles and pop riveted the stainless end cap back on.". After asking him to elaborate on this here is what he said "You have to slice the end of the can (angle grinder with a cutoff wheel, my fav tool) - that's the easy part. Then you have to work a screw driver around the edges of the baffle, prying the edge away from the inside of the pipe. Then use a chisel to cut the welds. Lots of work. Might be worth buying a slip on. I just like to make life hard for myself."!
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Chapter 4: New 135 Jet
I now have my carb re-jetted. My buddy tytnpwr put in my new 135 jet from a stock 122.5 jet. He made some other adjustments to the float and also to a pin in the carburetor. I will consider this post a rough draft until I talk to him to get the details.
Instead of drilling holes in or removing the airbox, I took off the airbox cover. That has made the bike sound really aggressive. It is much, much louder and compliments the new jet perfectly. The supermoto has changed it's tune!
We attempted to swap out the front sprocket but it was not possible. I was given some bad information by the dealer. They claimed the front sprocket was a 13 tooth, which they upgraded to a 14 tooth on the salesman's XF200 to give it better top end. Come to find out there is already a 15 tooth sprocket stock! So I will have to return the 14 tooth sprocket I ordered to get a 16 tooth front sprocket. So needless to say, disregard the sprocket part number previously mentioned in an earlier post.
I now have over 725 miles on the Qlink XF200 supermoto. To get the work done today I rode 60 miles round trip. All but 3 or 4 miles were highway. 70 mph at 8000 rpms all the way. One really, really big hill and several other hills at highway speed and it was not a problem. Someone (a very well traveled 200cc rider in China) mentioned to me that some big hills may be an issue with this 200cc powerplant. Glad to see they were wrong (in his defense, in China, motorcycles are prohibited on most of the highways).
I still want to get that front sprocket done. This is one of the downsides of a new bike. Things are trial and error. More research is in order. I am eventually going to do the rear sprocket as well but that will need to be special ordered. Tytnpwr has already done his but it was more of an ordeal than I originally understood. I will be tackling that in the next month or two. Tytnpwr rode my bike today and said that with the new 135 jet my bike was faster than his with stock sprockets! I bought 2 135 jets so he will be putting one in his next week. Although it is unclear whether top end is better since he just took it down the street and back.
Instead of drilling holes in or removing the airbox, I took off the airbox cover. That has made the bike sound really aggressive. It is much, much louder and compliments the new jet perfectly. The supermoto has changed it's tune!
We attempted to swap out the front sprocket but it was not possible. I was given some bad information by the dealer. They claimed the front sprocket was a 13 tooth, which they upgraded to a 14 tooth on the salesman's XF200 to give it better top end. Come to find out there is already a 15 tooth sprocket stock! So I will have to return the 14 tooth sprocket I ordered to get a 16 tooth front sprocket. So needless to say, disregard the sprocket part number previously mentioned in an earlier post.
I now have over 725 miles on the Qlink XF200 supermoto. To get the work done today I rode 60 miles round trip. All but 3 or 4 miles were highway. 70 mph at 8000 rpms all the way. One really, really big hill and several other hills at highway speed and it was not a problem. Someone (a very well traveled 200cc rider in China) mentioned to me that some big hills may be an issue with this 200cc powerplant. Glad to see they were wrong (in his defense, in China, motorcycles are prohibited on most of the highways).
I still want to get that front sprocket done. This is one of the downsides of a new bike. Things are trial and error. More research is in order. I am eventually going to do the rear sprocket as well but that will need to be special ordered. Tytnpwr has already done his but it was more of an ordeal than I originally understood. I will be tackling that in the next month or two. Tytnpwr rode my bike today and said that with the new 135 jet my bike was faster than his with stock sprockets! I bought 2 135 jets so he will be putting one in his next week. Although it is unclear whether top end is better since he just took it down the street and back.
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