Qlink XF200 Shifts Horribly

[humanbeing]

Parts:
http://atv52.ru/upload/4fa26039c9949.pdf | http://www.puzey.co.za/Resources/Puz...e%205.06mb.pdf

[The Thinker]

This is what harbor freight has to offer: http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcy...and-98488.html

I assume I would need that and a dial gauge or two, but I'm not sure how I would connect them and where to buy the correct ones. I could also just drill a hole in the frame and jb weld a nut in place, then thread a bolt through it and use it as a reference point to see how much the wheel is off.

Wheel truing is the only aspect of motorcycles and bicycles I have not tackled yet, but there's a first time for everything, and I guess that time is now.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by The Thinker

Being a senior in high school, my pockets are as shallow as the kiddie pool in my neighbors backyard. Because of this I have always done things myself versus taking it to professionals which has proven to have its benefits and drawbacks.

I was just working on my bike, and discovered the back wheel is absurdly loose. I check the bolts and they are all tight, but then I notice one of the spokes is broken and all the rest are loose. I guess its time to buy new spokes, but where do I get them from. I already know I am not going to be able to afford to get my wheel laced and trued by a shop, so I guess its time to start reading up on the process and looking for a truing stand to purchase.

Would something like thisget the job done? http://www.amazon.com/Tusk-Motorcycl.../dp/B003QT26D6

Spokes on Ebay for 17 inch wheels, not sure if these would work: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-FRONT-...7e0a06&vxp=mtr

Spokes are different for almost every wheel. Therefore I doubt those eBay spokes will fit your QLink wheel. I also doubt you need a complete set of new spokes. Order several spokes which are known to fit your wheel so you will have a spare or two. Then replace the broken spoke and true the wheel. This process is much easier than lacing the entire wheel, and it will help you to learn how to true the wheel. You can replace all the spokes later, if necessary.

I own a Park Tool Truing Stand, and I highly recommend it. This truing stand is far superior to the Tusk Truing Stand, or anything you can purchase at Harbor Freight.

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...truing%20stand

[The Thinker]

Thank you for pointing me in the right direction Spud. The reason I was going to order a complete set of spokes was because my friend said since I've been riding the bike like this for who knows how long, the remaining spokes could be damaged or weakened since there is so much play in the rear wheel. I will order a few spokes like you suggested and the stand you linked. I take it you just put the axle through the wheel then lay it in the V notches in the top of the stand? Also, I don't have a spoke wrench yet. What size does the rear spokes need?

[SpudRider]

You can certainly order a complete set of new spokes, just make sure the spokes are designed for your QLink motorcycle. If you get a complete set of spokes, you will have the extra spokes handy in case you need them. However, I still suggest you start by replacing only the broken spoke. If the other spokes were indeed weakened, they will begin to break, and you can replace them later. If the spokes were not weakened, you will have avoided a lot of extra work.

Indeed, you mount the wheel on top of the truing stand with the axle from your motorcycle. I don't know the size of your spoke nipples, since different wheels have spoke nipples with different sizes. For that reason I suggest you purchase the Tusk Spoke Wrench Set, which comes with a variety of different size tips.

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...spoke%20wrench



I own this spoke wrench set, and I like it a lot. Changing the different tips allows me to select the correct size for the two wheels on each of my four different motorcycles.

[The Thinker]

You have been an excellent help as always, I appreciate all the time you are taking to help me on this endeavor. Because I got sidetracked with this new issue, I never got to find the cause of my clutch problem. I am going to open the side up and see what's going on, then order everything I need to make my bike whole again and I will be sure to post pictures of what I find.

[Weldangrind]

X2 on the Tusk spoke wrench. I have that one, and it works very well.

I also have the Tusk truing stand, and it just meets my needs. My guess is that the Park stand is sturdier.

[The Thinker]

I am definitely going to get that spoke wrench, it is something that every rider should have in their tool arsenal. The thing I notice between the two truing stands is that the Tusk has an included bar and bearings that the wheel will turn on, where the park stand makes use of the wheel's native axle and bearings.

I am not sure if this is correct or not, but I have been told by a few people now that the truing stands that make use of the wheel's axle and bearings (like the park stand) are actually the correct thing to use to true a wheel, where the other one is mostly for balancing. Is there any validity in this statement, or should I disregard what those people have told me

[SpudRider]

I can't answer that question. However, I think the Park Truing Stand has a superior design which makes it easier to true wheels.

[The Thinker]

Originally Posted by humanbeing

Parts:
http://atv52.ru/upload/4fa26039c9949.pdf | http://www.puzey.co.za/Resources/Puz...e%205.06mb.pdf

Just a question about these parts, is the only place to get them qlink's own store? $15 bucks for a spoke seems quite excessive...

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by The Thinker

Just a question about these parts, is the only place to get them qlink's own store? $15 bucks for a spoke seems quite excessive...

I think someone reported that Suzuki spokes will fit the QLink XP200 wheels. However, you might not find such spokes for the XF200 wheels. I suggest you search this forum, and start a new thread on the spoke topic. Fewer people are likely to discover your spoke question in this thread, which has a title regarding your shifting problems.

I'm sure you can find XF200 spokes for sale at Taobao, using the search term 'QM200GY-B.'

http://s.taobao.com/search?q=qm200gy...03581.d4908513

[humanbeing]

Originally Posted by The Thinker

Just a question about these parts...

17" wheel had 2 version
Fig 48A in parts manual (drum) 9x4
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=23274096170
Fig 48C in parts manual (disk) 18x2
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=23273764748

Listed price is for 1 spoke ONLY. Ask Q to seller for details via agent.

[The Thinker]

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Humanbeing beat me to it, thank you for posting those links. I have the drum brake model and the spoke that is broken is on the side with the drum so I guess I just need some of these http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=23274096170 and I'll be set? I wish I could find the part in the US, but if I order a bunch it should be worth it.

[SpudRider]

As usual, Humanbeing provided you with excellent links. Thank you, Humanbeing.

Each of those spokes costs about $0.16, so order a bunch of them. You can learn how to order from Taobao by reading the following thread.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...d=1#post180721

While you are waiting for the spokes to arrive, I suggest you purchase a truing stand, and tighten all of the existing spokes. You can safely ride with only one missing spoke, just as long as the rest of the spokes are tight, and the wheel is true.

[The Thinker]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

As usual, Humanbeing provided you with excellent links. Thank you, Humanbeing.

Each of those spokes costs about $0.16, so order a bunch of them. You can learn how to order from Taobao by reading the following thread.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...d=1#post180721

While you are waiting for the spokes to arrive, I suggest you purchase a truing stand, and tighten all of the existing spokes. You can safely ride with only one missing spoke, just as long as the rest of the spokes are tight, and the wheel is true.

I was actually just reading that thread, very valuable information . I am definitely going to order a bunch of them and will also order the stand and tool. Humanbeing, you wouldn't happen to have a link for the spokes that are on the side without the brake, would you? Before making the purchase, I'm going to take my clutch apart and see whats going on in there, then see if the part(s) I need are on Taobao.

You have no idea how much you guys have helped in this whole process and how much it is appreciated by both me and my wallet I am glad to be a member of this forum