Qlink XF Rear wheel / spoke replacement

BrianW · 03-18-2011, 08:42 AM

I have a friend who is looking at a Qlink on Craigslist. Spoke to the owner, he says that the bike has a broken speedometer cable and a couple broken spokes on the rear wheel. Now I know that the cable can be replaced easily, but I have not read anything concerning the rear wheel.

I was wondering if any other CB rims will fit on this particular model bike or if a couple replacement spokes are easily had? Also, what is the general price range he might be looking at if he were to purchase this bike? The price is definitely right, so to put a few dollars into it will not be a problem. I just want to make sure a few dollars doesn't turn into a few more. 8O

Cal25 · 03-18-2011, 08:53 AM

I had Buchanen's custom make some spokes for my bike a few years ago. If i recall corectly, they were about 3 or 4 bucks apiece. took about 1 week.

katoranger · 03-18-2011, 09:24 AM

DR200se spokes may work too. If the price is right the problems seem easy to fix.

Dr200se speedo cable fits.

FastDoc · 03-18-2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

DR200se spokes may work too. If the price is right the problems seem easy to fix.

Dr200se speedo cable fits.

Agreed X2.

No other CB spokes will fit I don't think.

The speedo cable is a universal (nearly) failure item. The Suzuki cable will not have the same issue.

Another Chinarider bought a slightly abused Q for $750.

My dealer friend is selling brand new ones for $1,600 IIRC.

I sold my 2 year old one in perfect condition for $1,500.

Roger sold his 1 year ols one in perfect condition for $1,700.

YMMV.

SpudRider · 03-18-2011, 10:15 PM

As the other gentlemen related, acquiring new spokes won't be a problem.

If Suzuki spokes don't fit, Buchanan's Spoke & Rim can certainly make new spokes for you.

I suggest you elevate the rear tire, and spin the wheel to check the rim for trueness. If the rear rim isn't bent, or out of round, replacing the missing spokes is easy.

Spud

BrianW · 03-23-2011, 08:36 AM

I have a Lifan rim laying around. I haven't had a chance to try but is there anyway it would bolt on, or are there vast differences between the two rims?

katoranger · 03-23-2011, 11:09 AM

I believe they are different.

JTCAndrew · 03-23-2011, 12:16 PM

Just wanted to make NOTE that he said "XF" Which is 17" Rim......

Here are the part #'s

42721-SM10-0000 SPOKE L, REAR WHEEL INNER 9 F48A-4
42722-SM10-0000 SPOKE R, REAR WHEEL INNER 9 F48A-5
42723-SM10-0000 SPOKE L, REAR WHEEL OUTER 9 F48A-6
42724-SM10-0000 SPOKE R, REAR WHEEL OUTER 9 F48A-7

For pricing from qlink got to the www.qlinkmotor.com website
and enter the part #

Hope this helps somewhat....

Andrew

03-18-2011, 08:42 AM	#1
BrianW Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wheeling, WV native currently living In Natchitoches, LA Posts: 297	Qlink XF Rear wheel / spoke replacement I have a friend who is looking at a Qlink on Craigslist. Spoke to the owner, he says that the bike has a broken speedometer cable and a couple broken spokes on the rear wheel. Now I know that the cable can be replaced easily, but I have not read anything concerning the rear wheel. I was wondering if any other CB rims will fit on this particular model bike or if a couple replacement spokes are easily had? Also, what is the general price range he might be looking at if he were to purchase this bike? The price is definitely right, so to put a few dollars into it will not be a problem. I just want to make sure a few dollars doesn't turn into a few more. 8O
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03-18-2011, 09:24 AM	#3
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	DR200se spokes may work too. If the price is right the problems seem easy to fix. Dr200se speedo cable fits. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-18-2011, 10:15 PM	#5
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	As the other gentlemen related, acquiring new spokes won't be a problem. If Suzuki spokes don't fit, Buchanan's Spoke & Rim can certainly make new spokes for you. I suggest you elevate the rear tire, and spin the wheel to check the rim for trueness. If the rear rim isn't bent, or out of round, replacing the missing spokes is easy. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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03-23-2011, 11:09 AM	#7
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I believe they are different. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-23-2011, 12:16 PM	#8
JTCAndrew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jamestown, PA Posts: 589	Just wanted to make NOTE that he said "XF" Which is 17" Rim...... Here are the part #'s 42721-SM10-0000 SPOKE L, REAR WHEEL INNER 9 F48A-4 42722-SM10-0000 SPOKE R, REAR WHEEL INNER 9 F48A-5 42723-SM10-0000 SPOKE L, REAR WHEEL OUTER 9 F48A-6 42724-SM10-0000 SPOKE R, REAR WHEEL OUTER 9 F48A-7 For pricing from qlink got to the www.qlinkmotor.com website and enter the part # Hope this helps somewhat.... Andrew __________________ Andrew - Jamestown, PA 16134 YouTube Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/Jtcomp2009#p/u 2009 Qlink XF200 Supermoto 1982 Honda CM200 Bobber - SOLD 2003 JEEP Liberty SPORT = 3" Lift 2002 Chevy Trailblazer LTZ - Family Cruiser
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03-18-2011, 08:53 AM	#2
Cal25 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx. Posts: 1,585	I had Buchanen's custom make some spokes for my bike a few years ago. If i recall corectly, they were about 3 or 4 bucks apiece. took about 1 week.
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03-23-2011, 08:36 AM	#6
BrianW Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wheeling, WV native currently living In Natchitoches, LA Posts: 297	I have a Lifan rim laying around. I haven't had a chance to try but is there anyway it would bolt on, or are there vast differences between the two rims?
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