Qlink Xf200 tuning - Page 3

2LZ · 08-30-2011, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by trevort

I've done all of the same mods to my Q as most owners on here have:

JetsRUs 125/35 jets and clip moved to the 4th on the needle, 127.5 is still too rich. 16/44 gearing, Dr200 Moose airfilter, Hotcams DRZ125 camshaft, stock exhaust with the cat removed and end plate mod.

Still researching full exhaust systems for the bike and performance CDI ignitions. 2LZ the cam is the next step in the limited performance options for our bikes, a more aggessive lift cam would be more bang for the buck but usually affects ignition timing but the Hotcam is a good choice for dependability. You could always adapt a Dr200 carburetor and monifold to your bike and then spend countless hours jetting it to work. Btw check Ebay I got the cam for $89.50 new with free shipping

Holy cow! You have the link to that cam source!? 8O
Also....maybe that's why mine does better on the 127.5 now. I have the FMF TC2. It breathes VERY freely. I got a flat spot out of the 125 at higher R's once I installed it. Can you run a louder unit in your races????? It's light, easy to mount and cheap......

trevort · 08-31-2011, 08:59 PM

Ebay seller "Partsdepot" for the cam

Today was the first test ride with the Protapers installed with the new bar height and bend it has made the bike feel a lot more stable and comfortable to ride. Closing in on 9000kms on the Q and no problems with the engine at all, frequent oil/filter changes with 20W-50 4stroke oil and checking the valves is the key. Also talking with Racetech about some "gold valve emmulators" and possible different front/rear spring rates to improve the suspension woes

trevort · 09-01-2011, 12:22 AM

So it appears that I have been doing things wrong this whole time, I mean from what this guy in his Craigslist add says about his Qlink "90 miles per gallon and a top speed of around 90mph" I've got a lot to learn

http://gainesville.craigslist.org/mcy/2576099374.html

Great bike. Hate to sell for so cheap but life has gotten in the way and it has to go. Its a 2009 supermotard or moto which ever you perfer. Lots of aftermarket goodies installed. Call or text. 352-246-1595:First come first serve. Will trade possible but hass to be a sportbike. If its a sportbike send all offers( pretty ugly young or old)*MUST GO NEED THE MONEY BY THIS WEEKEND..WILLIN TO DEAL~~K
********BEST CASH OFFER OR TRADE OFFER. UP ALL NIGHT TEXT OR CALL I SAY UP LATE..*
- The bike is Electric or kick start. I never have to choke this bike when starting.
-Bike is designed to carry a passnger if nessary.
-55watt headlight. Has high and low beam.
-Has a reckon race clutch. For speedshifting.
-Muntzi 39mm race carb. Jetted.
- Standard 5 Speed ( 1 down 4 up)
- Tach and speedo and also a LED Gear Indicator
-New fluids ie Brake,Gearbox,Motor oil all sysntic
-Approx 5k
-Underbodys tail elemator.
-Aftermarket turn signals
-Aftermarket slipon pipe
-Tires have good tread
- 90 miles per gallon and a top speed of around 90mph
**********NEEDS*********
Chain-428 is the size of chain needed
Rear Sprocket- I have already ordered this part from local dealer ship and the shipping company sent the wrong sprocket...The new sprocket is coming from jtsprockets and its a 44t

dmmcd · 09-01-2011, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trevort

Ebay seller "Partsdepot" for the cam

Today was the first test ride with the Protapers installed with the new bar height and bend it has made the bike feel a lot more stable and comfortable to ride. Closing in on 9000kms on the Q and no problems with the engine at all, frequent oil/filter changes with 20W-50 4stroke oil and checking the valves is the key. Also talking with Racetech about some "gold valve emmulators" and possible different front/rear spring rates to improve the suspension woes

I had Racetech emulators in my SV. That might be a bit of work to find the right size and get them tuned, but could help. Are you still running stock fluid in the forks? I love my Protaper bars, I also have risers that bring them up and make it very comfortable.

Weldangrind · 09-01-2011, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by trevort

So it appears that I have been doing things wrong this whole time, I mean from what this guy in his Craigslist add says about his Qlink "90 miles per gallon and a top speed of around 90mph" I've got a lot to learn

90km/h maybe. I see that he also has the highly coveted "Underbodys tail elemator".

trevort · 09-03-2011, 11:32 PM

Well yesterday the Xf started running very rough and didn't want to go above 50mph, at first I thought it was the dreaded weak battery symptom that these bikes suffer from. So after charging the battery over night I took a test drive and the bike still had the same problem so out came the multi-meter and I found a few items: first the 2 grounds are very bad and needed the paint removed from the frame and also the hidden culprit was that the positive battery connection had worked/vibrated itself loose. So after all of this and a quick cleaning of the carburetor the bike came back to life, so a word the the wise: check your grounds and electrical connections.

bigheavy150 · 09-04-2011, 01:52 AM

I get 100kph indicated with a pushrod 150 and a 135lb rider. im at sealevel with a oversized airfilter and perfectly dialed carb. it could use another tooth on front sprocket even[/i]

2LZ · 09-09-2011, 12:44 AM

That's great, trevort!

Good to hear it was something simple!

I was still grappling with the Stage 1 cam change until I just spent the last 2 days on Q. (sorry...no pics or I'd post) I have the higher gearing as documented....but man...up over 2500' elevation....the little 200 just doesn't haul my 200 lb Italian Carcass as it should, even with the jetting and FMF TC2. She runs perfect otherwise.

I'm going to try the cam.......and see....then I may drop one tooth back to stock on the countershaft and keep the little rear sprocket. With the current setup, my crawl-speed trail riding requires a lot of clutch.

Other than minor fine tuning.....I LOVE this bike!

I looked at it yesterday after 100 miles of Gold Country Twisties and muttered...."Are you sure you're not Japanese??????"

8O

trevort · 09-09-2011, 12:50 PM

Small update on the new bars and mounts installed on the Q, still waiting on parts for the handguards

Good luck on the tuning 2LZ your bike always looks great

08-31-2011, 08:59 PM	#32
trevort Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 141	Ebay seller "Partsdepot" for the cam Today was the first test ride with the Protapers installed with the new bar height and bend it has made the bike feel a lot more stable and comfortable to ride. Closing in on 9000kms on the Q and no problems with the engine at all, frequent oil/filter changes with 20W-50 4stroke oil and checking the valves is the key. Also talking with Racetech about some "gold valve emmulators" and possible different front/rear spring rates to improve the suspension woes __________________ Bikes: Yamaha 1974 Yz125a, Yamaha 1974 Sc500, Yamaha 1977 Rd400, Yamaha 1978 Yz125, 1988 Harley Davidson Xlh 883, 2006 Ktm 450 smr, Ekeleton 2006 Beast 200cc the worst bike I have ever owned
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09-01-2011, 12:22 AM	#33
trevort Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 141	So it appears that I have been doing things wrong this whole time, I mean from what this guy in his Craigslist add says about his Qlink "90 miles per gallon and a top speed of around 90mph" I've got a lot to learn http://gainesville.craigslist.org/mcy/2576099374.html Great bike. Hate to sell for so cheap but life has gotten in the way and it has to go. Its a 2009 supermotard or moto which ever you perfer. Lots of aftermarket goodies installed. Call or text. 352-246-1595:First come first serve. Will trade possible but hass to be a sportbike. If its a sportbike send all offers( pretty ugly young or old)MUST GO NEED THE MONEY BY THIS WEEKEND..WILLIN TO DEAL~~K ******BEST CASH OFFER OR TRADE OFFER. UP ALL NIGHT TEXT OR CALL I SAY UP LATE.. - The bike is Electric or kick start. I never have to choke this bike when starting. -Bike is designed to carry a passnger if nessary. -55watt headlight. Has high and low beam. -Has a reckon race clutch. For speedshifting. -Muntzi 39mm race carb. Jetted. - Standard 5 Speed ( 1 down 4 up) - Tach and speedo and also a LED Gear Indicator -New fluids ie Brake,Gearbox,Motor oil all sysntic -Approx 5k -Underbodys tail elemator. -Aftermarket turn signals -Aftermarket slipon pipe -Tires have good tread - 90 miles per gallon and a top speed of around 90mph ********NEEDS******* Chain-428 is the size of chain needed Rear Sprocket- I have already ordered this part from local dealer ship and the shipping company sent the wrong sprocket...The new sprocket is coming from jtsprockets and its a 44t __________________ Bikes: Yamaha 1974 Yz125a, Yamaha 1974 Sc500, Yamaha 1977 Rd400, Yamaha 1978 Yz125, 1988 Harley Davidson Xlh 883, 2006 Ktm 450 smr, Ekeleton 2006 Beast 200cc the worst bike I have ever owned
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09-03-2011, 11:32 PM	#36
trevort Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 141	Well yesterday the Xf started running very rough and didn't want to go above 50mph, at first I thought it was the dreaded weak battery symptom that these bikes suffer from. So after charging the battery over night I took a test drive and the bike still had the same problem so out came the multi-meter and I found a few items: first the 2 grounds are very bad and needed the paint removed from the frame and also the hidden culprit was that the positive battery connection had worked/vibrated itself loose. So after all of this and a quick cleaning of the carburetor the bike came back to life, so a word the the wise: check your grounds and electrical connections. __________________ Bikes: Yamaha 1974 Yz125a, Yamaha 1974 Sc500, Yamaha 1977 Rd400, Yamaha 1978 Yz125, 1988 Harley Davidson Xlh 883, 2006 Ktm 450 smr, Ekeleton 2006 Beast 200cc the worst bike I have ever owned
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09-09-2011, 12:44 AM	#38
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,104	That's great, trevort! Good to hear it was something simple! I was still grappling with the Stage 1 cam change until I just spent the last 2 days on Q. (sorry...no pics or I'd post) I have the higher gearing as documented....but man...up over 2500' elevation....the little 200 just doesn't haul my 200 lb Italian Carcass as it should, even with the jetting and FMF TC2. She runs perfect otherwise. I'm going to try the cam.......and see....then I may drop one tooth back to stock on the countershaft and keep the little rear sprocket. With the current setup, my crawl-speed trail riding requires a lot of clutch. Other than minor fine tuning.....I LOVE this bike! I looked at it yesterday after 100 miles of Gold Country Twisties and muttered...."Are you sure you're not Japanese??????" 8O __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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09-09-2011, 12:50 PM	#39
trevort Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 141	Small update on the new bars and mounts installed on the Q, still waiting on parts for the handguards Good luck on the tuning 2LZ your bike always looks great __________________ Bikes: Yamaha 1974 Yz125a, Yamaha 1974 Sc500, Yamaha 1977 Rd400, Yamaha 1978 Yz125, 1988 Harley Davidson Xlh 883, 2006 Ktm 450 smr, Ekeleton 2006 Beast 200cc the worst bike I have ever owned
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09-04-2011, 01:52 AM	#37
bigheavy150 Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 119	I get 100kph indicated with a pushrod 150 and a 135lb rider. im at sealevel with a oversized airfilter and perfectly dialed carb. it could use another tooth on front sprocket even[/i]
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