JTCAndrew's 1st Day with The NEW Qlink XF200 Supermoto

JTCAndrew · 03-19-2011, 10:46 PM

Here is a Link to all of Todays Photos:

http://s1238.photobucket.com/albums/...Qlink%20XF200/

Todays Video's On YouTube:

I hope you All enjoy! - I enjoyed today on a great running bike! Back out tomorrow for some more! Ride Safe everyone!

Andrew - Jamestown, PA 8)

jape · 03-20-2011, 12:12 AM

Nice slow-riding control on the second video, glad you finally stopped slipping your clutch and got through all the gears though and went for a run to the lake! Helmet cam next Andrew? That bike is still not dirty enough but somehow I think you will always keep your machines clean and sparkling when you can! I bet you sprayed it with teflon to keep the dirt off?

The weather looks good, crisp and sparkling, enjoy!

Weldangrind · 03-20-2011, 12:21 AM

I enjoyed each one of those vids. Love your matching jacket. 8)

At the 00:33 mark in this vid, it looks like you have two reindeer buried up to the neck in the yard. Did you bag them during Santa's run?

jape · 03-20-2011, 12:35 AM

Come on WaG, even we ignorant ozzies know Santa rides a Harley these days!
Look closely, it is a Andrew in disguise!

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JTCAndrew · 03-20-2011, 12:56 AM

You guys are too good - U Didn't miss any details! Please don't tell Santa I took his reendeer and his Harley! Ho ho ho!

SpudRider · 03-20-2011, 01:38 AM

Thanks for posting the nice photos, and great videos, Andrew! I am glad you finally got a nice day to ride your XF200.

You bike looks great; I especially like your black headlight.

If I may ask, who photographed the videos?

I must warn you, WaG scrupulously examines all photographs, and videos posted on these forums! Nothing escapes his attention, no matter how small the detail!

Spud

JTCAndrew · 03-20-2011, 09:36 AM

My Stepson was so kind to snap a few Pics and Video while he stopped in to visit and us his new car. I could have some fun with pictures and videos, if they get looked at in that much detail. Like where's WALDO? That could be fun! LOL!!!! It is very cold this morning, so It will be a bit before I'm brave enough to go fire up the "q" again today, but we'll see, the sun is trying to peel out......

Andrew 8)

Barnone · 03-20-2011, 07:37 PM

Andrew,
You finally got your ride in. Looks good.

I see you put the stock muffler and mirrors back on the Q.

JTCAndrew · 03-20-2011, 09:47 PM

When I was having so many problems with the carb, I took everything back to stock. I will put the Pro Cicuit on after I get some miles on her. Only mod I have now is the needle clip in the 4th position and the 16th sprocket. The mirrors were put back on cause, going down the road kept vibrating and moving around on me even though they seemed tight. I will play with all that stuff down the road. I am HAPPY Just to have her running, and running good i might add. I only got about 28 miles on her, but when I hit 50 Then I'll change the oil and filter. Bike is GOOD! Thanks.

Andrew

FastDoc · 03-20-2011, 10:23 PM

No reason to change the oil before the recommended 5-600 miles on a Q. Unlike a Hondoid/Lifanoid Q uses real oil at the factory.

JTCAndrew · 03-20-2011, 10:39 PM

Thanks Doc - I'll keep that in Mind. So many have said they changed the oil and filter after like 50 miles, I thought that would be good. But no hurry I guess. Also thamks for answering all the questions that you have with the "q" I have really been educated on this new bike. In Fact I bet I can put this carb togather with my eyes closed! lol

Andrew

FastDoc · 03-20-2011, 10:43 PM

No harm in changing the oil earlier, just not necessary.

Weldangrind · 03-21-2011, 02:07 AM

I know I'd feel more comfortable with oil that I poured in. It'll also give you a chance to check for schrapnel, although I wouldn't expect any with a bike of your caliber.

2LZ · 03-21-2011, 05:25 PM

Awesome pics and vids Andrew! Thanks! So glad you got her going!
On your odometer... I noticed on mine I was clicking up the miles pretty quickly for how short I rode it.....then I realized, as the manual later confirmed, it's kilometers.
Out of habit, I changed my oil (not filter) after the first day. I figure if the bike is an 09, built in 08, it's been in there collecting moisture for a while. The oil that came out looked ok but the mechanical noise difference, with the new stuff, was far quieter. The timing chain and valve noise all but vanished.

JTCAndrew · 03-21-2011, 06:06 PM

cool what kind of oil are you running? I'm going to use valvaline I think. 10w/40 ........ I got about 46 KM Which I think is about 28 Miles?

03-19-2011, 10:46 PM	#1
JTCAndrew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jamestown, PA Posts: 589	JTCAndrew's 1st Day with The NEW Qlink XF200 Supermoto Here is a Link to all of Todays Photos: http://s1238.photobucket.com/albums/...Qlink%20XF200/ Todays Video's On YouTube: I hope you All enjoy! - I enjoyed today on a great running bike! Back out tomorrow for some more! Ride Safe everyone! Andrew - Jamestown, PA 8)
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03-20-2011, 12:21 AM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I enjoyed each one of those vids. Love your matching jacket. 8) At the 00:33 mark in this vid, it looks like you have two reindeer buried up to the neck in the yard. Did you bag them during Santa's run? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-20-2011, 01:38 AM	#6
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks for posting the nice photos, and great videos, Andrew! I am glad you finally got a nice day to ride your XF200. You bike looks great; I especially like your black headlight. If I may ask, who photographed the videos? I must warn you, WaG scrupulously examines all photographs, and videos posted on these forums! Nothing escapes his attention, no matter how small the detail! 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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03-20-2011, 10:23 PM	#10
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	No reason to change the oil before the recommended 5-600 miles on a Q. Unlike a Hondoid/Lifanoid Q uses real oil at the factory. __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-20-2011, 10:43 PM	#12
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	No harm in changing the oil earlier, just not necessary. __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-20-2011, 12:12 AM	#2
jape Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: central vic australia Posts: 113	Nice slow-riding control on the second video, glad you finally stopped slipping your clutch and got through all the gears though and went for a run to the lake! Helmet cam next Andrew? That bike is still not dirty enough but somehow I think you will always keep your machines clean and sparkling when you can! I bet you sprayed it with teflon to keep the dirt off? The weather looks good, crisp and sparkling, enjoy!
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03-20-2011, 12:35 AM	#4
jape Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: central vic australia Posts: 113	Come on WaG, even we ignorant ozzies know Santa rides a Harley these days! Look closely, it is a Andrew in disguise! [/img]
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03-20-2011, 12:56 AM	#5
JTCAndrew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jamestown, PA Posts: 589	You guys are too good - U Didn't miss any details! Please don't tell Santa I took his reendeer and his Harley! Ho ho ho!
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03-20-2011, 09:36 AM	#7
JTCAndrew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jamestown, PA Posts: 589	My Stepson was so kind to snap a few Pics and Video while he stopped in to visit and us his new car. I could have some fun with pictures and videos, if they get looked at in that much detail. Like where's WALDO? That could be fun! LOL!!!! It is very cold this morning, so It will be a bit before I'm brave enough to go fire up the "q" again today, but we'll see, the sun is trying to peel out...... Andrew 8)
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03-20-2011, 07:37 PM	#8
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,357	Andrew, You finally got your ride in. Looks good. I see you put the stock muffler and mirrors back on the Q.
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03-20-2011, 09:47 PM	#9
JTCAndrew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jamestown, PA Posts: 589	When I was having so many problems with the carb, I took everything back to stock. I will put the Pro Cicuit on after I get some miles on her. Only mod I have now is the needle clip in the 4th position and the 16th sprocket. The mirrors were put back on cause, going down the road kept vibrating and moving around on me even though they seemed tight. I will play with all that stuff down the road. I am HAPPY Just to have her running, and running good i might add. I only got about 28 miles on her, but when I hit 50 Then I'll change the oil and filter. Bike is GOOD! Thanks. Andrew
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03-20-2011, 10:39 PM	#11
JTCAndrew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jamestown, PA Posts: 589	Thanks Doc - I'll keep that in Mind. So many have said they changed the oil and filter after like 50 miles, I thought that would be good. But no hurry I guess. Also thamks for answering all the questions that you have with the "q" I have really been educated on this new bike. In Fact I bet I can put this carb togather with my eyes closed! lol Andrew
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03-21-2011, 02:07 AM	#13
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I know I'd feel more comfortable with oil that I poured in. It'll also give you a chance to check for schrapnel, although I wouldn't expect any with a bike of your caliber. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-21-2011, 05:25 PM	#14
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,112	Awesome pics and vids Andrew! Thanks! So glad you got her going! On your odometer... I noticed on mine I was clicking up the miles pretty quickly for how short I rode it.....then I realized, as the manual later confirmed, it's kilometers. Out of habit, I changed my oil (not filter) after the first day. I figure if the bike is an 09, built in 08, it's been in there collecting moisture for a while. The oil that came out looked ok but the mechanical noise difference, with the new stuff, was far quieter. The timing chain and valve noise all but vanished. __________________ "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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03-21-2011, 06:06 PM	#15
JTCAndrew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jamestown, PA Posts: 589	cool what kind of oil are you running? I'm going to use valvaline I think. 10w/40 ........ I got about 46 KM Which I think is about 28 Miles? __________________ 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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