New XF200 owner in Phoenix

puttputt · 02-06-2017, 05:14 PM

Howdy all! Picked up an XF200 last week, first bike, and glad I found these forums because I'm sure I'll need lots of advise and direction. Bike was in worst shape than I thought at time of purchase but it gives me an opportunity to learn maintenance and give everything a good look over. Bike is currently in pieces waiting for new brake pads, chain and oil filter. I'm sure as I start getting further into it, questions will arise. Only ride so far was on the trip home and that was a blast (horribly noisy brakes and all), can't wait to get the new parts installed and get going.

Merlin · 02-06-2017, 06:10 PM

Glad you found us. Nice bike.

BlackBike · 02-06-2017, 06:15 PM

welcome. good name too

culcune · 02-06-2017, 07:18 PM

Welcome to here. You probably already know this, but the XF200's engine is very close to a Suzuki DR200 engine--closer to a Suzuki than most of us who have Hondoid engines are close to Honda (while similar to Honda, our engines share very little to be able to swap parts whereas your bike's engine can share many parts). You can purchase engine bits at Suzuki dealerships. One of our members, 2LZ, owns a '09 XF200 and will probably be your best advice go-to guy for your bike.

puttputt · 02-09-2017, 11:20 AM

Thanks for the welcome. Bike is almost ready to ride again. New chain, oil change, new filter, sparkplug and changed the levers to adjustable units. Next up, new brakes and a caliper teardown and cleaning and we hit the road.

dh · 02-13-2017, 10:24 PM

Nice bike. I had one in 2010 when it was almost new and I liked it a lot. Although the XF200 should be a very reliable bike, I recommend going to Chinese motorcycle parts online and buying a Haynes manual for the XF200/XF250. UK shipping is a little pricey, but the book is nice to have.

humanbeing · 02-14-2017, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dh

...buying a Haynes manual for the XF200/XF250...

ISBN: 9780857337504 https://haynes.com/en-gb/pulse-adren...-repair-manual
US sellerhttps://www.abebooks.com/servlet/Boo...6n%3D100121501 | UK seller http://www.ebay.com/itm/191966718518

02-06-2017, 05:14 PM	#1
puttputt Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Phoenix Posts: 5	New XF200 owner in Phoenix Howdy all! Picked up an XF200 last week, first bike, and glad I found these forums because I'm sure I'll need lots of advise and direction. Bike was in worst shape than I thought at time of purchase but it gives me an opportunity to learn maintenance and give everything a good look over. Bike is currently in pieces waiting for new brake pads, chain and oil filter. I'm sure as I start getting further into it, questions will arise. Only ride so far was on the trip home and that was a blast (horribly noisy brakes and all), can't wait to get the new parts installed and get going.
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02-06-2017, 06:10 PM	#2
Merlin Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,107	Glad you found us. Nice bike. __________________ Bashan Blaze Mods: Alloy Rim's, Muffler, Mukuni VM26 Carb, Foam Filter, Tachometer, Volt Meter,LED Headlight, LED Blinkers
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02-06-2017, 06:15 PM	#3
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	welcome. good name too __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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02-06-2017, 07:18 PM	#4
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Welcome to here. You probably already know this, but the XF200's engine is very close to a Suzuki DR200 engine--closer to a Suzuki than most of us who have Hondoid engines are close to Honda (while similar to Honda, our engines share very little to be able to swap parts whereas your bike's engine can share many parts). You can purchase engine bits at Suzuki dealerships. One of our members, 2LZ, owns a '09 XF200 and will probably be your best advice go-to guy for your bike. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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02-13-2017, 10:24 PM	#6
dh Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 453	Nice bike. I had one in 2010 when it was almost new and I liked it a lot. Although the XF200 should be a very reliable bike, I recommend going to Chinese motorcycle parts online and buying a Haynes manual for the XF200/XF250. UK shipping is a little pricey, but the book is nice to have. __________________ 2013 SSR XF-250
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02-09-2017, 11:20 AM	#5
puttputt Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Phoenix Posts: 5	Thanks for the welcome. Bike is almost ready to ride again. New chain, oil change, new filter, sparkplug and changed the levers to adjustable units. Next up, new brakes and a caliper teardown and cleaning and we hit the road.
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