Can XF200 into an XP200?TaterWrecker,you around?LOL

[ben2go]

I'm seriously considering buying Barnone's XF200.However,I'm not really a motard/supermoto guy.I have plenty of road bikes and I want an offroad bike that can make some street time as required.So my thoughts are to upgrade the XF to 21in front wheel and 18in rear.I believe spokes and rims would be all that's needed.Does the XF have enough travel in the suspension to keep the tires from making contact and locking up on big bumps?How about the XF front fender clearance for a 21in tire?I gotta go take a look at the pics again.Anyone have an suggestions or advice?

[Moonbloodsflow]

I've looked into this before and I'm pretty sure itd be as simple as swapping out the wheels. The seat height/suspension are only slightly different between the two. The problem is that the wheels aren't exactly cheap to buy, at least not from Qlink. I'm not sure what other wheels might be compatible.

[ben2go]

Originally Posted by Moonbloodsflow

I've looked into this before and I'm pretty sure itd be as simple as swapping out the wheels. The seat height/suspension are only slightly different between the two. The problem is that the wheels aren't exactly cheap to buy, at least not from Qlink. I'm not sure what other wheels might be compatible.

I was just going to lace in new rims and spokes.

[rusche]

I've got a 21/18 combo, I would like to trade for 17s. PM me if your interested.

[ben2go]

Originally Posted by rusche

I've got a 21/18 combo, I would like to trade for 17s. PM me if your interested.

Are they complete wheels that will fit an XF200 or just the rims?I'm trying to get somethings squared away so I can buy Barnone's XF,if he still has it when I get the $$$$.

[rusche]

Complete w/ dual sport tires. On my 200GY currently. I'm not sure if they will fit, but I'm sure somebody knows.

[Moonbloodsflow]

The XF and XP have inverted forks? It was my understanding they were not compatible?

[ben2go]

Originally Posted by Moonbloodsflow

The XF and XP have inverted forks? It was my understanding they were not compatible?

I was thinking the hubs weren't compatible.Depending on the spoke count,the rims and spokes my change over.

[bennnn]

Originally Posted by rusche

Complete w/ dual sport tires. On my 200GY currently. I'm not sure if they will fit, but I'm sure somebody knows.

rusche, do you ride it like that stripped of plastic? I've been thinking of ditching the plastic, my tank cover rattles like crazy and really bothers me,

[rusche]

Yes, I recieved it with no plastics. If you remove yours I would gladly take them off your hands, I'm tired of the naked look, but dont want to spend the ridiculous money they want for replacements.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by ben2go

Are they complete wheels that will fit an XF200 or just the rims?I'm trying to get somethings squared away so I can buy Barnone's XF,if he still has it when I get the $$$$.

I don't think the Lifan wheels will fit a QLink motorcycle, Ben. Neither do I think the Lifan spokes will lace into QLink hubs.

Spud

[2LZ]

I think you can buy an XP set from Q link....or at least Konker offered it until they closed, according to Kawazacky's article, if I remember correctly. I'm sure it's not cheap but it really would be nice to have the option at hand of making it convertable.
http://cmgonline.com/content/view/2628/57/

[trevort]

For street use I would stick with the 17's the tires and tire selections are far superior to contact patch on the china moto 21/18's. On my former china bike the morning work commute was far more exciting when the dual sport tires would plane on any wet or semi wet surface, this caused me on two seperate occassions to run a red light because the bike would not stop. Do what 2LZ did and get some 70 or 80 percent street tires if you go the dual sport route

[ben2go]

Originally Posted by trevort

For street use I would stick with the 17's the tires and tire selections are far superior to contact patch on the china moto 21/18's. On my former china bike the morning work commute was far more exciting when the dual sport tires would plane on any wet or semi wet surface, this caused me on two seperate occassions to run a red light because the bike would not stop. Do what 2LZ did and get some 70 or 80 percent street tires if you go the dual sport route

I don't ride on streets when it's wet or raining.I want the 21/18 for the rough stuff .Larger diameter tires rolls over rough terrain better.

[2LZ]

Originally Posted by trevort

Do what 2LZ did and get some 70 or 80 percent street tires if you go the dual sport route

I do have to say that, so far, these tires are STELLAR on the asphalt....and also, what little normal, dry trail riding I've done, they've performed well. Definite option. They're so stiff and thick, I think they'd run flat. 8O