Getting back on 2 wheels

DrewsBrews · 06-02-2023, 08:19 PM

Hi all,

I've got a Qlink XF200 and Vstrom 1000 that have been sitting for years. Looking to get at least one back on the road this year... Probably the 200 since a buddy just got a Honda Trail.

**cheesy** · 06-02-2023, 09:19 PM

Welcome.

PastorCzo · 06-02-2023, 10:36 PM

Welcome

DrewsBrews · 06-03-2023, 10:00 AM

Pulled out of mothballs and hosed 'er off.

Now to get to work

DrewsBrews · 06-08-2023, 10:31 PM

I think I remember the valves getting louder before I parked it. Both were loose so I adjusted them down to .08mm intake, .13mm exhaust since that is what I had feelers for and read that is close to what is recommended.

I'd complain about adjusting valves, but it is a walk in the park compared to multi-cyl and especially shim n bucket. The exhaust was only marginally more annoying next to the frame tube. Gosh don't even need to remove and reseal a big valve cover. I feel spoiled!

DrewsBrews · 06-21-2023, 02:47 PM

In case this isn't already known. A rack for a Yamaha xt250 appears to be a direct bolt on to an xf200 and likely any bike that shared that same rear end/grab rail bolt locations. It is all just finger tight at the moment. Sofar I can tell the rack side mounts just need to flex inward a bit. And I'll need to trim the side panels on the bike to clear the forward mounts, not anticipating much else though.

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DrewsBrews Join Date: Jun 2023 Posts: 14	Getting back on 2 wheels Hi all, I've got a Qlink XF200 and Vstrom 1000 that have been sitting for years. Looking to get at least one back on the road this year... Probably the 200 since a buddy just got a Honda Trail.
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06-21-2023, 02:47 PM	#6
DrewsBrews Join Date: Jun 2023 Posts: 14	In case this isn't already known. A rack for a Yamaha xt250 appears to be a direct bolt on to an xf200 and likely any bike that shared that same rear end/grab rail bolt locations. It is all just finger tight at the moment. Sofar I can tell the rack side mounts just need to flex inward a bit. And I'll need to trim the side panels on the bike to clear the forward mounts, not anticipating much else though. Last edited by DrewsBrews; 06-21-2023 at 03:28 PM.
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06-03-2023, 10:00 AM	#4
DrewsBrews Join Date: Jun 2023 Posts: 14	Pulled out of mothballs and hosed 'er off. Now to get to work
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06-08-2023, 10:31 PM	#5
DrewsBrews Join Date: Jun 2023 Posts: 14	I think I remember the valves getting louder before I parked it. Both were loose so I adjusted them down to .08mm intake, .13mm exhaust since that is what I had feelers for and read that is close to what is recommended. I'd complain about adjusting valves, but it is a walk in the park compared to multi-cyl and especially shim n bucket. The exhaust was only marginally more annoying next to the frame tube. Gosh don't even need to remove and reseal a big valve cover. I feel spoiled!
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