Guess who just picked up a Konker (Quinqi) . . .

[Kawazacky]

Spud: The leg is mostly OK, but my heel is still pretty sore. I think the bike fell on it. I was out doing some scouting last week on foot for the upcoming moose hunting season and I was having a bit of a rough time.

[2LZ]

O.k....o.k....it's been a couple weeks. Where's our next installment!? 8)
I may end up buying one of these! :wink:

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Kawazacky

Spud: The leg is mostly OK, but my heel is still pretty sore. I think the bike fell on it. I was out doing some scouting last week on foot for the upcoming moose hunting season and I was having a bit of a rough time.

I hope your heel feels better, Zac! :( Please do let us know when you post the next installment.

Spud

[Kawazacky]

Originally Posted by 2LZ

O.k....o.k....it's been a couple weeks. Where's our next installment!? 8)
I may end up buying one of these! :wink:

I'm waiting for some aftermarket parts to show up. Other than that, everything's going well with the bike - nothing too important to report.

[Kawazacky]

http://cmgonline.com/content/view/2739/57/ ANOTHER UPDATE!

[SpudRider]

Thanks for posting the link to the update, Zac; I enjoyed reading it. It's no wonder your friend Glen enjoys riding the Konker; I am sure it is much more nimble than his heavier bike. In addition, he is perfectly color coordinated with the Konker!



Spud

[FastDoc]

That's a pretty cool picture!

[Kawazacky]

Here's my last installment.

http://cmgonline.com/content/view/2831/57/

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by Kawazacky

Here's what it comes down to: For about 75% of the price of its Japanese counterpart, the Konker delivers a motorcycle that's about 75% as good.

Well said. Thanks for the final thoughts, and thanks also for this link: http://www.chinapartscanada.com/

[FastDoc]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Well said. Thanks for the final thoughts, and thanks also for this link: http://www.chinapartscanada.com/

I agree except on the ratio. Q's are selling at my friend's dealership for $1,600 now. Brand new, assembled.

I think A DR200SE goes about $4,000.

I think the Q is almost 100% as good as the Suzuki.

I know Andy's prices are very low but the Q is a great value.

[FastDoc]

Originally Posted by Kawazacky

Here's my last installment.

http://cmgonline.com/content/view/2831/57/

An excellent, fair, and quality writeup.

Clutches are cheap and easy to change. All you need is a socket set. On many bikes you don't need to even drain the oil. Leave it on the stand or lay it on it's left side and you're good to go. :P

[Kawazacky]

Originally Posted by FastDoc

I agree except on the ratio. Q's are selling at my friend's dealership for $1,600 now. Brand new, assembled.

I think A DR200SE goes about $4,000.

I think the Q is almost 100% as good as the Suzuki.

I know Andy's prices are very low but the Q is a great value.

That's in the US. This is a Canadian mag . . .

[FastDoc]

FWIW:

My Q has 3,700 miles on it. Almost all off pavement. Well cared for. Not crashed or dropped.

Only problems:

2 speedo cables broke. Repalced under warantee. When the second replacement broke I changed to a Suzuki part, no more problems.

Leaky fork seal. Fork leg replaced under warantee. No further problems.

LED tail light failed d/t vibration. Replaced with Edge II. No further problems.

No clutch noise. I have no idea how the chain adjuster plate could have departed under any laws of physics I'm familiar with. My chain is still good. Cleaned and lubricated and adjusted frequently.

No damage to the rubber on the kickstarter.

No license plate fractures, but I think I will reinforce it, it vibrates severely back there.

Hope this helps

[Weldangrind]

I never claimed to be exceptionally bright, but KawaZACky finally dawned on me.

[SpudRider]

Thank you for posting the link to the final installment, Zac. The Konker/QLink/Qingqi is a very nice bike, and I enjoyed reading your review.

Spud