XP200 Rear Shock Replacement

Phoenixrider · 10-02-2013, 12:38 AM

It has been a while since I have posted to this site. I have had a busy year or so (marriage and a baby) and am in the process of trying to get my bike ready to ride by winter. The rear shock of my XP200 leaked oil and basically feels like a spring without any pre-load. The Qlink website only sells whole shock assemblies, and they seem pricey ($120-ish) considering the rear shock was never great to begin with. Does anyone know of a drop in replacement shock that will fit or is it possible to rebuild the shock with new seals? I have tried contacting Qlink by email and it has been half a week without a reply.

Weldangrind · 10-02-2013, 01:20 AM

I seem to remember some very old posts where some riders used an R6 rear shock, but I'm not sure. Perhaps a search for R6 shock would reveal something.

Phoenixrider · 10-02-2013, 01:35 AM

Thank you Weldangrind!

FastDoc · 10-02-2013, 11:57 AM

IIRC the R6 shock was used on a Hondoid, not a Q, although I suppose it would work fine there too.

katoranger · 10-02-2013, 12:47 PM

Is the DR200 shock close enough?

FastDoc · 10-02-2013, 12:53 PM

I bet it's identical, but I can't say for sure.

katoranger · 10-02-2013, 02:33 PM

Does this look similar? You can probably find a better price.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2009-Suzuki-...e79752&vxp=mtr

Phoenixrider · 10-02-2013, 09:34 PM

Thanks for all the tips, I called SSR Motorsports today since they sell XF200's which look like a Qlink replica just to see how much they sell their rear shocks for. They sell them for the same price as Qlink, the "specialist" i spoke to, did however, confirm that the shock can be rebuilt if I take it to a suspension shop.....So I think I am going to see if I can find someone willing to mess with repairing it. If all else fails I think those DR200 shocks are tempting and they probably ride a ton smoother as well.

FastDoc · 10-02-2013, 10:47 PM

I'd upgrade to the Suzuki unit if it would work.

I hate replacing a part that failed prematurely with the identical part...

SpudRider · 10-03-2013, 01:37 AM

Both mounting points of the Suzuki shock must fit your XP200. You can ask the vendor to take measurements for you.

Also, the length of the shock from eyelet to eyelet should be similar to the length to your QLink shock.

culcune · 10-03-2013, 01:49 AM

Menmber bsskibum is also from phoenix and goes to one of the mechanics trade schools (don't think it's MMI). But he has worked on his own Zongshen street bike. He has not posted in a while, although he said he would be up for a meet up of those of us down this way in the desert southwest a few months ago (when he agreed we should get together, not get together in our HOT season).

david3921 · 10-18-2013, 07:49 PM

Based on the schematics of the DR200 on Bike Bandit and the Qlink book for the XF/XP200, the shocks and related hardware look the same. There are shocks on Ebay for the DR200 that detail the eye to eye measurements also. The DR200 shock, as far as I can tell, does not have the air valve that the XF/XP shock does, however. I don't think any of us used that feature anyway.

10-02-2013, 12:38 AM	#1
Phoenixrider Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 49	XP200 Rear Shock Replacement It has been a while since I have posted to this site. I have had a busy year or so (marriage and a baby) and am in the process of trying to get my bike ready to ride by winter. The rear shock of my XP200 leaked oil and basically feels like a spring without any pre-load. The Qlink website only sells whole shock assemblies, and they seem pricey ($120-ish) considering the rear shock was never great to begin with. Does anyone know of a drop in replacement shock that will fit or is it possible to rebuild the shock with new seals? I have tried contacting Qlink by email and it has been half a week without a reply.
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10-02-2013, 01:20 AM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I seem to remember some very old posts where some riders used an R6 rear shock, but I'm not sure. Perhaps a search for R6 shock would reveal something. __________________ 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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10-02-2013, 11:57 AM	#4
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	IIRC the R6 shock was used on a Hondoid, not a Q, although I suppose it would work fine there too. __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-02-2013, 12:47 PM	#5
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Is the DR200 shock close enough? __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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10-02-2013, 12:53 PM	#6
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I bet it's identical, but I can't say for sure. __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-02-2013, 01:35 AM	#3
Phoenixrider Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 49	Thank you Weldangrind!
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10-02-2013, 02:33 PM	#7
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Does this look similar? You can probably find a better price. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2009-Suzuki-...e79752&vxp=mtr __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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10-02-2013, 09:34 PM	#8
Phoenixrider Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 49	Thanks for all the tips, I called SSR Motorsports today since they sell XF200's which look like a Qlink replica just to see how much they sell their rear shocks for. They sell them for the same price as Qlink, the "specialist" i spoke to, did however, confirm that the shock can be rebuilt if I take it to a suspension shop.....So I think I am going to see if I can find someone willing to mess with repairing it. If all else fails I think those DR200 shocks are tempting and they probably ride a ton smoother as well.
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10-02-2013, 10:47 PM	#9
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I'd upgrade to the Suzuki unit if it would work. I hate replacing a part that failed prematurely with the identical part... __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-03-2013, 01:37 AM	#10
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Both mounting points of the Suzuki shock must fit your XP200. You can ask the vendor to take measurements for you. Also, the length of the shock from eyelet to eyelet should be similar to the length to your QLink shock. __________________ 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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10-03-2013, 01:49 AM	#11
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Menmber bsskibum is also from phoenix and goes to one of the mechanics trade schools (don't think it's MMI). But he has worked on his own Zongshen street bike. He has not posted in a while, although he said he would be up for a meet up of those of us down this way in the desert southwest a few months ago (when he agreed we should get together, not get together in our HOT season). __________________ "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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10-18-2013, 07:49 PM	#12
david3921 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,030	Based on the schematics of the DR200 on Bike Bandit and the Qlink book for the XF/XP200, the shocks and related hardware look the same. There are shocks on Ebay for the DR200 that detail the eye to eye measurements also. The DR200 shock, as far as I can tell, does not have the air valve that the XF/XP shock does, however. I don't think any of us used that feature anyway. __________________ 2012 Kawasaki Versys 1984 Honda Magna V65 2016 Rhino 250 2016 Tao Tao 125D
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