QLINK MOTOR BLOG

2009 QLINK XF200 Review

Motorcycle.com just released the product review for 2009 QLINK XF200 Supermoto on its website. This product review was setup almost two months ago by motorcycle.com. After reading this review, we would like to respond to some points not revealed in this article.

First of all, we are so grateful that Mr. Brisette and his team made such insightful review on QLINK XF200. QLINK will continue to push XF200 to another higher level based on all comments from this review and readers' feedback.  

A lot of people are still confused about who is QLINK. QLINK actually is established in 1988 in Taipei, Taiwan, and now QLINK has become a multinational group having companies in USA, Mexico, Brazil, Nigeria, Hungary, and China. Technically speaking, QLINK does not produce any vehicles. What QLINK does is to search the best products from different manufacturers to make up its product line. So far none of a single Chinese manufacturer can make all powersports products. Some are specialized in scooter, and some are focusing on off-road bikes. As a result, QLINK has made commitment to becoming a platform providing the best value products from different manufacturers. Yes, you may see same product that QLINK has and someone else has also, but QLINK is rearranging its product line to be all exclusive, such as Megelli series.

So, what is the relationship between QLINK and Jinan Qingqi? Just like what I have mentioned above, Jiana Qingqi is one of QLINK's manufacturers in China and QLINK has exclusivity to sell XF200 and XP200in USA. QLINK was told by Qingqi that it has joint venture with Suzuli in China to produce engines for Suzuki. In fact, it's very common for Chinese manufacturers to have some sort of cooperation with foreign companies in China. The major reasons for this kind of cooperation. One is that foreign companies can take advantage of lower labor cost in China for production. Second is that those foreign companies can sell technology to Chinese manufacturers and open Chinese market via those Chinese manufacturers they work with.

Last but not least, QLINK is trying to providethe best value products in the market. In this review, it mentioned about some parts are not highest quality compared with Japanese bikes. However, we need to know our strategy is not to cope with Japanese manufacturers but to fill in the gap that people want more affordable price but still acceptable quality and warranty. Most of QLINK products are at least 30% less than Japanese brands but double length of period for warranty. Moreover, all QLINK street bikes come with one year free roadside assistance. I have to say that it is your business if you decide to pay more, but it is QLINK's business if you want to pay less!

Lucky Man Won a Hawk 50 From Hooters Event

QLINK MOTOR recently teamed up with Hooters and our local radio stations including multiple popular ones in DFW area. Those radio stations are The Eagle FM97.1, Kiss FM106.1, Mix FM102.9, and Lone Star FM92.5.

Hooters was hosting 5 separate events at different locations on Sundays where different stations would be on site broadcasting and promoting free giveaways including anything from T-Shirts, CDs, and concert tickets to a Grill, Wakeboard, and finally an orange QLINK Hawk 50 scooter! 

The events attracted many enthusiastic members of the DFW community whom were excited to play games and share a laugh over the famous Hooters wings and beer.  The beautiful women weren’t a bad incentive either. Of course, everyone who showed up and got to see the beautifully displayed Hawk 50 couldn’t resist sitting on it, taking pictures with it and their waitresses, and finally placing their name in the drawing anxious to win the prize!

On the final day of the promotion, held at the Grapevine, TX Hooters location, names were drawn and the new owner of the QLINK Hawk 50 was announced; Brandon Blankenship of Forth Worth, Texas. Brandon came by QLINK the next week excited to pick up his scooter and ready to turn heads on his new orange QLINK Hawk 50 and we are sure he’s having fun!

Congratulations to Brandon who gets to go out on the open road any day he pleases and feel the wind in his hair and the bugs in his teeth! Brandon is living his dreams today, what about you?

Buy QLINK and Get Tax Deduction

If you are thinking about shopping QLINK for a new motorcycle or scooter, then you are not only in the market for a reliable, quality product, but you are looking for a good value that won’t hurt your pocket book as well! It is also no surprise that you have done your research; with the most competitive pricing in the marker for vehicles of such quality and reliability and with such great manufacturer’s warranties, QLINK products already fit well within your pocket book’s limit! The government, however, has put an act into play that will ease your financial burden even more!

The “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009” is a large piece of legislature that deals with helping everyone from individuals to industries as a whole and it was signed into effect on February 17, 2009! This act offers a tax deduction that applies to all of QLINK’s 2-wheeled products purchased in “New” condition between February 17, 2009 and December 31, 2009. To qualify, the bike must weigh less than 8,500 lbs and cost less than $49,500. The income of the purchaser must be under $125,000 annually or under $250,000 for joint filers.

This deduction will come into play when paying your taxes at the end of the 2009 tax year. This covers state, local, or excise tax and you do not need to itemize to receive the benefits. All you will need to do is subtract the amount of tax that you paid on the bike from your Federal Income before paying your Income Tax. For more information or help with this process, make sure you contact the IRS or consult with your Income Tax Preparation Professionals!

QLINK knows that every little bit helps and we can only hope that you take advantage of this fantastic opportunity; Define your own way!

Oil Changes Keep Your Vehicle Up and Running

Changing the oil is one of the most fundamental steps in caring for all motor vehicles.  Often times, small problems due to old, sludgy oil or the use of improper oil will snowball into much large issues that could have been easily avoided. The first step in oil maintenance is getting to know about your vehicle. Does your QLINK unit have a screen or an oil filter? Does it have a separate compartment for gear oil or does it share its engine oil with its gears? 

The four main types of engine oil to use on your unit are 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40 and 20W-50. 10W-40 is the most recommended by our QLINK technicians. However, you must also take the temperature of your area and how it affects the oil into consideration. In warmer areas you may want to move to a thicker oil, such as 10W-40, and in very hot climates it is good to move to an even thicker oil such as 20W-(40 or 50).  You can look to your owner’s manuall for a detailed chart on this.

 

QLINK recommends performing the first oil change at 600 miles and then the rest should be done at about 1,800 mile intervals. For that first oil change your engine should take about 1.0 L of oil and then only 0.8 L consecutively after that.  You also need to know if your unit has an oil screen or an oil filter. For QLINK units, only the XF 200, XP 200, FrontRunner 700/500, and Rodeo 700/500/400 have an oil filter, which should be changed each time the oil is changed. All other QLINK models have an oil screen, which can be cleaned out in solution and replaced until about every third oil change, then it should be replaced with a new one.

The other thing that you should change regularly is the gear oil. This is usually separate from the engine oil and oil labeled “Gear Oil” should be used. The only QLINK units that share engine oil with the gears are the XF 200, XP 200, Legend 250, and the Rodeo 90; these units do not have separate compartments and you should not worry about changing the gear oil on them. For all other units, QLINK recommends that you change the gear oil whenever you change the engine oil, however, many people find it okay to only change the gear oil every other time (we recommend doing this when the oil is slightly warm, but not hot, to allow for complete draining).

 

Remember, every engine is slightly different and your climate can have an effect the engine and the type of oil it needs.  Always check with your owner’s manual or dealership if you have any questions at all in reference to your oil.  QLINK always recommends that you have dealership or repair shop to perform any maintenance or repair for your vehicle. Without correct procedure, you could damage your vehicle and void warranty. It will also be a good idea to keep record of all your maintenance just in case we need for warranty purpose.

Extra Purpose QLINK XP 200

You have already heard of our XF 200 supermoto. However, for those of you off-road enthusiast looking for the next step towards all terrain riding check out the XP 200. The dual sport XP 200 is almost identical to the XF 200, but comes with a few off-road riding perks! Larger, knobby tires, a higher seat, and a redesigned square headlight and front fender set the dual sport XP 200apart from its supermoto cousin!

 

 

Extra purpose is where the idea we names this QLINK dual purpose motorcycle XP 200.

The XP 200 has a 199cc engine that pushes 15.4 HP and allows riders to enjoy both the on-road experience and their passion of off-road riding without having to think twice about durability or reliability. This unit boasts a Suzuki technology, 4-stroke, air-cooled engine and a Japanese Mikuni carburetor making it one of the most reliable dual purpose motorcycle in the market. This DOT/EPA compliant unit is a 5 speed with a manual clutch allowing all of the XP 200’s power to be completely under the rider’s control.

 

 

The combination of the large 21-inch aluminum front wheel, 18-inch rear wheel, and the knobby stock tires bring a distinctive look to the XP 200.  These tires give the unit ultimate traction and prepare the XP 200 for a wide range of terrains, and the large wheels will provide stability, comfort, and confidence over all of these terrains. 21 and 18-inch stock wheels also allow the rider to easily find and use a wide range of replacement tires from after market that may better fit their riding needs should they choose.

 

 

The XP 200 is the ultimate dual sport bike for anyone looking to start out or just have an extra toy to play with on the side. In terms of today’s market, the XP 200is comparable to the Suzuki DR200SE. Both of these bikes are steel framed, sleek looking, endurance units. However, not only does the XP have the looks, performance, and durability your consumer is looking for, but it also comes with a more than reasonable MSRP of $2,299 and a 2 year limited warranty and 1 year roadside assistance that beat out the competition for sound peace of mind!

 

Model	QLINK XP 200	Suzuki DR200SE
ENGINE
Type	4 Stroke, Single Cylinder	4 Stroke, Single Cylinder
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Bore x Stroke	66mm x 58.2mm	66mm x 58.2mm
Compression Ratio	9.4:1	9.4:1
Carburetion	Mikuni	Mikuni
Displacement	199cc	199cc
Max. Torque	14.5 / 8500	NA
Horse Power	15.4 HP	NA
Ignition	CDI	CDI
Transmission	5-speed	5-speed
CHASSIS
Suspension/Front	Hydraulic	Telescopic
Suspension/Rear	Spring Shock Absorber	Oil Damped
Brakes/Front	Disc	Disc
Brakes/Rear	Drum	Drum
Tires/Front	2.75-21	70/100-21M/C
Tires/Rear	4.10-18	100/90-18M/C
DIMENSIONS
Length	86.6"	84.6"
Width	32.7"	31.7"
Height	46.5"	NA
Seat Height	35.7"	31.9"
Ground Clearance	10.6"	10.2"
Wheelbase	54.25"	55.3"
Weight	271 lbs (dry)	278 lbs (wet)
Fuel Capacity	2.8 gallons	3.4 gallons
OTHER
Warranty	2 Year Limited	1 Year Limited
MSRP	$2,299	$4,199