Now we all know how good the duke 200 is, but the lack of bar-end weights sometimes makes me feel like i am bull riding and controlling the bike was a issue. Asked the KTM Showroom guys and they told me to change it to 390's stock handle bar since the duke 200's handle is hallow type. Read in this forum, that eventually the bike grows on you and you get used to the Vibrations and it gets easy to control. Then i read some folks had installed the Apache's end weights, bought a Pair (Rs 448) and tried installing and managed to do a SIY (Screw it yourself)

Visited the KTM Service center and told them i don't want to change the handle but i want the end weights and hand guard installed. Since, they have always changed to 390's handle to get the job done before But this time the mechanic had an IDEA, he told me buy the end weights and hand guard from the Bajaj spares. Even though it is done by the Service center guys, its easily enough to DIY.

Step 1: Remove the Handle components and handle bar



Step 2: Get 2 nuts Gas welded in the handle bar



Step 3: Reinstall the handle bar & its components


Step 4: Install the hand guards & end weights





A Tip:
* To make a circular cut in the hand grip, gently hammer the handle ends, that makes the rubber covering the hallow tubes to cut automatically