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**vkalapati** · 04-04-2012, 10:43 AM

Not able to find motul 7100 in my area. So,Can we use ELF 10W50 FS

**inder.cool** · 04-04-2012, 11:19 AM

Originally posted by Ri$hi View Post

Back from a short ride of 126 kms. 80% of highway and 20% of city riding.

The things which I had trouble with

The RVM is broader than the handle bar.
Hard seat, I had to stand on the foot pegs just few inches from the seat for every few kms.
The hand grip is too small to grab. At one point of time my fingers got stuck in the curled position and had trouble straightening. The grip has tiny thorn like protrusions, but as I was using a glove didn't find much of a concern.
Horn is not much of a use and it is a let down, the exhaust sound out-performs the horn sound.
Scary at 80 km/h and above due to wind blast.
While waiting in the signal when the engine is shut off, takes time to start again. So I let the engine idle or started well in advance.
While taking off from stand still with the right leg on the ground can feel the exhaust on the leg.
Trouble shifting from second to first and neutral while the engine is idling. Need more pressure.

Whoah!! A lot of problems buddy...
But all are small niggles...which you'll overcome after getting used to it..

At first, even I was not comfortable with the engine braking and the seating position...but now I'm very much comfortable with both

**harshag26** · 04-04-2012, 11:39 AM

Red Oil Light?

Hi Guys,

Got my duke delivered yesterday.

The service center guys in Bangalore were very friendly, explained me all the basics of the bike.

The ODO was just 4 km., had 2 liters of petrol stocked.

Have ridden about 60 kms till now, the red light (left to the shift light) turns on often at traffic signals just before starting , and goes off after a while. But this doesn't happen all the time.

I read the manual and it says if the red light is on, might be a safety critical fault.

The service center is closed today , what to do? is it normal ?

**anktm21** · 04-04-2012, 11:41 AM

Braking issues

Hi All,

I've done 890 odd kms on my Duke facing issue while braking , the rear tire tends to skid not always but when i try to control it when its doing 80kmph i have faced this issue twice at same speed

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It could be that i haven't used any bike having rear disk or ?.. need suggestions help.

**samschenker** · 04-04-2012, 11:45 AM

Originally posted by harshag26 View Post

the red light (left to the shift light) turns on often at traffic signals just before starting , and goes off after a while. But this doesn't happen all the time.

I read the manual and it says if the red light is on, might be a safety critical fault.

The service center is closed today , what to do? is it normal ?

It is normal for the red light to be on when the engine is not running, the warning lamp is for engine oil pressure.

**amandeepkamboj19** · 04-04-2012, 12:33 PM

Guys some questions

Can D200 be used for touring with pillion??
Can a female with traditional indian wear sit on the pillion seat comfortably?
In short is the pillion seat comfortable?

I have asked the same thing in R15 2.0 thread and answer was no to all the above question. I am looking for a reliable performance bike but pillion should feel comfy.

**shreeda** · 04-04-2012, 01:12 PM

Originally posted by amandeepkamboj19 View Post

Guys some questions

Can D200 be used for touring with pillion??
Can a female with traditional indian wear sit on the pillion seat comfortably?
In short is the pillion seat comfortable?

I have asked the same thing in R15 2.0 thread and answer was no to all the above question. I am looking for a reliable performance bike but pillion should feel comfy.

The answer would be no here as well. Pillion seat is nowhere close to be called as comfortable. I would also say, touring with pillion is out of question on Duke as it will be way too difficult accommodate luggage for 2 and a pillion. Both rider and pillion must be super humans to tour on this

**inder.cool** · 04-04-2012, 01:12 PM

Duke's pillion seat is not meant for comfortable long drives. For a few in-city rides, the pillion seat can be utilized.

IMO, if you haven't bought the Duke as yet...then go in for the CBR, which pretty much has comfortable pillion seat and good touring capabilities.

**shrek** · 04-04-2012, 01:13 PM

Originally posted by amandeepkamboj19 View Post

Guys some questions

Can D200 be used for touring with pillion??
Can a female with traditional indian wear sit on the pillion seat comfortably?
In short is the pillion seat comfortable?

I have asked the same thing in R15 2.0 thread and answer was no to all the above question. I am looking for a reliable performance bike but pillion should feel comfy.

YMMV, but I know someone with an R15 (v1) and the Duke, who commutes regularly with his wife. From what he has told me, his wife prefers the R15. The Duke pillion seat is pretty high up comparitively, and not very sari-friendly. It is not very often that performance + pillion comfort are found in the same package. I do not think the Duke is comfortable for extended periods for a pillion. Just my opinion though.

**devil_rider** · 04-04-2012, 01:20 PM

Originally posted by amandeepkamboj19 View Post

Guys some questions

Can D200 be used for touring with pillion??
Can a female with traditional indian wear sit on the pillion seat comfortably?
In short is the pillion seat comfortable?

I have asked the same thing in R15 2.0 thread and answer was no to all the above question. I am looking for a reliable performance bike but pillion should feel comfy.

Dude get your self a Karizma R.. The seats are big enough.

Duke is fun to ride when you are alone..

**amandeepkamboj19** · 04-04-2012, 01:24 PM

Thank you very much guys.

This is very much true performance + pillion comfort is very rare thing in sporty bikes. High pillion seat gives very aggressive look to the bike.

My GF will kill me for uncomfortable pillion seat. I currently have RE Thunderbird.

I think R15 2.0 and D200 are not for me.
But both these bikes are my first preference.

Now i have only one option left ie CBR250R.
I hope i do not regret my decision.

**rx100.7050** · 04-04-2012, 01:26 PM

Originally posted by amandeepkamboj19 View Post

Guys some questions

Can D200 be used for touring with pillion??
Can a female with traditional indian wear sit on the pillion seat comfortably?
In short is the pillion seat comfortable?

I have asked the same thing in R15 2.0 thread and answer was no to all the above question. I am looking for a reliable performance bike but pillion should feel comfy.

Can I just say something here??? if your one of the primary objective is pillion comfort, then go buy a Bullet Classic. Period

None of the Bikes, i.e., Duke, P220, R15, CBR250 will have that level of comfort level which a Bullet has.

**shreeda** · 04-04-2012, 01:28 PM

Originally posted by amandeepkamboj19 View Post

Thank you very much guys.

This is very much true performance + pillion comfort is very rare thing in sporty bikes. High pillion seat gives very aggressive look to the bike.

My GF will kill me for uncomfortable pillion seat. I currently have RE Thunderbird.

I think R15 2.0 and D200 are not for me.
But both these bikes are my first preference.

Now i have only one option left ie CBR250R.
I hope i do not regret my decision.

Well.. RE

Prioritize all your requirements before you decide and go for what your heart says. You can't go wrong with any of these machines.

**devil_rider** · 04-04-2012, 01:31 PM

Originally posted by amandeepkamboj19 View Post

Thank you very much guys.

This is very much true performance + pillion comfort is very rare thing in sporty bikes. High pillion seat gives very aggressive look to the bike.

My GF will kill me for uncomfortable pillion seat. I currently have RE Thunderbird.

I think R15 2.0 and D200 are not for me.
But both these bikes are my first preference.

Now i have only one option left ie CBR250R.
I hope i do not regret my decision.

Dude RE Thunderbird is a very good bike.. Even for pillion.. Y are you changing it?

**rx100.7050** · 04-04-2012, 01:32 PM

Originally posted by amandeepkamboj19 View Post

Thank you very much guys.

This is very much true performance + pillion comfort is very rare thing in sporty bikes. High pillion seat gives very aggressive look to the bike.

My GF will kill me for uncomfortable pillion seat. I currently have RE Thunderbird.

I think R15 2.0 and D200 are not for me.
But both these bikes are my first preference.

Now i have only one option left ie CBR250R.
I hope i do not regret my decision.

OT: Why does a Bullet guy wants to go for CBR250!!! Why aren't you considering Bullet Classic 500!!!??

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