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  • #1681
    Originally posted by sivigshankar View Post
    Rishi, that's some pretty quick mile crunching.. Remember, I had more miles on the bike than you a couple of days back. Where did you clock these kms? Which HWY ? What time are you taking these long drives. I did a 15 kms inside city which took 50 mins... at the same time during the night time ( 1am - 4am ) I am able to clock about 50kms inside an hour.

    I am a bit reluctant to take the bike on the highway due to the engine heat. Apart from that the bike is handling great.

    My comments in Bold
    Two days of off so wanted to do some long rides. On the highway the engine doesn't get heated much.
    Originally posted by Shubz View Post
    Gentlemen - There is NO rev limiter as far as I know. There is only the shift indicator.

    There is only a shift indicator. This is what I got to know from the owner of the service center where I got my Duke serviced today.
    Thats what I meant. I had an assumption that whenever the rpm crosses 7500, the light comes on but when riding at sixth gear the light doesnt come on.
    Originally posted by inder.cool View Post
    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
    Yes, these are small niggles and one can live with it.
    Originally posted by Shubz View Post
    My replies/comments in bold.
    • In crouching position the wind blast is reduced drastically.
    • Its always welcome if bajaj/KTM replaces the horn.
    • One can start rolling with left leg on the ground instead.

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    • #1682
      Originally posted by Ri$hi View Post

      Thats what I meant. I had an assumption that whenever the rpm crosses 7500, the light comes on but when riding at sixth gear the light doesnt come on.
      Mate, if you haven't crossed 90Kmph, you haven't crossed 7.5k(IIRC, bike does 90 at a little more than 7k). If it doesn't come up in any gear at 7.5k, your RPM1 setting might be wrong, check it.

      Oh BTW, there is NO rev limiter whatsoever. I have tested it myself when I hit 120 once during run in :P.

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      • #1683
        Originally posted by Ri$hi View Post
        Thats what I meant. I had an assumption that whenever the rpm crosses 7500, the light comes on but when riding at sixth gear the light doesnt come on.
        Originally posted by shreeda View Post
        Mate, if you haven't crossed 90Kmph, you haven't crossed 7.5k(IIRC, bike does 90 at a little more than 7k). If it doesn't come up in any gear at 7.5k, your RPM1 setting might be wrong, check it.

        Oh BTW, there is NO rev limiter whatsoever. I have tested it myself when I hit 120 once during run in :P.
        My observation is that the gear shift indicator(blinking red light) for RMP1 doesn't come on while in 6th gear, it switches on only when RMP reaches the RPM2 mark.

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        • #1684
          Originally posted by m@v View Post
          Guys which fuel is ideal for Duke?Personally i have always had an inclination towards Xtrapremium from Indian oil.Is this equivalent to BP's Speed?

          I would not go for Indian Oil products unless I dont have other option, Till now i have been feeding my Duke only Shell Super(gettin 48kmpl) and I would say BPs Speed is another good option...

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          • #1685
            Originally posted by shreeda View Post
            Mate, if you haven't crossed 90Kmph, you haven't crossed 7.5k(IIRC, bike does 90 at a little more than 7k). If it doesn't come up in any gear at 7.5k, your RPM1 setting might be wrong, check it.

            Oh BTW, there is NO rev limiter whatsoever. I have tested it myself when I hit 120 once during run in :P.
            He was mentioning about the blinking of light that happens at 5k rpm is not happening in 6th gear when goes past 5k rpm.

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            • #1686
              Regular Cleaning / Wiping?

              Guys,
              How are you cleaning / wiping your bike regularly? Any specific cloth or solvent?

              Its just been two days and lot of dirt on the radiator, swing arm(accounted for the dirty roads that i drive ) and dust on the other parts.

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              • #1687
                Originally posted by Rajathslr View Post
                I would not go for Indian Oil products unless I dont have other option, Till now i have been feeding my Duke only Shell Super(gettin 48kmpl) and I would say BPs Speed is another good option...
                The mileage mentioned above is console indicated or calculated by some other method(eg. tank-full to tank-full) ?

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                • #1688
                  Originally posted by Ri$hi View Post
                  Did 294 kms on my duke today, 522 on the odo. The rev limiter doesn't come on when riding in 6 th gear. I was maintaining an average speed of 50-70, just once touched 90. I kept varying speeds and took plenty of butt breaks. I used gears to deaccelerate. Used brakes only when necessary. In the midst of the ride, low fuel warning showed up so had to fill 3 lts of regular petrol. Its hard to find premium fuel on most of the highways. Once reached the destination did a tank full of speed. The guy in the station wasted almost 10 ml of fuel while filling the tank, he literally got blasted by me. This is not the first time this is happening, the day I took the delivery a lady in the petrol bunk did the same. When asked they blame the tank to have a very small opening. Did anyone else face the same problem?

                  After returning from the ride, went to the SVC to get the chain lubed. The guy there, his name was shankar he is the one of the service personnel who were trained to handle dukes, cleaned the chain with diesel, adjusted the chain and lubed it. I usually have a habit of offering tips, when I did the same, he refused to accept. Met two dukers there, both of them had come to service the chain. When enquired they said that they haven't heard of Xbhp. I have noticed some sort of decolorization on the silencer, this was ever since the delivery. While taking delivery I should have had a close look and should have reported. But failed to do so, I noticed that only after reaching home. Now when I brought this up to them, the answer I got was "its normal, its due to the heat". They had me look at a couple of bikes, most of them had that, but mine look more obvious. Let me attach a pic of that.
                  [ATTACH]56629[/ATTACH]

                  Once reaching home took the hugger and saree-guard off myself. The tools provided were helpful.

                  I had sent a mail to [email protected] regarding the tyre pressure. The tyre pressure value on the swing arm doesn't match with the values given on the manual. Its a typo on the manual. The reply which I got from Mr Neeraj Sharma is as follows




                  You guys can find the same mentioned on the FB as well.
                  Wow Helmets Off bro, I always watched you as a city commuter but after you bought the Duke great signs from you ok Am glad I got a fellow Tourer,Join with me will Explore more places

                  Regarding the Silencer it is common as a p220 owner I know about this very well even Duke manufactured from Bajaj so answers will be pretty same

                  Regarding the Mail Part, Buddy common stop sending mail to them Poor fellows

                  Originally posted by sivigshankar View Post
                  Rishi, that's some pretty quick mile crunching.. Remember, I had more miles on the bike than you a couple of days back. Where did you clock these kms? Which HWY ? What time are you taking these long drives. I did a 15 kms inside city which took 50 mins... at the same time during the night time ( 1am - 4am ) I am able to clock about 50kms inside an hour.

                  I am a bit reluctant to take the bike on the highway due to the engine heat. Apart from that the bike is handling great.

                  My comments in Bold
                  Sorry for Being OT

                  Sivigshankar:- If you wanna do some long stretch take Ecr till pondy or you can do Porur Bypass-Chengalpattu till pondy, both are fantastic stretch and have their own beauty. Or ping me anytime will do some quick fast ride till Mahabs
                  Monsoon ride to the God's own country

                  Being a biker. Is it easier said than done? What makes a biker?Anyone who rides for the love of it..!!

                  sigpic

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                  • #1689
                    Originally posted by samschenker View Post
                    The mileage mentioned above is console indicated or calculated by some other method(eg. tank-full to tank-full) ?
                    Tank to Tank everytime, city limits it gives 39kmpl and on hiway around 55kmpl sometimes..(wen the engines not stressed i.e 60kmph avg speed)
                    Last edited by Rajathslr; 04-05-2012, 01:34 PM.

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                    • #1690
                      Originally posted by Ri$hi View Post
                      I have noticed some sort of decolorization on the silencer, this was ever since the delivery. While taking delivery I should have had a close look and should have reported. But failed to do so, I noticed that only after reaching home. Now when I brought this up to them, the answer I got was "its normal, its due to the heat". They had me look at a couple of bikes, most of them had that, but mine look more obvious. Let me attach a pic of that.
                      [ATTACH]56629[/ATTACH]
                      Rishi,
                      the decolourization certainly doesn't look normal.

                      Are you sure it is not due to particles thrown by the front tire? Does the leg guard have paint peeling off similarly (since it falls between the tyre and the exhaust pipe)?

                      Due to heat, the pipe would turn a shade of brown/purple. Which, if you notice, your pipe already has. It is no longer the shiny silver chrome colour as it came from the showroom.

                      If I were you, I would ask for a replacement. And if denied by the service center, send another mail to Bajaj with the pic.
                      I like 'em Naked

                      Blah Blah Blah!

                      Reason is not automatic. Those who choose not to recognise it, can't be conquered by it.
                      - Ayn Rand, in 'Atlas Shrugged'

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                      • #1691
                        Originally posted by NikhilB View Post
                        Rishi,
                        the decolourization certainly doesn't look normal.

                        Are you sure it is not due to particles thrown by the front tire? Does the leg guard have paint peeling off similarly (since it falls between the tyre and the exhaust pipe)?

                        Due to heat, the pipe would turn a shade of brown/purple. Which, if you notice, your pipe already has. It is no longer the shiny silver chrome colour as it came from the showroom.

                        If I were you, I would ask for a replacement. And if denied by the service center, send another mail to Bajaj with the pic.
                        Yup your correct, Sorry I did not see the picture in full screen. Rishi I thought your mentioning about the Brown color , But your's the coating peel off it seems try to replace it asap.
                        Monsoon ride to the God's own country

                        Being a biker. Is it easier said than done? What makes a biker?Anyone who rides for the love of it..!!

                        sigpic

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                        • #1692
                          Originally posted by Rajathslr View Post
                          Tank to Tank everytime, city limits it gives 39kmpl and on hiway around 55kmpl sometimes..(wen the engines not stressed i.e 60kmph avg speed)
                          Thanks, just was wondering if the 48 kmpl figure was measured by tank-full to tank-full.

                          Have been running on normal petrol from my first tank-full, 1200+ km on the odo haven't found any problem yet touchwood

                          Originally posted by NikhilB View Post
                          Rishi,
                          the decolourization certainly doesn't look normal.

                          Due to heat, the pipe would turn a shade of brown/purple. Which, if you notice, your pipe already has. It is no longer the shiny silver chrome colour as it came from the showroom.
                          +1.
                          @Rishi - Mail customer support asking for clarification as the dealer is saying its nothing abnormal.

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                          • #1693
                            Originally posted by samschenker View Post
                            My observation is that the gear shift indicator(blinking red light) for RMP1 doesn't come on while in 6th gear, it switches on only when RMP reaches the RPM2 mark.
                            My bad! RPM1 indicator indeed does not work in 6th gear. I had overlooked that.
                            Last edited by shreeda; 04-05-2012, 03:15 PM.

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                            • #1694
                              Originally posted by I.S.Avinash View Post
                              Wow Helmets Off bro..........
                              Sivigshankar:- If you wanna do some long stretch take Ecr till pondy or you can do Porur Bypass-Chengalpattu till pondy, both are fantastic stretch and have their own beauty. Or ping me anytime will do some quick fast ride till Mahabs
                              I like the Bangalore HWY than ECR - Pondy road... or probably will try out the Outer Ring road which is not as scenic but has it's moments Will send you a PM

                              Originally posted by Rajathslr View Post
                              Tank to Tank everytime, city limits it gives 39kmpl and on hiway around 55kmpl sometimes..(wen the engines not stressed i.e 60kmph avg speed)
                              Thats some impressive figures, Rajath... People will be amazed by this kind of mileage ...I got 38 on the first fill..will check later this week and update as well.

                              On another note, I just noticed this a couple of days back. When I let go of the throttle the speed decelerates pretty quickly. My friend said it cud be because the brake shoe is hugging on to the tire... I was of the thought this is how the Duke was built.. Are you guys facing this issue ?

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                              • #1695
                                Originally posted by Shubz View Post
                                Gentlemen - There is NO rev limiter as far as I know. There is only the shift indicator.

                                There is only a shift indicator. This is what I got to know from the owner of the service center where I got my Duke serviced today.
                                The bike does have a rev limiter. It kicks in at 10,500 RPM on all gears. This has nothing to do with the RMP1/2 indicatiors though.

                                This bike definately needs an ECU remap, it is still producing power when it hits the limiter.

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