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I think the petrol attendant dropped a piece of paper in to the tank while refuelling any idea as to what implications it might have? What happens to paper when submersed in petrol? Any way I would get away without paper clogging the injector? Inputs please..
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Mileage...
Did another full tank today... 6.94 liters ... 261 kms.. Mileage = 37.60 km / ltr... Is this a good mileage for this bike.. or am I riding it the wrong way
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Your ride consisted of What?Originally posted by sivigshankar View PostDid another full tank today... 6.94 liters ... 261 kms.. Mileage = 37.60 km / ltr... Is this a good mileage for this bike.. or am I riding it the wrong way
Highways mostly?
Streets mostly?
Mixed mostly?Hero Honda Karizma
Royal Enfield Bullet
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thanks... about the radiator cap, I think what you are referring to is the coolant container... the radiator cap is on the right side of the radiator... the manual (pg. 114-120) says to first fill the radiator completely and then fill the container... views?Originally posted by rohitoasis View PostLast edited by scbra; 04-08-2012, 03:10 AM.Comment
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I don't think it says Ready-Mix... also, the coolant container mentions "Recommended dosage" of 1:2 or 1:1 coolant and water... seems, 1:2 will work here... views?Originally posted by joshzma225 View PostComment
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Yes that ratio should work fine. Be careful not to spilllthe coolant on your tank or front fender coz it leaves a sticky permanent residue if not wiped off within seconds with water.Originally posted by scbra View PostSpeed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure.Comment
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35+ mileage
I am in my running-in phase. Tankfull to tankfull translates to 35 kmpl for me. 70% highway riding, 30% city, (double seat all the time). So your mileage definitely seems similar to what I am getting.Originally posted by sivigshankar View PostDid another full tank today... 6.94 liters ... 261 kms.. Mileage = 37.60 km / ltr... Is this a good mileage for this bike.. or am I riding it the wrong way
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Number plates under the headlamps ???
i think that the ugly number plate in the front spoils the look of the bike.
I just came across a picture of the malaysian version of the KTM duke, the number plate holder in that version is under the headlamp cowl. check out the link
I figured that they have clamped on the plate to two bolts under the headlight, see pic below. A small metal bracket could do the job neatly. I also measured if the plates would hit the fender in case the suspension travels to its max position, well there is enough clearance.
Is this a good idea ? I am concerned whether the plates would block the airflow to the radiator
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hey just checked out the pics...think the clamp would work....dont think the airflow would be affected that much(could be wrong)....n just noticed the orange radiator guards in those pics...hope to get that soon!!Originally posted by arunsuresh View Posti think that the ugly number plate in the front spoils the look of the bike.
I just came across a picture of the malaysian version of the KTM duke, the number plate holder in that version is under the headlamp cowl. check out the link
I figured that they have clamped on the plate to two bolts under the headlight, see pic below. A small metal bracket could do the job neatly. I also measured if the plates would hit the fender in case the suspension travels to its max position, well there is enough clearance.
Is this a good idea ? I am concerned whether the plates would block the airflow to the radiator
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Could You be a bit specific?Originally posted by starscream1188 View PostYou are seriously right! The duke is not at all a worthy investment! (Dukers Out there spare me I am one too!)
Done with first service yesterday. The gear shifter light still blinks when I touch 5k rpm. Does that needs to be reset?Comment
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I am gonna try out the clamp thing this week. Will update you guys on how it turns out. Yup, i too want those radiator guards. My radiator is already full of dead bugs...Originally posted by manojkumar View Post
I am so jealous that there are so many parts available abroad for a "Made in India" bike
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City traffic only.. no highways.. however, I did travel about 40% of the times in the night when the roads were freeOriginally posted by ASSASSIN07 View Post
Oh nice...I hope to get better mileage once I the run in period is done.. let's see...Originally posted by maxkatman View PostI am in my running-in phase. Tankfull to tankfull translates to 35 kmpl for me. 70% highway riding, 30% city, (double seat all the time). So your mileage definitely seems similar to what I am getting.Comment
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u can manually change the rpm1 and 2 settings on the duke...it depends on how u wanna shift...i have changed the settings to 7.5k and 10k as rpm1 and rpm2 respectively(normally shift b/w 8-9k)....oh and the bike sounds like a monster wen u open it up over 8k rpm...have to watch coz most of the time i dont realize im doing over a 100...look down n boom...im like when did i hit that speed :POriginally posted by Ri$hi View PostComment
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+1Originally posted by arunsuresh View PostI am gonna try out the clamp thing this week. Will update you guys on how it turns out. Yup, i too want those radiator guards. My radiator is already full of dead bugs...
I am so jealous that there are so many parts available abroad for a "Made in India" bike
lemme know how the clamp works out....would help atleast a few who wanna change the no. plate....n yes hopefully they will make all those power parts available here....cant wait to see what the akrapovic exhaust can do
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Yup. Reset the RPM 1 and RPM 2. Guess the adyar guys forgot to do that.Originally posted by Ri$hi View PostComment
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