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Originally posted by joshzma225
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Ya you are absolutely right..... i mentioned china bike coz i want all of us to rev our minds to demand for a good quality exhaust. i love this bike so much that i dont want anyone to raise any negative issue
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y d Wait
y u need to wait i ve booked my duke on 12 April n ride it home on 15 April from VASHI KTM n same was d seen with K'marg KTM showroom they also offered delivery on clearance of cheque.... so y u need to wait u can ask them to make delivery......Originally posted by anthonydcruz View PostHello bhpian's... just finished reading the whole thread... whew!!! Congrats to all the owners of KTM Duke 200. Well I have just booked myself a KTM Duke 200 (finally got duke'd)
... yesterday from South Mumbai KTM at High Street Phoenix after being bike-less for almost 1.5years 
. And now the longest wait of 15 days begins... Looking forward to meet all fellow riders soon... Till then happy & safe riding. Cheers!!!Comment
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Definitely no use asking irrelevant questions and just branding the bike bad/chinese. lol... KTM is not going to listen to you as they are sure of the quality of bikes produced. 1 unhappy customer for the customers own misjudgement or irrelevance is not going to make KTM mend their ways.Originally posted by Venkat 333 View PostIts no use of asking me questions.... its better for us if we ask the ktm guys to improve quality But sure go ahead and try - I am nobody to advise you. Thanks for your time. Wish you luck.
So - how come all bikes exhaust pipes haven't turned blue? and time and again people have mentioned turning blue is common because of excessive heat that the part is subjected to. I would agree with you if it is rusting/chipping off/bad weld quality etc. Do you have any of them? Post pics please?Comment
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Shubz,Originally posted by Shubz View Post
I have the chipping similar to the pic posted by Ri$hi (reposted by joshzma225). And I have it across the length of the pipe.
My sole intention of bringing up the topic is that I was under the assumption that ideally the transition from one colour to another is gradual and smooth. While in this case, it is like a bad rash.
If someone here is telling me that it is normal (rash-like appearance) then I have no qualms living with it (but with a tinge of disappointment).I like 'em Naked
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Reason is not automatic. Those who choose not to recognise it, can't be conquered by it.
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Nikhil bhai - I am totally open to discussing valid issues and bringing it to the attention of the KTM folks. But not issues like branding it a China bike etc.Originally posted by NikhilB View Post
Coming to the chipping - this is a serious issue. Now my thoughts wander over the quality of water used for washing etc. Secondly - was the bike put under the water spray while it was still hot?
I have seen one bike with the exhaust turning purple and another friend of mine (Rajath) claims brown/white spots on the pipe.
For one - the pipe quality isn't something Bajaj/KTM would compromise upon. The purpling of the pipe - I spoke to the service folks even an hour ago - who were only saying the same - because of heat. Interestingly - it is not happening on all the bikes.
Rajathslr - whenever you can - can you please post pics of the spotting on your exhaust pipe?Comment
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Interesting thought on the washing.Originally posted by Shubz View Post
Washing (in my case) is done early in the morning and by a wet cloth only. So bike is cool and there is no question of spraying or emptying the bucket over it.
But even washing should not ideally affect the pipe otherwise the exposed pipe would not last our monsoons.
I'll also try to put up a pic of my pipe.
Also a question at Mountain,
When you say that this discoloration was normal, is the transition process similar to the pic posted earlier or is it a smooth transition?
PS: Shubz, bhai mat bolo unless you want me to call you Sir
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'Comment
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I wanted to ask a brief question to all the Duke 200 owners:
Before I go test-drive the bike and book it, could anyone here tell me if it is tough for a 5'4" guy to ride it. Upgrading from R15..Comment
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So you don't even want me to call you a brother?Originally posted by NikhilB View PostInteresting thought on the washing.
Washing (in my case) is done early in the morning and by a wet cloth only. So bike is cool and there is no question of spraying or emptying the bucket over it.
But even washing should not ideally affect the pipe otherwise the exposed pipe would not last our monsoons.
I'll also try to put up a pic of my pipe.
Also a question at Mountain,
When you say that this discoloration was normal, is the transition process similar to the pic posted earlier or is it a smooth transition?
PS: Shubz, bhai mat bolo unless you want me to call you Sir
Kidding!
the term "affect" - Now the question is - is it only coloration due to its metallurgical properties?
Is it due to the quality of water?
Is it due to the sudden changes in temperatures of the pipe?
Is it due to the detergents used on it - while its still hot?
What about riding styles? Excessive revving and suddenly switching off after the ride?
These are only thought processes. I could be completely off track in getting to the bottom of this. I need to sit with Venkat (Auto Service) and check on various scenarios. I will do that. Let the pics/inputs keep coming in.
PS: No offense meant to anybody. It is very easy to assassinate the bikes character but that is not the agenda here.
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Height may not be too great an issue. I'm around 5'6 and I find it a bit difficult to plant both feets to the ground, however a tilt to a side and one of my foot is firmly rested. Apart from that, at longer rides I do experience knee pain, that could be entirely because of my Body's condition.Originally posted by R15freak View Post
You probably need to be wary when you get on and off the bike, most of my friends hit their knee on the pillion bars when they mount the bike the first time. Mere Mortals have to be careful on the DUKE
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We are being followed !!
BTW just to tell you guys.. Bajaj people are following this thread silently..
One of their guys told me..
The best alarm clock is sunshine on chrome.Comment
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I am sorry to sayOriginally posted by R15freak View Post , but if you are 5'4", then it would be a bit tough as the seat height is more than R15. Also in my opinion, if your feet are not properly planted on ground while sitting on any bike that is a concern in terms of safety. My advice would be to test drive any bike(Not only Duke) and if you feel even 10% discomfort don't go for it(in long run you'll agree) no matter how attractive or powerful the bike is.
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That's a real good news ...Originally posted by devil_rider View PostBTW just to tell you guys.. Bajaj people are following this thread silently..
One of their guys told me..
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Shubz, just to inform you that I haven't yet faced the decoloration issue yet on my bikeOriginally posted by Shubz View PostSo you don't even want me to call you a brother?
....................... These are only thought processes. I could be completely off track in getting to the bottom of this. I need to sit with Venkat (Auto Service) and check on various scenarios. I will do that. Let the pics/inputs keep coming in.
PS: No offense meant to anybody. It is very easy to assassinate the bikes character but that is not the agenda here.. I have once or twice washed the motorcycle while it was still a bit warm(not much though). So not sure whether the decoloration could be caused by Water or Wash method. I haven't revved my bike hard and kept the bike always below 6500/7000 RPM during my runnin period. Never ridden the bike at a stretch for more than 1 and 1/2 hours. So that could be the difference maker here. I am not sure what'll happen when I'll take it to trips or ride it more freely.
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Oh Really??? Awesome!!! Now we can all expect BIGGER Radiators and New Exhaust Header Pipes!!!Originally posted by devil_rider View PostBTW just to tell you guys.. Bajaj people are following this thread silently..
One of their guys told me..Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure.Comment
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Are you sure that the Bike got heated within 10 seconds and Fume was coming???Originally posted by hunkofgals View Posthey guys ive got my KTM yesterday !
the bike is amazing but im facing heat problems , it heats up within 10 seconds and hot fumes come from the engine and even the pillion at the back can feel it ! what might be the issue ?
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and the bike's rear break action is very stiff and its fore play is very small
i need to jam the break down very hard to enable the rear break
what might be the issue?
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and any DUKE OWNERS from VISAKHAPATNAM ? Because, I have ridden the bike at a stretch for one hour or more with the temperature bar almost full(I mean just nelow the notch/break) but never experienced any fume coming.
Though it is normal for a new bike to get heated quickly, but with Duke its even quicker, so might be an issue with Duke. I have asked the representative during the Customer meet session, but they told it's really normal and can be experienced only in Bumper to Bumper traffic. But my point is even though it can be experienced in low gears and bumper to bumper traffic, you are the one who will feel your legs getting Bar-B-Qued everytime
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And yes, the rear brake does not give you more freeplay space, but in my opinion it's not that bad. Also the braking is adequate for normal braking situations.___________________________________________
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