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  • #2161
    Originally posted by Shubz View Post
    Wow, that must be some generous spraying! Are you sure it is "Oil"?
    It better be... it's black and sticky

    EDIT: Chain Lube is oil as well na or is it something else ?
    Last edited by sivigshankar; 04-25-2012, 10:08 PM. Reason: question

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    • #2162
      Originally posted by sivigshankar View Post
      Nope ... never had any coolant leak / spill issues from the day I got it.. Right now facing Oil from the Chain spraying on to the Side Stand / Rear Alloys and Swing arms.
      Let me guess, is that Tribocor or OKS?

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      • #2163
        Originally posted by sivigshankar View Post
        It better be... it's black and sticky

        EDIT: Chain Lube is oil as well na or is it something else ?
        The process is - First chain cleaner spray - that takes the grime down - black sticky stuff drips down.

        Next - Spray the chain with the lube which is NOT oil but Wet synthetic sprayable Grease. It better not be dripping all over the place/spraying on the swing arm/rims etc. A bit of spraying around is ok BUT - the Ideal thing would be to leave the bike for AT LEAST 30 minutes after the chain has been lubed with the wet grease - The BEST option would be to leave it on overnight (ahem Shreeda - remember the DIY session??)

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        • #2164
          Originally posted by Shubz View Post
          Wow, that must be some generous spraying! Are you sure it is "Oil"?
          Originally posted by sivigshankar View Post
          It better be... it's black and sticky

          EDIT: Chain Lube is oil as well na or is it something else ?
          Originally posted by shreeda View Post
          Let me guess, is that Tribocor or OKS?
          It is oil.. before lubricating the chain, the SVC guys put oil in the chain to clean it or something.. That sprays around the rear alloy, and other stuff.

          and chain lube is not oil..
          The best alarm clock is sunshine on chrome.

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          • #2165
            Originally posted by devil_rider View Post
            It is oil.. before lubricating the chain, the SVC guys put oil in the chain to clean it or something.. That sprays around the rear alloy, and other stuff.

            and chain lube is not oil..
            Gosh!! I don't believe Oil is sprayed to clean the chain It is only a dirt magnet - Not only the existing dirt on the chain, it would invite dirt for the neighbors bikes as well :P

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            • #2166
              Originally posted by shreeda View Post
              Let me guess, is that Tribocor or OKS?
              During delivery they used 'Motul' Chain lube for free and during the first service they used 'OKS' chain lube. Worst of all they charged me Rs.110 for chain lubing. It's been splashing all over the alloy and engine

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              • #2167
                Originally posted by Shubz View Post
                The process is - First chain cleaner spray - that takes the grime down - black sticky stuff drips down.

                Next - Spray the chain with the lube which is NOT oil but Wet synthetic sprayable Grease. It better not be dripping all over the place/spraying on the swing arm/rims etc. A bit of spraying around is ok BUT - the Ideal thing would be to leave the bike for AT LEAST 30 minutes after the chain has been lubed with the wet grease - The BEST option would be to leave it on overnight (ahem Shreeda - remember the DIY session??)
                +1. The longer you leave it idle, the better. And Shubz, nah not really because of DIY. I learned it the hard way! I bought Tribocor first and found out its worth, then bought 3M

                Originally posted by NaveenRk View Post
                During delivery they used 'Motul' Chain lube for free and during the first service they used 'OKS' chain lube. Worst of all they charged me Rs.110 for chain lubing. It's been splashing all over the alloy and engine
                Tribocor/OKS seem to be very less sticky compared to say, 3M or even Motul. So it easily sprays all over the wheel and swingarm. Hell, I even messed up my backpack with Tribocor

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                • #2168
                  Originally posted by devil_rider View Post
                  It is oil.. before lubricating the chain, the SVC guys put oil in the chain to clean it or something.. That sprays around the rear alloy, and other stuff.and chain lube is not oil..
                  Not oil they use Kerosene to clean the chain first, then spray the lube .. thats what that ASC guy told me .. however, cleaning with Kerosene wasn't done properly, he just ran that cloth while rotating the rear wheel.

                  Originally posted by Shubz View Post
                  The process is - First chain cleaner spray - that takes the grime down - black sticky stuff drips down.

                  Next - Spray the chain with the lube which is NOT oil but Wet synthetic sprayable Grease. It better not be dripping all over the place/spraying on the swing arm/rims etc. A bit of spraying around is ok BUT - the Ideal thing would be to leave the bike for AT LEAST 30 minutes after the chain has been lubed with the wet grease - The BEST option would be to leave it on overnight (ahem Shreeda - remember the DIY session??)
                  When I left it to be lubed at 500kms at the ASC, the guy got it done within 5 mins and to think back I was really impressed with his speed in getting it done.. however, it didn't spray this much then...

                  Originally posted by shreeda View Post
                  Let me guess, is that Tribocor or OKS?
                  OKS ....that's the thing they use in Chennai ASC.

                  Originally posted by Shubz View Post
                  Gosh!! I don't believe Oil is sprayed to clean the chain It is only a dirt magnet - Not only the existing dirt on the chain, it would invite dirt for the neighbors bikes as well :P
                  Kerosene was used to clean the Chain initially Shubz.

                  Originally posted by NaveenRk View Post
                  During delivery they used 'Motul' Chain lube for free and during the first service they used 'OKS' chain lube. Worst of all they charged me Rs.110 for chain lubing. It's been splashing all over the alloy and engine
                  Good to know that am not the only one facing this issue .. some might find this sadistic, however I find solace in having company

                  I tried to click some photos to post out here.. however due to the flash the reflective rim stickers are too bright and the dark spots aren't visible. Atleast I found out that the rim stickers have a nice reflectiveness

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                  • #2169
                    Rain ride

                    Had a proper rain ride today in Bangalore! The tire seems to pretty re-assuring even on wet surface I could brake confidently at good speeds. One just needs to be careful not to step on the rear bake lever

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                    • #2170
                      Originally posted by sivigshankar View Post
                      Not oil they use Kerosene to clean the chain first, then spray the lube ..


                      Kerosene was used to clean the Chain initially Shubz.
                      We were told Kerosene would screw up the O rings.

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                      • #2171
                        Guys.. bottom line - get your self Motul Chain cleaner and Lubricator and follow these Chain Maintenance Tips..
                        The best alarm clock is sunshine on chrome.

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                        • #2172
                          Originally posted by starscream1188 View Post
                          It is normal for the silencer to change colour to a pruplish tinch! the copper coating changes color due to the heat!

                          Nothing to worry!
                          Right.. in fact many in the west like it that way.. to them it adds to the high performance looks of the bike. They regard it as a "badge" as it makes the bike look like it's getting ridden..!!


                          One such example:




                          Last edited by payeng; 04-25-2012, 11:16 PM.

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                          • #2173
                            Originally posted by payeng View Post
                            Right.. in fact many in the west like it that way.. to them it adds to the high performance looks of the bike. They regard it as a "badge" as it makes the bike look like it's getting ridden..!!


                            One such example:



                            Payeng sir - it couldn't have from anybody better than you! Could you also throw some light on the spotting reported by many out here? Thanks in advance.

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                            • #2174
                              Originally posted by Shubz View Post
                              Payeng sir - it couldn't have from anybody better than you! Could you also throw some light on the spotting reported by many out here? Thanks in advance.
                              Actually I haven't seen any photo of the Duke's exhaust changing colors. But since the 200 Duke has primarily been made with the Overseas market in mind, that too for the younger riders, it could have been purposefully done (how difficult could it have been to powder coat the pipes with matt black like on our desi bikes..??)

                              Anyone has photos of the Duke's exhaust changing colors..??



                              Last edited by payeng; 04-25-2012, 11:39 PM.

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                              • #2175
                                Originally posted by payeng View Post
                                Actually I haven't seen any photo of the Duke's exhaust changing colors. But since the 200 Duke has primarily been made with the Overseas market in mind, that too for the younger riders, I believe that it has been delierately done.

                                Anyone has photos of the Duke's exhaust changing colors..??


                                There was one posted 2 pages back. And that one looks nothing like the one pictured.

                                Edit: And now it strikes me, I have seen such exhausts on RXs and Shoguns in the past!!!

                                Posting here for ease of analysis.




                                Last edited by antz.bin; 04-25-2012, 11:37 PM.
                                Advice is a form of nostalgia.
                                Dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it's worth.

                                Antz Travelz!! | South India Exploration Ride | Leh Triplog (Work in progress)

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