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**Rahulbarik** · 05-24-2012, 02:28 AM

Originally posted by AnupamOnWheels View Post

I am not questioning the build quality of Duke and I also rate it high; but the naked sensors are a bit of problem here. My MIL light ON problem solved after keeping the bike parked for whole 1 day and after that riding it for some 10 - 15 minutes. Though I am new to this type of hi-tech ECU and sensor laden bike; I still think if these things could be designed a bit better. Only riding the bike in rain for some 30 minutes or washing it with water at home should not do trick to the sensors.

Do share details about the performance upgrades.

I am not 100% sure about the price but did a search and found that some anti theft systems for bigger Dukes abroad cost as much as 13K -15K. I can assure you that the price of the model I have seen during the DIY was shocking.

AFAIK FZ doesn't come with built in Anti theft systems. Maybe your friend installed it personally. I am still not sure waht you meant by "parking lights". If you mean what we have in our cars - i.e. four or more turn indicators blinking when you park the vehicle, remove the key and press the parking switch ON; then it's not available in Duke. You have to go for a Mod if you want that. The indicators in Duke works as simple turn indicators. Let me know if this clears the doubt.

Both brakes should be applied together coupled with a bit of engine braking if required. However, sometimes depending upon ones instinct or habbit , anyone(front or rear) is pressed first.

I haven't tried the Nitrogen yet. I am not too sure whether this is available in Kolkata or not.

One shift shock for 1000 bucks.

I think I am better without that.

nitrogen is available in kolkata at a lot of places... It really makes a huge difference... I dont know where you stay actually...its available at bhawanipur at some of the tire shop, many petrol pumps has one... The one closest to my house though is the petrol pump beside south city mall...they have it

**AnupamOnWheels** · 05-24-2012, 02:58 AM

Originally posted by hunkofgals View Post

hey guys
ive made a custom made
radiator guard to protect the radiator from small stones and mud
............
https://picasaweb.google.com/1004514...uardMay232012#

It looks eally good. However, is the mesh having bigger holes actually to allow sufficient amount of air.

Originally posted by R-series View Post

Yes you're right on the part that it is 300mm.

source - 200 Duke - Technical Details KTM (this is India specific)

I am not sure whether it's 300 mm, cause by just the look the size seems to fit 280 mm, but will measure and confirm.

Originally posted by Doga View Post

Yeah, the website says 300mm. But the manual, which is also India specific says 280 mm. Incidentally, the european manual also says 280 mm for the front.I don't know which is true until I take a measurement myself.

The comparison with the other bikes were made in jest and should not be taken seriously. Both of them are great bikes.

Yes, everywhere else it's written as 280 mm. I also think it's 280 mm actually.

Originally posted by Rahulbarik View Post

nitrogen is available in kolkata at a lot of places... It really makes a huge difference... I dont know where you stay actually...its available at bhawanipur at some of the tire shop, many petrol pumps has one... The one closest to my house though is the petrol pump beside south city mall...they have it

I live near Saltlake. Can you please name a few areas near Saltlake and Rajarhat? Also do tell me where near Bhawanipur it is available(I often go there).

**AnupamOnWheels** · 05-24-2012, 04:22 AM

Originally posted by Rahulbarik View Post

nitrogen is available in kolkata at a lot of places... It really makes a huge difference... I dont know where you stay actually...its available at bhawanipur at some of the tire shop, many petrol pumps has one... The one closest to my house though is the petrol pump beside south city mall...they have it

Originally posted by AnupamOnWheels View Post

................I live near Saltlake. Can you please name a few areas near Saltlake and Rajarhat? Also do tell me where near Bhawanipur it is available(I often go there).

On a second thought I am now least interrested in Nitrogen. Actually just checked the Nitrogen in Tires section/Thread in TeamBHP. After many controversies few of the members and espicially the super duper "GTO" himself explained that there is no visible advantages in using Nitrogen in our cars and bikes. Anyone who is in doubts can surely check the TBHP thread. Also putting few logical comments/thoughts from that thread here -

1. Air contains 80% Nitrogen and the Nitro filling pump can offer you 88 - 92% Nitro. To obtain 99.9% Nitro it incurrs huge cost and machinery. So some 10% more nitro can't produce huge advantage IMHO.
2. Nitro is only used in F1 cars and flights, coz they involve so much rigourus running, speed and friction that the temperature increases a lot. You can't produce that temp in our normal cars and bikes even after whole day cruising in 100 - 150 KMPH.
3. The pressure fall/leakage from tyre is less than 1 or 2 psi, so not a major concern.
4. No visible effects on performance/road grip/ride quality as such. No proven fact is present.

So, I am not going to use Nitro in tyres and will save my hard earned money(to spend it somewhere else

).

Mods, sorry for back to back reply, but I intended to reply seperately to show change of my mind.

**hunkofgals** · 05-24-2012, 08:44 AM

Originally posted by AnupamOnWheels View Post

It looks eally good. However, is the mesh having bigger holes actually to allow sufficient amount of air.

the mesh holes are big enough only
its due to the paint job its looking so !

**joel_sherly** · 05-24-2012, 11:04 AM

Originally posted by psych0hans View Post

Hey Joel, changing to a softer setting will definitely decrease e cornering performance of the bike... Though, on a day to day basis I doubt you will feel the difference... Unless you take your baby to the track, I don't think it will make a world of a difference... Good luck

thanks man...

so I may change the suspension to softer during my first service..

**Janesh.J** · 05-24-2012, 12:57 PM

Originally posted by hunkofgals View Post

hey guys
ive made a custom made
radiator guard to protect the radiator from small stones and mud

Aaahh... so its your post i read on FB that went viral a few minutes of posting. I must say its a terrific mod and a must do for all dukers.

What i am planning is to make the guard a bit longer which will protect the engine casing as well as the coolant pipes (rubber ones) which might get hit by stones or gravel. Any pointers from your side are welcome.

Did u ride the bike after the radiator guard, how is the temperature management, no heating issues ?

**devil_rider** · 05-24-2012, 01:11 PM

Limits of cheapness

Limits of cheapness...

some1 stole the tyre air valve cap from my Duke.

Kuch log 5 rupaye bhi afford nahi kar sakte.

**abhisheksircar** · 05-24-2012, 01:23 PM

Duke Water Test

Nice video for duke owners. Sorry if it has been already shared.

Duke 200, Water Test

Originally posted by hunkofgals View Post

over all its fine and sturdy and adds little detail to the bike with that orange tinge and white KTM logo

KTM Radiator Protector

Good job and the KTM Logo job is right there !

**Janesh.J** · 05-24-2012, 01:28 PM

Guys, anyone facing noise from engine similar to tappet sound when the bike is hot. The sound is there when cold, but lower in intensity.

**krish2778** · 05-24-2012, 01:51 PM

Originally posted by Janesh.J View Post

Guys, anyone facing noise from engine similar to tappet sound when the bike is hot. The sound is there when cold, but lower in intensity.

Might be most probably timing chain adjustment issue. It comes when you start the bike itself, more prominent when its hot.
Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

**hunkofgals** · 05-24-2012, 03:57 PM

Originally posted by Janesh.J View Post

Aaahh... so its your post i read on FB that went viral a few minutes of posting. I must say its a terrific mod and a must do for all dukers.

What i am planning is to make the guard a bit longer which will protect the engine casing as well as the coolant pipes (rubber ones) which might get hit by stones or gravel. Any pointers from your side are welcome.

Did u ride the bike after the radiator guard, how is the temperature management, no heating issues ?

i uploaded in xbhp first and then in FB
i didnt get any response here as much in FB
.
yes i drove the bike after installing , there are no heating issues

hmmm in my opinion dont try to extend the radiator guard it looks horrible and as if its flying in air with no support instead get a mudflap extension to the front fender and ur done
but still if u wanna give it a try go ahead

Originally posted by abhisheksircar View Post

Nice video for duke owners. Sorry if it has been already shared.

Duke 200, Water Test

Good job and the KTM Logo job is right there !

thanks man

**Janesh.J** · 05-24-2012, 04:07 PM

Originally posted by hunkofgals View Post

hmmm in my opinion dont try to extend the radiator guard it looks horrible and as if its flying in air with no support instead get a mudflap extension to the front fender and ur done

but still if u wanna give it a try go ahead

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thanks man

Hey, thanks for your input.

I was thinking to fasten it to the two screws which attach the spoiler.
as for mudflap, how do we attach that to the front fender, we will need to drill holes or use some sticking solution.

**hunkofgals** · 05-24-2012, 06:10 PM

Originally posted by Janesh.J View Post

Hey, thanks for your input.

I was thinking to fasten it to the two screws which attach the spoiler.
as for mudflap, how do we attach that to the front fender, we will need to drill holes or use some sticking solution.

it will make it extra long and spoils the look
.
u just need to buy mud flap from some bike and then drill a hole and fix it
my next mod is that only

**chicane1879** · 05-25-2012, 12:24 AM

I am surprised to see on how come we are not coming across any posts on the performance of the bike vis-a-vis competition(Read: Drag test/top speed etc) in this thread inspite of this bike being touted as a performance oriented machine.

Missing the good ol Pulsar/Apache/R15 comparo posts!!

**AnupamOnWheels** · 05-25-2012, 04:48 AM

Originally posted by chicane1879 View Post

I am surprised to see on how come we are not coming across any posts on the performance of the bike vis-a-vis competition(Read: Drag test/top speed etc) in this thread inspite of this bike being touted as a performance oriented machine.

Missing the good ol Pulsar/Apache/R15 comparo posts!!

Maybe the owners are too happy with their acquisition.

I don't want to offend anyone and I respect and love any and every bike ever produced, but seriously, I think by most of the auto magazines and websites the fact is already established that by looking into every aspect - KTM Duke 200 is a real overall winner. In Less than 1.5 lakh range it's a sure shot winner and if you consider CBR250. Duke is again a winner by maybe a little margin. The most exciting thing about Duke is it's feature vs value graph. Truckload of features with less price.

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