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**devil_rider** · 06-22-2012, 06:27 PM

Originally posted by R-series View Post

^^ are there any pics along with this or do I have a problem with the browser/pc?

Check it out on YOUTUBE

**joel_sherly** · 06-22-2012, 06:30 PM

I get a strong smell of burnt rubber when I ride at high speeds..
But there seem to be no visible damage to any parts of the bike..
I checked most of the rubber tubings near the engine..
Can anyone suggest me the where to look for damage???
has anyone else experienced this issue???

**Doga** · 06-22-2012, 06:56 PM

Originally posted by The Mountain View Post

Check your suspension setting. If the rear spring isn't properly set for a pillion, the suspension isn't going to be able to cope with the extra weight properly. Since this is closer to a real performance bike than pretty much everything else in the Indian market, it's going to actually be sensitive to suspension settings (such as they are). If the spring isn't properly set for the extra weight, the rear suspension in particular is going to make the bike feel very unstable. This is magnified by the fact that the Duke is very lightweight. The bike on its own weighs only slightly more than a human. Adding a pillion effectively doubles the curb weight of the machine, a significant percentage increase of the total weight even accounting for the rider.

As always, your comment was very insightful and helpful. I too doubt that the suspension setting might have to adjusted. The bike comes with suspension setting at 5(5 clicks). My usual pillion is 55 Kg only. The pillion I was riding with yesterday must have been close to 70-80 Kgs. SO probably the handling charecteristics were impacted more. I did try with the setting 6 (which is mentioned as full payload in the manual I think)once, but then it becomes a bit harsh when ridden solo.
Besides, the tool which is used to change the setting is custom made by Bajaj and would not be available in the market.
I'll go through the method which you have posted to arrive at a good compromise for both solo and with pillion riding. Thanks a lot.
Besides

**The Mountain** · 06-22-2012, 08:02 PM

Originally posted by R-series View Post

^^ are there any pics along with this or do I have a problem with the browser/pc?

No, sorry, no pics where I got it from, but the description should be adequate to going through the process. It's not as complicated as it looks:

Measure the distance from the axle up to a point on the frame at a 90 degree angle to the swingarm with the suspension fully extended.

Then get on the bike, have a friend balance so you can pick your feet up. Push the rear of the bike down about an inch, let it return slowly, then measure again. Then lift the rear about an inch, let it settle, measure again. Then average the two "loaded" measurements, and subtract the result from the fully-extended measurement. There's your sag measurement.

**anshuljain** · 06-22-2012, 08:20 PM

Coolant level is at minimum in my bike, and Castrol Radicool is not available in Jammu, so can I top up with another coolant, any suggestions.

**The Mountain** · 06-22-2012, 08:26 PM

Originally posted by joel_sherly View Post

I get a strong smell of burnt rubber when I ride at high speeds..
But there seem to be no visible damage to any parts of the bike..
I checked most of the rubber tubings near the engine..
Can anyone suggest me the where to look for damage???
has anyone else experienced this issue???

You might make sure the radiator hoses aren't touching the exhaust anywhere up front, but more likely you have a tire rubbing something inside the fender, rear hugger, or saree guard.

**The Mountain** · 06-22-2012, 08:31 PM

Originally posted by anshuljain View Post

Coolant level is at minimum in my bike, and Castrol Radicool is not available in Jammu, so can I top up with another coolant, any suggestions.

Unless KTM uses some kind of exotic coolant (or you are), it shouldn't matter. Polypropylene Glycol is the same chemical no matter who's name is on the bottle.

Also, as long as it isn't *below* the minimum line, you're still ok.

As a general note, it looks like this issue is fairly common with this bike i.e. the coolant level dropping after it leaves the showroom. It might be prudent for new buyers to request a small bottle of coolant be delivered with the bike, so the coolant can be topped off when the almost-inevitable level drop happens.

**Ri$hi** · 06-22-2012, 08:59 PM

Is there any way to improve the low end torque? The bike doesn't pull at low rpms like the way it used to.

**drrajsodhi** · 06-22-2012, 10:20 PM

some teaser photo before the journey

A hard test drive before the actual solo journey with Kraftfahrzeuge Trunhenpolz Mattighofen (KTM) DUKE200

**hunkofgals** · 06-22-2012, 11:04 PM

hey guys can we open the indicator lens ?
because my rear right indicator is filled with water
and no matter how much i blow air with the dryer , it becomes fine for sometimes and again the moisture comes back !
any way to remove it completely ?

**Sh4n3W** · 06-22-2012, 11:46 PM

Originally posted by joel_sherly View Post

I get a strong smell of burnt rubber when I ride at high speeds..
But there seem to be no visible damage to any parts of the bike..
I checked most of the rubber tubings near the engine..
Can anyone suggest me the where to look for damage???
has anyone else experienced this issue???

Is your duke in its run-in period? if it is, it may be the piston rings seating in..

**Akshay Jain** · 06-23-2012, 01:32 AM

Originally posted by drrajsodhi View Post

A hard test drive before the actual solo journey with Kraftfahrzeuge Trunhenpolz Mattighofen (KTM) DUKE200

hey bro from where you get those side tank pads ?

**Doga** · 06-23-2012, 01:42 AM

Originally posted by hunkofgals View Post

hey guys can we open the indicator lens ?
because my rear right indicator is filled with water
and no matter how much i blow air with the dryer , it becomes fine for sometimes and again the moisture comes back !
any way to remove it completely ?

Dude, that mean's there is some crack in there, THe moisture that reappears is actually fresh vapours that get in when you ride

**Doga** · 06-23-2012, 01:45 AM

Originally posted by The Mountain View Post

Unless KTM uses some kind of exotic coolant (or you are), it shouldn't matter. Polypropylene Glycol is the same chemical no matter who's name is on the bottle.

Also, as long as it isn't *below* the minimum line, you're still ok.

As a general note, it looks like this issue is fairly common with this bike i.e. the coolant level dropping after it leaves the showroom. It might be prudent for new buyers to request a small bottle of coolant be delivered with the bike, so the coolant can be topped off when the almost-inevitable level drop happens.

Distilled water can be used to top up in case of a contingency.
I never faced this problem though. The level is still a notch above the min mark. It did come down a bit but that was because there was fall and the resultant spill

**drrajsodhi** · 06-23-2012, 03:22 AM

Originally posted by Akshay Jain View Post

hey bro from where you get those side tank pads ?

Akshay if u r asking abt red stickers under the side of tank, then i did make it myself. If about tank pad attacted on back of tank(black in colour), then i got those from KTM showroom in CP New Delhi

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