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  • #4186
    Originally posted by The Mountain View Post
    Something I've always wondered about, as I've seen it in so many different situations here: Why does no one in India ever remove the shipping wrap from anything? I've seen it on everything from car interiors, to office furniture, to toys, to motorcycle crash guards.
    to enjoy the feeling that it is still fresh and new .. i have even left the rear number plate blank .. i dont have number plate at the front ..

    i will have to develop a new habit now .. helmet , gloves and riding jacket ..

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    • #4187
      Originally posted by The Mountain View Post
      Something I've always wondered about, as I've seen it in so many different situations here: Why does no one in India ever remove the shipping wrap from anything? I've seen it on everything from car interiors, to office furniture, to toys, to motorcycle crash guards.
      Its done so as to keep those wrapped parts NEW, and Dust free to the maximum extent possible.
      Al tough it works in compleate opposite way so if water creeps in during rainy season
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      • #4188
        Originally posted by The Mountain View Post
        Something I've always wondered about, as I've seen it in so many different situations here: Why does no one in India ever remove the shipping wrap from anything? I've seen it on everything from car interiors, to office furniture, to toys, to motorcycle crash guards.
        I guess so that the object's 'newness' is not lost. As soon as the shipping wrap is removed, it will be no different from any other old 'car interior, office furniture, toy, motorcycle crash guard' that you see around you.
        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.

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        • #4189
          Originally posted by The Mountain View Post
          Something I've always wondered about, as I've seen it in so many different situations here: Why does no one in India ever remove the shipping wrap from anything? I've seen it on everything from car interiors, to office furniture, to toys, to motorcycle crash guards.
          I find it ugly too. People keep plastic wrapping on car seats at the cost of considerable discomfort in summers. Wait. I have seen new sofas completely covered in plastic at homes.
          May be they want everything to last long and are willing to compromise on aesthetics and comfort.
          Rohan though may have been too tired to take the wrapping off the crash guard after taking the mirrors off
          On a serious note, I too had bits of wrapping intact on the rear mudguard/saree gurad for some time simply because it was difficult to take it off completely. It needed quite an effort and time the day I did
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          • #4190
            Originally posted by Rohan200ns View Post
            to enjoy the feeling that it is still fresh and new .. i have even left the rear number plate blank .. i dont have number plate at the front ..

            i will have to develop a new habit now .. helmet , gloves and riding jacket ..
            Originally posted by Shibadip View Post
            Its done so as to keep those wrapped parts NEW, and Dust free to the maximum extent possible.
            Al tough it works in compleate opposite way so if water creeps in during rainy season
            Originally posted by antz.bin View Post
            I guess so that the object's 'newness' is not lost. As soon as the shipping wrap is removed, it will be no different from any other old 'car interior, office furniture, toy, motorcycle crash guard' that you see around you.

            So, stuff that's wrapped in tattered, dusty plastic, but still not visible itself, looks better than something unwrapped that can be cleaned?

            oooo-kay.
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            • #4191
              Originally posted by The Mountain View Post
              So, stuff that's wrapped in tattered, dusty plastic, but still not visible itself, looks better than something unwrapped that can be cleaned?

              oooo-kay.
              But you know that it is clean and "new" underneath the plastic :P

              Don't bother, it's just one of our (Indian) many harmless eccentricities.
              I like 'em Naked

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              • #4192
                Originally posted by Rohan200ns View Post
                i have a habit of leaving the helmet along with the bike when i arrive somewhere ... helmet and gloves in my hands will not look nice when i arrive to meet certain people .. i bought a pair of ktm colored gloves which i shall use during long rides but i really dont like to carry many stuffs with me when i am out for a casual ride in city with certain people ..
                i was looking to get a helmet lock fitted to the crash guard ..i will check if the gloves are able to go under the rear seat ...
                Originally posted by Rohan200ns View Post
                a pic after 500kms on the odo ... only ridden in bangalore city traffic .. all sorts of traffic conditions..
                Dude.. Where are your mirrors? I'm Surprised that you have completed 500kms with that bike? Didn't the cops catch you? Or are you from some planet where safety comes last on the check list?

                Bike -- check
                fuel -- check
                fast riding -- check
                I'm DEAD -- check
                Safety -- Finally CHECK

                Originally posted by The Mountain View Post
                Something I've always wondered about, as I've seen it in so many different situations here: Why does no one in India ever remove the shipping wrap from anything? I've seen it on everything from car interiors, to office furniture, to toys, to motorcycle crash guards.
                It's just to show off dude that the thing is new. I had it for a week before removing it

                Originally posted by The Mountain
                And I'm sure the thought that you preserved your "cool" self-image in the eyes of "certain people" will be of great comfort during the long recovery after reconstructive surgery.

                You cannot justify not wearing proper safety gear, so stop trying. There is no excuse.
                ROFL... I liked that re-constructive surgery statement
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                • #4193
                  Help!!!

                  Has anyone here successfully managed a tire change or fixed a puncture on the KTM? Doing it is one thing, but not damaging the Black Rims is going to be difficult considering the way these guys take the tire off. I have an Obsessive Compulsive Tendency to keep My KTM's black rims scratchless and clean whenever possible, any advice would be appreciated. Also would the SVC center be able to do it better than the regular local tire shops?
                  Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure.

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                  • #4194
                    Originally posted by joshzma225 View Post
                    Has anyone here successfully managed a tire change or fixed a puncture on the KTM? Doing it is one thing, but not damaging the Black Rims is going to be difficult considering the way these guys take the tire off. I have an Obsessive Compulsive Tendency to keep My KTM's black rims scratchless and clean whenever possible, any advice would be appreciated. Also would the SVC center be able to do it better than the regular local tire shops?
                    Josh i have remove the rear wheel for a puncture repair.Everything is fine till the tyre beads are seperated from rim, but to take the tyre out they putsoe tool which scratches the rim.its very small but yes it happens.tell the guy to take tyre out using some wood Peice.might help.
                    Motorcycling heals, big time...

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                    • #4195
                      Originally posted by joshzma225 View Post
                      Has anyone here successfully managed a tire change or fixed a puncture on the KTM? Doing it is one thing, but not damaging the Black Rims is going to be difficult considering the way these guys take the tire off. I have an Obsessive Compulsive Tendency to keep My KTM's black rims scratchless and clean whenever possible, any advice would be appreciated. Also would the SVC center be able to do it better than the regular local tire shops?
                      Search YouTube for DIY puncture repairs..

                      I was not able to post the video.
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                      • #4196
                        Originally posted by devil_rider View Post
                        Dude.. Where are your mirrors? I'm Surprised that you have completed 500kms with that bike? Didn't the cops catch you? Or are you from some planet where safety comes last on the check list?

                        Bike -- check
                        fuel -- check
                        fast riding -- check
                        I'm DEAD -- check
                        Safety -- Finally CHECK

                        It's just to show off dude that the thing is new. I had it for a week before removing it
                        no cop catches me .. i have even left the number plate blank ..
                        i will be getting the regn number stickered tomorrow . . yes i shall put back the mirrors too..

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                        • #4197
                          Originally posted by premsaharan View Post
                          guys i visited gurgaon MG road KTM, they have almost 20 bikes instant delivery. i talked to manager abt issues dukers are facing. he said latest lots are imroved all issues are resolved, front USD has got extra seal to stop leakag and improve cleaning of inner pipe, the chain set has got rubber round the swingarm to sort chain khat khat sound and other chain issues. he claimed the latest dukes have no issues at all. i m not sure if the parts which he claimed as addition were already present in earlier lots. has any early birds checked the claimed improvements.

                          forgot to add few more things, manager said all older dukes will be updated with new item and new dukes are coming with motul as standard engine oil

                          i can confirm that the new batch has indeed rubber rail at top and bottom of swing-arm which goes thicker towards ends.
                          I have been told by SVC tech taht the engine oil is bajaj 10000 DTSI not Motul but he did offer me to change to motul at naturally extra cost which i denied as i changed the oil today at 66km on odo and wanted it to be mineral, semi synthetic not synthetic

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                          • #4198
                            Mileage / FE / Fuel Economy Check

                            7.20 ltrs for 236.80 kms which means a mileage / FE of 32.88 ... mostly city commutes of 20 km stretches one way, during peak hour... Was redlining when starting from signals and when I lost my patience...

                            At 4k Kms in the Odo now, the engine sound is much more interesting to me

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                            • #4199
                              Originally posted by sivigshankar View Post
                              7.20 ltrs for 236.80 kms which means a mileage / FE of 32.88 ... mostly city commutes of 20 km stretches one way, during peak hour... Was redlining when starting from signals and when I lost my patience...

                              At 4k Kms in the Odo now, the engine sound is much more interesting to me

                              after the oil change at 66km on odo my bike has lost its loud howling sound and i feel pickup has gone down a notch as well. is it normal? i called svc tech and he said he adjusted clutch during the oil change as it was vit loose so he tightened it, can it cause reduce pickup, personally i dont think so.
                              exhaust noise going down due to oil change a bit is expected but i see a sharp decrease in it.

                              what do you mean by interesting sound?

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                              • #4200
                                Originally posted by sivigshankar View Post
                                7.20 ltrs for 236.80 kms which means a mileage / FE of 32.88 ... mostly city commutes of 20 km stretches one way, during peak hour... Was redlining when starting from signals and when I lost my patience...

                                At 4k Kms in the Odo now, the engine sound is much more interesting to me

                                same here friend, i have clocked around 5.4k and its engine sound is getting smoother at low rpm and grunting at higher rpm..

                                another thing about duke is that its like a small dirty child.. always want to scream, not able to keep up at place, always want to run and more important it become dirty while playing in rain and includes you too with him..

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