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**Ri$hi** · 08-15-2012, 07:45 AM

Originally posted by joshzma225 View Post

My starter suddenly stopped working today!!! I had to push start the bike in 2nd gear to get it to start!!!

During the DIY session which was conducted at the SVC, we were informed that to push start duke it needs to on a higher gear may be 3rd or 4th. Others who attended the DIY session can confirm.

**Saru_24** · 08-15-2012, 01:00 PM

Originally posted by The Mountain View Post

Lower fork slider protectors, like the ones in that picture, will prevent gravel/sand from collecting on the fork lowers and damaging the fork seals. USD forks are particularly vulnerable to this, and the amount of debris on Indian roads makes the problem worse. However, I would recommend using something like this:

These are neoprene tubes that fit over the joint between the fork outers and inners, and help to keep dirt and debris from getting to the seals. These came from Fox | One Industries | Sidi | Oakley | Shoei | Leatt | KTM Parts | Motocross MX and if anyone has any contact with KTM coming up, please beg and plead with them to make these available here. Here's a pic that shows these on a bike:

Appreciate your work !!! This one seems as a essential on our dirty roads

will find out and update if come across this.

**joshzma225** · 08-15-2012, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by Ri$hi View Post

During the DIY session which was conducted at the SVC, we were informed that to push start duke it needs to on a higher gear may be 3rd or 4th. Others who attended the DIY session can confirm.

Thanks for the input Ri$hi but even after getting upto a running speed of 17km/h the 3rd gear just wouldn't bring the bike alive, but when I tried it with 2nd it worked quicker.

All that is besides the point!!! My main concern now is to get these setbacks dealt with asap and since today is Independence day I'll have to wait till tomorrow to get someone to come fix the bike from KTM coz I am not about to push start it again!!! I didn't pay 1.4L to be trailing the bike to them everytime something goes wrong!!! In this month alone I've had My accelerator cable snap, my radiator fan malfunction and now this!!! Although the Radiator Fan was replaced under warranty I am really annoyed with the timing of all these faults!!! It's just been 5 months!!!

**adheep** · 08-15-2012, 09:27 PM

Help Needed!

I've bought my Duke last month 15th in Chennai. Have clocked around 750 km on the ODO.

I'm facing problem in my Rear Brake, the rear brake has gone very weak and even on hard braking my Duke still keeps rolling. I live in Madurai and the nearest service center is around 450 Km from my place. I feel its very risky to drive my Duke to the service center.

So my question is, Is it possible for local mechanic to fix this problem at-least temporarily ?
@Duke owner: Has anyone faced this issue before?

**joshzma225** · 08-15-2012, 09:58 PM

Originally posted by adheep View Post

I've bought my Duke last month 15th in Chennai. Have clocked around 750 km on the ODO.

I'm facing problem in my Rear Brake, the rear brake has gone very weak and even on hard braking my Duke still keeps rolling. I live in Madurai and the nearest service center is around 450 Km from my place. I feel its very risky to drive my Duke to the service center.

So my question is, Is it possible for local mechanic to fix this problem at-least temporarily ?
@Duke owner: Has anyone faced this issue before?

It really sould not be an issue as most of the braking almost 70% is taken care of by the front disc brakes so go ahead and make your journey to the SVC center you'll be just fine. Yes a lot of us are finding the rear disc brake a tad on the lighter side when compared to the bite of the front disc brakes.

**krish2778** · 08-15-2012, 10:24 PM

Originally posted by adheep View Post

I've bought my Duke last month 15th in Chennai. Have clocked around 750 km on the ODO.

I'm facing problem in my Rear Brake, the rear brake has gone very weak and even on hard braking my Duke still keeps rolling. I live in Madurai and the nearest service center is around 450 Km from my place. I feel its very risky to drive my Duke to the service center.

So my question is, Is it possible for local mechanic to fix this problem at-least temporarily ?
@Duke owner: Has anyone faced this issue before?

Disc pads are usually changeable from any bajaj showroom i guess, all they have to do is to remove the calipers.
But one naggain question in my mind. What would you do for servicing, would you travel 450kms for every service and also if some problems creep up, which makes the ride un-useable, what would be your options ?
Just wondering.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

**Bplus** · 08-15-2012, 11:09 PM

Originally posted by adheep View Post

I've bought my Duke last month 15th in Chennai. Have clocked around 750 km on the ODO.

I'm facing problem in my Rear Brake, the rear brake has gone very weak and even on hard braking my Duke still keeps rolling. I live in Madurai and the nearest service center is around 450 Km from my place. I feel its very risky to drive my Duke to the service center.

So my question is, Is it possible for local mechanic to fix this problem at-least temporarily ?
@Duke owner: Has anyone faced this issue before?

IS there brake fluid in the small plastic brake reservoir ? Open the cap and check.Check under bright sun light as the liquid has no colour and might play tricks with your eyes until you touch it.

**Shibadip** · 08-15-2012, 11:37 PM

Originally posted by Bplus View Post

IS there brake fluid in the small plastic brake reservoir ? Open the cap and check.Check under bright sun light as the liquid has no colour and might play tricks with your eyes until you touch it.

What, AFAIK break oil is generally red in colour, and is quite visible in the Plastic Brake oil reservoir from outside.

**krish2778** · 08-15-2012, 11:46 PM

Originally posted by Shibadip View Post

What, AFAIK break oil is generally red in colour, and is quite visible in the Plastic Brake oil reservoir from outside.

DOT3 is a clear liquid, DOT4 is red in color.
Check which is in your bike, both can be used. So doesnt really matter though.

Cheers
Ride Safe
krishna

**adheep** · 08-16-2012, 12:12 AM

Originally posted by krish2778 View Post

But one naggain question in my mind. What would you do for servicing, would you travel 450kms for every service and also if some problems creep up, which makes the ride un-useable, what would be your options ?
Just wondering.

Hi Krish, in Madurai KTM showroom is under construction and when I inquired the neighboring Bajaj guys, they said it'll be opened in a month or so..

So may be I'll wait for a month and get my first service done here or will take my Duke to Chennai(450) for first service alone..

**adheep** · 08-16-2012, 12:14 AM

Originally posted by Bplus View Post

IS there brake fluid in the small plastic brake reservoir ? Open the cap and check.Check under bright sun light as the liquid has no colour and might play tricks with your eyes until you touch it.

Yes that was the first thing came to my mind when I first noticed this problem, but to my surprise the Brake oil container was sealed tight and had 3/4 th of oil in it..

**adheep** · 08-16-2012, 12:20 AM

Originally posted by joshzma225 View Post

Yes a lot of us are finding the rear disc brake a tad on the lighter side when compared to the bite of the front disc brakes.

Hi Joshzma225,

So do you mean that this is common in all the Dukes... Hmmm.. May be your right, my front disc is too sharp and because of that my rear brake feels little weak.. Lets see what the SVC guys has to say about this, I'll make a phone call first thing tomorrow morning and confirm this and post it here

**Bplus** · 08-16-2012, 12:27 AM

Originally posted by adheep View Post

Yes that was the first thing came to my mind when I first noticed this problem, but to my surprise the Brake oil container was sealed tight and had 3/4 th of oil in it..

Did you attempt a burnout or does the tyres look worn out ? Have you tried braking on good dry roads ? Is the tyre pressure correct ?

Only rider -
Front: 25 Psi
Rear : 28.5 Psi

Rider + Pillion-
Front: 25 Psi
Rear : 32 Psi

Check with your local Bajaj service center if they know how to adjust the rear brakes.It might just require a few tightening.Riding 450 KM and taking the risk just to find out that all you needed was a basic tool does not sound like fun.

**krish2778** · 08-16-2012, 12:35 AM

Originally posted by adheep View Post

Hi Krish, in Madurai KTM showroom is under construction and when I inquired the neighboring Bajaj guys, they said it'll be opened in a month or so..

So may be I'll wait for a month and get my first service done here or will take my Duke to Chennai(450) for first service alone..

Ok, then its fine, another doubt, isn't the first service due at 500kms ? now your at 750 , waiting for a month or riding 450 makes it 1k + wouldn't that be a problem ? would they provide free service ? In my area and all they wouldnt give free service if the person was just a few 20odd kms late.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

**Bplus** · 08-16-2012, 12:40 AM

Originally posted by krish2778 View Post

Ok, then its fine, another doubt, isn't the first service due at 500kms ?

First service is at 1000 KM and every 5000 Km there after.Which would mean second service when the odo reads 6000 KM and third service at 11000 KM and so on...

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