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**N E S T O Network** · 10-21-2012, 11:50 AM

Hello Everyone My Baby Duke Isnt Shining anymore like the way it used to after bringing it home from the showroom,
I have "Formula1 Wax Polish " which is for cars ,can I use this to shine my bike.
If Not Please Suggest a few good Bike Polish products.
thank you

**hunkofgals** · 10-21-2012, 12:24 PM

Originally posted by joshzma225 View Post

Well with Kiirus you're just paying them Rs.10,000 to give you an extra 1200rpm in every gear there is no modification to the way the powerband works with their ecu remap. Everything remains the same apart from the fact that your rev limiter cuts of much later

i second joshzma225

KIIRUS's remapping is not soo effective as they only remove the rev limiter and spending 12k for that removal of rev limiter is not worth the money

**dynamo brother** · 10-21-2012, 07:40 PM

Hi there guys this is my first post on this website.

So far the experience with the duke 200 has been pretty disappointing.
i have completed around 1900 km on the ODO and every time i have a pillion i get a chaak-chaak sound from the chain at certain rpms and happens only on deceleration. It also sounds loudest on the 3rd gear, while dropping speed as u let go of the throttle.
Also another test performed by me with a pillion, downhill on a slope at the same speed and gear the can be heard even louder and more distinct.
since i am light in weight i don't usually hear the sound in any gear, its only when the pillion is present.
this sound is coming from the front sprocket i presume and gets irritating on long rides.

**Evander_F** · 10-21-2012, 10:20 PM

Originally posted by dynamo brother View Post

Hi there guys this is my first post on this website.

So far the experience with the duke 200 has been pretty disappointing.
i have completed around 1900 km on the ODO and every time i have a pillion i get a chaak-chaak sound from the chain at certain rpms and happens only on deceleration. It also sounds loudest on the 3rd gear, while dropping speed as u let go of the throttle.
Also another test performed by me with a pillion, downhill on a slope at the same speed and gear the can be heard even louder and more distinct.
since i am light in weight i don't usually hear the sound in any gear, its only when the pillion is present.
this sound is coming from the front sprocket i presume and gets irritating on long rides.

its jus the chain hitting the slider. If search the this thread, you'll find DIY solutions. Our member @hunkofgals has posted before, do search for it.

**hunkofgals** · 10-22-2012, 10:46 AM

Originally posted by dynamo brother View Post

Hi there guys this is my first post on this website.

So far the experience with the duke 200 has been pretty disappointing.
i have completed around 1900 km on the ODO and every time i have a pillion i get a chaak-chaak sound from the chain at certain rpms and happens only on deceleration. It also sounds loudest on the 3rd gear, while dropping speed as u let go of the throttle.
Also another test performed by me with a pillion, downhill on a slope at the same speed and gear the can be heard even louder and more distinct.
since i am light in weight i don't usually hear the sound in any gear, its only when the pillion is present.
this sound is coming from the front sprocket i presume and gets irritating on long rides.

Originally posted by Evander_F View Post

its jus the chain hitting the slider. If search the this thread, you'll find DIY solutions. Our member @hunkofgals has posted before, do search for it.

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**Janesh.J** · 10-22-2012, 11:55 AM

Originally posted by dynamo brother View Post

Hi there guys this is my first post on this website.

So far the experience with the duke 200 has been pretty disappointing.
i have completed around 1900 km on the ODO and every time i have a pillion i get a chaak-chaak sound from the chain at certain rpms and happens only on deceleration. It also sounds loudest on the 3rd gear, while dropping speed as u let go of the throttle.
Also another test performed by me with a pillion, downhill on a slope at the same speed and gear the can be heard even louder and more distinct.
since i am light in weight i don't usually hear the sound in any gear, its only when the pillion is present.
this sound is coming from the front sprocket i presume and gets irritating on long rides.

This was news to me when i had posted this same query on another forum and FB. I was told that acutally its not the chain hitting the slider but it is the red reflector at the back which hits the tyre hugger when you have a pillion and even without pillion if the pothole are big.
I had tightened my bike's chain and still i used to get this noise to which i got the above answer, and truly the tail tidy is very flexible and it vibrates a lot over potholes making the reflector hit the hugger.

**Ri$hi** · 10-22-2012, 12:47 PM

@janesh: If You see there is a huge gap between the rear tyre/hugger and the rear fender. I don't think the suspension will travel that long distance.

@dynamo brother: tighten the chain to the specification and the noise should disappear.

@hunkofgals: I think You need to replace the rubber slider as i can see that its worn out completely and it has become too thin.(the portion circled by white) and also some metal part is peeping out from the slider, the chain will hit that everytime You ride and can cause the chain to wear.

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**Giles** · 10-22-2012, 02:00 PM

speaking of chains..i need to clean the front sprocket area..how do i go about with this..its loaded with old lube and what-not. Do i get wd/40 and spray it clean then ride a bit and re-lube with chain lube? the junk is really sticky and black and i thought to myself that wd/40 should break it up and clean it..i literally put my finger in as much as i could and pulled out gunk but theres still alot there..im sure of it..

**dishayu** · 10-22-2012, 02:07 PM

Originally posted by N E S T O Network View Post

Its just that i thought it could pull alot more than 200NS
and what about the kiiru's ECU remap?
More info on that Please

Thanks you

Originally posted by joshzma225 View Post

Well with Kiirus you're just paying them Rs.10,000 to give you an extra 1200rpm in every gear there is no modification to the way the powerband works with their ecu remap. Everything remains the same apart from the fact that your rev limiter cuts of much later

Originally posted by hunkofgals View Post

i second joshzma225

KIIRUS's remapping is not soo effective as they only remove the rev limiter and spending 12k for that removal of rev limiter is not worth the money

It costs 10k now, it was 12k when it launched. And in all honesty, it's not as overpriced as you guys make it sound. I mean of course, it doesn't cost them anything to remap the ECU but you have to judge the value as opposed to what you get in return for your money. You get 3-4 extra bhp of peak power, 2 Nm extra peak torque (a 10-20% boost overall). You get a higher top speed without sacrificing the accelaration. It DOES affect the power band for smoother power delivery, lowers engine idle speed, and according to kiiru's returns 10% better fuel economy as well. I was going to get it soon but then Race Dynamics came out with their ECU box as well, so i'll check that out and see the VFM proposition there as well. It might just force kiiru's to lower the price of their remap as well. Let's see.

**Shubz** · 10-22-2012, 02:47 PM

Originally posted by Giles View Post

speaking of chains..i need to clean the front sprocket area..how do i go about with this..its loaded with old lube and what-not. Do i get wd/40 and spray it clean then ride a bit and re-lube with chain lube? the junk is really sticky and black and i thought to myself that wd/40 should break it up and clean it..i literally put my finger in as much as i could and pulled out gunk but theres still alot there..im sure of it..

Try not to use WD 40 as it is a rust remover and could affect the rubber O rings on the chain. try the chain cleaner spray of Motul or 3M - Liberal use of it does break down the muck and drops down. Wait for sometime and wipe it clean with clean cotton waste. Be careful about your fingers though.

**Giles** · 10-22-2012, 03:20 PM

Originally posted by Shubz View Post

Try not to use WD 40 as it is a rust remover and could affect the rubber O rings on the chain. try the chain cleaner spray of Motul or 3M - Liberal use of it does break down the muck and drops down. Wait for sometime and wipe it clean with clean cotton waste. Be careful about your fingers though.

yeah i saw the can with had chain cleaner ..couldnt afford to buy both..had to choose between the lube and cleaner..

what will happen if i use diesel and a toothbrush..? sorry for the questions ..lol im just trying to find an affordable way of doing it...i dont mind if it takes longer to do too

**N E S T O Network** · 10-22-2012, 06:13 PM

Originally posted by Ri$hi View Post

@janesh: If You see there is a huge gap between the rear tyre/hugger and the rear fender. I don't think the suspension will travel that long distance.

@dynamo brother: tighten the chain to the specification and the noise should disappear.

@hunkofgals: I think You need to replace the rubber slider as i can see that its worn out completely and it has become too thin.(the portion circled by white) and also some metal part is peeping out from the slider, the chain will hit that everytime You ride and can cause the chain to wear.

Seriously Man that Chack chack Sound is so Freaking annoying,I Have Just Started to Experience that from the past 1 week,Please tell me what it and what can i do,I am really tensed.
I dnt know what exactly the sound ,it Please let me know the problem guys,if anyone of you have experienced it.

**Shubz** · 10-22-2012, 07:03 PM

Originally posted by Giles View Post

yeah i saw the can with had chain cleaner ..couldnt afford to buy both..had to choose between the lube and cleaner..

what will happen if i use diesel and a toothbrush..? sorry for the questions ..lol im just trying to find an affordable way of doing it...i dont mind if it takes longer to do too

Diesel is kinda Ok Ok. But I wouldn't go for it either, as, remember this is O-ring chain. Has rubber

and Petrol/Diesel/Kerosene etc are known to have damaging effects on rubber. The most affordable way to do it - Take it to the service center every 500 kms and get it done - they may charge you Rs. 40 for that.

**krish2778** · 10-22-2012, 07:27 PM

I dont think itll cause damage using diesel, extensive exposure can damage if diesel used, that is also the same case with wd-40(which is an excellent cleaner), so just using diesel to clean it and then washing it off with water and cleaning with a rag would make the chain clean, too clean in fact, then just use the chain lube. Its done.
Else you can always go for the used engine oil / gear oil. But that's a messy affair.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

Originally posted by Shubz View Post

Diesel is kinda Ok Ok. But I wouldn't go for it either, as, remember this is O-ring chain. Has rubber

and Petrol/Diesel/Kerosene etc are known to have damaging effects on rubber. The most affordable way to do it - Take it to the service center every 500 kms and get it done - they may charge you Rs. 40 for that.

**Giles** · 10-23-2012, 03:18 AM

hmmm...thanks for the info about the chain

il take it to the company i guess see how they do it and memorise :P...and btw..just before i could reach home i started experiencing that chak chak wala noise its never happened before so lets see..could the barings have worn??..it seems legit..my bikes now on 9600 kms.. will look into it tomorrow..its night and i cant see nothing

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