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**inder.cool** · 03-09-2012, 06:32 PM

Originally posted by Redliner View Post

Hey Inder,

Nice Pic change. I'm new here, can't seem to get my pic up. Any suggestions?

Thanks

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**joshzma225** · 03-09-2012, 06:37 PM

Does anyone in Mumbai know where I can find the Castrol Radicool Heacy duty coolant the manual recommends? Somehow its not available anywhere in Bandra West...I spoke to the service station too but they said they did not sell it loose and would have to book an appointment to top it up :-/

**Sharrrrrrad** · 03-09-2012, 07:13 PM

Originally posted by aadilnaik View Post

okay guys, brother has taken the bike for its 1st service today to the vashi service station....shows 1167km on the speedo... wanted to give it earlier but "the service station is not yet ready sir" (guess they didnt expect anyone to finish 1000km this soon

)... so yea, tonight onwards, the duke is gonna be let loose!!!

PS- i need a good riding jacket and had shortlisted the Rjays Swift... any advice in the same price range ( Rs 5k)? i have an Rjays GP2 helmet so it goes well

Waiting for your review then!!! Lets see if the FE remains the same

Cheerz

**Shubz** · 03-09-2012, 08:26 PM

Originally posted by inder.cool View Post

Till now I have faced a couple of issues, has anyone faced the same too:

1) low coolant level.
2) some noise from front or headlight assembly.
3) noise from chain/not lubricated.
4) noise from rear brake while braking.

Inder sir - low coolant level - is it lower than the Min mark?

2 - That is hereditary of Duke I guess. It is very evident when you run over a pot hole or cross a 10 inch wide road cutting. a noise that goes KHATT! near/under the console.

3 - That as you mentioned is on factory setting - you can get it tightened at the SVC center.

4 - Don't worry about it unless it is very weird and loud - it is the case of the pads bedding in.

Originally posted by rx100.7050 View Post

Loose chain for new KTMs??? Can't able to digest. Any idea how it got loosened so soon?

Factory setting

But some have not reported the chain slapping against the swing arm or may not have noticed.

**joshzma225** · 03-09-2012, 09:54 PM

I finally found the castrol radicool coolant at Juhu Bandh road!!! but it wasn't the ready to mix but the concentrate so I'm gonna mix it 2 parts water 1 part coolant and top it up soon as my engine cools down

@Shubz the manual says that the coolant level to be maintained is just below the MAX mark and at the shoroom they say it should be in between MIN & MAX...its getting mighty confusing now

**Shubz** · 03-09-2012, 10:05 PM

Originally posted by joshzma225 View Post

@Shubz the manual says that the coolant level to be maintained is just below the MAX mark and at the shoroom they say it should be in between MIN & MAX...its getting mighty confusing now

Technically manual is right. Practically the service folks are right.

please do top it up till the level is just below the MAX mark and let us know if you see any spillage/leakage. Would be helpful for everybody.

**Redliner** · 03-09-2012, 10:10 PM

Originally posted by inder.cool View Post

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Thanks Inder

**inder.cool** · 03-09-2012, 10:14 PM

Originally posted by Shubz View Post

Inder sir - low coolant level - is it lower than the Min mark?

Its on the "MIN" mark..

2 - That is hereditary of Duke I guess. It is very evident when you run over a pot hole or cross a 10 inch wide road cutting. a noise that goes KHATT! near/under the console.

Ya I kinda realized that, as many were posting here about that noise.

3 - That as you mentioned is on factory setting - you can get it tightened at the SVC center.

Oh ok..will see if that can be tightened..did you also get it tightened?

4 - Don't worry about it unless it is very weird and loud - it is the case of the pads bedding in.

No its not loud till now, but will get it checked. If the pads are worn out then will tell them to replace it

My answers is red and bold.

Originally posted by Shubz View Post

Factory setting

But some have not reported the chain slapping against the swing arm or may not have noticed.

This may also be one of the noises from the rear, since I was suspecting the chain to be loose so I kinda overlooked this.

Originally posted by Redliner View Post

Thanks Inder

Great..so you were able to do it

**joshzma225** · 03-09-2012, 10:39 PM

Originally posted by Shubz View Post

Technically manual is right. Practically the service folks are right.

please do top it up till the level is just below the MAX mark and let us know if you see any spillage/leakage. Would be helpful for everybody.

I just had one question though since its a concentrate I'm not sure how much to dilute it with water since its not the premix coolant

**Redliner** · 03-09-2012, 10:47 PM

Nandi Hills

Hey Bangalore Katoomers!

News is that we're headed to Nandi Hills tomorrow morn (SAT) at bout 6am. 3 of us in, anyone else want to join the bandwagon?

**spiralbrain** · 03-10-2012, 12:25 AM

Got a call from KTM today asking for my reviews on the bike and if everything was ok. I told them about the coolant issue, they say it was most likely an overflow. coolant between min and max is normal. Any more leaks and I must visit the workshop. All in all I am a happy chappy!

**rjswaroop2004** · 03-10-2012, 12:41 AM

Originally posted by devesh38 View Post

Thanks.. I had booked it on feb 1st only. Dont worry you will getting it soon. Expect around 1 month time for delivery. Anything early than that will be bonus for you. And keep calling the KTM guys regularly, i mean the showroom persons, they will keep you updated.

Looks cool man ...

booked feb 1 and got in march 2nd week only???

When i went to KTM Showroom to book mine, i saw a couple of bikes being delivered... and they were booked on 1st week of feb...

Its 2 weeks since i booked... I m trying to xontact the ktm showroom gys... but im just unable to reach em

...

Lets hope i get it within this week :P:P?

**Rajathslr** · 03-10-2012, 01:10 AM

Originally posted by Redliner View Post

Hey Bangalore Katoomers!

News is that we're headed to Nandi Hills tomorrow morn (SAT) at bout 6am. 3 of us in, anyone else want to join the bandwagon?

Have team outing tomorrow, count me in next time...pls do post pics...and the experience..

**joshzma225** · 03-10-2012, 02:36 AM

My friend just got his DUKE today and asked them to top up the coolant to just below the MAX mark but he said they put some VEEDOL Coolant?!?! I thought only Castrol RADICOOL was recommended? I hope they not putting some cheap one and then expecting us to buy the expensive one on the first service %-)
@Shubz
I have since topped up with the Castrol RADICOOL Concentrate and mixed it 2 parts coolant and 1 part aqua guard water (as good as distilled no minerals etc) ...was gonna use bisleri water but it had minerals added!!!
Topped up a little too much its at the MAX maybe even more but was overflowing as I noticed some on the radiator cover and the side of my tank..will get it flushed out and a fresh coolant put in tomorrow if they take me that is :-D

**Shubz** · 03-10-2012, 02:53 AM

Originally posted by joshzma225 View Post

My friend just got his DUKE today and asked them to top up the coolant to just below the MAX mark but he said they put some VEEDOL Coolant?!?! I thought only Castrol RADICOOL was recommended? I hope they not putting some cheap one and then expecting us to buy the expensive one on the first service %-)
@Shubz
I have since topped up with the Castrol RADICOOL Concentrate and mixed it 2 parts coolant and 1 part aqua guard water (as good as distilled no minerals etc) ...was gonna use bisleri water but it had minerals added!!!
Topped up a little too much its at the MAX maybe even more but was overflowing as I noticed some on the radiator cover and the side of my tank..will get it flushed out and a fresh coolant put in tomorrow if they take me that is :-D

You seem to have a fixation to have the level at MAX

As long as you are happy and there is no leakage/spillage - You should rock! \m/

I am more than happy with the level a few mm above the MIN. I haven't seen the level go down. I haven't seen the engine over heat. Radiator fan runs at regular intervals and dissipates the heat away. So - My thighs get fried at regular intervals

I have regular tete-e-tete with the service technicians at PBK service which is a stones throw away from where I live. So if you need any info in a flash - do let me know.

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