Your chain/sprocket was replaced under warranty? How? What was the issue? The reason I ask is the svc always maintains that chain sprockets are never replaced under warranty no matter how soon they have to be replaced. I'd really like to know what was the issue with your chain that they agreed to replace under warranty

Hi guys, from past few days whenever i go over 100 kmph i feel that the rear feel wobbles a bit, wobbling increases as the speed increases after 100kmph. But i dont feel any wobble when the bike is below 100, please help me guys what could be the issue. Thanks


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If chassis is rigid and bends are overruled, then may be your rear rim is bent, or(this happened with me), your axle nut is loose or the screw windings are gone. Get it checked at the svc. Or try tightening it at home first and then head to the svc

For me it was a simple job, they opened it while I watch. They were able to remove it without touching tank or anything, just through the space between the frame spokes.

have done two mods to my bike
1- changed the tail light. smoke tail lights with integrated indicators looks and works perfect.
2- added a windscreen which really helps in touring which I do a lot. deflects the wind sideways and also helps you go top speed without crouching.
and also changed my tyres to Michelin pilot street rear 140/70/17 front the same profile as stock..
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So I was finally able to send Bajaj the gripe mail .
Issues noted were:

1) The high coolant temperature problem. It had gone for sometime as I had updated, but was again rearing its ugly head. IN traffic, at night the bars were all full and turning the lamp off would send them crashing back to normal region.

2) The tank leak issue. Fuel was seeping out drop by drop especially when tank was near full capacity.

3) Reduced acceleration. Bike feeling way sluggish after 80 in fourth gear

4) Front brakes having less bite and also making a 'krrr' sound (as many also have complained about in various posts on this thread) when lever is engaged.

5)Bike vibrating at higher rpms.

Of this the tank leak issue was taken care of rather easily and promptly. It was replaced under warranty.

The high coolant temperature issue was tracked to a malfunctioning fan which was strange because when Rehman initially diagnosed it the fan did turn on and off at the specified temp. I used to see the fan turn on.
But may be there was indeed some issue as it turn on even when the temp reached 117 C on the diagnostic tool that day. When I asked the mech if fan is the culprit, then how come temp comes down when headlamp is turn off, he said that since the fan was not feeding on the voltage and winding was faulty the voltage was manifesting elsewhere(I personally didn't buy this, but the fan was indeed not working that day, so I kept mum)
It was changed under warranty. I haven't experienced it turning on since and didn't bother to test.

The sluggish pull was ascribed to gone clutch plates. Yes!! you read that right. My bike needs a 2nd replacement in 25K kms. And no I don't pull wheelies on the eastern expressway while riding to office. Unbelievable parts quality from bajaj. Hats off!

The brakes were lacking bite and making that 'krrr-fluid pumping' sound was because of a slightly bent disc and rim. The bend was sustained when I had a minor accident a few months back and the insurance agent refused to replace mag/disc since it was not much of a bend(very minor barely noticeable) and the ride quality was unaffected(which is in fact true, I don't find any difference). So when the pads try sticking to the disc, owing to the uneven surface of the disc, the sound is emanated.

The vibe issue was sorted by retorquing the nuts, which I am sure means tightening 3-4 nuts which hold the footpeg :P

Was it under warranty, that you have changed your Clutch plates twice? If not, then how much did you shed from your pocket each time?
What happened to your mail, did you get any response?
Shed some light on the same, so that i can compare my issues with yours.

Was it under warranty, that you have changed your Clutch plates twice? If not, then how much did you shed from your pocket each time?
What happened to your mail, did you get any response?
Shed some light on the same, so that i can compare my issues with yours.

Hi All,

Finally....the day is coming near when I'll own an orange beast...The date is in the head...all the calculations have been made....just a matter of time when the amount in bank matches the amount required

Just as any other person would have before getting a new bike, I too have some doubts that are bugging me...If anyone can help....

Firstly, which is the best dealer for KTM in Delhi, for after sales....I only know KTM at Cannaught Place, because I have seen it only...I dont know any routes here.

Secondly, is it a good time to buy a Duke 200...I mean I may sound rude/weird, but with India not getting 2013 version with ABS and now 2014 version just round the corner and spoofs being shown by Motorbeam regarding testing of it in India...the last thing you would want is the ABS version being launched just after 1 month of buying the bike...
The reason I say is that this is going to be my first bike, graduating from an Activa...leaving 200NS and waiting for the finances to get in line for D200, I would love to have ABS...its simply a life saver....Or am I thinking too much ?...2014 version for India may just be a faux pas ?

Thirdly, and most importantly, living outside my state, at Delhi, and working at Noida, how would I register my bike for Delhi?..Is it necessary to buy the bike at my home and transport it here?...Or can I buy it on my relatives name who live in Delhi, would that be a problem?

Thanks in advance...any help would be much appreciated.

P.S-I plan to test ride it tomorrow at the only showroom I know....would it be open on Sunday?

Surprised to see no response/help out here...or am I asking the wrong questions

BTW...went to KTM at Cannaught Place, Delhi...they did not provide the test ride as test ride vehice for D200 was in service and D390 had gone for a tour...but he did give me quotation..the OTR being 1.52L..

Response was immediate. I got a message and a call from the svc. No call from any KTM engineer or service manager, though. I have heard stories of complainants getting a call from the engineer immediately but not in my case. The same old svc called me.I'll list actions against the complaints and how it went:1)The tank leak issue. Fuel was seeping out drop by drop especially when tank was near full capacity.I got a call from the svc telling me the tank had arrived(It had arrived earlier surely, as I had this issue for a full one week after which I lost it and shot that mail and I only got the call the next day I wrote the mail)I was called and the tank was replaced under warranty. Basically I think if I had not mailed Bajaj, I wouldn't have got the intimation from the svc(or may be I had to keep on calling to ask if the stock had arrived!!).I then came back home with the bike that day as it was already 6:30 pm and time for closure. I didn't catch a whiff of urgency in their attitude as I was made to wait as any other day. I was made to write down my issues all over again on the job card and told to wait.After the fuel tank was replaced an attendant came and asked me to fill the feedback for. I asked with a sense of bewilderment " What of the other issues?". The guy scratches his head and then tells me to book an appointment later and come with the bike.And later I was reminded of the complaint I had registered by charging me for a bike wash for the first time ever (I have hitherto never washed my bike at the svc having misgivings of the manner in which high pressure jets are sprayed onto the radiator and not waiting for the bike to cool down before washing)2)The high coolant temperature problem. It had gone for sometime as I had updated, but was again rearing its ugly head. IN traffic, at night the bars were all full and turning the lamp off would send them crashing back to normal region.When I arrived on the day of the next appointment, the fan was changed,as mentioned earlier in my post.It was not turning on at all(as against the day when Rehman diagnosed the problem to a leaky ground connection) .The new fan now does turn up and turns off in quick time. The older one used to take a lot of time and sometimes would keep on running for 15 minutes(I have mentined this too many pages back, but those days the temp bar would remain below the max normal region).So definitely the fan was faulty, but I am not ruling out the ground 'angle' as I feel this too is a contributing factor and it still is.The very same day while coming back to home, I encountered the "high coolant temperature" message, but very briefly. It came down rather quick and never again,which means the new fan is doing its work rather well and is bringing the temp down, whereas the old fan was lazy and would take a lot of time to bring the temperatures down which when combined with the leakage voltage signals withe headlamps on(because of the faulty ground) meant the the message would always keep on coming and would go once you switchoff the lamp.Won't disappear abruptly but gradually.The other mech refused to buy the faulty ground story altogether.He says fan replaced , so now all is well.Though I still see the temp bars dancing bit along with the headlamp switch. The dance is not as intense as before but still is there. Btw Rehman has left the svc, so I don't have much hope either.3) Reduced acceleration. Bike feeling way sluggish after 80 in fourth gear Clutch plates won't be replaced under warranty. "It's a wear n tear part sir". So you pay from your pocket as I did last time around(with around 8-9 K on the odo, don't remember exactly). It was around 4K including the oil, as replacing clutch plates mean you have to replace the oil too. So am waiting for my next service(2500Km away).4) Front brakes having less bite and also making a 'krrr' sound (as many also have complained about in various posts on this thread) when lever is engaged.This would require a rim and disc replacement which I would be claiming for insurance. Should have ideally been replaced when I originally but the insurance guy refused.5)Bike vibrating at higher rpms. This is now Ok. The bike is largely smooth now. Svc tightened some nuts while I did some tightening at home.I am planning on writing another mail highlighting the parts quality. I'd seek a clutch plate replacement under warranty.

Thanks Doga,Now I am feeling bad, thinking about the Quality of the Clutch plates of Duke. I heard from someone saying, that these clutch plates are for life time. But, changing them under 9k is way too much and twice now. Even I feel the same, the bike is a bit sluggish now and I don't feel the power, my bike used to have. I have asked many a times to the SVC ppl to check the status of clutch plates and also to perform the Compression check. All the time, I just see their blank faces(due to lack of knowledge) and coming up with weird answers("Sir Engine Oil is not black, so the Clutch plates are fine. We can easily identify the status, while we change the engine oil. Coming to Compression check, there is no such thing to perform Sir").Can Someone shed some light on, what actually a Compression check means, and how it's performed? so that I can explain/educate them on the same. I think compression check will play a crucial role in getting the statistics of the engine.BTW! I moved from B'lore to Chennai recently and my 1st paid service is near by. I have to find a good svc center nearby(I stay in Thiruvanmiyur. Chennaitian's Please help me finding one).I have a way list of issues and I expect someone should at least consider them.

I personally have not heard about the ABS versions but may be you can wait for 1 or 2 more months.

I suggest you get it registered in Noida(they have UP plates right?), since you'd be riding in Noida and the cops there may harass you.
Now assumming that you have a rented accommodation in Noida, this may be a bit difficult but hey Noida is no metro and the registration process might be a bit relaxed as compared to Delhi.
ON the other hand, buying the bike in Delhi and getting registered in Noida is possible but may be problematic.

Ask around how much harrasment one can expect from Noida cops riding with a DL number plate. I think since Noida is NCR, there may be a lot of DL reg vehicles zooming around.
Also I suggest you do not buy it in your relative's name, since the insurance would also list him as the owner and if you require to claim insurance later, you'd require his signatures, his account id, his cheque(cancelled). This would be really bothering then.