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**Saad_03** · 05-05-2014, 06:17 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Read a discussion, few posts back about tire replacement. So any advice guys, on which one to go for?
Spoke to ASC head mech, he said that the metzelers offer very good grip, but they wear out faster and are available in the ASC for about 9k. MRF Revz is about 3800, I think.

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Originally posted by wallpapers123 View Post

24000 kms completed and the fact that you still haven't figured out how to brake in what condition is a shocker!!

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If you read my entire post, you would've have noticed that I spoke about the tires too. They've been bothering me since I completed 10k kms.
Didn't face problems before that, so was confused if I was doing anything wrong (turns out, I wasn't). So shouldn't be a "shocker" anymore.

**wallpapers123** · 05-05-2014, 06:25 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by Saad_03 View Post

Read a discussion, few posts back about tire replacement. So any advice guys, on which one to go for?
Spoke to ASC head mech, he said that the metzelers offer very good grip, but they wear out faster and are available in the ASC for about 9k. MRF Revz is about 3800, I think.

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If you read my entire post, you would've have noticed that I spoke about the tires too. They've been bothering me since I completed 10k kms.
Didn't face problems before that, so was confused if I was doing anything wrong (turns out, I wasn't). So shouldn't be a "shocker" anymore.

Mastering the feeling that comes from braking in whatever condition is an important one by whose help you should have immediately found out about the problem with the tyres and not wait for 14000 more kms..
Even a slightest change in tyre pressure should be noticeable by the rider in any given temperature

Sure the MRFs are not as good as the Metzelers but they are still damn good to improve hour skills and the feel you get from the bike under braking..

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**Saad_03** · 05-05-2014, 06:40 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

There wasn't any problem with the tire pressure or with the appearance of the tires. I even asked a couple of more experienced riders and even they seemed to agree that there wasn't anything wrong.

Anyway, you seem to be a master and know more than me. Who am I to argue with you?
I just hoped someone would understand the peculiarity of my problem.
nadz11.ns did, and he gave sound advice and I thank him for that.

**Doga** · 05-05-2014, 06:50 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by Saad_03 View Post

Thanks man,
But you see, I've tried using that technique (Front bias braking) in the dry, but what happens is, the bike skid quite a bit. The other day, I was plain unlucky as there was a trail of water on the road, thanks to a leaking tanker. I tried braking in it, and bam!!!
Down I went.

I'm just confused, whether its my technique or the tires, cause I've been facing this issue since the tires were about 10-11 k kms old.

I am at 29K and I know a thing or two about skids and falls with the KTM

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Anything beyond 20K is borrowed time on the RevZ. I had them changed at 23K and the bike would simply not halt at decent braking inputs.

The standard rule of 80K front and 20 K rear in dray applies with the bias almost vanishing in the wet. Also I first engage the rear and the front a moment later in the wet.

**sonu611** · 05-05-2014, 09:53 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

I remember reading a few pages back that some one had issue with wiring. The bike wont start, but on turning the handle to the right the bike can be started.
I searched for that post, but was not able to find it.

I am having the same problem now, the bike shut off on reaching home and was not starting. I turned off the ignition and on turning it back on, console showed high coolant temp and low fuel warning and bike wont start. If I turn the handle to the extreme right, then I can hear the fuel pump starting up and then bike starts up ok but it turns off when I straighten the handle again.

If anyone has experienced the same problem and has a solution for it, Please share.
I am sure it is wiring fault, but there is a bunch of wires coming from the console and I am not sure where to start.

**Sumeet09** · 05-05-2014, 10:24 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Better u install abs kit which 390 has.if possible...it gives lot of confidence while braking...even my duke skids on hard braking

mrf rubber is of no use on our uneven roads

**aha2070** · 05-06-2014, 08:35 AM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by dishayu View Post

I'm 6 feet 2. No ergonomic issues for me. How i look on the bike, i do not know/care.

I'm 6,1 ft some one said I'm bigger than my duke

............he he he he he he

found this sprocket :

Tyga KTM Duke 125 200 Aluminium Rear Sprocket 41T | eBay

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Originally posted by sonu611 View Post

I remember reading a few pages back that some one had issue with wiring. The bike wont start, but on turning the handle to the right the bike can be started.
I searched for that post, but was not able to find it.

I am having the same problem now, the bike shut off on reaching home and was not starting. I turned off the ignition and on turning it back on, console showed high coolant temp and low fuel warning and bike wont start. If I turn the handle to the extreme right, then I can hear the fuel pump starting up and then bike starts up ok but it turns off when I straighten the handle again.

If anyone has experienced the same problem and has a solution for it, Please share.
I am sure it is wiring fault, but there is a bunch of wires coming from the console and I am not sure where to start.

yes wiring fault positif, look like wire to short, you should fix up/spruce all wiring body, make sure theres no cable pull up when you turning right/left
could be some socket loose when you turning the handle

remove your tank then make observation all the wiring and cable pay attention with awkward socket etc

**RRB** · 05-06-2014, 10:37 AM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Hi I am new to this liquid cooled bikes. Some one please let me know is it good to keep the bike always in idling at the traffic signals with comparatively good traffic for the radiator to keep on working, even if we are wasting a bit of fuel.

**Saad_03** · 05-06-2014, 10:55 AM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by sonu611 View Post

I remember reading a few pages back that some one had issue with wiring. The bike wont start, but on turning the handle to the right the bike can be started.
I searched for that post, but was not able to find it.

I am having the same problem now, the bike shut off on reaching home and was not starting. I turned off the ignition and on turning it back on, console showed high coolant temp and low fuel warning and bike wont start. If I turn the handle to the extreme right, then I can hear the fuel pump starting up and then bike starts up ok but it turns off when I straighten the handle again.

If anyone has experienced the same problem and has a solution for it, Please share.
I am sure it is wiring fault, but there is a bunch of wires coming from the console and I am not sure where to start.

Hey, that would be me!!
Faced this problem when I my indicator was fixed. It is indeed a wiring fault, what they'll do is, cut a portion of the faulty wire, use another wire to connect it to the socket below the headlamp.
Local mechs can also do it, but I suggest you go to the ASC.

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Originally posted by Sumeet09 View Post

Better u install abs kit which 390 has.if possible...it gives lot of confidence while braking...even my duke skids on hard braking

mrf rubber is of no use on our uneven roads

I did inquire at the ASC, they said the ABS is not available as an add on, no aftermarket stuff is available.
Agreed, the MRFs are not that great, I'm not too keen on the Metzelers, coz I do a lot of touring, so when the roads go bad, don't know how they'll behave.
In this regard at least, the MRFs are pretty decent (no punctures in almost 2 years, WOW!!!)

**Manan** · 05-06-2014, 10:29 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Heelo,
KTM has not introduced power wear in the Indian market as of yet?

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Heelo,
KTM has not introduced power wear in the Indian market as of yet?

**Xzibit Roll** · 05-06-2014, 11:19 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by Manan View Post

Heelo,
KTM has not introduced power wear in the Indian market as of yet?

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Heelo,
KTM has not introduced power wear in the Indian market as of yet?

No, haven't seen anything other than t-shirts or caps in any showroom

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**Evander_F** · 05-07-2014, 12:28 AM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by Saad_03 View Post

In this regard at least, the MRFs are pretty decent (no punctures in almost 2 years, WOW!!!)

Consider yourself as very lucky because these tyres are more puncture prone than others.

Aftermarket ABS kits aren't recommended, I highly doubt that KTM will provide such option because ABS is quite a complicated system to install and would require quite a few modifications to the bike.

**Doga** · 05-07-2014, 03:13 AM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by Evander_F View Post

Consider yourself as very lucky because these tyres are more puncture prone than others.

Aftermarket ABS kits aren't recommended, I highly doubt that KTM will provide such option because ABS is quite a complicated system to install and would require quite a few modifications to the bike.

I didn't have a single puncture in 23 k kms i used my first set😁.

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**Doga** · 05-07-2014, 03:15 AM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by Xzibit Roll View Post

No, haven't seen anything other than t-shirts or caps in any showroom

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They sell ktm vented jacket as well as gloves. Steep pricing, goes without saying

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**Tobbera** · 05-07-2014, 07:59 AM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by Sumeet09 View Post

Better u install abs kit which 390 has.if possible...it gives lot of confidence while braking...even my duke skids on hard braking

mrf rubber is of no use on our uneven roads

I'm pretty sire there is no bolt on kit available. And to take the parts of a Duke 200 ABS would just be too much of a hassle. If you want ABS, sell the one you have and buy the ABS version. Probably cheaper in the end.

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