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**s1d** · 07-28-2014, 03:21 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by SABIN View Post

I just contacted the KTM SVC team and informed them the same. And booked for a complete maintenance of the ride as it is about to cover 10k kilometres. Its scheduled for this 30th, hope nothing critical will come in between. In this case, as updated I will inform them the same and go for a new engine oil.

"One more concern as the ride is about to complete 10k kilometres do I need to check/replace any other parts?"

They have changed the oil and fuel filters during second maintenance. Also I'm thinking aout flushing the coolant completely and refill.
Is it required at this period?

You are going in for a 'complete maintenance/service' (though i do not what is carried out in such a service because the svc's have a way of extracting more money by billing certain things under 'full' service or w/e) And since you have hit the 10k mark, apart from oil and oil filter , I would suggest you replace the spark plug and air filter (if its excessively dirty & keep the old ones as a spare)
Coolant flush is not required just keep it topped up to the right level, but again if you are willing to spend the money , do get the existing coolant removed and run the radiator with 1 liter of distilled water and drain out the water and refill with fresh coolant (stay away from any fancy coolant flushing additives.)

**SABIN** · 07-28-2014, 03:56 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Okay, one more question?

Regarding the chain sprocket, ideally after how much kilometre it should be replaced/changed?
(Is there any time period mentioned by KTM)

Thanks again!!!

**s1d** · 07-28-2014, 04:54 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by SABIN View Post

Okay, one more question?

Regarding the chain sprocket, ideally after how much kilometre it should be replaced/changed?
(Is there any time period mentioned by KTM)

Check your owners manual/service page , it could be mentioned there. But since the chain/sproket wear depends on various factors, its best that its inspected and changed if necessary. Normally it should last around 15k - 20k km if maintained properly (hopefully u don't 'rip' the bike every time you ride it :-) )

**SABIN** · 07-29-2014, 02:57 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Thanks again !!!

Nope !! I wont rip her at all

I am afraid to do so

Originally posted by s1d View Post

Check your owners manual/service page , it could be mentioned there. But since the chain/sproket wear depends on various factors, its best that its inspected and changed if necessary. Normally it should last around 15k - 20k km if maintained properly (hopefully u don't 'rip' the bike every time you ride it :-) )

**whencut86** · 07-30-2014, 01:06 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

planning to buy a duke 200. will be a touring machine for me. the amount of issues duke owners are reporting is alarming. more than 2 years after launch and still so much issues in dukes. caught up in a fix. duke 200 or cbr250r are my choices. cbr250r has a 3-4 month waiting period and so started idea of buying a duke 200. but now knowing that duke 200 still has so many issues makes me think if its worth the money spent. what if i get caught up mid way during tours or somewhere mid way along Leh. Can guys who bought dukes in 2014 confirm if there are many issues still or if ktm/bajaj is fixing them proactively during production stage? Also, in Chennai which dealer is good and which dealers service is good?

**Vysakh.M.S** · 07-30-2014, 01:17 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by whencut86 View Post

planning to buy a duke 200. will be a touring machine for me. the amount of issues duke owners are reporting is alarming. more than 2 years after launch and still so much issues in dukes. caught up in a fix. duke 200 or cbr250r are my choices. cbr250r has a 3-4 month waiting period and so started idea of buying a duke 200. but now knowing that duke 200 still has so many issues makes me think if its worth the money spent. what if i get caught up mid way during tours or somewhere mid way along Leh. Can guys who bought dukes in 2014 confirm if there are many issues still or if ktm/bajaj is fixing them proactively during production stage? Also, in Chennai which dealer is good and which dealers service is good?

Couple of my friends own a Duke200 and they have issues related to pillion seats and stiff suspension(that can be adjusted). If you are alone for the tour, then it will be fine. And the rear brake is not as good as front. As a tourer, CBR250 will be good but heard that they will be stopping the production when CBR300 comes.

**Pizzaboi** · 07-31-2014, 02:08 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by whencut86 View Post

planning to buy a duke 200. will be a touring machine for me. the amount of issues duke owners are reporting is alarming. more than 2 years after launch and still so much issues in dukes. caught up in a fix. duke 200 or cbr250r are my choices. cbr250r has a 3-4 month waiting period and so started idea of buying a duke 200. but now knowing that duke 200 still has so many issues makes me think if its worth the money spent. what if i get caught up mid way during tours or somewhere mid way along Leh. Can guys who bought dukes in 2014 confirm if there are many issues still or if ktm/bajaj is fixing them proactively during production stage? Also, in Chennai which dealer is good and which dealers service is good?

My bike is over 2 years old and everytime someone comes up with these "issues" are not meant to own a KTM.

I have had a trouble free ride for over 60k kms, the issues people claim to have are mainly maintenance related, bad maintenance leading to premature failure of the parts.

Look after your bike well and you will be rewarded but nothing but smiles and toothy grins

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Originally posted by Vysakh.M.S View Post

Couple of my friends own a Duke200 and they have issues related to pillion seats and stiff suspension(that can be adjusted). If you are alone for the tour, then it will be fine. And the rear brake is not as good as front. As a tourer, CBR250 will be good but heard that they will be stopping the production when CBR300 comes.

Just curious but unless you are heavily weighed down, why else would you use the rear brakes??? The front is sufficient to bring you to a stop before you can spell stop.

**AkshayA** · 07-31-2014, 02:39 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by whencut86 View Post

planning to buy a duke 200. will be a touring machine for me. the amount of issues duke owners are reporting is alarming. more than 2 years after launch and still so much issues in dukes. caught up in a fix. duke 200 or cbr250r are my choices. cbr250r has a 3-4 month waiting period and so started idea of buying a duke 200. but now knowing that duke 200 still has so many issues makes me think if its worth the money spent. what if i get caught up mid way during tours or somewhere mid way along Leh. Can guys who bought dukes in 2014 confirm if there are many issues still or if ktm/bajaj is fixing them proactively during production stage? Also, in Chennai which dealer is good and which dealers service is good?

I have a Duke 200, 2014 model, 4 months old. One thing is for sure, KTM is changing the design every now and then, improving it, but the parts quality by Bajaj is just not upto the mark with KTM's engineering.

The problems I have faced are-
Oil leaking from oil filter on very first day, reason- faulty O ring.
Headlight issue, reason- faulty relay
Engine oil leaking from oil cap, reason- faulty clutch cover case.

And now there is a huge crack on the tank on coolant window area, reason- again, quality. I dont see any reason for it.

All the defects have been due to iffy quality of the parts used. But that can be a one off case. You have to decide it for yourself.

Cheers
Akshay

**rohitj** · 07-31-2014, 03:40 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by whencut86 View Post

planning to buy a duke 200. will be a touring machine for me. the amount of issues duke owners are reporting is alarming. more than 2 years after launch and still so much issues in dukes. caught up in a fix. duke 200 or cbr250r are my choices. cbr250r has a 3-4 month waiting period and so started idea of buying a duke 200. but now knowing that duke 200 still has so many issues makes me think if its worth the money spent. what if i get caught up mid way during tours or somewhere mid way along Leh. Can guys who bought dukes in 2014 confirm if there are many issues still or if ktm/bajaj is fixing them proactively during production stage? Also, in Chennai which dealer is good and which dealers service is good?

Plz read posts posted by me I do lot of touring on my duke...

Sent from my GT-I9082 using xBhp Connect mobile app

**Vysakh.M.S** · 07-31-2014, 05:29 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by Pizzaboi View Post

My bike is over 2 years old and everytime someone comes up with these "issues" are not meant to own a KTM.

I have had a trouble free ride for over 60k kms, the issues people claim to have are mainly maintenance related, bad maintenance leading to premature failure of the parts.

Look after your bike well and you will be rewarded but nothing but smiles and toothy grins

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Just curious but unless you are heavily weighed down, why else would you use the rear brakes??? The front is sufficient to bring you to a stop before you can spell stop.

Both brakes are important to a biker. Else manufacturers would have disabled the rear brakes if bikers can actually ride with the help of front brakes alone.

**Pizzaboi** · 07-31-2014, 05:57 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by Vysakh.M.S View Post

Both brakes are important to a biker. Else manufacturers would have disabled the rear brakes if bikers can actually ride with the help of front brakes alone.

Anyone who has attended an MSF or CSS class will tell you otherwise. The front is where the majority of the stopping power comes from, the rear is more to stablize

**Vysakh.M.S** · 07-31-2014, 06:04 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by Pizzaboi View Post

Anyone who has attended an MSF or CSS class will tell you otherwise. The front is where the majority of the stopping power comes from, the rear is more to stablize

That is true but front brakes are used more in a panic situation or a dead stop......You never what to use a front brake while cornering. :P Both brakes are important.

**Arvind95** · 07-31-2014, 06:08 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by Vysakh.M.S View Post

That is true but front brakes are used more in a panic situation or a dead stop......You never what to use a front brake while cornering. :P Both brakes are important.

You are not supposed to apply brakes while cornering.. Front or rear you are gonna end up kissing the ground if you brake :P and during panic situations you are supposed to use both the brakes to control your ride or else you'll fall.

Ride to death

**Pizzaboi** · 07-31-2014, 06:56 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by Arvind95 View Post

You are not supposed to apply brakes while cornering.. Front or rear you are gonna end up kissing the ground if you brake :P and during panic situations you are supposed to use both the brakes to control your ride or else you'll fall.

Ride to death

Originally posted by Vysakh.M.S View Post

That is true but front brakes are used more in a panic situation or a dead stop......You never what to use a front brake while cornering. :P Both brakes are important.

You can brake whenever you wish, you just need to know where your traction limits are.

Ideally you do not use your rear brake until you have slowed down sufficiently, motorcycles do not have enough weight on the back and using the rear brake will make you lose traction. Use your front to bring yourself to a stop quickly, use the rear to maintain your line. It's ok if you do not get it, but try it out and it will change the way you ride your bike.

**Arvind95** · 07-31-2014, 07:16 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by Pizzaboi View Post

You can brake whenever you wish, you just need to know where your traction limits are.

Ideally you do not use your rear brake until you have slowed down sufficiently, motorcycles do not have enough weight on the back and using the rear brake will make you lose traction. Use your front to bring yourself to a stop quickly, use the rear to maintain your line. It's ok if you do not get it, but try it out and it will change the way you ride your bike.

That's what I meant. One can feel the traction limits. The right braking occurs before reaching the corner and not while cornering unless you have ABS.
Coming to the panic situations, it's always advisable to use both the brakes to achieve minimal stopping distance such that you don't collide with the other vehicle.

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