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**BANDHAV** · 03-14-2012, 02:21 PM

^^That's one hell of an extensive washing review for a bike. Oh wait a minute you too got a Duke, congrats dude. Seems like you guys are planning to paint the pune orange.

**niranjanvaidya** · 03-14-2012, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by BANDHAV View Post

^^That's one hell of an extensive washing review for a bike. Oh wait a minute you too got a Duke, congrats dude. Seems like you guys are planning to paint the pune orange.

HAHAHA...thanks buddy. There are three Dukes in our office parking including mine and Inder's. There are two more in the group and one more will join us this weekend.

Pune has been Duke'd.

**AntiqueBlue** · 03-14-2012, 02:32 PM

Originally posted by niranjanvaidya View Post

HAHAHA...thanks buddy. There are three Dukes in our office parking including mine and Inder's. There are two more in the group and one more will join us this weekend.

Pune has been Duke'd.

Which company, may be I can have sneak view

**niranjanvaidya** · 03-14-2012, 02:42 PM

Originally posted by AntiqueBlue View Post

Which company, may be I can have sneak view

Sure thing. You have a PM.

**satyenpoojary** · 03-14-2012, 02:52 PM

Originally posted by niranjanvaidya View Post

Some on the FB N650 forum also had one made for his N650. The radiator has a pseudo radiator guard with horizontal fins/slots facing upwards. This should suffice; not sure whether we can add another layer to this existing guard.

Yeah I have got one for my 650 too, but yet to collect it and fix it!

You guys should also join the FB community for the duke 200. I guess Gsferraris cousin is the brains behind that. A group of owners always help in sharing information and little tricks and all. The N650 group has been a brilliant collection of interesting tid bits and information and even some brilliant group pruchases!

Then again, why am I lurking on this thread! Why!

**devil_rider** · 03-14-2012, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by niranjanvaidya View Post

Some on the FB N650 forum also had one made for his N650. The radiator has a pseudo radiator guard with horizontal fins/slots facing upwards. This should suffice; not sure whether we can add another layer to this existing guard.

Update: The Duke is one of the hardest machines to wash yourself. Some points that I learned yesterday when I washed her myself

Right side is easy to clean; even through the frame.
Left side is slightly difficult to clean since most of the exhaust plumbing resides there.
Left side of the swingarm and alloy is a nightmare to clean in the absence of a good cleaning fluid and a paddock stand; our oil-can happy mechanics spray such a lot of lube that the chain sprinkles it everywhere and the swingarm + alloy turns greasy.
Swingarm is so beautiful to look at but absolutely tricky to clean.
Rear grab-rail can hurt your fingers while buffing away the polish
Clips on hoses can cut your fingers while cleaning the left side of the bike.
Front alloy is easy to clean provided the bike is on a paddock stand.
Paddock stand needs to be mounted a bit away from the rear sprocket as the swingarm mount of the stand interferes with the sprocket and makes it difficult to turn the wheel while cleaning.
Mounting the paddock stand away leaves one of the sides slightly off the paddock mount as the swing arm converges towards the chassis mount. Best way is to ensure that you clamp the mounts just before popping the bike up.
Seat can grab a whole lot of fibers from a yellow cleaning cloth; best policy is to use a microfiber cloth.
Radiator is easy to clean using a toothbrush and upward strokes with a trickle of water or a spray bottle.

i hope the service center guys know how to wash the bikes.

**spiralbrain** · 03-14-2012, 03:46 PM

The alarm system from KTM is very expensive but the OEM i suppose sells it a lot cheaper
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It looks quite useful, has anyone managed to locate this kind of plug anywhere on the bike? I do not think fitting this will void the warranty as no cutting to the original wiring is required. I was reading about the alarm system in the user manual and it has many features like vibration sensor and seat removal switch etc.

**shreeda** · 03-14-2012, 03:49 PM

Originally posted by spiralbrain View Post

The alarm system from KTM is very expensive but the OEM i suppose sells it a lot cheaper
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It looks quite useful, has anyone managed to locate this kind of plug anywhere on the bike? I do not think fitting this will void the warranty as no cutting to the original wiring is required. I was reading about the alarm system in the user manual and it has many features like vibration sensor and seat removal switch etc.

There is an unconnected plug under the seat. The service center guy told that it is for center locking system. But he also said that any aftermarket electrical fitment will void the warranty. Be cautious when you proceed.

**niranjanvaidya** · 03-14-2012, 03:57 PM

Originally posted by devil_rider View Post

i hope the service center guys know how to wash the bikes.

No way. They have no idea of how to wash a bike. For them, it is routine stuff...spray the bike with water, apply some foaming soap and spray water again. Three step process and easy

**devil_rider** · 03-14-2012, 04:09 PM

Originally posted by niranjanvaidya View Post

No way. They have no idea of how to wash a bike. For them, it is routine stuff...spray the bike with water, apply some foaming soap and spray water again. Three step process and easy

oh crap.....

**Eshan-P180** · 03-14-2012, 04:11 PM

Originally posted by niranjanvaidya View Post

No way. They have no idea of how to wash a bike. For them, it is routine stuff...spray the bike with water, apply some foaming soap and spray water again. Three step process and easy

and if you go to stop them you get to hear...Chalta hai, kuch nahi hota!!!

**yogeshgehlot** · 03-14-2012, 04:18 PM

done with the first servie of my Crazy-Nomad (KTM)

Got my Crazy-Nomad a.k.a KTM's first service done today at Ghatkoper

Oil filter changed - Rs 92 with taxes
Oil changed to Motul 7100 20W50 ---- from A.H.Helmets (andheri west) cost Rs 725 *2 = 1450

Just came to office after the service..

The below items will be replaced by KTM once in Stock
- Rubber below the swingarm due to which the khat khat noise comes
- Petrol round lock part will be replaced (not the lock but the area below which has 7 or 8 bolts) Falty - once removed cannot be fitted again hence replacement is required

RPM1 set to 7.5k
RPM2 set to 10k

Experience after the Service
- Gears are super smooth
- No slips
- Easy Neutral from 2nd and sometimes from 1st also
- engine noise at high RPM is reduced .....touched top speed of 110 at 8k RPM at Bandra higway (while returning from Ghatkoper)

advised by the Service stations guys .......do not touch the rear suspension setting now .....can change in the next service.

Thks
Yogesh

**yogeshgehlot** · 03-14-2012, 04:20 PM

Originally posted by joshzma225 View Post

Good find! But is this like something they make themselves or is it official KTM merchandise that they are selling for less? I would love to get the Rim Tape done but I'm not free on Saturday I would probably head there on Sunday if someone could post some pics of the rim tape coz frankly the KTM POWERPARTS RIM tape is just too expensive...

Sunday m going to Lonavala for the GIRT meet..............if anybody visiting on Sat let me know

Thks
Yogesh

**devils_friend** · 03-14-2012, 04:23 PM

Originally posted by inder.cool View Post

Your knowledge is wrong on the above subject. The radiator fan only starts when the engine temperature reaches a certain level.

thanks for the conformation brother

**devil_rider** · 03-14-2012, 04:27 PM

Originally posted by shreeda View Post

There is an unconnected plug under the seat. The service center guy told that it is for center locking system. But he also said that any aftermarket electrical fitment will void the warranty. Be cautious when you proceed.

So does it work like a plug and play alarm?

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