Re: KTM 200 Duke

how much are the springs of the front forks ? and the oil ?

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Re: KTM 200 Duke

I was the asc this morning to get the fused parking bulb replaced and to sort out annoying 'krrrr krrrr' noise @4200rpm that originates from the radiator cover. the place was crowded and only 1 mech was on duty.. the bulb was replaced with the 10smd led bulb that i carried with me (bought on ebay for 144rs , 2 pieces).. looks ok, nothing too bright.Maybe i should have gone in for a 28smd bulb or the bulb that uses the 5050 type of led (which are supposed to be much brighter than the 1210 types that were used on the one i bought). Anyway it was just an experiment, and maybe later on i'll change it.
Now coming to that annoying noise, they tried to fix it by removing the radiator front cover and pushing the clamp that holds it a little forward. Unfortunately that din't help either.. and i had to leave due to some work.So this is pending for another day.. Or i will try and get my hands dirty soon.

While i was there, another rider had come in for service..and he asked them if it was possible to fit the mud flap over the rear monoshock (the one that comes in newer models) and they said yes (but did not have stock of that part). I asked the guy at the parts desk, if even the plastic cover on the inside of the monoshock spring can be retro fitted to the old models and he said yes it can be done too.

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Recently I have noticed that chain has got quite loose . I wonder if it's possible to tighten the chain @ home garage itself ? or it should be done at the service center only ?

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Its quite possible provided you have a paddock stand or a similar setup (jugaad) at home. Chain adjustment on the duke is the same as any bike so its easy if you know what you're doing.

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Yes I have a jugaad at home which I use for cleaning/lubing the chain. I have never adjusted chain in my life sadly , So I have no clue. Maybe I can see at service center this time and after that try myself.

If it's like a step 1 2 3 thing, then please let me know also.

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Its simple man,
1)Just put the bike on stand and loosen the main axle nut.

2)Then tighten/loosen the screw on the spacer (the screw immediately adjacent to the axle bolt) until the desired chain slack is achieved.

3)Adjust the adjustment screw on both sides until both sides are adjusted identically.

4)spin the wheel, Press and hold the brake to align wheel properly and tighten the axle nut fully.

5) lube the chain and enjoy the ride.

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This is how it is done, straight from the horse's mouth:

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These guys used cyclo carb cleaner and then scrapped the residue with tooth brush. The take their own sweet time so took long. Infact its easier to clean it than a carb as you said.

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I am also facing a somewhat same problem for the last 1 month,like during night time time whenever i was waiting at the signal the Low battery warning used to come up and as i used to switch off the headlight the low battery warning used to go away and the low battery warning mostly used to come up only when the headlight was on and the bike was stationary but for the last 2 weeks if the headlight is on and even if the bike is in motion in a good speed the low battery warning comes up n so i just switch off the headlight and continue riding and the low battery warning goes away. Along with this battery issue i am also facing random speedo recalibration in every 1 or 2 minutes + power loss in 3 digit speeds. So i wanted to know is this a battery issue or ecu issue. I would really appreciate any suggestion n input on this as i still have 1 month left on my warranty. So if it is an ecu issue thn i can claim warranty n save some cash

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That is most definitely a battery/stator coil issue. If it were the ecu you wouldn't get random speedo recalibration. Also you mentioned that you were getting low battery warning at first only when the bike was stationary with the headlights on. Which is a clear indication that the stator coil is unable to charge the battery. And as it went on the battery unable to sustain the charge due to use of the lights started to degrade causing the random speedo recalibration and the power loss at high rpm's due to ecu and fuel pump not getting power.
My suggestion would be to get your stator coil checked along with the rectifier and fuses by the svc and to get a new battery as I'm sure the old one is beyond help now (some user discretion advised).
Also for future reference always post the odo reading, age of the bike and what kind of riding its used for mostly with your query, helps with the diagnosis.
Cheers

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Firstly get the battery checked. Since you said you have 1 month left under warranty, i assume the bike is 2 years old and the battery has never been changed.
the low battery warning comes up if the battery voltage drops below 10.5 Volts (from your description, it looks like the load i.e. light bulb is causing the voltage to drop) So get the battery checked and recharged if necessary. Get it checked at the asc..(they should be having a facility to recharge the battery.. and it should be trickle charged overnight, not the fatafat rapid charges that most battery shops do.)
If even after recharging, the battery charge doesn't hold up for more than a couple of days, then you will require a new battery.
If its not the battery, it could be the other electrical components .. but first start off with the battery.,and sit on their heads to get the problem fixed before the warranty expires. The ecu, fuel pump are expensive. While you are at it, get the fuel pump pressure also tested.I believe it should be above 2.5bar.

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Is it possible to extend the warranty somehow?? Because if issues such as Stator coil failure and Engine head leaks crop up after the warranty is void, it is gonna be ridiculously expensive.

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I remember something, some offer of extended warranty. I was told by the ktm dealership about it....................... Or maybe I'm confusing it with zero dep insurance.

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At the moment they do not have any extended warranty (they probably know the 'reliability' factor is lesser for the dukes when say compared to a Honda ).. and in hyderabad they do not even have the "orange assist" road side assistance program yet.

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Well actually I would not say the reliability factor is less for the dukes compared to Honda (though you're right, it is) but it has more to do with the fact that there have been a lot more ktm accidental damage insurance claims.
Basically what I'm saying is that the govt and the company itself sees the vehicle as accident prone now. And since accidental damage cases are exponentially higher than major breakdown cases, the company feels that road side assistance in non major metros is redundant (as it is they can't provide road side assistance for highways without going into loss) and giving extended warranty to an accident prone vehicle renders the point of the warranty moot.
Now most of the above info is speculation by me (except the company's view on the vehicle and its accident prone nature) so I request all who read this not to take it as fact.
But all said and done I feel the vehicle itself, if ridden correctly is about as or more reliable than a Honda (my own view).