Re: KTM 200 Duke

Hi ,Have booked a black d200 will take delivery tomorrow on Gudi Padwa , just wanted to know the list of things i need to keep in order to keep the bike neat and clean eg - wax polish , shampoo, chail oil cleaner chain lube etc . I currently stay in Mumbai would like to know from where i can get these item .

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The chassis number (VIN) located on the right side on frame under handle bar area. The 8th character will give you the month of manufacture and the 10th character the year.
The latest model will have an extra bit of plastic fork protectors near the front forks, and the handle bar grips will be the same as the ones on the RC200.

btw, who told you about the 'better coolant, engine oil tank caps handlebar' ?? I don't think any change was done to these components. The new radiator fan structure and extra mud flaps over read monoshock was already implemented in Sep 2014

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Hey I thought no Amaron battery would fit the duke compartment. Have you checked that?

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The place i gave my battery for charging, trickle charged it overnight. The problems i had with exide were with my other vehicles.

Thanks for your help, I will go ahead in getting the amaron battery.

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yes, I have seen amaron batteries in the dukes at the asc. But it dint strike me to ask if any mods were made to the battery compartment.
Will check the next time I visit the asc.

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Guys what chain lubricant is everyone using, wil lubricating with gear oil do?

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Have used Motul chain clean and chain lube can each and now currently using 3M clean and lube. IMHO 3M is better than Motul.

You can use SAE 90 oil to lube the chain. Remember to clean the chain before applying the lube, always use chain clean aerosol when too much of muck or dirt has accumulated if less dirt is found then jetspraying the chain with water would suffice.

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Thnks bro. I bought motul chain lube today, and have cleaned my chain with kerosene, and tomorow morning il lube the chain with it.

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Refrain from using kerosene, diesel and other stuff they may damage the O-rings on the chain. Use chain clean aerosol to be on the safer side and they work best.

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My First paid Service at 12000 Kms.

Total Damage Rs 5600.

labour costs are a bomb, please find the breakup in the attached image.

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Kerosene or diesel are absolutely fine.. if you have the time and want to put in some effort and clean it up thoroughly with a brush, nothing beats them at the job and its MUCH more pocket friendly. If the bikes been to slushy mud/rains, then first just use a slow jet of water to hose it down and then clean with diesel.
And a good dab of gear oil EP/SAE 90 to lube the chain completes the task.
Aerosol cans are just a convenience. If you factor in the economics, you might as well replace your chain/sprocket kit every 8000km than spend Rs.1000 on a set of chain clean/lube that might last you say 4000 km/8 maintenance sessions ? Because a new chain sprocket kit itself costs around Rs.2000.

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You have been ripped my friend.. chain slider/indicator labor charges !! wtf! and 130 for chain clean!!

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I have was told and also remember reading somewhere on the net that kerosene or diesel would damage the o-ring. So I won't risk myself. Yes it would be greatly pocket friendly ;-)

My first sprocket kit lasted 10K only mainly because I wasn't caring adjust the slack at appropriate intervals but was cleaning and lubing it at right times. Now I'm running a rolon chain kit and adjust the slack and lube at correct intervals now it is 6.5K on it and theres hardly any wear an tear I see.
So adjusting the slack plays a very vital role alongside cleaning and lubing to have the chain in good condition with good mileage.

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I read it in motorbeam bike news
I read in another site too about the caps..

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Nothing over there says "better coolant, engine oil tank caps handlebar"
the 2015 model currently on sale already has some bits and pieces added, and has been discussed previously on this thread. Do read at least the last 50 pages to get some insight on this.
"another site" ? The internet is full of copy-paste buggers and latest 'news' , sadly most of which is just speculation and rumors.

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Somewhere on the net? The 'net' is full of all kinds of stuff so don't simply stick to reading one article, a lot of people simply hit google and read the first two search results and come to a conclusion.
Yes the chain cleaners and lubes in aerosol cans are good and convenient to use (they are not way superior to cleaning with diesel or lubing with some sae90 oil). Infact if you have ever seen the ktm service advice chart, it would be mentioned that you need to lube it with the sae90 oil. But remember overdoing anything (over spraying cleaner or diesel/kerosense , chain lube will not do any good either).
Periodic maintenance with a little bit of commonsense is the key. End of the day its your money and vehicle, so i leave it to your choice... but for those who want to use cheaper but equally effective alternatives, diesel for cleaning and sae90 gear oil for lubing is the way to go.

And yes, adjusting the chain slack to the correct spec is also very important.

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I could be wrong. My bad :/
Also should i check for anything while taking delivery and is it compulsory to use the premium petrol?
what petrol do you guys use?