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**rjswaroop2004** · 03-19-2012, 10:16 AM

It's about time

Hola!,

Expecting delivery morro...

Any suggestions for a stylish tank bag or something cuz I usually carry quite a few stuffs n a small carriage would be helpful...

**Nilhawk** · 03-19-2012, 10:23 AM

Originally posted by rjswaroop2004 View Post

Hey guys.........

I have bought a Vega - Motocross helmet (Plain black) - Price 1750 (After discount 1250)

Stickering (Custom - 8 stickers) - ~Rs.200

Alpinestar Gloves - Any Wther wear (Black - with knuckle guard) - Rs.700

Fast Track Riding Shades - Rs.900

(Total - Rs. 3050

)

Hope this helps

Why wasting money on FAST TRACK Goggles dude when u have allready Goggles fitted in your Helmet

**Ri$hi** · 03-19-2012, 10:37 AM

Originally posted by rjswaroop2004 View Post

Hey guys I have finally got some riding gears for my duke

You should have got a clear googles or a helmet with visor. It ain't suitable for night riding. Gloves looks pretty good. How is the quality and will it useful in case of a crash?

**niranjanvaidya** · 03-19-2012, 11:50 AM

Went on a ride to the Amby Valley yesterday with Inder on his Duke and Ritwik on his R15.

Observations from the ride:

The Duke is extremely light, nimble and easy around corners
The quick flick into corners can be executed with so much ease that one may need to stand up the bike and adjust the line a bit. This is probably only till one gets used to the wide handlebars, low weight and the frame characteristics.
The gearbox ratios are sweet. Had fun shifting up and down; especially, 4th, 5th and 6th are so much fun. No false neutrals throughout the trip.
The front brake is responsive and has enough feedback. Did not use the rear brake.
The Duke feels slightly..ever so slightly cramped for my height. I'm 5'11". I had to move back every other time. The sweet position is where the rear seat's hump just touches your tailbone.
Tyres are grippy. Could not use large lean angles since I was maintaining the 6K limit in each gear..approx. 83-87 kmph in top.
Downhill is fun. Uphill tight turns/U turns can be handled in the 3rd gear with ease.
Chain hitting some part of the swingarm is an irritant. Hope to get this fixed at the first service.
Fuel consumption was around 40 km/lit. This included highway run, a run through village and traffic jam and also the Amby Valley ghat section (up and down).
Overall, the Duke is a sure shot formula for fun during weekends.

Attaching a pic taken by Ritwik from Inder's Cam. I'm sure Inder has a lot of pics to share and upload.

**sivigshankar** · 03-19-2012, 11:54 AM

Originally posted by rjswaroop2004 View Post

Hey guys...

I have finally got some riding gears for my duke ;-)...

I guess my option would be highly economic, affordable and of course with decent quality...

I have bought a Vega - Motocross helmet (Plain black) - Price 1750 (After discount 1250)

Stickering (Custom - 8 stickers) - ~Rs.200

Alpinestar Gloves - Any Wther wear (Black - with knuckle guard) - Rs.700

Fast Track Riding Shades - Rs.900

(Total - Rs. 3050

)

I have even considered a few jackets from Alpine star, Cramster which is around 5-6k ... with good quality quards and any weather wear... Would buy them if needed later on ;-) And also the rim stickering and shocks stickering I would do from the shop in "pudupet, chennai"... The rim stickering on both wheels both sides would cost me around just 100 - 150 bucks :P :P :P ... I can even get it designed as i need

... Cool ;-)

I guess this would be helpful for those in chennai who look for a good set of gears that would serve its purpose for "in city" riding ...

Helmet/ Gloves - from Rainbow lining and industries (Opposite to thousand lights mosque) - ph: 28290499; - They also have LS2, AGV, KBC, etc... And btw LS2 crown is available for 2.7K which looks good for KTM if you want a real branded one without customization... If you wanto customize, then go for a vega , black plain and do the stickering ...

Stickering - a lot of good shops are there in Pudupet, Chennai - I bought from this particular "SKM Sticker shop", expert - vicky, does the job with precision... just loved the stickering and his collection of images he had in his corel draw library... contact A.Ramar - 9444144772 - My stickers are actually available now in his system, those who want can go and take them

Hope this helps ;-) ;-) ;-) ...

Nice Gears.. as Rishi said clear visor or clear glasses would be better during nights.. atleast one of them could have been clear..anyways as long as you are comfortable driving and safe, it's good..

Thanks for the Info Jyo.. SKM are the guys in Wellington Plaza ??

The KTM Jackets are good... they cost around 35k I guess

.. I'll be checking out stuff in GP Road sometime this / next week Jyo.. will let u know what I find.. Have a friend who owns a shop there, he said he'll help me to find some decent stuff...

All in all for 3k u got some amazing stuff....

Originally posted by L.P. View Post

If you come to conclusion where you can point out So many -ves for dukes, half of them not Valid, You are CBR Guy, Because I start saying something about CBR, people will Kill me and Sell my Duke for Sure

Go Buy A CBR, DUKE isn't Meant for you!

AMEN to that

**devil_rider** · 03-19-2012, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by Chandu!! View Post

Dude how come 6 days ? monday , tuesday, wednesday and thursday :-) only 4 days come on 23rd afternoon 1 we will hav a meet too and two people can find/sort out the problem easily on the delivery bikes
u have been waiting so long only 4 days more
rest upto u :-]

hey dude..... i took the delivery on saturday evening itself. My maa and dadi gave a GO.. So enjoying my bike.

Did about 155 kms in 24 hours

**sivigshankar** · 03-19-2012, 12:10 PM

Originally posted by devil_rider View Post

hey dude..... i took the delivery on saturday evening itself. My maa and dadi gave a GO.. So enjoying my bike.

Did about 155 kms in 24 hours

Congrats Man

**prateek2210** · 03-19-2012, 12:11 PM

Some clicks of a friend's Duke, first in Meerut, U.P

Some more clicks can be found here -- Facebook Link

**inder.cool** · 03-19-2012, 12:31 PM

@Prateek: Can you add them as xBhp attachments too

**Hyperion** · 03-19-2012, 12:42 PM

Spares Cost

Just checked up on some Duke spare pricing (out of curiosity),
Front Wheel Rim - Rs. 3.3K (Approx)
Rear Wheel Rim - Rs. 4.5K (Approx)
Handlebar - Rs.747
Headlight Cowl : Rs. 548
Side Scoops : Rs. 800-900 Approx.

The guy at the counter told me the cost of the last item without checking, so I am not sure its 100% accurate. I guess he just wanted me to go away

**ASSASSIN07** · 03-19-2012, 12:51 PM

Originally posted by Hyperion View Post

Side Scoops : Rs. 800-900 Approx.

What do you mean by side scoops?

**prateek2210** · 03-19-2012, 12:58 PM

Originally posted by inder.cool View Post

@Prateek: Can you add them as xBhp attachments too

Here you go

**inder.cool** · 03-19-2012, 01:07 PM

Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post

Here you go

Can you ask your friend, how much did the RIM striping cost?

**devil_rider** · 03-19-2012, 01:10 PM

Originally posted by sivigshankar View Post

Congrats Man

thanks mate

**vkalapati** · 03-19-2012, 01:18 PM

Rev limiter

Does the cockpit have rev limiter as I read some where we can set the rev limit

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