I sold it bro.too many issued to be fixed!

I am no expert but if you could explain the sort if trouble you are facing, I can ask a few friends and fetch you answers..

If chain maintenance (i.e. cleaning and lubing) is carried out as recommended in the manual, the chain will easily last 25k km.
My bike has done 18k km in 16 months and the chain looks it will last another 10k easily. Another member @Ajay Vishwanath who rides a rc200 has done i think close to 20k now and is still on stock chain.. he rides faster more often (he rides around a small track and that puts more strain due to frequent acceleration and braking) than me but the key is both of us take good care of the chain. Simply lubrication with gear oil every 500-700km goes a long way in keeping the chain running well.
the bike feeling sluggish at 10k km is not true if the chain is in normal condition.
Sure shot of way of ruining the chain is when you:
1. neglect lubrication and the chain runs dry
2. riding in dirt often and not keeping the chain clean and lubed
3. Improper chain adjustment.. it's better to have the chain a little lose than too taut. A few mechs do end up adjusting it too taut. refer to the manual and check the chain tightness and adjusted accordingly. If you are a heavy person, say over 75kgs.. i'd say let the chain be a couple of mm more lose since it will tighten up when you sit on the bike. And don't adjust the chain if its not necessary. Simply fiddling with it is not necessary. I've had my chain adjusted 4 times thus far.
4. riding like a maniac neglecting the above 3 points.

Exactly why i got irritated with AS and sold it off too.

You will def enjoy the D200! I miss my D200 a lot!!!

If chain maintenance (i.e. cleaning and lubing) is carried out as recommended in the manual, the chain will easily last 25k km.
My bike has done 18k km in 16 months and the chain looks it will last another 10k easily. Another member @Ajay Vishwanath who rides a rc200 has done i think close to 20k now and is still on stock chain.. he rides faster more often (he rides around a small track and that puts more strain due to frequent acceleration and braking) than me but the key is both of us take good care of the chain. Simply lubrication with gear oil every 500-700km goes a long way in keeping the chain running well.
the bike feeling sluggish at 10k km is not true if the chain is in normal condition.
Sure shot of way of ruining the chain is when you:
1. neglect lubrication and the chain runs dry
2. riding in dirt often and not keeping the chain clean and lubed
3. Improper chain adjustment.. it's better to have the chain a little lose than too taut. A few mechs do end up adjusting it too taut. refer to the manual and check the chain tightness and adjusted accordingly. If you are a heavy person, say over 75kgs.. i'd say let the chain be a couple of mm more lose since it will tighten up when you sit on the bike. And don't adjust the chain if its not necessary. Simply fiddling with it is not necessary. I've had my chain adjusted 4 times thus far.
4. riding like a maniac neglecting the above 3 points.

I found out this one while researching more on your idea.



This guy is telling that there is no loss of power or any other problems in his comments.... Can anyone here confirm this... ?

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Hello everyone
This is my first post on xbhp , I bought Duke 200 in January after going through all the duke 200 posts on xbhp. It's so fun to ride and gives me lot of confidence to ride.
I did 450Km long ride (Chennai to thiruvannamalai) before first service and did 900Km ride (Chennai to Yercaud) after my first service.
Went through bad roads best roads with the pillion in the back its just fun to ride in any road.
Except one minor issue in my yercaud trip I am hearing screeching sound when I apply rear brake and I hear the same screeching sound from the front when I go on bad roads. Any help here ?
I am new to bikes so any DIY suggestions like chain lubing will be appreciated.
I bought motul chain clean and chain lube recently. Yet to try them.
I have added hand guards to my duke.
Service centre changed handle bar and hand grips to D390 except the old model bar end weights are fitted but they aren't of total right fit. I am waiting for the new bar end weights to arrive.

Hey guys.just wanted to give you an update.its been 1 day I got the bike.so far Its been good.bike is smooth and power is as we know how Duke is.I did the pdi that @s1d suggested from the signature.its a very good pdi and I didn't find any fault.
Does anyone want any specific info regarding the 2016 model coz I have got it

Do post some photos of the front rotor, switch gear, dashboard especially the front disc rotor, engine compartment, so that people who would love to see them before deciding, can have their thirst quenched.

Cheers!
VJ

Read about Duke 200 is getting new MRF tyres for 2016 model, what changes have they done guys? My Duke might need tyre change in few months, been saving for something better than the stock.