Re: KTM 200 Duke

Take it to SVC. They will apply the sealant and seal it properly. That shud solve the purpose.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

OK.is it serious.and how this happened ?

Re: KTM 200 Duke

I too m a little noobie but if u go thru forum a few ppl have experienced it and it's coz of sealant not sticking well. Those two rounds marks on each side are supposed to keep it attached.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

So that means I have to ask them to apply the sealant again by opening the top?or the entire top needs to be replaced?

Re: KTM 200 Duke

It's just the sealant. Just show it to them and they will tell u about the problem and solution.

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Okay .thanks .
I had a word with the SVC and he told me tl come on Monday.but he also mentioned that even after putting the seal the leakage might still be there in the future specially at high speed?
Is it true or I encountered a Noob in the SVC?

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Nope bro this time the SVC guy wasn't a noob he wanted to say that at higher rpms engine oil is splashed all over the cylinder and the sealant prevents the leak once they properly seal it then the problem will disappear.[emoji2]

Re: KTM 200 Duke

OK bro.I will be visiting the SVC on Monday.will get of checked.will be visiting Khivraj Kasturba and they told it can be fixed and with proper seal it won't happen.
Feels bad for a new bike such things happens but then its KTM we are talking about .other than this the bike is awesome and loving every moment with it.
Will be driving below 50 speed til Monday

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Apache bar ends fit but hand guards won't.. I tried and found the hand guards too big or the levers too lengthy..
Will be getting a 390 handlebar and fitting it.. Later

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I got it from eBay for around 20 dollars free shipping to India.
Well the holes didn't match up so had to remove the windshield nuts from the headlamp assembly to fasten the nuts..

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Yep I got hand guards fixed after fixing D390 handle bar. Try to buy D390 new model bar end weights.

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Planning to do that
Anyone else tried to sprocket or do any mods to your rides?
Btw how many of you use mobile chargers on your rides?

Re: KTM 200 Duke

surprising! anyway, a bit of googling and you should be able to download the owners manual and the workshop manual as well. even if its from the prev year model, it is a good baseline to get the information you need.

I wouldn't waste my money on sliders.

Coming to that oil weep, its a common occurrence.
The oil is leaking from the valve cover gasket area (its NOT the head gasket). Nothing to worry about.
At your first service, ask them to remove the valve cover and replace the gasket. The gasket kit comes with the gasket and 4 circular rubber o rings for the 4 bolts that hold down the valve cover.
And when they are placing the valve cover gasket, ask them to apply a thin layer of gasket sealant (they will have a grey tube of loctite sealant provided by bajaj or any other equivalent sealant). This sealant needs to be applied around that "O O" area and a bit along the mating surface.

Some mechanics will avoid removing the valve cover, and simply smear sealant on the outside.. don't let them do this!
You could also reused the same gasket with the gasket sealant provided the gasket is not torn or damaged. It's a gamble though, hence i recommend a new gasket.

I've had this done and it was done under warranty and i dint pay a penny for the gasket or labor. I had this done at the third free service, though this weep was present since around the first service.
I have since driven at higher rpms and speeds and i haven't seen a single drop of oil leak from that area since. In fact I just got back home from a 600km trip, and the bike was constantly doing 90-95 all along.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Okay [MENTION=16602]s1d[/MENTION] will do it.I was a bit worried initially but seems like its a common issue.I spoke with the Khivraj KTM service head,I believe his name is Ravi and he told he will fix it and it will be done under warranty.other than that no issues with the bike.I also happen to drop a mail to KTM asking as to why its happening being a new bike.hope they fix it in the further models.here is a screenshot of the mail I wrote

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Hey guys my first service is up. So can I go to any service center in bangalore for the free service? Anyone have a opinion on hrbr service center?