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**plexus** · 05-20-2016, 04:55 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

I found that a computer smps 24 pin female connector connects perfectly with the security system port in the back. So I think if I get a wiring diagram I can find a way get the roots security system working with our darling
I read through the service manual and can't figure out a damn thing all about the wiring diagram.

**Doped.Duke** · 05-20-2016, 05:23 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by plexus View Post

I found that a computer smps 24 pin female connector connects perfectly with the security system port in the back. So I think if I get a wiring diagram I can find a way get the roots security system working with our darling
I read through the service manual and can't figure out a damn thing all about the wiring diagram.

I would not try what you are thinking of trying.. unless you get the complete pin out diagram of that male connector sitting under our rear seats.
Am not sure the pin out diagram shall be available easily..

**plexus** · 05-20-2016, 06:59 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Currently I have the security system just connected to the battery and stuck it under the seat at least the motion sensor on the system works. No led blinks nothing. Saw a video of a rc 200 with the same security system in comments he said he got it installed by svc and and whole system works even the remote ignition. God knows how he got it done by the svc.

https://youtu.be/ii4WP5YJReU

**chetansingh** · 05-20-2016, 09:16 PM

KTM Duke 200 Tyres

I am planning to change my bike(KTM duke 200) front and rear tyres after a running of almost 20,000 KM. Can anyone suggest me good one to buy for.

Front Tyre 110/70 R17
Rear Tyre 150/60 R17

**xplod566** · 05-21-2016, 02:20 AM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

[MENTION=39214]B7ACKTHORN[/MENTION] [MENTION=16602]s1d[/MENTION] , i have a habit of keeping the rear foot on the rear brake pedal.However my legs pain a lot,and most importantly the rear brake i believe is pressed most of the time.

Now how do i get rid of this habit.Also while panic braking how am i supposed to get my foot so fast on the rear brake pedal and apply it.If such is the case i believe the front brake engages first and the rear.

Could you please explain in details.

**s1d** · 05-21-2016, 03:40 AM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by xplod566 View Post

@B7ACKTHORN @s1d , i have a habit of keeping the rear foot on the rear brake pedal.However my legs pain a lot,and most importantly the rear brake i believe is pressed most of the time.

Now how do i get rid of this habit.Also while panic braking how am i supposed to get my foot so fast on the rear brake pedal and apply it.If such is the case i believe the front brake engages first and the rear.

Could you please explain in details.

yes, the rear brake pedal requires one to angle their foot inwards. keeping your foot on the brake is not good practice and neither is it a 'natural' position and hence the discomfort.
you need to keep your foot off the brake and bring it on when braking is required. In most cases the front brake suffices, and it is not difficult to bring the foot back on the rear brake (how do you think car guys brake ?). you just need to practice.
keep your foot at it's natural position or maybe your foot pointed a little down and outward (that's how i position my foot) and i've never had an issue braking or panic braking.
at first even i felt that the lever needed some mod to make it more comfy, but after a couple of weeks i got used it and position my foot as mentioned above. no pain no discomfort and perfect braking every time (i use the front 80 to 90% of the time)

btw, today was the worst traffic jam i've ever been stuck in (due to strong winds lots of trees were uprooted and roads blocked). the temp bars never went over the 8th

, took me almost 2 hours to cover 4.5km

**xplod566** · 05-21-2016, 06:31 AM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

@s1d thanks a lot.Will follow the same.Probably with a little practice it will be fine.I have a tendency to use both the brakes hence i used to keep my foot above the brake lever

btw thats crazy.3Km/h.... 97 minutes----Priceless

**s1d** · 05-21-2016, 07:40 AM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by xplod566 View Post

@s1d thanks a lot.Will follow the same.Probably with a little practice it will be fine.I have a tendency to use both the brakes hence i used to keep my foot above the brake lever

btw thats crazy.3Km/h.... 97 minutes----Priceless

and the fe was 5kmpl

, i saw one bar of the fuel gauge drop!! now after this long stint in the traffic, when i left office this early morning the bike felt a little 'off' (not pulling as cleanly as it normally would). will probably get the ecu cleared and let it relearn.

here is pic i snapped on how my right foot is positioned

**B7ACKTHORN** · 05-21-2016, 07:24 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by xplod566 View Post

@B7ACKTHORN @s1d , i have a habit of keeping the rear foot on the rear brake pedal.However my legs pain a lot,and most importantly the rear brake i believe is pressed most of the time.

Now how do i get rid of this habit.Also while panic braking how am i supposed to get my foot so fast on the rear brake pedal and apply it.If such is the case i believe the front brake engages first and the rear.

Could you please explain in details.

Siddharth saved me both time and energy in typing a tale here, thanks Sid. But what I'd suggest is to take your leg backward to the peg, rest the balls of the foot on the peg as opposed to wing like sideways or like those crazy guys who bring their foot down resemble a car's mud flap. Wrong foot position. Personally not a strict advocate of such practices. What I'd suggest is rest the ball of your foot the foot peg as opposed the entire foot on the front of the peg this way you leg stays tucked with the bike doesn't look odd when looking from behind and helps you brake easily as opposed to sideways or those mudflap type foot position. Takes a week or so, but you'll get the knack of it. Bottom line, try shifting the foot backwards and rest your the balls of your foot the peg, and not the arch, because when you keep your arch you will automatically load your brakes. Just my two cents.

Cheers!
VJ

**xplod566** · 05-22-2016, 06:39 AM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post

Siddharth saved me both time and energy in typing a tale here, thanks Sid. But what I'd suggest is to take your leg backward to the peg, rest the balls of the foot on the peg as opposed to wing like sideways or like those crazy guys who bring their foot down resemble a car's mud flap. Wrong foot position. Personally not a strict advocate of such practices. What I'd suggest is rest the ball of your foot the foot peg as opposed the entire foot on the front of the peg this way you leg stays tucked with the bike doesn't look odd when looking from behind and helps you brake easily as opposed to sideways or those mudflap type foot position. Takes a week or so, but you'll get the knack of it. Bottom line, try shifting the foot backwards and rest your the balls of your foot the peg, and not the arch, because when you keep your arch you will automatically load your brakes. Just my two cents.

Cheers!
VJ

Sounds good.I will try that.So when i need to apply brake i just have to slide the foot front and press the brakes,something like when we draw a 90 degree angle in a piece of paper,but upside down?
[MENTION=16602]s1d[/MENTION] thanks a lot for the images.I wil also try this procedure adn see which one i am comfortable at

**s1d** · 05-22-2016, 12:41 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by xplod566 View Post

Sounds good.I will try that.So when i need to apply brake i just have to slide the foot front and press the brakes,something like when we draw a 90 degree angle in a piece of paper,but upside down?
@s1d thanks a lot for the images.I wil also try this procedure adn see which one i am comfortable at

find what's comfortable to you and follow that. everybody has their sweet spot and comfortable position.
for me, the duke's foot-pegs feel like they are placed well back and am not comfortable pushing my feet further backward which in turn makes me bend my knees more causing discomfort. placing my foot arch on the peg is perfect for city riding and cruising on highways..as shown in the pic my feet is angled a bit outward and down(not much but yes a little down).
sometimes say when you are carving corners, one might have to move their foot backward(i.e. placing the ball of the feet or toes on peg) to avoid scraping your feet on the tarmac. trust me, i've scraped the front of my shoes a couple of times while taking corners on twisties.. not a good thing!
and remember the front brake, its your best friend!

**paradoxr9019** · 05-22-2016, 02:51 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by s1d View Post

since you have a busted fork seal, .........i almost use only the front brakes 90% of the time.

Hey bro.. I am not sure whats going on my bike.. I oil stopped leaking last time I checked... I wiped the oil on the fork and I don't see any oil coming out.. Does that mean the leak was just momentary or the oil drained completely? Confused

**s1d** · 05-22-2016, 03:13 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by paradoxr9019 View Post

Hey bro.. I am not sure whats going on my bike.. I oil stopped leaking last time I checked... I wiped the oil on the fork and I don't see any oil coming out.. Does that mean the leak was just momentary or the oil drained completely? Confused

i think this was explained earlier. but let me try to explain it again..
you must first understand what are the possible causes of a leak. you can broadly classify leaks as temporary and permanent.
in your case it was temporary, i.e. caused due to dust particles disturbing the sealing between the fork and its seal. i think i remember advising you (or another guy here) to get it cleaned using the fork seal cleaner that your svc might have (its called a fork seal doctor). this is exactly the one that ktm uses Risk Racing Motorcoss | Seal Doctor - fixing leaky fork seals!

in your case the dust particles cleared out from the sealing surface, and hence you don't see a leak anymore. using the tool i mentioned above, one will be able to remove the grime buildup and make the fork seals last a bit longer. i still strongly suggest you get it cleaned using the tool above.

the second is a permanent failure of seals (tearing/other damage..again caused due to dust/dirt), where the only option would be replacing them with a new fork seal.

**B7ACKTHORN** · 05-22-2016, 07:47 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by xplod566 View Post

Sounds good.I will try that.So when i need to apply brake i just have to slide the foot front and press the brakes,something like when we draw a 90 degree angle in a piece of paper,but upside down?
@s1d thanks a lot for the images.I wil also try this procedure adn see which one i am comfortable at

Check out the image, and you will know what's the right one. Now, different people find different positions comfortable, but the right way is this way. Check especially the second one. Mud flap types, sideways types aren't the right method.

Cheers!
VJ

**s1d** · 05-22-2016, 10:46 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post

but the right way is this way.

thala , there no one right way.. it comes down to purpose(track,dirt,city etc..), layout of the bike(or rather the pedals) and personal comfort/ergonomics.
some similar discussion: http://www.gixxer.com/forums/44-trac...-position.html

so @xplod566 , you have been shown a few positions

.. do try and find something that you find comfortable!

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