I disagree with you on this point. I had discussion on this point with some auto-editors also. They say the ZMR has the most accurate speedo-meter and the pulsars esp P220 also has close to accurate speedo. Probably Europeans would be accurate but the same cannot be generalised about Japs esp Yamaha. The R15V2 has been known to have the most exaggerated speedo on any bike in India. Can you pls provide link to support your this point?

I didn't understand Your post. Do You recommend to do it by ourselves or do You tell us to do it with PBK guys?

Can the motocool coolant from Motul be used on Duke? Its a premixed one. Its available at Yamaha authorized dealers.

The initial batch of P220 Fi (with black tachometer background back in 2007) were amongst the most accurate speedos. Since then, there has been a 7.3% speedo error in all P220s.

@Duke owners: Please use GPS on your phones to check if there is any speedo error on the Duke speedo and put this issue to rest. You can use realtime apps like GPS Speedo if with pillion or GPS Tracker app if doing it solo.

If using Tracker, just remember the highest speedo read during a particular ride and compare the same with the GPS tracking results. You will easily get your error percentage.

If you are doing it DIY like Aargee has detailed here, you spend the same amount of money as someone else doing it for you (at PBK). Especially considering the amount of care that needs to be taken when doing such things. Believe me when I tell you that fellow xBHPians have got their fingers crushed between the chain and sprocket when doing this exact routine. eg.
So, my point was, save yourself the trouble and make someone else do it. Or else, I have given a cheaper and less messy but almost as effective method on which you will probably spend 800-1000 in the entire life of a chain.

How about using industrial grade coolant??
or maybe a 2:1 mixture of antifreeze and water as opposed to 1:1 as per manufacturer recommendations??

help guyzzzzz

Hey guys.. i need some help.

there is this red light on the console (2nd from left/next to turn indicator).

Before ignition that light is on but after i start the bike that light goes off.

Can any1 tell me what's that indicator suppose to show?

That is the Ecu light don't worry about it. If it stays on after you start the bike then there is a problem. In short it is your bikes computer's light.

oh.. ok. cool

thanks bro

Today I have completed 950 KM, due for first servicing. While coming to the office 22 KM, first time I did revved her hard, got 35 KMPL mileage.

Lot of vibration after 100 KMPH can be felt even after wearing hand gloves.

last night i was riding on eastern express highway. The console was showing an average of staggering 53 kmpl. :O

And bro don't rev the bike hard b4 d 1st service. and even for a small period after it.

Paint Protection

Has anyone done Paint Protection Treatment or Film coating on their bike yet?

I want to know about some good and affordable treatments for my Duke.

If you do the touring, duke is not for you. This is my 6th bike, from my experience Duke has style and is flikable in the traffic. You are right about false gear, up-shift is smooth for down-shift is definitly notchy. Also she vibs a lot after 100 KMPH.

My suggestion, if you are looking a bike only for city ride, go for Duke.

For touring, I have to finlize between Triumph Bonneville and Ninja 650R.

Highway I observed 56 KMPH at the speed 80 KMPH in 6th gear.

let this rev limiter be taken off. i guess that would lower the vibrations a bit from the bike.

even i have observed that on highways at around 70-80 the bike gives you better average.

u sold u r zma??

Paddock Stand:

Ive seen someone sell paddock stands in Jaipur, he manufactures them: here is his add on Olx: Racing Stands for Yamaha R15 , Kawasaki Ninja 250R , Honda CBR 250R - Jaipur - Motorcycles - Scooters - Raja Park
cost is around 1300. When I went to the KTM service center they used the Ninja stand on my Duke (Green color stand). The one that KTM sell comes with an attachment that stays fixed on the swingarm. Maybe that is for extra safety.


Speedometer accuracy:

I think the Duke's meter is very accurate, in digital meters one can play with decimals while calculating speed and distance covered. The only thing that changes speed readings is a change in front tyre size. That too can be negligible, I will test the accuracy using GPS today and post results.

OT, image of GPS speed test on an airplane attached: