Re: KTM 200 Duke

28-35 is not the ideal pressure. On cold tyres it should be 25-32 for solo and 25-32 for solo + pillion

Re: KTM 200 Duke

[QUOTE=ankit.traveller;1237399]Does the suspension soften out little bit after few k kms?

You can adjust the setting, I stiffened my bike after 20K kms because the rear was more soft than the front

Re: KTM 200 Duke

1. Which oil does KTM recommends for use in the Duke 200?

2. Which Oil you are currently using? ( Please Mention Brand and Rating, eg. Shell Advance AX7 10W40 )

3. Which is best Oil for the Duke 200?. ( Semi or Fully Synthetic ? )

Re: KTM 200 Duke

ummm.. silencer, it could be the O2 sensor (which is connected at the header section).. an often forgotten part that could cause performance issues.
as for tire pressures, 32 at the rear is sufficient.. 35 is on the higher side.

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1. the book says 15w50 (or 10w40 depending on the temperatures where its driven). KTM in India supplies Motul 7100 (10w50 or 20w50) which is a proper fully synthetic oil. Don't ask what's a proper synthetic and start an oil war

2. 90% of the folks stick with the motul 7100 (10w50 or 20w50)

3. The motul does a fantastic job, and I don't see a reason to switch to another brand. I'd put my money on the FS oil considering its a bike that runs hot,loves to be revved. The other proper fully synthetic oil is the shell advance ultra (15w50) that was recently launched in India . I might try that later on just to experiment, its much more expensive than the 7100 (7100 is around 820rs mrp while the shell is 1050 iirc)

Some folks have used the motul 300v, but its known to cause leaks from the gasket sealing surfaces and ktm has informed the dealers to not use 300v (though some might still be using it)

Re: KTM 200 Duke

I was checking dukes engine today and i notice something weird. The 2 of the 4 plastic things that surounding the bolts on the head gasket seems that are not in good condition. Like they are bulked or not sitting properly. I am no expert so here is the pic to tell me your thoughts. I am talking about the 2 on the back.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

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Hello guys, w.r.t to the above issue, which actually got fixed after replacing the fan. Now time for another niggle with the radiator fan. Its been just 1.5 months since the new fan is installed and covered a measly 500-600 kms.

Problem: Today on the way to office, already covered ~8 kms, at a signal when I slot into the neutral gear bike would shut off suddenly. Next when the signal turned green bike wouldn't start, just cranks. Tried again, it just cranks but refuses to start. This time cranked and revved parallely and it starts only to turn off again. By now I had a real bad feeling. Crank-revved and kept the bike at around 3k rpm to prevent it from turning off and rode. Any time during the journey, if the rpm fell below 3k rpm and if clutch was dis-engaged engine would die.

And by now I have observed another thing, radiator fan was still spinning even after the temperature has fallen well below the required mark on the temp gauge. A glance at the console and guess what, Boom! MIL is lit!

The fan would never stop, no matter what, literally! Fan kept spinning all the way through the trip and shockingly, it stays spinning for another 10 to 15 seconds even after I switch off (turn off the ignition key and not just engine kill) the bike.

To summarize: If the rpm falls below 3k rpm and if clutch is dis-engaged irrespective of gear, bike would die. Radiator fan would start spinning the moment the turn on the ignition key and it stays spinning for another 10 to 15 seconds even after I switch off the bike. MIL blinks the code 16 (1xlong and 6xshort).

16 MIL (flashes 1x long, 6x short) - Error level conditions:

-> Radiator fan motor - circuit fault
-> Radiator fan motor - input signal too low
-> Radiator fan motor - input signal too high

1) I understand the MIL code, but why does the engine die when the rpm falls below 3k rpm, while clutch is dis-engaged?
2) How does the fan keep spinning for 10-15 secs even after the battery power supply has been turned off (believe that's what ideally happens when the ignition key is turned off) ?

I still am skeptical about the quality of the parts claimed to have been improved that they manufacture now, which is close to 5 years into the bikes first production. Fan is just 1.5 months/500 kms old and has developed problem,whereas the stock one served 24k kms/3.4 years.

I feel, I am the only Duker here, who gets into issues with corresponding MIL codes every time.

Need your help once again guys!

Thanks in advance
Srvn!

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Faulty coolant temp sensor iirc. i've seen it happen to a d200 at my local svc.. the fans keeps running even after ignition is cut.
radiator fan issues are rare on the 200's.. the bike in question above was 3 yrs old.

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it's not plastic, but more like rubber, (name of the part "decoupling element")
I don't think you need to worry about it, its just those bolts squeezing in on those rubber o rings. If you ever removed the valve cover, then make sure the bolt is threaded in properly and tightened.
If there isn't a leak around that area, you are good to go.. no worries.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Got it!! Thanks

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Anyone installed adjustable lever on there D200. I am planning to get one. Any leads and reviews

2015 Duke 200 chain sprocket

Hello guys ,Please help in finding some Direct fit chain sprocket set for 2015 duke 200 (6 holes sprocket) . I checked the old xbhp thread about sprocketing but it applies only for older model Duke 200(4 holes sprocket) .The New models comes with 6 hole sprockets .Thanks

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Guys
My side stand was loose and one bolt came off. Managed to cut one wire of the side stand sensor.
Showroom doesnt have sensor in stock. Any way to bypass the sensor? Found couple of videos on youtube about bypass device. Anyone tried it ?
tia

Inquiry related to accident service charge

Guys,
I recently met with a road accident and had some minor injuries. I got my bike back but the svc guys have charged INR 3500 as accident service charge and a 15% service tax i.e. INR 525. So, the total service charge + tax amounts to INR 4025/-. I just wanted to know that are they supposed to charge this much?

Please do reply guys. Any reply from your side would be much appreciated.

Re: Inquiry related to accident service charge

Does your bike was towed from the spot ? You can seek explanation from SVC why they have charged.

Re: Inquiry related to accident service charge

No, my dad took it to the svc. They have charged INR 17,000/- for the parts that were replaced.

The parts that were replaced are as follows: T-stem, handlebar, cone kit, brake liver, indicator front aRH, Leg guard RH, Fuel tank cover, fuel tank cover RH, front alloy wheel, RH grip, Brake lever, Front axle, Front disc, RH main step, Holder step RH, mirror RH.

The leg guard on the right side was bent, brake lever was broken and there were some scratches on the rear view mirror and tank cover. Other than that everything looked just fine.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

if you are asking about the bypass device sold by Mr.Dhaval, then yes it does work and i use it or rather say i keep it for emergencies. I have tested it and it works, and so have a lot of other dukers.
ktm themselves have a similar bypass plug (i've seen it myself at my ktm svc) which they use in such emergencies.. if your dealer doesn't have the spare, then ask them to give you the bypass plug until the get the spare.
There are other juggad ways to bypass it (like, shorting out two of those wires or using a resistor across them).. i've haven't really experimented with these methods so can't say for sure (the plug also does something similar)

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Was the 3500+tax the labor charge ?
Over and above the cost of spares, did they charge any labor ?
If they charged you for parts and labor and then over and above these two components added the 'accident service charge'.. then you my friend need to get more clarification from them.. it's sounds fishy to me since there is no such charge that i've ever heard of.
Keep copies of the bill and shoot an email to bajaj customer care demanding an explanation if you don't get proper response from the svc.

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Check out aliexpress.com . I know a few folks who order stuff from there.. shipping is slow (around a month) but they are good quality.
Otherwise check out our ebay.in .. same levers imported by sellers and sold here at a slightly higher price.

Direct fit ? Then simply get the replacement chain+sprocket from ktm itself.
Or are looking for a sprocket (6 hole) with different number of teeth ?
I see you are from the middle east, so am not sure about the parts availability in your region. Some reputed chain/sprocket manufacturers are DID , tyga, JT sprockets, Rolon .. try contacting them via email/phone.