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**philip.gunner** · 08-02-2016, 02:10 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Completed the first service today (806kms).

Engine revs quicker now and with less harshness.

What is the upshift RPM so that I'll be at the start of the powerband of the next gear? Mainly for 1-2 and 2-3.

**jeshurun99** · 08-02-2016, 02:54 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Guys wanted wanted an info.

Do the KTM SVC do the fork bend correction themselves....?
If yes, how much time do they take to do it and the approx cost of getting it fixed.

**Dragon prince** · 08-02-2016, 03:16 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by jeshurun99 View Post

Guys wanted wanted an info.

Do the KTM SVC do the fork bend correction themselves....?
If yes, how much time do they take to do it and the approx cost of getting it fixed.

SVC, I dont think so they will recommend you to change the forks, they will not correct it.

And Its always recommended to change the fork, its best to change it.

How fork got bent have you met with some sort of accident?. Because its not normal.

**s1d** · 08-02-2016, 05:23 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by jeshurun99 View Post

Guys wanted wanted an info.
Do the KTM SVC do the fork bend correction themselves....?
If yes, how much time do they take to do it and the approx cost of getting it fixed.

It depends on the svc. No svc does the fork 'throwing' themselves.(As its locally called

)
They remove the forks and take to the local guy who does these fork repairs. At-least that's what my svc does if one does not want to spend money on getting new ones. I've seen practice being followed at hero and honda svc's as well in the past. The only fork jobs the svc do is replacing parts such as the oil,oil seals,springs.
Mind you, the new ones cost a bomb..a set coming in at around Rs. 22k.

The actual time take to get the forks corrected is around 1-2hour, but depending on their work load they might ask you to leave the bike for a day or two.
Here are some pics of the fork throwing place located close to my house (where a lot of local mechs/svcs take forks for repairs):

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http://www.justdial.com/Hyderabad/F-K-Fork-Throwing-%3Cnear%3E-Near-NIMSME-Yousufguda/040PXX40-XX40-160216171258-H9H7_BZDET

**Dragon prince** · 08-02-2016, 05:51 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by jeshurun99 View Post

Guys wanted wanted an info.

Do the KTM SVC do the fork bend correction themselves....?
If yes, how much time do they take to do it and the approx cost of getting it fixed.

Please check if your fork bend because of some accident. please claim insurance and definitely if you try to correct the bend you will feel discomfort in riding and it may cause failure incase of some impacts too so its not safe better to claim insurance if you are smart

( i think 90 % of money can be claimed).

**jeshurun99** · 08-02-2016, 06:04 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by Dragon prince View Post

Please check if your fork bend because of some accident. please claim insurance and definitely if you try to correct the bend you will feel discomfort in riding and it may cause failure incase of some impacts too so its not safe better to claim insurance if you are smart

( i think 90 % of money can be claimed).

Well bike did have a minor accident but nothing major impact to bend the forks...it was all good till 2yrs now..perfect alignment..... Recently after i changed my tyres to Michelin's. That's when i went to pay money for it and i saw the mechanic hitting the front axle with a hammer to remove it off....

So after the tyre change the bike slightly veers towards right...

I tried all possible techniques to try and stop the veering...but still it does slightly... I don't get any pains as such.... And also when i drive... It doesn't pull right. But, only when i leave the handlebars, it does veer right.

What to do now.

Is there a way to claim for insurance...

**AngadV** · 08-02-2016, 10:10 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by jeshurun99 View Post

Well bike did have a minor accident but nothing major impact to bend the forks...it was all good till 2yrs now..perfect alignment..... Recently after i changed my tyres to Michelin's. That's when i went to pay money for it and i saw the mechanic hitting the front axle with a hammer to remove it off....

So after the tyre change the bike slightly veers towards right...

I tried all possible techniques to try and stop the veering...but still it does slightly... I don't get any pains as such.... And also when i drive... It doesn't pull right. But, only when i leave the handlebars, it does veer right.

What to do now.

Is there a way to claim for insurance...

Nah relax dude, if its after a tyre change, then its most likely a simple issue of misalignment, all you need to do is a wheel alignment and you'll be fine

However, if the hammering or such caused some damage, then you'll have to get it replaced, but I would go with the wheel alignment as the problem here

**s1d** · 08-03-2016, 03:47 AM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by jeshurun99 View Post

Well bike did have a minor accident but nothing major impact to bend the forks...it was all good till 2yrs now..perfect alignment..... Recently after i changed my tyres to Michelin's. That's when i went to pay money for it and i saw the mechanic hitting the front axle with a hammer to remove it off....

So after the tyre change the bike slightly veers towards right...

I tried all possible techniques to try and stop the veering...but still it does slightly... I don't get any pains as such.... And also when i drive... It doesn't pull right. But, only when i leave the handlebars, it does veer right.

What to do now.

Is there a way to claim for insurance...

If it was the axle that was hammered out, then first start out by aligning the forks correctly in the triple tree. Remove front wheel then You need to loosen the pinch bolts and ensure that both the forks are at the same level and then tighten the pinch bolts a bit. Then u mount the axle+wheel tighten axle and finally take the bike off stand and push the front end down a few times.. Then finally tighten the pinch bolts completely. READ THE workshop manual, it's detailed on how to remove n fix the wheel/forks.
When the axle is out, try rolling on a flat surface to see if it has been bent. Preferably a flat table will easily let u spot any deformity in the axle.

**Vishal_G** · 08-03-2016, 04:30 AM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Hi Sid, thanks for your help. I sent a mail to ktm the same day and got a call from them on Monday. The ASC guys and the ktm personnel were very eager to put it as only cosmetic issue. The issue is still pending and the ktm engineer will visit next week to check.

On a side note, I was trying to get the handguards installed on my 200 using apace or fzs bar ends

Also, can anyone tell me the cost of the akra exhaust and where can I get them as the ASC is saying we don't sell. Also is the exhaust a slip on or full system.

**s1d** · 08-03-2016, 10:51 AM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by Vishal_G View Post

Hi Sid, thanks for your help. I sent a mail to ktm the same day and got a call from them on Monday. The ASC guys and the ktm personnel were very eager to put it as only cosmetic issue. The issue is still pending and the ktm engineer will visit next week to check.

Also, can anyone tell me the cost of the akra exhaust and where can I get them as the ASC is saying we don't sell. Also is the exhaust a slip on or full system.

Good, keep everything on writing i.e . note your comments in the job sheet and keep a copy of it. Always sign it with a comment like "under observation" if needed.
Not sure how much an akra is exactly, but it's pretty expensive. Around 30 to 40k probably. IMO it's really not worth it, save up the money and get a bigger bike.
An akra, ecu remap/piggyback(and what not performance goodies) will set u back by 40-50k atleast and what do u get from it? With that extra bit of money saved one could have got a d390 over the 200.
But well.. If u can afford to spend that kind of money for your ride n pleasure, you are free to do so.
These mods make some economic sense if one picks up a used d200 for around 75k and spends say 50k to soup it up.
I just try to be a bit rational.. That's just me.

**Vishal_G** · 08-03-2016, 01:55 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Sid, I don't have any job sheet as most of the times ASC guys don't make a job sheet for chain adjustment, cleaning, and even this time there was no job sheet.

I just wanted to know about the Powerparts as I am keeping the duke for as long as the engine is working. Me and my bro have plans for a twin_cylinder in 2-3 years once R3 and ninja comes with abs.

I won't be doing any upgrades in warranty period though.

**naughtynaseer** · 08-03-2016, 04:10 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Did anyone observe a drop in pickup when it comes to reserve?

**Vishal_G** · 08-03-2016, 04:37 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Yeah, I get that feeling as well. Bike becomes sluggish once it shows low fuel level.

**Vishal_G** · 08-03-2016, 05:51 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Guys, quick question - how to clean the stock air filter?

**jeshurun99** · 08-03-2016, 06:37 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by Vishal_G View Post

Guys, quick question - how to clean the stock air filter?

Have seen it in SVC.... Remove the air filter and use pressurised air. Hit it on the filter from reverse side.... All the dirt comes off..

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