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  • #12241
    Re: KTM 200 Duke

    Originally posted by jeshurun99 View Post
    Thank you @B7ACKTHORN

    Today took the bike to service. Found out that there was air bubbles in it due to which i had rock hard suspension travel.
    They just removed the top made the fork flex a bit and refitted the top bolt. Now the bike is back to being awesome
    Excellent. Improper bleeding when oil filling. Thanks for sharing the results as well.

    Cheers!
    VJ
    Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'
    The girl said, 'NO!'


    And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.


    THE END

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    • #12242
      Re: KTM 200 Duke

      Originally posted by plexus View Post
      For bazooka the dealer said 3,500/-
      Finally some real tyre talks. I was about to take my D200 to Leh next month and my tyres are at their fina stages. I didn't want to spend costly rubbers on the Himalayan terrain.

      So against all speculations I went ahead and bought the Bazooka 150/60 andhas the exact specs as the stock MRF. Has got the logos ofboth Continental and Metro. The tyres costed me Rs.2850

      For the front wheel, I am thinking of going for TVS ProtorQ which is again a radial tyre from TVS which is 110/70. But any suggestion would be most welcome.

      Most people advice me against my choice of rubbers. But again at the end of the day, there is no point shelling out 10k for Michellin and riding it over the Leh terrain. Bazookas seems to be sturdy and I am yet to fit it on my bike. But I am attaching some of the images.

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      The ride defines it..!!!

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      • #12243
        Re: KTM 200 Duke

        Originally posted by s1d View Post
        Give them a try , the bazookas. Otherwise a safe bet would be the conti go or the ceat (zoom xl) in the 140 section.. cheaper and last longer and better puncture resistant.. though grip will not be as good as the mrf revz.
        How much does the metro bazooka cost?
        I got the Bazooka for ₹2850. Looks sturdy. But the performance is yet to be seen. Will be installing it in another 2 or 3 days once I decide my front rubber.
        The ride defines it..!!!

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        • #12244
          Re: KTM 200 Duke

          Originally posted by Kriz View Post
          Finally some real tyre talks. I was about to take my D200 to Leh next month and my tyres are at their fina stages. I didn't want to spend costly rubbers on the Himalayan terrain.

          So against all speculations I went ahead and bought the Bazooka 150/60 andhas the exact specs as the stock MRF. Has got the logos ofboth Continental and Metro. The tyres costed me Rs.2850

          For the front wheel, I am thinking of going for TVS ProtorQ which is again a radial tyre from TVS which is 110/70. But any suggestion would be most welcome.

          Most people advice me against my choice of rubbers. But again at the end of the day, there is no point shelling out 10k for Michellin and riding it over the Leh terrain. Bazookas seems to be sturdy and I am yet to fit it on my bike. But I am attaching some of the images.
          I have ceat for my front. Don't remember the model, a bit tough then stock MRF but the riding experience is not that great. I think you better take suggestions or check the experience for bazooka and then decide on front tyre since you are planning Leh

          P.S. DO NOT quote the entire picture set. Remove all pics before quoting posts with pictures.
          Last edited by B7ACKTHORN; 07-06-2017, 09:09 PM.

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          • #12245
            Re: KTM 200 Duke

            Originally posted by Kriz View Post
            I got the Bazooka for ₹2850. Looks sturdy. But the performance is yet to be seen. Will be installing it in another 2 or 3 days once I decide my front rubber.
            for the front, stick to the mrf revz fc or fc1. best tire your money can buy.

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            • #12246
              Re: KTM 200 Duke

              Originally posted by kundalus View Post
              I have ceat for my front. Don't remember the model, a bit tough then stock MRF but the riding experience is not that great. I think you better take suggestions or check the experience for bazooka and then decide on front tyre since you are planning Leh
              Thanks for the heads up. So no CEAT for me then. I also guess that CEAT aren't radial.
              The ride defines it..!!!

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              • #12247
                Re: KTM 200 Duke

                Originally posted by s1d View Post
                for the front, stick to the mrf revz fc or fc1. best tire your money can buy.
                I never had issue with my stock Revz. So I would stick with Revz. If I am not going for leh I would have gone for Michelin. But I dőńt want to take the fresh costly rubbers over the rough terrain up there. That's why I have been looking for cost effective alternatives.

                But the only issue with mrf is that they seem to be a bit puncture prone. But however I guess I dőńt have Mich choice than Revz.
                Thank you.
                The ride defines it..!!!

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                • #12248
                  Re: KTM 200 Duke

                  Originally posted by Kriz View Post
                  I never had issue with my stock Revz. So I would stick with Revz. If I am not going for leh I would have gone for Michelin. But I dőńt want to take the fresh costly rubbers over the rough terrain up there. That's why I have been looking for cost effective alternatives.

                  But the only issue with mrf is that they seem to be a bit puncture prone. But however I guess I dőńt have Mich choice than Revz.
                  Thank you.
                  I always thought Michelin are comparatively harder than stock MRFs. Also cost wise they are more. I feel MRF should suffice for the front though. As it has acceptable grip and priced appropriately.

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                  • #12249
                    Re: KTM 200 Duke

                    [QUOTE=kundalus;1302844]I always thought Michelin are comparatively harder than stock MRFs. Also cost wise they are more./QUOTE]
                    Yes correct. They are harder and cost more, last longer. They take a bit of time to warm up before providing optimum grip. Main Upside of michelins are they being more resistant against knicks and punctures.

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                    • #12250
                      Re: KTM 200 Duke

                      If I fit the 2017 adjustable levers then does it void the warranty? Since the levers are provided by KTM on bikes with slipper clutch only.

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                      • #12251
                        Re: KTM 200 Duke

                        Originally posted by philip.gunner View Post
                        If I fit the 2017 adjustable levers then does it void the warranty? Since the levers are provided by KTM on bikes with slipper clutch only.
                        It won't void the warranty and all.. Go ahead [emoji106]
                        Also do post pics/reviews once done. Even we might go for this mod.

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                        • #12252
                          Re: KTM 200 Duke

                          Originally posted by jeshurun99 View Post
                          It won't void the warranty and all.. Go ahead [emoji106]
                          Also do post pics/reviews once done. Even we might go for this mod.
                          They were not in stock.
                          And confirmed with the service manager that warranty is not affected by these levers.

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                          • #12253
                            Re: KTM 200 Duke

                            Hey guys, Can we safely use gear oil for lubing the chains of both Duke 200 & CBR 250r. If yes, is there any grade of sorts or brand which is better?

                            Also is there any major difference between using a chain lube or gear oil for lubrication? I use kerosene for cleaning the chains.

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                            • #12254
                              Re: KTM 200 Duke

                              Originally posted by Vishal_G View Post
                              Hey guys, Can we safely use gear oil for lubing the chains of both Duke 200 & CBR 250r. If yes, is there any grade of sorts or brand which is better?

                              Also is there any major difference between using a chain lube or gear oil for lubrication? I use kerosene for cleaning the chains.
                              Yep no issues.

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                              • #12255
                                Re: KTM 200 Duke

                                Any brand or grade in particular?

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