Re: KTM 200 Duke

Hello,

I bought Duke 200 in 2016 Diwali and running absolutely fine. However the service centres are very expensive and keep calling me every 3-4 months and force me to change engine oil etc. I want to reduce costs and therefore atleast do basic maintenance myself.

I do chain clean clean and lube myself and can change engine oil replace oil filter as well.

Now I want to explore battery and clutch aspect of it. I want to know just 3 answers:

1) Which battery would be good for Duke 200? Is Exide FXL0-XLTZ9 a good choice?

2) Do batteries need manual recharge? So far my battery has not need recharge and working fine but I am in fear that one fine day it would stop working. I have not gone to service centre since last 8 months.

If the batteries need manual recharge which charger should I buy to recharge every few months?

3) Can clutch cable break like regular bikes in Duke 200? How would I replace a clutch cable. Is there any youtube video for it?


Any help is appreciated.

Thanks all!

Re: KTM 200 Duke

It would not cost you a bomb. I guess I paid around 400 INR including labour for duke 390 if I remember correctly.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

the stock maintenance free battery exide (Exide FXL0-XLTZ9) is good, nothing wrong with it.
it should normally last around 3 years atleast under normal use without any 'maintenance'. if you are someone who lets the bike sit unused for many months (a couple of weeks or a month shouldn't be any issues), then it might require a recharge.. which usually any local shop will do for around 50-100rs.
my duke is now 31k km & 40 months old (i.e close to 3.5 yrs) and am still on the stock battery. never had to touch it.
the duke console will show up a low battery warning, so you could use that as a cue.

the duke is not an irregular bike it is also just another motorcycle with a 'regular' clutch cable. so yeah the clutch cable can snap.
replacing the clutch cable on a duke is similar to doing it on any other motorcycle.. nothing special about it. am sure a simple google search will throw up some video.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Sticking to your queries regarding batteries, most motorcycle batteries last 3 years plus, it also depends on how well the motorcycle is taken care of. Secondly, batteries being batteries deteriorate over time, the cells, the solution inside them over time lose the properties due to repeated charging cycles. For some batteries last long, for some less, it's just the way it is. If you are apprehensive of the notion that your bike might leave you stranded, periodically check your battery's voltage, should be no less than 12.4 for a perfectly charged battery. If you ride your motorcycle on a daily basis, the recharging component of question doesn't matter much. If you take your bike once every week, then it's imperative to check the battery voltage and make sure the battery is fully charged.

Now, the million dollar question! Will a failed battery leave you stranded? Yes, of course! But it all depends on the periodic inspection and what not. Keep riding your motorcycle and it shall be fine.

Like with tires, accelerator cables and clutch cables do fray over time and can snap when one least expects , but it takes considerable amount of time for a clutch for accelerator cable to snap or fray, so nothing to lose one's sleep over Again, lubing the cables and greasing the lever yoke and properly adjusted cables last very long. The process for changing the Duke's clutch cable is as similar as any other bike.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Got the bike serviced at 46.9k km. Battery was giving problem on and off and the Speedo always went crazy after the wash. Only the avg speed part was visible. Changed the battery to amaron dry btz9r from local guy. Costed 1750 after 150 rebate for old battery. After changing the battery Speedo is perfectly fine. Guess the low voltage was messing up the screen.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Failing battery or a battery that is isn't providing enough voltage to the electricals can in fact negatively impact the electricals. Also make sure the terminal lugs are properly torqued. A loose terminal lug in fact can cause all sort of issues right from engine stalling to random hiccups during riding. Also, in all these 46.9k kays, do post, if any, major and minor works undertaken, just from a mechanical perspective and overall reliability quotient.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Thank you sir! Have you changed clutch cable yourself? Do we have to dismantle the whole fuel tank cover?

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Thank you sir! Have you changed clutch cable yourself? Do we have to dismantle the whole fuel tank cover?

Re: KTM 200 Duke

I got 2015 ktm duke 200 with 25000+km this is the first sprocket change so looking for sprocket change to 39T or 40T since new duke has 6holes sprocket pulsar sprockets wont fit to 6 hole they are 4 hole any advice to get 6 hole sprocket in bangalore

Re: KTM 200 Duke

The duke's rear suspension is leaking and the part isnt available in the svc for the past one month. Where can I find the part in local shops in hyderabad. I have once read that pulsar's suspension is compatible with it, is it a good replacement?

Re: KTM 200 Duke

i told you what to do in the whatsapp group. get the original from the svc. outside you will end up with refurbished ones and don't try parts from the pulsar bin. stick to the original. did you email ktm ?

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Yes i mailed them...no response till now...i am in hurry because i will be shifting to mysore nxt week and i dont want to leave my bike over here.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

There have been instances where people have swapped the 200 NS shocks for the Duke 200, albeit with some mods, and I am not so sure on that part. Secondly, always stick to the manufacturer part when it comes to wheels and suspension, they are designed for that particular's characteristics in mind. Now it doesn't mean a little experiment is wrong, but you get the same OE shocker for the same price as the other.

If your question pertains to the availability of the rear sprocket alone, then it's a tough find. Sprockets for the most part are sold as a pair, and it is sold as a pair for a reason. When your chain or sprocket is worn beyond limits, it's always advised to replace them as a set. Your best bet would be your nearest SVC and ask for the same, most SVCs do stock chain sprocket kit.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: KTM 200 Duke

I got it checked, it was a problem of Gear arm and i changed it. Now the shifts are smoother and quicker.
Thanks a lot for the reply.

One more question,
I feel little vibration near lower end of my bike after adjusting chain slack. Is it because chain is too tight?
I checked the slack, could not determine if it is too tight or not.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

The coolant on my D200 is at the Min Mark! I hardly get stuck in traffic and the temperature bars hardly ever reach near the point when the fan would turn on, so I hope I haven't done any major damage to the bike, right? Also, what are the immediate measures I should take, should I get the coolant topped up at the SVC, or are there any other alternatives? The bike is due for service in another 1100 KM's

Re: KTM 200 Duke


Top up coolant and check for any leakage.
After topping up, check for few days before going to SVC.