Re: KTM 200 Duke

The sound that you hear is of the friction sound between the pads, drive chain. If you feel that sound is more, lube your motorcycle chain but before that clean your chain off debris and lube your chain, this sound arrest the sound. The other aspect of this sound can be caused by the brake pads, mostly front, since pads are in constant contact with the rotor, new pads can sometimes make a mild high pitched noise when the bike is moved slowly and settles when the bike is on the move.

Bottomline: Clean your chain and lube it thoroughly and see how it fares.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Thank you VJ!

I just lubed and cleaned my chain recently - barely 200 kms have passed. I will clean it again this weekend and see how this turns out to be. If it doesn't fix should I get the brake pads replaced or should I just clean it with some sandpaper?

Re: KTM 200 Duke

If you observe squeaks and repeated brake induced squeals, remove those pads and mildly glaze with them sandpaper, clean the brake calipers with compressed air and install the pads, this trick works for the most part, but for some bikes, the squeal returns after a while. In that case, it's advisable to clean the rotor with petrol to remove any oil residue on the rotor, this also works.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Live with it if its the front brakes it most probably is from my experience. Or if you have the patience clean the rotor/caliper with a good pressure wash, then take the bike out for a ride and at slow speed (<10kmph) apply the front brake repeatedly a few time (so the front dives a bit).

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Yes, even i feel you should live with it. I have experienced same and still there is little bit of sound coming from front brake pads esp if i turn handle, i got it checked in SVC they told me change brake pads but i will change once it is worn out.
Clean rotor frequently and pressure wash near calipers, it will help little bit.
Dusty conditions of India so we cant avoid this kind of problems.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Thanks Lanesra. Will do it this week

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Thanks! Another question for you - I was thinking of oil change but there is belly pan. Do you know how to remove the belly pan. Is there any youtube video for it regarding the tools etc I will need. I hope to change my oil this weekend.

Please let me know

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Search and you will find an oil change video from the d125/d200. you need to undo two bolts in the front (hidden inside the vents on the bellypan) and the bolts underneath to remove the bellypan.
am pretty sure there are videos that show you how to do an oil+filter change. and add no more than 1.4 litre of oil.. first add around 1.3 litre, ride around a bit and then check the level and then maybe if required top up another 100ml.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Is this chain loose??(in the picture)
i am confused because i am hearing that chain noise(mostly during deceleration and on bumpy roads).
chain is not touching the swing arm.

thanks in advance..

Re: KTM 200 Duke

slack seems ok, or maybe tighten it a wee bit (2mm).
next check the condition of the front sprocket.. any pointed/bent teeth ?make sure the sprocket is tightened properly and that the plastic chain slider on the swing arm is in place and not worn.
finally make sure the rear wheel is aligned properly.. that is the adjustment markings on both sides of the wheel are at the same position.
also ensure you are running the correct tire pressures, usually 28 upfront and 30~32 psi at the rear.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

thanks bro..

but i need to ensure that 'tuck tuck' chain noise does not cause any problem??
is that noise often for all ktm bikes with proper chain tension??

Re: KTM 200 Duke

I'll say loosen it by 2mm.. the chain will stretch when you sit on it, tyre pressure I keep 29-29 coz I'm solo..
that tuk tuk sound is normal.. just ignore it, just make sure both the sides of the rear tyre are aligned, rest all what [MENTION=16602]s1d[/MENTION] says..

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Bro have u tried with ns200 monoshock?
I am also thinking of it.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

As per your photo, the chain slack seems okay. As long as there is firmness in the chain when your push it upwards and the chain doesn't touch the swingarm, your chain is okay. Also, make sure the chain is adequately lubed. A dry chain is an irritant and causes chain expansion and awkward sounds. KTMs do need frequent lubrication of chain and slack adjusted frequently. Keep er lubed, and she'll be happy.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: KTM 200 Duke

No, as suggested by other members got the Duke monoshock, 2018 version and seems decent till not but found it stiffer in same setting when compared to the original one that came with the bike.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

So I'm close to 50k km now. Did a ride to Shirdi from Mumbai and back over this last weekend and the bike seems to be pretty much happy and revving all fine, mileage of close to 40kmpl for the trip. Went through multiple speed breakers at 40-50kmph and a big pothole around 70-75kmph but the front suspensions are all fine, though they did maximum travel as per my visual inspection, luckily no leaks from it.

Got my battery changed in Feb, after about 3.5 yrs. The biggest issue had been stator coil. The current one is the 4th and it seems the issue was with the cover. The old model did not provide adequate oil spill on it and resulted into coil failures. But after changing the cover, it's been fine for 20-22k kms. Other major expense was rear suspension which got leaked due to my carelessness for riding it in rain without appropriate cover on the monoshock. One leak in each side for front suspensions till now, one chain sprocket replacement so far, due for another one on next visit. Bike is holding really good and the expenses are minimal in terms of general maintenance. Seeing a little bit of oil spill from the top screws in the engine casing, so will get it checked in next service.

Now I do have a few queries, my handle is slightly bent down on right, even after changing to new handle the issue persists without any solution to it. The other thing is, I've been running on my rear MRF for about 31k kms now, the threads still aren't visible yet but there are minor cracks like things visible here and there. The SVC guys told me to change the tyre at 15k or 20k km max, from the looks of it I feel it can last for another 10k km for my style of ride but need some help here to understand if I really need a change. SVC guy said no need to do any fancy tests on the engine unless the bike shows any error considering the kms done so far.

Also, I don't know how reliable the SVC sources are but The Scalpel is coming this year is what I heard. Mostly before Diwali.