Re: KTM 200 Duke

The vibrations that you are facing is probably due to the oil itself. Your oil is overdue for a replacement. 5500 kms for a motorcycle oil is well above what the oil can take. Change your engine oil along with oil filter, check your plug gap correct them if necessary. Clear your air filter or replace them depending on the condition, your bike should be back to normal.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Oil was changed today. But one bolt, maybe of engine foundation, was very loose. And another bolt was loose by a quarter turn. They were re-tightened, not torqued though.

Vibration has gone down now.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

I forgot to mention this. Vibrations can be caused due to loose foundation bolts too as they over time get loose, given the tendency of the bike it's imperative that the bolts are checked periodically for the right torque.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Noticed fuel leaking from below the fuel tank yesterday night and it has been leaking all throughout. Looks like it is leaking from near the bolts attached at the tank below. Unfortunately the SVCs are closed today, tried solving it but I don't think gonna be able make it since the side panel screws on the chasis are so tight they got disoriented when I tried to remove them. Anyone ever faced this issue? I'm suspecting a screw loose or a minor crack in the tank. Any help just to save fuel till tomorrow would help, else will store it in a bottle. Also while riding the fuel leak doesn't happen.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Oh dear. Fuel can leak from the fuel pipes connecting to the fuel filter and the fuel pump mount points under the tank itself, which has an O ring or a cracked mount bolt thread puck. It's imperative to get them inspected by removing the fuel tank and inspecting where the leak originates from. It should be an easy fix, nothing to worry. I'd recommend not to ride the bike long, irrespective if the bike is leaking fuel or not. First thing first, get it to your nearest SVC and get it rectified.

You never know what can happen especially with a hot engine and highly flammable fuel.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Hi Sid, sorry for quoting this old post, but can you please tell me how comfortable is Viaterra velox with a pillion? Asking this as I can barely see any space for the pillion to keep their feet on.

Can we use velox on other bikes as well? Such as the CBR/R15v3/Ninja/R3.

Also, can we use both velox and claw together? Or can you suggest a good combination of saddle bags and tail bags.
I don't want to sacrifice the pillion seat when using the saddle bags alone.

Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Vishal

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Gave it to SVC on Thursday, there is carck at the bottom above fuel pump holder, don't know how it happened coz haven't dropped the bike.

Getting the tank replaced now, hopefully will be getting the bike tomorrow evening. Though I had to ride the bike with fuel leaking since could not keep it at the highway for entire day.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Just as I suspected. Yes, it's better to get the tank replaced. Though it can be mended by plastic welding and supergluing, it won't last long, and becomes only worse. Keep your observations posted, and the bill along.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Got the bike back today. The fuel tank part cost is 1526 after 5% part discount and including gst. Overall damage of 3870 including service and periodicals. Can't figure out labour cost of tank fitting coz they have charged me 340 labour including service.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

I sold my velox bags off to a friend who liked them very much. Nothing wrong with them bags as such, I simply am a light packer and after trying out a tank bag (guardian gears shark tank bag, provided by another friend @Ajay Vishwanath) i fell in love with this tank bag for its space and practicality for my use case. i paired it up with a small backpack and was sufficient for my requirement..(was able to do a 6 day trip recently using this combo).

I've only used the velox with a pillion once for a few minutes in pouring rain in munnar, and pretty sure the pillion wasn't comfortable (rather depends on the pillions physique).. and i never tour with a pillion so it never bothered me.

The velox is specifically made for the dukes, so using them on other bikes might not be straight forward or might just not fit properly.

the claw is massive thing, and it tends to shift towards one side if not packed and fastened properly.. seen this happen myself.. not to mention it renders the pillion seat unusable for a pillion.

If you want a combo, then the velox along with a tank bag would be a better bet to maximize space utilization with some space for a pillion.

This is my feedback and remember i am a light packer (e.g. not a camera junkie carrying whole load of peripherals), just the essentials and never without the basic spares and tools

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Thanks a lot for your feedback Sid. I have ordered the Viaterra Fly and Rapide.

I had discussed with Viaterra representative before ordering and they suggested rapide as an alternative since, cross compatibility with other bikes was also one of the priorities.

I just hope it will be pillion friendly. I didn't choose claw as it was simply too big and would completely restrict the pillion seat.

I really liked the velox, specifically the ability to use a single one on the left side.

But Viaterra Fly will now serve that purpose.

Regards,
Visual Gupta

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Hi all! I am owner of duke 200 3 years now and i am happy with all it offers. I want to ask something. Today while i was riding home (20-25 km/h) on a corner i stall my bike cause i was holding something with my left hand and didnt press clutch in time ( i did use slightly the foot brake for 2 secs and the back wheel blocked cause the road was sandy and had gravel).
After i released the foot brake as i said the bike stalled and was moving for 4-5 meters with the back wheel blocked till it immobilized .. Is there any chance that my chain orsprockets ( or the engine or something?) was damaged from that action? I think i heard something when i stall my bike and the wheel blocked but maybe was just the gravel or my imagination. I did google it if stalling the bike can brake something but except riders safety couldn't find something
As i said i didnt crash and the bike seems ok and didnt notice any deference after the incident. I checked it only for ten minutes till i get home thats why i ask your opinion.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

nothing to worry, don't think it would cause any damage at that slow speeds

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Hi guys, I have a 2013 model duke 200 and just done over 66k Km. Recently I have started facing issues with low end pickup of the bike. For example, if I am ridding in 4th gear and I have to slow down for a speed breaker, I reduce the speed and shift down to 2nd gear but while picking up speed after the speed breaker the bike does not respond to the throttle for 2-3 seconds. At that moment it feels like the bike is not getting fuel, because giving more throttle does not change anything.
Its really difficult riding the bike in this condition and I have also been lucky quite a few times and saved myself from accident.
Now little history about the bike-
I am on the stock fuel pump and the throttle body has been cleaned once. Clutch has also been changed once, apart from this everything else is stock. I feel like its time to change fuel pump or throttle body. Experts please share opinion, it would greatly help me. I hoping to keep the bike for as long as I can. Thanks

Re: KTM 200 Duke

there is a filter on the pump itself ( a white pouch kinda thing), clean that out and check. (you need to take the fuel pump out)
then get the fuel pump pressure tested. the svc should be able to do that.
how old is the spark plug on the bike ?
check the condition of air filter, and maybe also replace the fuel filter and see.
clean the tb again.. make sure the throttle cable is routed and adjusted properly.
another thing i can think of is, maybe the injector needs cleaning.

so before you blindly replace the pump.. check and service the above parts and see how it goes.