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**venkatesh_B** · 11-11-2012, 07:57 AM

Thanks

your suggestion is on cards.

I observed something yesterday. In B2B traffic it gives me around 15-20kmpl but if I rip the bike (below 7500rpm) it gives me 40-50kmpl. I'd it normal?

Also, whenever I turn in the bike the options get reset to avg time and avg speed. I would like to keep the avg fuel and l/100 as default. Is there any way to do this?

Originally posted by hunkofgals View Post

Im glad u both liked the keychain's

once again congrats bro

and u can bug me anytime in the evening's

and the black looks good
if i had a choice i would have taken black and remove the stickers and make it full black as in STEALTH MODE

Forgot to mention that Chennai pro biking is planning to order the key chain from you and I have many requests like doing for Honda, pulsar etc.

**Doga** · 11-11-2012, 11:48 AM

Originally posted by sub-zero View Post

Could you tell me what the symptoms were?

I used to try wheelies on my duke like a deranged person, never succeeded, this might be relevant to my interests.

And the day of 390 Duke revelation is (hopefully) getting closer, can't wait (No OT)

The Engine would struggle getting past 100-110 in 6th. Any attempt to quickly accelerate will have the engine protesting in the form of a roar, the revs will build but wont add to the speed.
The mech loosened the clutch and things are comparatively ok now, but will have to get the plate replaced still.

**hunkofgals** · 11-11-2012, 12:08 PM

Originally posted by venkatesh_B

Forgot to mention that Chennai pro biking is planning to order the key chain from you and I have many requests like doing for Honda, pulsar etc.

hehe i can get it done only during the weekends as having too much of assignments and chart works

, not able to take the bike for a spin in the eve's also

Originally posted by venkatesh_B View Post

Thanks

your suggestion is on cards.

I observed something yesterday. In B2B traffic it gives me around 15-20kmpl but if I rip the bike (below 7500rpm) it gives me 40-50kmpl. I'd it normal?

Also, whenever I turn in the bike the options get reset to avg time and avg speed. I would like to keep the avg fuel and l/100 as default. Is there any way to do this?

u mean to say it is showing 15-20k m/l on the display ?
then its normal for it to vary every now and then and i guess it calculates ur average for every 800 mts ( im not sure about this figure please correct me if im wrong )

and by default it comes to avg time and avg speed every time u off and on the bike

best thing is change it to ur desired option every time u switch on the bike
it hardly takes few seconds

**hunterjack** · 11-11-2012, 01:44 PM

After being a passive reader of xbhp for so many months finally i have something to write here.
I booked my duke just 4 days back(midnite black color). pretty excited... love the amount of knowledge that is shared here. Hoping to the delivery soon they told being diwali week it will get delayed.
I am a happy guy joining in the duke family. happy riding people.

**dishayu** · 11-11-2012, 06:57 PM

Originally posted by sub-zero View Post

And the day of 390 Duke revelation is (hopefully) getting closer, can't wait (No OT)

15th November. Some motor show (milan as far as i remember). There is also a teaser audio of the bike doing circles on the internet.

Originally posted by venkatesh_B View Post

I observed something yesterday. In B2B traffic it gives me around 15-20kmpl but if I rip the bike (below 7500rpm) it gives me 40-50kmpl. I'd it normal?

Same happens to me. It shows 40+ when i rip it to the redline but shows 20-ish when crawling along the traffic.

**venkatesh_B** · 11-12-2012, 06:14 AM

For the first 1000 kms should I run the bike below 5000rpm as advised by the showroom guys? ODO is around 350kms and I have not been following it. I read somewhere that it should be below 7500rpm. Confused. Need help.

**s.roy0717** · 11-12-2012, 09:50 AM

Originally posted by venkatesh_B View Post

For the first 1000 kms should I run the bike below 5000rpm as advised by the showroom guys? ODO is around 350kms and I have not been following it. I read somewhere that it should be below 7500rpm. Confused. Need help.

Well, The advised revs to follow in the run in period is up to 7-7.5k. 2 rpm set ups is advised to be set, 1st one being the lesser value, mandatory. It'd be gud if u did follow em, but when I'd asked em that why put limits to run in period too when u say it comes ready to race, they said that there are certain protocols to be followed & it helps directing for better & smoother performance. But u can rev it acc/to ur style anytime.

So it's up to u buddy. Advised to take it a bit easy for the run in period, then enjoy at its best.

**maverick1** · 11-12-2012, 11:27 AM

not required to follow 5000 rpm limit at all, you just need to keep below 7500 rpm, never lug the engine, ride with varying rpm i.e. whuch naturally can be easily achieved just by changing gears often.

Also it is better to work up brake often and not use excessive engine breaking initially while it is quite tempting to do so . I had to force myself to not use it much instead of brakes.

**maverick1** · 11-12-2012, 11:30 AM

the black looks superb, congrats . Please have a go through above posted my reply regarding running in as well as there are many more detailed replies regarding the same by other members throughout the forums .
One point i would like to add though is avoid less read 2 litres petrol initially because if their are impurities in petrol they have higher chances of entering engine when fuel is low and is best avoid in initial kms.

**maverick1** · 11-12-2012, 11:33 AM

s.roy0717 explained it well, but i will advise to stick to the limit atleast for 500 kms on odo.

**Shibadip** · 11-12-2012, 11:48 AM

Originally posted by maverick1 View Post

not required to follow 5000 rpm limit at all, you just need to keep below 7500 rpm, never lug the engine, ride with varying rpm i.e. whuch naturally can be easily achieved just by changing gears often.

Also it is better to work up brake often and not use excessive engine breaking initially while it is quite tempting to do so . I had to force myself to not use it much instead of brakes.

I will differ of the Engine Braking part..
AFAIK, engine braking is good while run In, as it creates adequate pressure inside the combustion chamber for the rings to set-in.. Also, engine braking creates some sort of vacuum, which helps to clean up the carbon/other deposits in the chamber.
PROVIDED, one doesn't shoot up the RPMs to >7500 while doing such engine braking..

**dishayu** · 11-12-2012, 12:48 PM

And then there's motoman's method of breaking in, which says you should absolutely go nuts with the rpm and redline it right out of the showroom. Now since the most knoledgeble people are split 50-50, it's just the owners decision to choose a run in method. I personally tend to go with motoman because it's more fun and i don't want to be patient for a month or 2 after buying a bike.

If anyone needs to read : Break In Secrets--How To Break In New Motorcycle and Car Engines For More Power

**s.roy0717** · 11-12-2012, 05:25 PM

It's very much reqd to use all the parts & systems on the new bike/car. It's a fresh stock, just Dyno checked for errors & all, but the real experience will only come from riding it all along. Differs with person the riding styles, but after all, it's the same machine to everyone ( if w/o errors ). Braking is necessary, not excess, not too less, both the brakes. acceleration/ throttle wire needs to be opened my, but now that happens along anyways, same goes with the clutch system. Engine revs helps it form like the way u want it as we go on. The electrical systems function, the suspension, tyres, all of em needs & depends on u to get em going. Besides, this kinda machine is pretty much new to our indian roads at that league ( of coarse Ninja, Cbr have kinda similar stature but still have their differences ). Very user friendly & beautiful tech. This is kinda machine/bike that, u can say, understands u back.

Unlike other Indian Manufactured bikes that we have to nurture & take care all along while they behave like ur Gfs, acc/to their mood. :P

**albyjose** · 11-12-2012, 06:46 PM

Originally posted by dishayu View Post

And then there's motoman's method of breaking in, which says you should absolutely go nuts with the rpm and redline it right out of the showroom. Now since the most knoledgeble people are split 50-50, it's just the owners decision to choose a run in method. I personally tend to go with motoman because it's more fun and i don't want to be patient for a month or 2 after buying a bike.

If anyone needs to read : Break In Secrets--How To Break In New Motorcycle and Car Engines For More Power

Don't believe whatever written in internet.Do some solid research.You will find that motoman's method is not recommended.In fact its recommended for racing engines as mileage is the last thing in their mind,and they need the runnin to be over quickly.Whom will you sue if you end up with a seized engine from motoman's method?Understand what is happening in engine during run-in times.Read the article on my signature for better understanding.

Ash On Bikes | Straight Talking

http://www.ashonbikes.com/content/running

**Ivin** · 11-12-2012, 06:55 PM

Originally posted by albyjose View Post

Don't believe whatever written in internet.Do some solid research.You will find that motoman's method is not recommended.In fact its recommended for racing engines as mileage is the last thing in their mind,and they need the runnin to be over quickly.Whom will you sue if you end up with a seized engine from motoman's method?Understand what is happening in engine during run-in times.Read the article on my signature for better understanding.

+1 to that. These guys tend to know more than what is recommended in the service manual..

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