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  • DarkKnight78
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    Re: 2017 Duke 250

    Post first service update:
    My first service cost me 1600 without chain lube because I had it.
    After first service, I noticed that the gear shift which had gotten smooth over time, again became hard due to new synthetic oil. The exhaust note seems a bit more louder and has more grunt. The engine also has less stress at lower rpms (around 3000) and it feels lot smoother now at higher rpms (above 7500). I'm planning on a 1000km ride, if that happens, I'll post the condition of bike after the ride.

    Happy riding

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  • strahl7
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    Re: 2017 Duke 250

    Originally posted by Moa Among Pongen View Post
    Hi guys. . . I also like to buy a bike, but i'm confused. My narrowed down options are bajaj pulsar rs 200 and ktm duke 250. I wanted to go for duke but the service centre is more than 300 km away from our locality. :-( and since there is no service centres around us there will be a problem when the bike breaks down or gives some issues with the engine!!! Needs your opinions. Thanks.
    Would not recommend that commute for a service tbh. The Duke is not Unreliable per se, but it has some issues that comes with new batches of bikes. Test ride both the bikes before you make the decision.

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  • Moa Among Pongen
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    Re: 2017 Duke 250

    Hi guys. . . I also like to buy a bike, but i'm confused. My narrowed down options are bajaj pulsar rs 200 and ktm duke 250. I wanted to go for duke but the service centre is more than 300 km away from our locality. :-( and since there is no service centres around us there will be a problem when the bike breaks down or gives some issues with the engine!!! Needs your opinions. Thanks.

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  • strahl7
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    Re: 2017 Duke 250

    Originally posted by jeshurun99 View Post
    This happens because of a relatively loose chain which hits the bottom of the swing arm..
    Get the chain tightened as per recommendation.. It should solve your problem.

    Regarding the sound appearing in certain rpms it's because the front sprocket causes jerk to the chain in certain rpm and that sprocket jerk causes the chain to hit the swing arm
    Some tinkering to do with the chain then. Thanks!

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  • DarkKnight78
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    Re: 2017 Duke 250

    Originally posted by jeshurun99 View Post
    The squeaking is because of front brake pads rubbing off dirt on the rotar. To solve it simply remove the brake pads and clean them and replace it back in the caliper.

    I would suggest you to learn how to open clean and replace from the service guys as you can do it yourself. As each time it rains... The sound will come again.. [emoji14]
    Thanks a lot

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  • kc_1602
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    Re: 2017 Duke 250

    What's the run in period?

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  • jeshurun99
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    Re: 2017 Duke 250

    Originally posted by DarkKnight78 View Post
    Thank you. I just wanted to know all the problems before I give it for first servicing. Also, there is so squeaking sound from front forks. Is it because of worn out grease or something?
    The squeaking is because of front brake pads rubbing off dirt on the rotar. To solve it simply remove the brake pads and clean them and replace it back in the caliper.

    I would suggest you to learn how to open clean and replace from the service guys as you can do it yourself. As each time it rains... The sound will come again.. [emoji14]

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  • DarkKnight78
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    Re: 2017 Duke 250

    Originally posted by jeshurun99 View Post
    This happens because of a relatively loose chain which hits the bottom of the swing arm..
    Get the chain tightened as per recommendation.. It should solve your problem.

    Regarding the sound appearing in certain rpms it's because the front sprocket causes jerk to the chain in certain rpm and that sprocket jerk causes the chain to hit the swing arm
    Thank you. I just wanted to know all the problems before I give it for first servicing. Also, there is so squeaking sound from front forks. Is it because of worn out grease or something?

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  • jeshurun99
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    Re: 2017 Duke 250

    Originally posted by strahl7 View Post
    Is it? which part of the guard exactly? I can't seem to pin point the thing. It comes up at some RPM's on some gears and some rare times it disappears. Strange.
    This happens because of a relatively loose chain which hits the bottom of the swing arm..
    Get the chain tightened as per recommendation.. It should solve your problem.

    Regarding the sound appearing in certain rpms it's because the front sprocket causes jerk to the chain in certain rpm and that sprocket jerk causes the chain to hit the swing arm

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  • DarkKnight78
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    Re: 2017 Duke 250

    Originally posted by strahl7 View Post
    Is it? which part of the guard exactly? I can't seem to pin point the thing. It comes up at some RPM's on some gears and some rare times it disappears. Strange.
    I don't know if it's guard but I'm getting that sound while going through potholes and also the squeaking sound is present even without braking. Sorry for my inability to describe the issue accurately.

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  • strahl7
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    Re: 2017 Duke 250

    Originally posted by DarkKnight78 View Post
    Also, I think the sound is coming from chain hitting up its guard. It's really annoying
    Is it? which part of the guard exactly? I can't seem to pin point the thing. It comes up at some RPM's on some gears and some rare times it disappears. Strange.

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  • DarkKnight78
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    Re: 2017 Duke 250

    Originally posted by strahl7 View Post
    Yep, Squeaky brakes since day 1.
    Also, I think the sound is coming from chain hitting up its guard. It's really annoying

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  • strahl7
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    Re: 2017 Duke 250

    Originally posted by DarkKnight78 View Post
    The worst thing I did is bought the bike in rainy season, and my area is basically like offroading on a daily basis so now I am hearing squeaking sounds from front and also I think I am hearing the sounds of rear mud guard hitting the tyre. Anyone experienced this?

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    Yep, Squeaky brakes since day 1.

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  • DarkKnight78
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    Re: 2017 Duke 250

    The worst thing I did is bought the bike in rainy season, and my area is basically like offroading on a daily basis so now I am hearing squeaking sounds from front and also I think I am hearing the sounds of rear mud guard hitting the tyre. Anyone experienced this?

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  • iSumit
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    Re: 2017 Duke 250

    Originally posted by snoufaltariq View Post
    Yes agree with you on the quality especially the keyhole area felt super cheap and out of place.while down shifting i hear a loud thack.Which pains me.It's a brand new bike.Some vibrations.I feel The brakes are not adequate to stop this machine what do you say ??

    Sent From my Xt1562
    I haven't yet tested bike much on high speed, but on low speed brakes felt just OK.

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