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  • #466
    Re: 2017 Duke 250

    Originally posted by s1d View Post
    are you sure it is from the radiator area? if so, you could maybe use double sided tape, 'rubber washer'(essentially a piece of tire tube cut and used as a washer) or these days you even get them rubber pads (https://amzn.to/2Q01s7N)

    also try these.. fill up tank to at least 90% capacity and see if the buzz vanishes, and also try to put a bit of pressure with your finger on the tank cap while you ride and observe.
    It is coming from the radiator area, 1 gear around 2-3rpm its still there after all necessary pads and adjustment, but its gone sometimes.

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    • #467
      Re: 2017 Duke 250

      Originally posted by Xothana View Post
      but its gone sometimes.
      did you try what i mentioned in the second part of my previous post ?

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      • #468
        Re: 2017 Duke 250

        Originally posted by s1d View Post
        did you try what i mentioned in the second part of my previous post ?
        That didn't help, service guys also not fixing it, only said common in D250.

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        • #469
          Re: 2017 Duke 250

          Originally posted by Xothana View Post
          That didn't help, service guys also not fixing it, only said common in D250.
          only in 1st gear at 2-3k rpm ?
          have u tried removing the radiator cap and putting it back.. also check if the expansion tank (white coolant tank at the top) is bolted on securely
          these noises are difficult to isolate without actually checking out the bike in person.

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          • #470
            Re: 2017 Duke 250

            Originally posted by Xothana View Post
            That didn't help, service guys also not fixing it, only said common in D250.
            Sounds like the time I took my bike to the SVC for a rattle related issue. Mine was around the tank - key area. Unsurprisingly, they heard nothing. Had to fix it using a part from a rubber mat.

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            • #471
              Re: 2017 Duke 250

              Originally posted by Xothana View Post
              That didn't help, service guys also not fixing it, only said common in D250.
              can you check if the crash guards bolts are on properly.. they are known to break/come loose on some bikes.. and cause a buzz.

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              • #472
                Re: 2017 Duke 250

                Hi,

                Greetings from Indonesia. Can i have the whatsapp group link? I own 2018 Duke 250 ABS.

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                • #473
                  Re: 2017 Duke 250

                  Hi guys,

                  Need some opinion i currently own a suzuki gixxer and am planning to upgrade to the duke 250. How is the riding comfort for rider and pillion for long drives like 500 to 600km. 70% daily commute and 30% touring. Is this bike good for that?

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                  • #474
                    Re: 2017 Duke 250

                    Originally posted by Viswar4 View Post
                    Hi guys,

                    Need some opinion i currently own a suzuki gixxer and am planning to upgrade to the duke 250. How is the riding comfort for rider and pillion for long drives like 500 to 600km. 70% daily commute and 30% touring. Is this bike good for that?
                    Good choice of upgrade. Riding comfort is good for long rides. Can't be as good as your previous bike though. 500-600 kms rides are do-able. You just have to get used to the seat and the cushioning. If you still feel it's not comfortable, you can opt to buy aftermarket gel seats that are available. The bike is good for daily commuting. Enough power to get you there in time as well as enough mileage to not burn a huge hole in your pocket. If you're not used to the heat, you will get used to it in time.
                    Honda Dio [2010 - 2011]
                    Yamaha YZF R15 V2 [2011 - Present]
                    Yamaha YZF R3 [2016 - Present]

                    What's next? :)

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                    • #475
                      Re: 2017 Duke 250

                      Originally posted by Viswar4 View Post
                      Hi guys,

                      Need some opinion i currently own a suzuki gixxer and am planning to upgrade to the duke 250. How is the riding comfort for rider and pillion for long drives like 500 to 600km. 70% daily commute and 30% touring. Is this bike good for that?
                      I've replied to your query in the Duke 390 thread. Following along the same line, if your commute is basically to office and mundane traffic, stick to something like 200s like the Apaches and the FZ250s, easy on pocket, packs enough commute punch and comparatively frugal.

                      Cheers!
                      VJ
                      Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'
                      The girl said, 'NO!'


                      And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.


                      THE END

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                      • #476
                        Re: 2017 Duke 250

                        Hello all,
                        Thanks for the opinions. Have decided to book the ktm duke 250.
                        😀

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                        • #477
                          Re: 2017 Duke 250

                          Originally posted by Viswar4 View Post
                          Thanks for the opinions. Have decided to book the ktm duke 250.
                          Good choice, ss it ABS variant or non-ABS model?

                          BTW what happened to Mojo and 390 choices which you mentioned?
                          Bajaj SuperFE 150 - Forever in my heart
                          Bajaj Discover 135 DTSi Sports - 2009 to Current
                          KTM RC390 - 2015 to Curr​ent
                          TVS Jupiter - 2016 to Current

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                          • #478
                            Re: 2017 Duke 250

                            Originally posted by kiran2508 View Post
                            Good choice, ss it ABS variant or non-ABS model?

                            BTW what happened to Mojo and 390 choices which you mentioned?
                            Hey,
                            Thanks!!!.
                            Will definitely be gng for the abs model.
                            Thought about it a lot and then told myself lets be realistic. I dont do long rides that much, mojo while an excellent bike doesnt quite fit in for the daily commute and i felt now in 2019 it doesnt feel right. While i have the budget for the 390 somewhere i feel the bike will be too much for me and well for daily commute 250 fits better and it is a decent tourer.
                            (But well when i visit the showroom tomorrow who knows. 😀)

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                            • #479
                              Re: 2017 Duke 250

                              Originally posted by Viswar4 View Post
                              Will definitely be gng for the abs model.
                              Thought about it a lot and then told myself lets be realistic. I dont do long rides that much, mojo while an excellent bike doesnt quite fit in for the daily commute and i felt now in 2019 it doesnt feel right. While i have the budget for the 390 somewhere i feel the bike will be too much for me and well for daily commute 250 fits better and it is a decent tourer.
                              ABS is yet to be announced, the wait is not far now that it's competition FZ25 has launched with Dual channel ABS, it should happen withing 1st week for Feb! That to 250 will be getting Dual channel ABS! It'll be worth the wait.

                              250 makes a perfect choice, right on the sweet spot, the only thing missing on that was the ABS and those MRF tyres, which you can get rid of after 10-15K kms.
                              Bajaj SuperFE 150 - Forever in my heart
                              Bajaj Discover 135 DTSi Sports - 2009 to Current
                              KTM RC390 - 2015 to Curr​ent
                              TVS Jupiter - 2016 to Current

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                              • #480
                                Re: 2017 Duke 250

                                Originally posted by Viswar4 View Post
                                Hey,
                                Thanks!!!.
                                Will definitely be gng for the abs model.
                                Thought about it a lot and then told myself lets be realistic. I dont do long rides that much, mojo while an excellent bike doesnt quite fit in for the daily commute and i felt now in 2019 it doesnt feel right. While i have the budget for the 390 somewhere i feel the bike will be too much for me and well for daily commute 250 fits better and it is a decent tourer.
                                (But well when i visit the showroom tomorrow who knows. 😀)
                                I also went to get fz25, decided to check out d250 in showroom on the way, and walked out with a 390.

                                Crazy things happen when buying bikes.

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