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Old 13th October 2016, 12:43   #331
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Re: The Duke of Direwolves - Lisbeth, my KTM Duke 200

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Don't take this personally because you are not alone but, that first picture shows a chain that has been totally neglected.
Hi Jim,

Thank you for taking time to write a lengthy post to explain the importance of chain maintenance.

I agree that the chain looks rusty and not at all cared for, but be assured that the reality is far from it

I regularly clean and lube my chain on every alternate weekends - an average interval of 500-600 km, and adjusts the slack when required. The red color you see are the aftermaths of an off road ride I did couple of days before - I did not clean the chain because any way I was going to change it. Otherwise, I clean and lube the chain after each off road ride too.

I have been using tribocor chain clean and lube for last few years, but have switched to Motul from last month.

I usually warm up the chain a bit by riding the bike for few km, and then spray the cleaner liberally and use a grunge brush to loosen the dirt. After that, I use cotton waste to rub off the muck and apply the cleaner again if required. Once the chain is clean, I give it a final wipe with cotton waste and then I apply the lube and let it stand for at least half a day.

While Tribocor is an excellent lube, it is messy to apply and almost impossible to clean, and ends up collecting lot of dust and debris, so now I have switched to Motul, which is not messy (Tribocor is foam based, while Motul is like a clear liquid) but will require frequent application than Tribocor.

I do this whole exercise after popping my bike on the paddock stand, with engine switched off.

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Don't take this personally because you are not alone but, that first picture shows a chain that has been totally neglected.
Could you please let me know if automated chain oilers like a scottoiler is a good way to go? What is your feedback on a system like this?
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Could you please let me know if automated chain oilers like a scottoiler is a good way to go? What is your feedback on a system like this?
For those who don't know, the "Scottoiler" is a device which automatically oils the rear drive chain when it is installed and adjusted correctly.

It has a nozzle that is located above one of the rear chain spans (preferably the lower one) to direct the oil onto the chain.
It has a small oil tank on it and a vacuum operated valve which only allows oil to pass thru it to the nozzle when the engine is running.
A adjustable valve is present to control the amount of oil that flows out of the device.

While there is no denying the Scottoiler does a good job of lubricating the chain after it is adjusted properly, it does not eliminate the need to keep an eye on the chain.
Basically, it removes the need to manually lubricate the chain but it adds the task of keeping an eye on the oil level in the tank and refilling it with oil on a regular basis.

The price for these oilers is (IMO) VERY high.
On the web, I saw prices ranging from $100 to $140 for it.
Forgive me if I'm wrong but at the current exchange rate that would be about 8000±1333 rupee plus any taxation that would be added.

I mentioned a vacuum valve which keeps the oil from leaking out while the engine is off.

This valve requires a tube which is attached to a vacuum port on the inlet manifold between the carburetor or fuel injector and the inlet port on the engine.

I don't know about your Duke but on my Fuel Injected, Royal Enfield, 500 I would be out of luck. There is no vacuum port on my motorcycle.
If I decided to buy a Scottoiler and install it, I would need to drill and thread a hole in the aluminum inlet manifold.

To accomplish this without getting metal chips inside the engine I would have to remove the manifold, obtain the right tap drill and tap to thread the hole and then put it all back together again.

As I mentioned, it takes a bit of messing with the adjustment control, keeping an eye on the oil level and refilling it when it is needed and modifying my engine so it would work.

With the high cost of the unit as well as the cost of the oil that must be constantly added to it I will stick to using my spray can of PJ1 chain oil.

I can buy a LOT of chain oil for the cost of a Scottoiler and by lubricating the chain myself, I am able to see if any of the links are beginning to bind up.
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Re: The Duke of Direwolves - Lisbeth, my KTM Duke 200

Posting few pics of a recent trail ride, to keep the thread alive.

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Re: The Duke of Direwolves - Lisbeth, my KTM Duke 200

Haven't logged in to team-bhp for a while now. Good to see you taking to trails every now and then. I wish I could do the same often but haven't had the opportunity. Anyway, I have a small update on my starting issue...

My bike had developed yet another issue (like that's news) about 2-3 months back. The throttle stopped closing fully on releasing the grip. For some time I adapted my riding style to accommodate this problem but then in December I finally took the bike to the service centre with a can of 3M Throttle Body Cleaner.

Removed the throttle body which was black and covered with thick grime and generously sprayed the inside. Cleaned up the throttle body nicely while focusing on the holes that hold the butterfly shaft. This did not help as the mechanic had forewarned. Manually closing the butterfly would require effort and the shaft is sealed into the throttle body which meant that the problem could not be corrected. I left the bike at the service centre until the mechanic could arrange (for a fee) for a used throttle body from someone who deals in parts of completely wrecked bikes of all kinds. Brand new unit costs 8000 INR (expensive for a part that required replacement within 36000 km) while I got the used unit for over a quarter. Difficult to acquire, though.

Now the replacement corrected the throttle return issue but the bike's behaviour has changed. Firstly, I have lost some of the mid range torque that I had gained with the weather getting cold. But on the flip side, throttle response is smoother than before as is the overall feel of the engine. Second, when I cold start the bike the idle rpm jumps to 2000 or so for one second and quickly returns to 1500 until the engine gets hot when it goes down to 1100.

This brings me to the long running issue for long cranks while cold starting. It now occurs on less than half the instances, though starting the bike after it has been parked for at least 2-3 days is still the quickest. Since the behaviour was loosely linked to ambient temperature, I had a feeling that some temperature sensor might have something to do with this. Since the whole throttle body has been replaced, which includes the intake temp sensor, it makes sense that the issue has been alleviated.

I also got the cylinder compression checked that day to see if the valves or rings are gone. I have forgotten the exact readings. Hooked up the gauge and checked first with the throttle closed and the reading was about 10 kg/cm2. Checked twice with the throttle fully open and readings were around 12 kg/cm2. Again, not completely sure. Mech said the carbon deposits might be interfering with the readings and that opening the head should only be considered if the problem gets worse.

So now, besides the radiator and fan, the entire drivetrain has been replaced!


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Without the proper lubrication, the links in the chain will wear internally causing the distance between the rollers to increase.
When this happens, the sprockets teeth become bent, like the ones you have shown in the first two photos.
As the sprocket teeth become bent they cause further damage to the chain.
Thanks for sharing this. I was not aware that this is why the front sprocket wears out like that. Same happens on our old '79 Bullet 350 which has never had any O/X/Z-ring chain used on it. We used to keep the breather pipe duckbill pointed at the chain but that would spatter the rear wheel with oil. Now the breather pipe is just pointed at the ground especially since the engine is wet sumping.
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My bike had developed yet another issue (like that's news) about 2-3 months back. The throttle stopped closing fully on releasing the grip.
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So now, besides the radiator and fan, the entire drivetrain has been replaced!
Phew! It is an understatement to say that your bike have been plagued with issues. I hope this marks the end and you get to enjoy a trouble-free ownership.

Any idea why the throttle body had so much muck in it and why it failed so early?

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Phew! It is an understatement to say that your bike have been plagued with issues.
I have a talent for understatement.

Well, I am used to the fact that my bike will continue to give me trouble. I now deem it unwise to question the inevitability of mechanical/electrical trouble that my bike brings.

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I hope this marks the end and you get to enjoy a trouble-free ownership.
Ahem... Actually, there is something else... I discovered, a day after my previous post, a spot of condensation of moisture on the inside of the oil level inspection window. Now, I'd like to think it is just the extreme cold making water condense on everything since the oil itself (since the oil is still red and not very frothy) but I doubt it. It could be coolant mixing with the oil. The most likely cause of that would be the coolant pump shaft seal. That is the first thing that failed in my previous engine. I don't think it is the head gasket, which is generally the most common cause of coolant-oil mixing. Also, the coolant level had gone down to minimum but not abruptly. In any case my coolant keeps on spilling out if it is at or above the half way mark.

I will monitor the bike from here on.

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Any idea why the throttle body had so much muck in it and why it failed so early?
Well, I wouldn't use the term "failure" for this issue. Any throttle body will have some muck on it. I don't think mine was ever cleaned. But regardless of whether it is cleaned or not, the butterfly should not have been sticking after such a thorough cleaning session. My guess is that either my last fill of petrol was bad or most likely the bushes that hold the butterfly shaft wore out and developed enough clearance to allow some of the gummy residue into the gap.

Whatever be the reason, 36000 km is too soon for a throttle body replacement. I mean all CV carbs have butterfly valves and they don't go bad easily. I changed my old 220's carb at about 40000 km and mainly because the rubber diaphragm of the slide had started to go somewhat stiff. That was a UCAL carb while my Duke had a Dell'Orto throttle body.

You know what? Even though I really want that new Duke 390 with its great looks, LED headlight and funky console, the ride by wire feature really scares me. Adding even more sophistication to a bike that is likely to develop some faults is a bad idea from my perspective. Perhaps the outgoing Duke 390 is a safer choice since it is 3 years into its product lifecycle. But like you I like to go off road every now and then. My brand new rear alloy rim already has a slight bend! I think I need the Himalayan...

How ironic, to look to a Royal Enfield for a reliable product!
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I will monitor the bike from here on.
Phew! What is the latest status?

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I think I need the Himalayan...

How ironic, to look to a Royal Enfield for a reliable product!
Now THAT is irony

But Himalayan seems to be a good product and I have heard that RE is really trying hard to iron out all the niggles. If you are serious, wait for 6 more months.

Few pics from last week's ride to Thimmappa Swamy Bette with 2 fellow riders:
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Few pics from last week's ride to Thimmappa Swamy Bette with 2 fellow riders:
Lovely pics! So, so sad to have missed this offroading session!
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Lovely pics! So, so sad to have missed this offroading session!
Yup - really missed you and NFS. We should go back there once more - there are many trails left to explore.

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I didn't realise it has been so long since I last logged in here!

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Phew! What is the latest status?
Well, the condensation doesn't seem to have reappeared. Weather turned warm very soon. For now, I have the following items lined up:

1. Fix oil leak from final drive output shaft
2. Get new rear tyre that will help me off road
3. New 300mm front disc as existing 280mm unit has warped slightly

Other stuff I can't remember...

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Now THAT is irony

But Himalayan seems to be a good product and I have heard that RE is really trying hard to iron out all the niggles. If you are serious, wait for 6 more months.
Now that the Himalayan is going to have EFI, I have moved it to the bottom of my list. Don't want that silicon age hoo-haa on a back-to-basics industrial bike.

Planning to keep my bike for as long as I can afford to maintain it. Otherwise, I might consider the FZ25. It shows potential for modding for off road use. Of course, Yamaha reliability doesn't hurt. Since the Adventure 390 is probably two years away (KTM is not in a hurry to bring it out) the FZ25 might work well in the interim. Duke 390 is too expensive when I have to compromise on off road friendliness.

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Wow! I think our riding habits are quite similar. I recently went on a ride in the hills in HP over a 30-40 km long broken, narrow and twisty trail. Rear wheel was occasionally spinning going uphill but the Sirac up front gave me a good deal of confidence. All the bouncing busted my HID setup, though. Need to find out what gave. Most likely the bulb or its wire.

Also went on a 480km ride into RJ with @barcalad and @sammyboy. A few km of broken roads and they told me to lead on since I was not slowing down on those stretches!
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Re: The Duke of Direwolves - Lisbeth, my KTM Duke 200

Anoop and others, Good to see you guys using your ride to its full potential.
Unfortunately due to various personal and professional reasons not able to use my Nov 2014 Duke 200 as much i would like and it has done only 3500 kms till now.

Planning to sell it to someone who can utilize it to its full potential.
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Anoop and others, Good to see you guys using your ride to its full potential.
Unfortunately due to various personal and professional reasons not able to use my Nov 2014 Duke 200 as much i would like and it has done only 3500 kms till now.

Planning to sell it to someone who can utilize it to its full potential.
Ouch! My personal advise will be to keep the bike for those occasional outings for the smile it brings on your face.

The OEM battery was breathing its last hours and it was flashing low battery sign occasionally when the bike is standing for too much time in a traffic jam, with her headlight and radiator fan running, so I was on the look out for a replacement battery.

I am not a fan of exide batteries (the OEM make on Duke) but I could not find any other make batteries suitable for Duke when I searched online, but saw a thread where some one have used an Amaron battery on a Duke with the help of some juggad. This was definitely a ray of hope for me since Amaron is my most preferred battery brand - I currently use Amaron in My Punto, Vista, Santro,Unicorn, Rodeo and even in my home inverter and in my apartment genset .

On checking the Amaron website, I saw that they have a PitStop near Bommanahalli, so I went there to see if I can retrofit any other battery but to my surprise, they told me that they do have a replacement battery for Duke.
The model number is AP-BTZ9R and it fits well in the Duke's battery space. The cost is 2092 INR and after exchanging the old battery, I paid 1700 INR.

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Re: The Duke of Direwolves - Lisbeth, my KTM Duke 200

Almost 4 years and the love continues.

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One thing I am keen to try during every service is a different brand of oil, to find that perfect oil - having tried Motul 300v and Motul 7100 for last few years, I shifted to Shell during my last service. It will be an understatement to say how smooth the Shell felt after 7100 - the gear shifts were butter smooth but unfortunately, the honeymoon period didn't stay long. By the time I clocked around 2K kilometres, the newfound smoothness was gone and the gearshifts were back to clunky.

I started my research for finding another suitable brand few months before my service - I wanted to try LiquiMoly, but the 2 wheeler oil availability was a concern. Briefly thought about going the Maxima way, or with Mobil1 - but before committing, decided to call up landroverlabs, the official distributor of LiquiMoly, to see if I can get the 2Wheeler range of oils here. To my surprise, they told me that they have a distributor now at Bangalore - FlyBhp aka Brollyca LLP. I called them up and dropped in at their warehouse very next day, and picked up 2 cans of LiquiMoly oil. Shailesh and gang were professional and very helpful throughout the transactions.

Fixed an appointment with Indimotard as usual for the service and dropped the bike next day, and got the service done. The service was, as usual, excellent. It is one place which has consistently delivered over the years and I don't hesitate going there \ recommending them for any work on bikes.

Lisbeth was smooth after the oil change - almost equal to Shell and much better than Motul 7100, and after doing about 1K+ kilometres, the opinion remains the same. I have felt that Shell loses its smoothness when the engine is really hot, but haven't felt anything similar from LiquiMoly.

As of now, I am a very happy customer and will probably be a repeat customer of Liqui Moly.

I also got Tribocor TC 212 (Thanks to fellow Tbhpian and rider KK) - Teflon based dry lubricant for motorbike chains. This is much better than normal lubes - don't fling much and the chain stays lubed much longer when compared to Motul Chain lube, which I was using earlier.

Contact Details of FlyBHP\Brollyca LLP:

Contact Person: Sailesh\Sudip Sengupta
Phone: 080 - 48653247 / 9742510999 (WhatsApp Business Account)
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/KsbQ4gKHTJA2

The Lube:

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Few pictures from FlyBhp\Brollyca LLP (Disclaimer: I am in no way associated with either FlyBHp or Brollyca, and is posting the pics and contact info so that it can help any fellow BHPians to source LiquiMoly products).

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