[Group] KTM Dukes

[edwinling]

hi dukers, hope you are all enjoying the ride.... got two questions which need some clarifications

 

1) noticed the bike coolant level is low.... thought of buying coolant off the shelf. are those ok? anything special thing to take note of?

2) the service indicator indicated 410km to next servicing... but Mr Ong said to service at 1K mark.... so listen to who? *think will call DW tomorrow to clarify*

 

Thanks.

 

Below min or just above min mark?

 

If it's above, it's fine. Personally I prefer not to mix coolant.

 

Regarding service tinker, call DW.

 

Key code, manual etc are give in a doc bag. Did you collect yours?

[ktmduker]

one more thing... the manual stated not to hit above 7.5k rpm... so I've set my RPM limiter to 7.5K. hope I am not too kiasu.

[ktmduker]

Below min or just above min mark?

 

If it's above, it's fine. Personally I prefer not to mix coolant.

 

Regarding service tinker, call DW.

 

Key code, manual etc are give in a doc bag. Did you collect yours?

 

just above min mark....

think me go dw tomorrow to sort both questions..

[edwinling]

just above min mark....

think me go dw tomorrow to sort both questions..

 

If it's above while running that's normal

[edwinling]

one more thing... the manual stated not to hit above 7.5k rpm... so I've set my RPM limiter to 7.5K. hope I am not too kiasu.

 

Me already passed that rpm mark on day 1...hahaa

[yatgp03s]

i cant ride if i lost my license right? walauweh.. sad

[BLACK COMET]

one more thing... the manual stated not to hit above 7.5k rpm... so I've set my RPM limiter to 7.5K. hope I am not too kiasu.

 

Interesting. Duke 125 can set rpm limiter?

[BLACK COMET]

At the black part of the tank. So sad. Must buy racing sticker now...

 

KNN! May those vandals buang every time they ride a bike!

 

Where is ur location? and how bad is the scratch?

[zulu11]

nice meeting all the brothers and finally putting a face behind each nick. hope our bro will get his ride sorted asap.

nice riding with zulu back along ecp > aye. catch up next time.

 

Nice riding with you too Chris =)

[zulu11]

one more thing... the manual stated not to hit above 7.5k rpm... so I've set my RPM limiter to 7.5K. hope I am not too kiasu.

how you do that ah?

[jackmmt]

KNN! May those vandals buang every time they ride a bike!

 

Where is ur location? and how bad is the scratch?

 

At that time i was at B.Batok with bike canvas on. Canvas torn, luckily the scratch not that obvious from far but still heart pain. About 10cm long. 2 lines.

 

Anyway, about running in have u guys read this web before? http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

[edwinling]

At that time i was at B.Batok with bike canvas on. Canvas torn, luckily the scratch not that obvious from far but still heart pain. About 10cm long. 2 lines.

 

Anyway, about running in have u guys read this web before? http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

 

Check out plastic polish compound at autobacs.

 

For hard run in, it's 2 school of thoughts. Ask bak if you are keen on this.

[ktmduker]

Interesting. Duke 125 can set rpm limiter?

 

Yes or warning light. The 7.5k rpm is only for the first 1000km running in.

[edwinling]

how you do that ah?

 

As usual lah...too excited huh...RTFM! Hahaaa...

 

Page 39 in the user manual. I reckon set the first rpm warning will do. Default is 10k and 11k for first and second rpm limiter.

 

Rpm limit warning will start flashing when you reach the rpm. Then again you should be looking at the road, not the panel.

[ktmduker]

how you do that ah?

 

In the manual.

[edwinling]

A bunch of early birds for Dukers huh

[ktmduker]

Bro Edwin so early...

[jackmmt]

Who wanna go early morning riding + breakfast? Hehehehe.... and wash bike?

[danielb]

hi dukers, hope you are all enjoying the ride.... got two questions which need some clarifications

 

1) noticed the bike coolant level is low.... thought of buying coolant off the shelf. are those ok? anything special thing to take note of?

2) the service indicator indicated 410km to next servicing... but Mr Ong said to service at 1K mark.... so listen to who? *think will call DW tomorrow to clarify*

 

Thanks.

 

1. i suggest we drain out all and infuse it with Engine Ice...http://www.engineice.com/ think DW have

 

2. manual also states 1st servicing after 1k mark...but since ur is "racing" spec pls allow for earlier servicing ahaha (pun intended)

[danielb]

At that time i was at B.Batok with bike canvas on. Canvas torn, luckily the scratch not that obvious from far but still heart pain. About 10cm long. 2 lines.

 

Anyway, about running in have u guys read this web before? http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

 

yeah pls do hard run in...if you're into mechanics and material engineering and stuff you will understand better

did this on my previous KTM200 and previous 2 cars...and will do it for all my future internal combustion engines from now

butt feel is that the engine feels "tighter" and acceleration is more responsive, though there may be more factors affecting engine performance

but u do get less engine blowby, which means your pistons are sealed up to the cylinder wall nice and tight,

you can observe this over time from your airbox and exhaust...

 

bikes long time back can't do hard run in cos the quality materials were poorer...

Factories today also "run-in" the bikes before delivery...on a dyno ie: controlled environment

the keep it to low rpm/speed is just BS to me...

ever wonder why all manufacturers recommend a slow speed of up to 80km/h? They want you to keep safe and get used to the machine before you go all the way!

not good if new owners start having accidents too soon ya?

 

i used to do it 2-4am in the morning at the old SLE when it just opened ie:uncontrolled environment with lots of risks!

now you can do it safely on a dyno in SG!

http://www.racewerks.com.sg/Services_break.htm

 

impt thing is to warm up properly before doing any funny stuff k?

minimum 4 to 10 bars on the temp gauge...

 

fyi:: the temp gauge should refer to the engine oil temp if i read the parts manual correctly..

there is actually an oil pressure gauge and another temp gauge perpendicular to it at the cylinder head

Edited August 21, 2011 by danielb

[danielb]

one more thing... the manual stated not to hit above 7.5k rpm... so I've set my RPM limiter to 7.5K. hope I am not too kiasu.

 

confirmed kiasu....

KTM recommends 10000rpm 1st limit and 11000rpm as 2nd limit... upon delivery

confirm kiasu

Edited August 21, 2011 by danielb

[edwinling]

Already on the road before 7am.

 

Brekkie and bike wash? Man...I start work at 830am in town. Difficult to get these acts before work. Brekkie prob can.

[danielb]

For those that are interested

 

Chassis Parts manual

 

Engine Parts manual

[ktmduker]

Who wanna go early morning riding + breakfast? Hehehehe.... and wash bike?

 

cannot got to work....

how about this sunday morning?

[ktmduker]

confirmed kiasu....

KTM recommends 10000rpm 1st limit and 11000rpm as 2nd limit... upon delivery

confirm kiasu

 

hahaha.... actually the default rpm1 figure is 10k. but for running in for first 1K, ktm recommends not exceeding 7.5K rpm. a tall order if you ask me since this bike only got acceleration at high rev.

u can call me mr kiasu.