I have a MASSIVE chain and lock at home for the bikes, Almax Series IV, 19mm links... weighs about 20kg ! if not more.


Out and about though, it's in the lap of the gods but I rarely 'leave' the bike anywhere for more than 30 mins.

 

They were actually $24.25, Shipped! haha..
NTB Gray Brake Clutch Levers KTM Duke 200 Duke 125 2012 2013 | eBay

I didn't use any shim as I didn't have any on hand but "play" was just about the same as the OEM ones. I will go looking for some over the weekend.


As for the roadlok, yes it is more for deterring the joyrider and I do realize of course, there are more "organized" thieves out there which we cannot do anything about other than locking it down to something immovable.
My friend has had experience with his bike being stolen (Honda CBR100RR 2006). The thief knew which cables to cut and start the engine. The handlebar lock was also easily broken. A good stiff kick to the handlebars broke the aluminum piece (which was part of the frame) locking the handlebars in place.
Having the roadlok at least means one less bulky thing for me to carry. I just have to carry the pin.

 

Just did chain maintenance and quick spritz with Motul Wash and Polish.

Now, it's time to ride....

Pete

 

Had to cut the stickers...

Got a little rough on the right side one, but the left side turned out really nice.

 

Lookin' good in da hood, Hank !! I need to grow a pair and do mine too : )

Pete

 

Be gentle and precise, its not difficult but its not hard to cut into the plastic. I did a little damage but it doesn't bother me too much, I like a little rat-bikeness in a motorcycle but others like perfect tupperware on their rides.

 

I used a one-sided razor blade and lots of Goo-Gone. Worked well.

 

I used an Exacto knife with a curved blade and a piece of cardboard with a piece of a plastic poster frame to create a straightedge that followed the shape of the bodywork. I took like seven light passes with the blade on the right side, but the vinyl is very thin and I ended up grooving the plastic. Its right at the end of the remaining portion of the decal so you have to look for it to find it, but I only took two or three passes on the left side and didn't do as much damage. After the decals were peeled off, a little Goof Off (I prefer it over Goo Gone) to remove the old glue and she shines like a black diamond. I am not sure if I'll keep the tail decals, but for now they don't bother me.

 

If there's no pics it never happened LOL...

Pete

 

I'm going to use an Exacto knife with a plastic ruler for a straight edge. I also want to cut off the white portion on the headlight decal, not sure about spoiler graphic yet.

Pete

 

I also want to cut off the white portion on the headlight decal, not sure about spoiler graphic yet.

Pete

Eh, I just peeled the whole thing.

 

OEM tank grips installed:

 

Nice

 

did an oil change, running royal purple 20-50 and k&n filter, also retensioned the chain, and went through the first service check list, . all that's left is to do a valve check tomorrow and first service is done.

 

Please tell us a bit about the valve check goes...pics would be really nice, and if you figure out how to do this without removing the engine that would be even better!

 

just ordered some bar end mirrors! hopefully this set wont arrive cracked like the last set

 

I looked at it but too tired to ride....

Pete

 

Su-Weet NY, nothing like a little technical terrain since we got's the WP goodness !!

Pete

 

zippy49
Please tell us a bit about the valve check goes...pics would be really nice, and if you figure out how to do this without removing the engine that would be even better!


you remove the gas tank and access from the top. I ordered the hotcams shim kit, my local dealer has no shims in stock so they cant do the service plus they want 420 bucks. so f...that, ill do it myself. shim kit is 90 bucks and it will take afew hours. once the shims arrive I will post up something for you.

 

Thanks a bunch Adam, if it is anywhere near as easy as on our SV650 I will definitely do this myself. And thanks especially for the hotcams tip, do you have a link for them?

 

hot cams shims arrived. will hopefully get the valves done tomorrow. orderd a shim kit from thibault
http://www.importationsthibault.com...r.jsp?year=2015&catalogTypeName=pieces&quality=40&languageCode=en&currentPage=1


10mm diameter kit with all different thicknesses

 

Hi! WOuld you mind giving the part # for this? The link only brings to the main page...

Thanks!

 

did the valves today. no adjustment needed, was fully in spec. process to get to thvalve cover is, remove the rear seat. then remove the front seat, then remove the gas tank cover before removing the tank. then remove the tank, once that's done you have easy access to the valve cover. its a bit fiddle to get the valve cover out between the frame.

 

thibault part# 338 12003

 

Christ their website is hard to navigate around..

 

just got my bar end mirrors on finally! looks better and i can see more then my shoulders and elbows

anyone know the lowest renthal handlbars you can run on the duke 390. as odd as it sounds id prefer to lean forward a little more then i do now

 

Goin' to Hades part two: Moved it out of way so I could park the FZ , back from ecu re-flash and new rear tire (man am I glad I bought the road hazard package last time. whew).

Pete

 

They're an oddball size, milk. Something like 1.1", not a true fat bar diameter. Found these on fleabay the other night:

KTM Duke 200 390 1 1" 28mm Motorcycle Racing Bike Tracker Style Handlebar Orange | eBay

Save me a pair plz...

Pete

 

Yesterday I visited a KTM dealer "down in the OC" (Orange County) to check out their service department. Looked good, and I liked their answers to my questions.. I made an appointment for the first service (estimated cost with valve check less than a buck per cc) and ordered the ergo seat. I will pay a bit extra for some Motul 7100, which they don't stock. I'll truck it there, they will do it while I wait, and I will take pics if they find anything wrong.

Then early this morning I rode to my favorite bike hangout, on what I call my "standard ride." It includes some tight and twisty roads with rather poor surfaces, even a jump if I'm going fast enough. Which apparently I was. Ran it to the shift light a lot. Came back with two impressions:

1. The suspension is racebike stiff, reminds me of my R6.

2. This could well be the best handling bike I've ever put a leg over. Seriously.

 

took delivery of my Duke yesterday. Today I installed the engine crash gaurds, removed the passenger pegs and grab bars, took off a few manufacturing stickers, and took off part of the long fender extension (someone really needs to make an eliminator kit). Im heading back to the dealership to return some paperwork, I may purchase a few more things -_-

Ill post pictures a little later

 

Fixed a pesky hose clamp and went for a test thrash.

Pete