Re: 2012 KTM Duke 200 - Daisy's Tales Unfolded Quote:
Originally Posted by SunnyBoi
So whats next? The oil change is coming up soon in another 400KMs - I've already covered around 4000KMs despite 2+ months of non usage. I bought a new clutch arm a while back to replace the worn one on Daisy but realised I had to take off the clutch cover to change it. If I'm taking off the clutch cover, why not also change the timing chain and tensioner? The list just piles on. |
I bought a new timing chain and tensioner, clutch and magnet gaskets to do all this. However, I didn't have any time to work on Daisy this month. Got some time this week and just changed the oil. New drain bolt to replace the scratched one, strainer, oil filter and new fill caps went on
I let the old oil drain for over an hour. I cranked the bike with ignition off, shook the bike around to ensure every last bit of oil drained out. Filled up with 1200ml of oil and the oil level looked low. Ended up adding 100ml more, totalling to 1300ml and it still looked a bit low. Cranked the bike again with ignition off for 30 seconds to make sure oil circulated everywhere before starting. Oooh what a difference! Daisy is running soooper smooth now!
Took this chance to swap out the regular bolts with SS allen units Quote:
Originally Posted by SunnyBoi Also took this opportunity to drain the coolant and replace it with distilled water so I can flush out all the green coolant residue. |
I've been lazy - Daisy is still running on distilled water and the old radiator cap. The overheating issue has subsided, this probably meant the coolant had been going bad? I got the new water pump rebuild kit but I didn't see any water/coolant residue in the oil so I'm guessing its still good. maybe the radiator just needs a good clean. Quote:
Originally Posted by SunnyBoi The tank cover has cracked around the fuel cap. The plan is to buy as new one and paint it in a really nice shade of orange - details will be revealed once its done |
I've started procuring the parts - Got a new tank cover, headlight mask thingies and handguards. I want a Gen 2 front mudguard but that wasnt in stock. Once I get new fender + new side panels, they should be ready for paint. Oh I got a new fuel cap too!
One of the side mask thingies cost more than the other - turns out the expensive one was painted in black, other one was in plain plastic.
The headlight will get a serious upgrade soon, making late evening commutes much safer. Quote:
Originally Posted by SunnyBoi The 300mm disc conversion is still pending, I want to use up the sintered brake pads on it right now before the swap. |
I've done about 4500KMs on these sintered pads and I think there's just 30-40% life left. Par for the course since I only use front brakes. Another 2000KMs and I'll swap the rotors with new pads.
Signing off for now! |