This was one of the most interesting cases we handled recently at Gadi Garage. A customer walked in with a KTM Duke 200 water-damaged meter, hoping it could be repaired. The unit was in bad shape — the display was almost dead, moisture had entered the meter, and the motherboard had visible rust marks.
But the repair wasn’t the only challenge.
The customer had a very unusual request.
He said:
“Bro, make the meter brand new… and change the display to red. I don’t want the normal KTM orange.”
This made the job special.
He didn’t just want a repair — he wanted a complete transformation.
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Condition of the Duke 200 Water-Damaged Meter
Once we opened the meter, the issues were clear:
- Water had entered the inner chamber
- Rust was forming on the motherboard
- Certain points were shorted
- Display brightness was extremely low
- Moisture marks were visible inside
- Orange backlight was weak and patchy
The meter looked worn-out and far from usable.
Customer’s Custom Requirement
He had two clear requests:
- Repair the fully water-damaged meter
- Convert the display color from KTM orange to a negative red theme
He wanted a unique red-glow look that would stand out at night.
We confirmed it was possible, and he gave us the green signal.
How We Repaired the KTM Duke 200 Water-Damaged Meter
1. Complete Meter Disassembly
We opened the meter carefully, exposing all damaged areas without breaking clips or seals.
2. Removing Water Damage
We cleaned every trace of moisture, dirt, and rust marks.
3. Motherboard Restoration
The motherboard had multiple corroded points.
We repaired:
- Damaged tracks
- Rusted sections
- Weak solder joints
- Shorted lines
After these repairs, the board fully responded again.
4. Display Restoration
We restored the faded display to ensure:
- Clear visibility
- Even brightness
- Sharp characters
This created the perfect base for the new color theme.
5. KTM Orange to Negative Red Conversion
This was the highlight of the job.
We changed the entire display theme to a negative red style, where:
- Backlight glows bright red
- Text appears darker
- The meter looks premium and custom
- Night visibility becomes stunning
When we powered it ON, the customer was shocked.
He said:
“Bro, this looks insane. Better than what I imagined.”
6. Final Assembly and Waterproofing
We sealed the meter with strong waterproofing to prevent future water entry.
Final Result – A Brand New Red-Themed Duke 200 Meter
After the complete restoration:
- The display became bright and clear
- All functions worked perfectly
- No signs of water damage remained
- The custom negative red theme looked premium
- The meter looked fully new from inside and outside
The customer left extremely satisfied, saying he had never seen a Duke 200 meter in red that looked this clean.
Another Custom Duke 200 Meter Restored at Gadi Garage
Whether it’s a KTM Duke 200 water damaged meter, sun-faded display, motherboard failure, or custom color conversion — Gadi Garage can restore and customise your meter exactly the way you want.
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