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**Ivin** · 12-06-2013, 10:30 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Legend Racer View Post

yar, all know the facts here. i just shared the joke.

BTW he aint any mechanic, just a showroom guy to assist the manager in getting customers...

Lol man. I dint read the full thing. Just the points

**timuseravan** · 12-06-2013, 10:42 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Samy View Post

I am looking to book Duke 390 pretty soon in Pune. There are 2 KTM dealers in Pune. 1) At Bund Garden Road 2) At Wakhadewadi.

Any suggestion as to which dealership to go ahead with ? Any good/bad experience buying duke from either of dealerships ?

I got mine from wakdewadi. No problems in delivery. One of the salesguys there did a pdi with me and followed almost the same checklist as I had.
Their svc also seems good.

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Originally posted by Legend Racer View Post

@krish2778 you did not update the safety gear price. please...

@DukeDey
yesterday i had been to tvm in car for battery change. got it changed. As soon as i returned i jumped out of car and i tried to fix up the battery.
guys please be careful about the nut in the battery terminal. if it gets into vertical position it gets damn tough to bring it back. it took sometime for that and i fired up engine.... in just 1 click . no throttle.
but later, i found out engine fires even better if i give 2mm throttle too. SM told about you over phone. i got all papers except finance. SM has agreed to attend properly when i visit for service.

BTW some very important information from KTM showroom guy. a newbie there and calls a stuntman himself.

1. D 390 got the biggest carburetor.

2. the starting issue is due to petrol pumping and some problem with air/ air intake.

3. always give accelerator in an ample amount for starting.

4. i do proper pdi, i check abs properly on streets before delivery.

5. when asked about no first aid kit in bike, he said, KTM has changed its policy. You see no one uses it, so company thinks its loss to provide and customers must buy themselves.

I had to run to my car after these. anyway had a hearty laugh.

I find it really surprising how little informed the sales people usually are. KTM sells only 2 bikes would it be so much effort to get the facts right, considering it is his full time jobs.

**AmitRavi07** · 12-06-2013, 11:53 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Raja Gopal View Post

Can someone tell me whats the minimum to average mileage we get in this bike ?
My parents are okay to get me any bike upto 2 L
But I do ride my streets regularly and at least 30-35 is what I expect in city ride ...
Also let me know the mileage in highways (:

Thanks in advance friends

The minimum I have seen is 14 and max is 34 in city. Overall, I get around 23 as average in city (reserve to reserve ~180 kms for 8 ltrs).
On highways the average is around 32.

**timuseravan** · 12-06-2013, 03:09 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Is there any scratch guard which is direct fit for the console?

**Team Torque** · 12-06-2013, 03:22 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

What a day it is today... Filled with utter disappointment. The extra mud flap at front lost all its fasteners but fortunately found it on road after I noticed just at the nick of the time. Got it fastened again. If that wasn't enough, the chain guard lost its top securing nut and came in contact with cat!!!. Result is enclosed below

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**anilp** · 12-06-2013, 03:29 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by timuseravan View Post

Is there any scratch guard which is direct fit for the console?

Try using a piece of clear suncooling film.

**shootingstar** · 12-06-2013, 04:05 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by timuseravan View Post

Is there any scratch guard which is direct fit for the console?

You will have to cut any scratch guard from top and bottom as shape of console is different but you can try samsung galaxy grand scratch guard it has same width.

**DukeDey** · 12-06-2013, 04:31 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Legend Racer View Post

@DukeDey
yesterday i had been to tvm in car for battery change. got it changed. As soon as i returned i jumped out of car and i tried to fix up the battery.
guys please be careful about the nut in the battery terminal. if it gets into vertical position it gets damn tough to bring it back. it took sometime for that and i fired up engine.... in just 1 click . no throttle.
but later, i found out engine fires even better if i give 2mm throttle too. SM told about you over phone. i got all papers except finance. SM has agreed to attend properly when i visit for service.

Finally I can congratulate you now that the bike is up and running good. I'll call you to give you all the updates from my end.

**senotrius** · 12-06-2013, 05:21 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by junaid12345678 View Post

Check the color of the engine oil. If its greenish, then the coolant is leaking into the engine oil. If it is so, then it's really bad for the engine as the coolant dilutes the engine oil and will damage all the internals.

Sent from my GT-I9100 using xBhp Connect mobile app

I just checked with my brother ;the colour was greenish..and the service head said that there was an issue with 'engine head packing'? said it would take time to sort out the issue. I need a date.this just blows.brand new bike and issue is due to them not doing their jobs properly in the beginning.
I'm going to service center tomorrow itself to check out the problem.also need a replacement bike.

**Cleaner** · 12-06-2013, 09:16 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by senotrius View Post

I just checked with my brother ;the colour was greenish..and the service head said that there was an issue with 'engine head packing'? said it would take time to sort out the issue. I need a date.this just blows.brand new bike and issue is due to them not doing their jobs properly in the beginning.
I'm going to service center tomorrow itself to check out the problem.also need a replacement bike.

Long time for changing the cylinder head gasket? Takes like 15 minutes. I hope the bore is not cracked, do you get a sweet smell like badam milk when revving up the bike?

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Originally posted by Legend Racer View Post

BTW he aint any mechanic, just a showroom guy to assist the manager in getting customers...

A broker? There are a lot of brokers in Bajaj dealers here, they get a cut each time they manage to lure a customer.

**shv18** · 12-06-2013, 10:18 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by senotrius View Post

I just checked with my brother ;the colour was greenish..and the service head said that there was an issue with 'engine head packing'? said it would take time to sort out the issue. I need a date.this just blows.brand new bike and issue is due to them not doing their jobs properly in the beginning.
I'm going to service center tomorrow itself to check out the problem.also need a replacement bike.

If the colour of the oil is slightly greenish then the coolant has mixed with the oil. The engineers will have to split the whole engine and flush out the old oil. Also at the same time they should check and replace the whole block and piston if needed. If the coolant has mixed with the engine oil, chances are it has damaged the block and piston as well. Ideally they should inspect the whole engine, gearbox , engine internals for any signs of damage due to this issue. It is not just a matter of simply replacing the head gasket and ride like nothing has ever happened.

I suggest then escalate the issue at the higher ups and demand for necessary action to be done. Or else demand for a brand new vehicle or a factory replacement engine. I believe rider aargee had a similar issue with his CBR 250R and Honda had done the necessary deed to the satisfaction of the owner.

All the best...

Cheers,

**07.ananth** · 12-06-2013, 11:18 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by senotrius View Post

I just checked with my brother ;the colour was greenish..and the service head said that there was an issue with 'engine head packing'? said it would take time to sort out the issue. I need a date.this just blows.brand new bike and issue is due to them not doing their jobs properly in the beginning.
I'm going to service center tomorrow itself to check out the problem.also need a replacement bike.

Originally posted by senotrius View Post

I just checked with my brother ;the colour was greenish..and the service head said that there was an issue with 'engine head packing'? said it would take time to sort out the issue. I need a date.this just blows.brand new bike and issue is due to them not doing their jobs properly in the beginning.
I'm going to service center tomorrow itself to check out the problem.also need a replacement bike.

Time to write to KTM !...i think it's better to inform the higher ups about the issue...play it safe ! You can never know if its fully resolved until its too late .

me going to scv tomorrow for 1st service.

Originally posted by Riken View Post

Brothers, Need some tips for riding the bike in heavy bumper to bumper traffic. Any good advice about throttling that will avoid "High lubricant oil temperature warning"? I keep making the warning sign light up. Please help.

That isn't supposed to happen mate no matter how you ride...get it checked asap.

Originally posted by Raja Gopal View Post

Can someone tell me whats the minimum to average mileage we get in this bike ?
My parents are okay to get me any bike upto 2 L
But I do ride my streets regularly and at least 30-35 is what I expect in city ride ...
Also let me know the mileage in highways (:

Thanks in advance friends

the minimum ive seen is 17. That was while riding bumper to bumper traffic for 20-30 mins or so.
The max ive seen is 41.That was on the highway riding in 6th gear at about 75-80 for quite sometime.
The average i get is about 30-33(majority city+lil highways).Tankful to tankful calculations.

**Raja Gopal** · 12-06-2013, 11:21 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by 07.ananth View Post

the minimum ive seen is 17. That was while riding bumper to bumper traffic for 20-30 mins or so.
The max ive seen is 41.That was on the highway riding in 6th gear at about 75-80 for quite sometime.
The average i get is about 30-33(majority city+lil highways).Tankful to tankful calculations.

That looks so impressive ! thanks ananth

**07.ananth** · 12-06-2013, 11:29 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Hey guys...going for the first service tomorrow. Was wondering if i should stick with the current oil they've used ( MOTUL 7100 FS) or should i switch to Semi ?

**Riken** · 12-07-2013, 12:00 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Team Torque View Post

What a day it is today... Filled with utter disappointment. The extra mud flap at front lost all its fasteners but fortunately found it on road after I noticed just at the nick of the time. Got it fastened again. If that wasn't enough, the chain guard lost its top securing nut and came in contact with cat!!!. Result is enclosed below

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This has happened with my 390 almost 1 week after the delivery. Right now am at 2950 kms. Found the same issue, loose fastners.

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Originally posted by 07.ananth View Post

Time to write to KTM !...i think it's better to inform the higher ups about the issue...play it safe ! You can never know if its fully resolved until its too late .

me going to scv tomorrow for 1st service.

That isn't supposed to happen mate no matter how you ride...get it checked asap.

the minimum ive seen is 17. That was while riding bumper to bumper traffic for 20-30 mins or so.
The max ive seen is 41.That was on the highway riding in 6th gear at about 75-80 for quite sometime.
The average i get is about 30-33(majority city+lil highways).Tankful to tankful calculations.

During normal traffic it does not happen but in bumper to bumper traffic it happens. Thanks I will try to get it checked.

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