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  • #1921
    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by suhasn46 View Post
    Mine does not have a fork boot. I have to get it installed soon. Any idea if they have to dissemble the fork for this? Or will removing the wheel do?
    Your bike must be from the first few delivered. Yes the forks would have to be disassembled to be able to install them. The cheaper alternative as mentioned by someone already would be to buy the boots, cut them nice and clean, then, wrap it around the forks and glue them back. This would save you the labour cost and also some precious time.
    Why 2wheels over 4.....
    Its because 'Whatever it is, it's better in the wind!'

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    • #1922
      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

      Yes bro it is from one of the early lots in September. I was thinking on the same lines too! A good glue to hold the cut halves back should do. Thanks!

      Originally posted by DukeDey View Post
      Your bike must be from the first few delivered. Yes the forks would have to be disassembled to be able to install them. The cheaper alternative as mentioned by someone already would be to buy the boots, cut them nice and clean, then, wrap it around the forks and glue them back. This would save you the labour cost and also some precious time.
      Motorsports - Because in football, basketball, golf and cricket, you only need one ball! ;)

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      • #1923
        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

        Originally posted by suhasn46 View Post
        Yes bro it is from one of the early lots in September. I was thinking on the same lines too! A good glue to hold the cut halves back should do. Thanks!
        I doubt this being a perfect fit. Since it will be cut, it will loose its integrity though you would glue them back. Just my two cents
        Bhp is how fast you hit a wall, Torque is how much of that wall you can take with you.

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        • #1924
          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

          Originally posted by Team Torque View Post
          I doubt this being a perfect fit. Since it will be cut, it will loose its integrity though you would glue them back. Just my two cents
          It all depends on what adhesive you use and how good you rejoin it.
          Since it is used just to cover the seals and does not have any mechanical influence or load, i dont think integrity would be major issue as long as it has been properly fitted.
          2007 - Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme
          2008 - Yamaha YZF R15
          2009 - Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme
          2013 - KTM 390 Duke
          2017 - Yamaha FZ25

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          • #1925
            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

            I agree. After all it is neither a load bearing part nor it is extremely critical. Bike runs fine even if it falls off and it's just preventive maintenance.

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            Motorsports - Because in football, basketball, golf and cricket, you only need one ball! ;)

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            • #1926
              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

              Hi guys..went for a trip to B'lore from Mangalore and back. Went through coorg, mysore and while comin back took the hassan sakleshpur road. As we all know riding on good roads is an absolute bliss on this bike. Touched 165km/h twice on the way back. Bangalore Hassan of 150kms can be covered in one and half hours. It just decimates 2 lane highways. Even after the wind blast i was not too tired, and the best part is the seat. I find it much more comfortable than the P220 seat. My Butt was in good condition after i reached. Always wanted to see how comfortably this bike keeps up with four wheelers and it was superb. The four wheelers cant keep up with this one. Fuel tank is not a concern, after a thrilling ride stopping for fuel for 5 minutes is no big deal. Over all beautiful.

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              • #1927
                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                what's the best mileage you could get? also any windscreen mods?
                ๔ยкє ҭђгєє ภเภєҭұ เภ ๓ұ שєเภร

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                • #1928
                  Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by THE46FAN View Post
                  Hi guys..went for a trip to B'lore from Mangalore and back. Went through coorg, mysore and while comin back took the hassan sakleshpur road. As we all know riding on good roads is an absolute bliss on this bike. Touched 165km/h twice on the way back. Bangalore Hassan of 150kms can be covered in one and half hours. It just decimates 2 lane highways. Even after the wind blast i was not too tired, and the best part is the seat. I find it much more comfortable than the P220 seat. My Butt was in good condition after i reached. Always wanted to see how comfortably this bike keeps up with four wheelers and it was superb. The four wheelers cant keep up with this one. Fuel tank is not a concern, after a thrilling ride stopping for fuel for 5 minutes is no big deal. Over all beautiful.

                  A couple of quick OT questions buddy.

                  1. Which route did you take from Mangalore to Bangalore? Charmadi or Shiradi?
                  2. How are the road conditions?

                  I'm riding soon in the same direction so your inputs would help. Thanks!
                  Motorsports - Because in football, basketball, golf and cricket, you only need one ball! ;)

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                  • #1929
                    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                    Hey guys I have observed a strange thing during my rides. I get the heat more on left side/left leg than the right. Is this the same for everyone?
                    KTM Duke 390 | RE Interceptor 650

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                    • #1930
                      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      Originally posted by timuseravan View Post
                      Hey guys I have observed a strange thing during my rides. I get the heat more on left side/left leg than the right. Is this the same for everyone?
                      I belive that is because of Exhaust pipe's heat.
                      2007 - Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme
                      2008 - Yamaha YZF R15
                      2009 - Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme
                      2013 - KTM 390 Duke
                      2017 - Yamaha FZ25

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                      • #1931
                        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by riazmomin View Post
                        It all depends on what adhesive you use and how good you rejoin it.
                        Since it is used just to cover the seals and does not have any mechanical influence or load, i dont think integrity would be major issue as long as it has been properly fitted.
                        My view was contrary on fitment buddy
                        Bhp is how fast you hit a wall, Torque is how much of that wall you can take with you.

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                        • #1932
                          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          Question for the Guru's...

                          There has been 'n' number of discussions, still here goes. Thought of buying the engine oil before the first service after seeing the fellow brothers suffer from the lack of engine oil in SVC's (thanks to the bro's for letting us know by posting). Manual says Motul 7100 10-50 while the shop had two different versions Motul 7100 10-40 and 7100 20-50. Could not find 10-50.

                          What would guys you suggest as 10-50 is not available? 20-50 or 10-40? Both are fully synthetic only.

                          TIA

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                          • #1933
                            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by peaesus View Post
                            Question for the Guru's...

                            There has been 'n' number of discussions, still here goes. Thought of buying the engine oil before the first service after seeing the fellow brothers suffer from the lack of engine oil in SVC's (thanks to the bro's for letting us know by posting). Manual says Motul 7100 10-50 while the shop had two different versions Motul 7100 10-40 and 7100 20-50. Could not find 10-50.

                            What would guys you suggest as 10-50 is not available? 20-50 or 10-40? Both are fully synthetic only.

                            TIA
                            JFYI- The first number before the "w" stands for the minimum operation temperature. Normally where temperatures can sometimes drop to below 10 degrees and therefore they have different grades for different seasons. For example: 10w40 lubricant is more suitable at 10 degree Celsius and above temperatures. The 2nd number is more important. it stands for the viscosity of the lubricant, meaning how thick it is. Again giving you an instance: A 10w20 Engine oil is thin and runny and very smooth but engine will overheat very easily, lubricant breaks down faster losing its vital additives and your Engine will wear soon. Coming to your query, since Ktm recommends 10W50, STICK TO IT.
                            Bhp is how fast you hit a wall, Torque is how much of that wall you can take with you.

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                            • #1934
                              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                              Requesting anyone who is not using his hand/knuckle guard to pass it on to me for a reasonable price.

                              i gave my bike to a friend for a small test ride. As he is used to bullets, the duke handle does not turn as much as bulls, which caused him perception issues, and and the bike while taking a turn, slowly leaned and fell on the Right side. the knuckle guard cracked and broke. Please let me know if anyone is not using his knuckle guard, and is willing to sell it.

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                              • #1935
                                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by riazmomin View Post
                                I belive that is because of Exhaust pipe's heat.
                                Maybe. Is this the same for you?
                                KTM Duke 390 | RE Interceptor 650

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