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  • #2026
    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

    Just got my 1st servie done at 780 kms (at seewood vashi,mumbai svc).
    - Cost : Rs. 1527 ( engine oil + consumable + chain lubrication)

    My observation:
    - They work slowly but work level was satisfactory

    After service I put progrip tankpad myself (there are 2 little kink and a bit misaligned because of curvature of tank and me being a novice ), sorry about photo in low light

    Till now I've not faced any problem with bike, everything is working as it should may be because I'm not pushing the bike too much taking it slowly. I'm trying not to exceed 5.5k rpm till 1000 kms.
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    • #2027
      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by peaesus View Post
      After my first service at btm, the engile oil color seems greenish. But the coolant level seems ok after neary 700 kms of riding. Should I be worried about the engine oil color? It is just that I have to ride another 700 kms to reach Blr

      Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk
      Which oil was used? There are oils that are green in color like the motul 300v.
      That looks like a green coloured oil instead of an oil contamination.

      Sent from my GT-I9100
      Why 2wheels over 4.....
      Its because 'Whatever it is, it's better in the wind!'

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      • #2028
        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

        [MENTION=63586]DukeDey[/MENTION] very busy. hope to reach there tomorrow by evening. dont know if i will get it? are you busy in morning? would you be able to pay a visit?
        I'm a responsible rider.It doesn't matter what you ride,but what matters is how you ride.

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        • #2029
          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

          Originally posted by Legend Racer View Post
          [MENTION=63586]DukeDey[/MENTION] very busy. hope to reach there tomorrow by evening. dont know if i will get it? are you busy in morning? would you be able to pay a visit?
          Would be able to confirm once I reach office. Really2 busy, I am the only person working in my team, others are on leave.

          Sent from my GT-I9100
          Why 2wheels over 4.....
          Its because 'Whatever it is, it's better in the wind!'

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          • #2030
            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by DukeDey View Post
            Which oil was used? There are oils that are green in color like the motul 300v.
            That looks like a green coloured oil instead of an oil contamination.

            Sent from my GT-I9100

            That oil is definately not the MOTUL 7100 FS 10W50...

            Contact the service center...

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            • #2031
              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

              Originally posted by viper3683 View Post
              That oil is definately not the MOTUL 7100 FS 10W50...

              Contact the service center...
              Maybe the btm svc have made a fool of me by showing 10w50 bottle but actually having poured in some other oil. Bill also says 10w50. Thanks guys. Will have it checked.

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              • #2032
                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                Noticed the radiator fan does not stop in standstill even after 8-10 minutes. I am guessing this is cos of the reverse movement of the fan when under 12kmph.

                Since I do not care about hot air on my feet, wondering if I can change to the early single direction radiator fans.

                Anyone has some ideas on how to? I know some people got the fan upgrade a little after delivery, if we can know the exact changes, perhaps a DIY is possible?

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                • #2033
                  Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                  I too noticed that the radiator fan would not stop at idle even after standing still for more than 5 minutes. Even if its not blowing cool air on the engine, its still sucking hot air from around the engine, therefore, I think changing the direction of flow wont give much benefit.

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                  • #2034
                    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                    anyone changed 390 tyres in Pune ?
                    availability and price please

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                    • #2035
                      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      after lunch, i was generally passing by my 390 which was parked on the road under my office. noticed something shiny on the rear tyre, and on closer look found it to be one of those sharp nails typically used by shoe menders. it was embedded in the tyre by about 5-6mm. pulled it out with hand, and pressed the tyre to check air pressure. All seemed ok. Is there anything to worry about? could it be a slow puncture? could it lead to tyre burst later? Sh**! i don't even remember the area where i pulled the nail from? looking back at how the nail was found, i suspect someone tried puncturing the bike on purpose!
                      Last edited by nasirkaka; 12-26-2013, 07:21 PM.

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                      • #2036
                        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by nitin_sports View Post
                        anyone changed 390 tyres in Pune ?
                        availability and price please
                        In mumbai:
                        Front : ~Rs7900
                        Rear : ~Rs8500

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                        • #2037
                          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by nasirkaka View Post
                          after lunch, i was generally passing by my 390 which was parked on the road under my office. noticed something shiny on the rear tyre, and on closer look found it to be one of those sharp nails typically used by shoe menders. it was embedded in the tyre by about 5-6mm. pulled it out with hand, and pressed the tyre to check air pressure. All seemed ok. Is there anything to worry about? could it be a slow puncture? could it lead to tyre burst later? Sh**! i don't even remember the area where i pulled the nail from? looking back at how the nail was found, i suspect someone tried puncturing the bike on purpose!
                          Just check whole tire with water mixed with shampoo. In case of a puncture just fix it immediately, otherwise low pressure may attract more punctures! I think so as I found so many of them on my Pirelli sd.

                          So many puncture shops near my residence! Obvious eh! Last one nail I removed was a 3 " one passing through the tire shoulder. Like somebody have done with hand. But didn't result in air leak

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                          • #2038
                            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by nasirkaka View Post
                            after lunch, i was generally passing by my 390 which was parked on the road under my office. noticed something shiny on the rear tyre, and on closer look found it to be one of those sharp nails typically used by shoe menders. it was embedded in the tyre by about 5-6mm. pulled it out with hand, and pressed the tyre to check air pressure. All seemed ok. Is there anything to worry about? could it be a slow puncture? could it lead to tyre burst later? Sh**! i don't even remember the area where i pulled the nail from? looking back at how the nail was found, i suspect someone tried puncturing the bike on purpose!
                            Found two such nails in rear tire till now. Removed them and no issues till now. No fall in tire pressure.
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                            • #2039
                              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                              Whats the average tire life If I may ask ? (off Metzeller)
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                              • #2040
                                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                                Just check whole tire with water mixed with shampoo. In case of a puncture just fix it immediately, otherwise low pressure may attract more punctures! I think so as I found so many of them on my Pirelli sd.

                                So many puncture shops near my residence! Obvious eh! Last one nail I removed was a 3 " one passing through the tire shoulder. Like somebody have done with hand. But didn't result in air leak

                                Sent from my C6602 using xBhp Connect mobile app
                                have done about 30kms of riding since the incident, and there is been no difference in tyre pressure. So i am not sure if a check would reveal any leaks at this point. my fear is could it show later? Will keep an eye on this and report of any thing unusual.

                                Found two such nails in rear tire till now. Removed them and no issues till now. No fall in tire pressure.
                                Thats comforting to hear.

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