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  • #2761
    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

    this is second time... a sound like, ( hold a thin metal sheet against running table fan leaf, yeah that horrible sound comes, maybe from radiator area or underside)

    the sounds goes off by itself after 10, 20 seconds...any idea?

    any help in getting cyclo chain lube?
    I'm a responsible rider.It doesn't matter what you ride,but what matters is how you ride.

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    • #2762
      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by dr.mayanksingh View Post
      An issue with the bike that i noticed while driving in heavy rains and some flodded highway about 35 km run
      1. Front brakes loose 90 % bite. They just felt useless
      2. Rear was somewhat better
      3. Only thing to save u from crash is slow speed n engine braking. Which seemed to be a big boon yesterday.
      4. If i left engine at idling it just stopped at every single time. And bike wont start.
      Bike started only after i gave some throttle while cranking.
      Other than these issues this is an awesome bike for its value.

      Sent from my GT-N7000 using xBhp Connect mobile app
      Front brakes loosing bite is due to water, and is normal on any bike. You can try grabbing the brakes for a short while, and then release and re apply the brakes. The pads need to be heated up properly for optimum braking. Should ride slow in rains.

      G1
      Sent from my GT-I9300 using xBhp Connect mobile app
      Cheers
      G1

      Now running: Solo ride to Leh , Coorg 2 Chikmagalur

      True wanderer entry
      Magical Munnar

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      • #2763
        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

        Originally posted by Legend Racer View Post
        this is second time... a sound like, ( hold a thin metal sheet against running table fan leaf, yeah that horrible sound comes, maybe from radiator area or underside)

        the sounds goes off by itself after 10, 20 seconds...any idea?

        any help in getting cyclo chain lube?
        dude that sound you are talking about is completely normal as the bike is equipped with cat-con which makes sound while cooling as the substrate is metallic for car the substrate will be ceramic that's why we wont get any sounds from car after stopping the engine

        2.for chain lube i would recommend the motul chain lube or castrol
        I can put any Signatures :P

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        • #2764
          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

          Originally posted by Legend Racer View Post
          this is second time... a sound like, ( hold a thin metal sheet against running table fan leaf, yeah that horrible sound comes, maybe from radiator area or underside)

          the sounds goes off by itself after 10, 20 seconds...any idea?

          any help in getting cyclo chain lube?
          Give us more info on the time of occurrence, its frequency etc. Gourav (Dukedey) had something similar and was due to the exhaust touching the engine. The whole exhaust was replaced on warranty and the issue was fixed.
          If you worried about falling off the bike, you'd never get on.

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          • #2765
            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by jeevan.life View Post
            Front brakes loosing bite is due to water, and is normal on any bike.

            Sent from my GT-I9300 using xBhp Connect mobile app
            The front brakes being discs should not lose bite if its not oil or some other lubricating fluid that was spilled on the discs. Water has almost no effect on braking abilities of a disc set-up.

            Update- Guys with 2013 390's can go and get their tail piece underside replaced(warranty replacement). The new part is much more flexible and would prevent it from breaking when you go over pot-holed roads at high speeds. I got mine replaced during a routine check-up.
            Last edited by DukeDey; 02-17-2014, 02:45 PM.
            Why 2wheels over 4.....
            Its because 'Whatever it is, it's better in the wind!'

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            • #2766
              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

              Fellow Duke 390 Riders,

              I have ridden my bike for over 1300 Kms. After first service, and riding for 200 Odd kms, I started hearing Kat Kat Feel from the front part when braking. This was not there before. I tried testing on high speed and low speed but that feel is very much same. When I hit the brake (Front), there is the feel of 'Kadak' and handle feels that with little movement towards front then brake applies. I have no real idea how to explain the issue in much better way but its surely was not there before. I tried switching Off ABS but its still same. Please advice.
              Nishant Kumar

              Ride, eat, sleep...repeat.

              TVS Apache 150 (Sold) | Bajaj Avenger 200 (Sold) | Yamaha R15 (Sold) | Duke 390 (Current)
              Point Calimere               | ECR ride for Breakfast | The 'Rich' city of Ruins - Hampi
              Kuttralam Ride | Jawadhu Hills

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              • #2767
                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by thegame0012 View Post
                Fellow Duke 390 Riders,

                I have ridden my bike for over 1300 Kms. After first service, and riding for 200 Odd kms, I started hearing Kat Kat Feel from the front part when braking. This was not there before. I tried testing on high speed and low speed but that feel is very much same. When I hit the brake (Front), there is the feel of 'Kadak' and handle feels that with little movement towards front then brake applies. I have no real idea how to explain the issue in much better way but its surely was not there before. I tried switching Off ABS but its still same. Please advice.
                i think that problem is because of coneset.Align the coneset first and see if the sound is gone..or else you need to replace it.

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                • #2768
                  Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                  So visit to service center is must ?

                  Sent from my SM-T311 using Tapatalk
                  Nishant Kumar

                  Ride, eat, sleep...repeat.

                  TVS Apache 150 (Sold) | Bajaj Avenger 200 (Sold) | Yamaha R15 (Sold) | Duke 390 (Current)
                  Point Calimere                   | ECR ride for Breakfast | The 'Rich' city of Ruins - Hampi
                  Kuttralam Ride | Jawadhu Hills

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                  • #2769
                    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                    Originally posted by thegame0012 View Post
                    So visit to service center is must ?

                    Sent from my SM-T311 using Tapatalk
                    Dude, your inbox is full.. I'm not able to send any message..

                    Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk
                    Honda Dio (Sold) | Yamaha FZ16 (Sold) | Duke 390 | Kawasaki Z800 (Technically it's my brother's, but WTH ;P) |

                    1. Start the engine; 2. Turn the trottle; 3. Disappear ;)

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                    • #2770
                      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      Originally posted by Venkatesh Velmani View Post
                      Dude, your inbox is full.. I'm not able to send any message..

                      Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk
                      Just cleared it mate, sorry.
                      Nishant Kumar

                      Ride, eat, sleep...repeat.

                      TVS Apache 150 (Sold) | Bajaj Avenger 200 (Sold) | Yamaha R15 (Sold) | Duke 390 (Current)
                      Point Calimere                       | ECR ride for Breakfast | The 'Rich' city of Ruins - Hampi
                      Kuttralam Ride | Jawadhu Hills

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                      • #2771
                        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by Axehacks View Post

                        Second thing I wanted to mention was, that I having been facing problems cold starting the bike. I have to give a bit of throttle near the end to get it started. This issue has more or less been there since about the 2nd month of use. I got the bike early November 13. Another problem which has cropped up in the last 3 weeks is that the bike keeps switching off (quite often infact this last month). This happens mostly between 1st and 2nd gear, but has also happened b/w 3rd and 4th (when the clutch is engaged). According to Ranjan (the SCV manager) this issue has been there in 3-4 bikes at his center and that they have devised a fix around "clearances between the intake outtake valves and the engine" (sorry if that doesn't make sense, that's what I could understand from what he said, I'm just started learning about my bike :P).

                        He says he has spoken to company reps and they have it under observation and are waiting for the customers whom they've implemented the fix on to give feedback. This problem I think is only in the 2013 bikes, and should not be there in the 2014 bikes.
                        Axehacks, thanks for posting the above quoted !! I too face the problem where my bike goes off while riding, mostly while changing gears... I thought my bike was faulty.. I'm from Bombay, btw .... Do you know/have read any others facing the same problem in person, or on xbhp.com ? We should collectively send in the problems we're facing

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                        • #2772
                          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          any good KTM service station in Bangalore which can spend sometime diagnosing the issue and helping me out here. Any reference will be helpful.
                          Nishant Kumar

                          Ride, eat, sleep...repeat.

                          TVS Apache 150 (Sold) | Bajaj Avenger 200 (Sold) | Yamaha R15 (Sold) | Duke 390 (Current)
                          Point Calimere                           | ECR ride for Breakfast | The 'Rich' city of Ruins - Hampi
                          Kuttralam Ride | Jawadhu Hills

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                          • #2773
                            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by nelson_sanjoy View Post
                            Many
                            --> To make it stand securely in your parking lot (side stands lean at one side)
                            --> Self service like Chain tightening,cleaning & lubing (which you need to do quite often in open-chained bikes more so with D390 because of the extra-torque)
                            --> Mending rear tire punctures


                            Does anybody have a rear tire huger for D200/D390 in Bangalore which is lying around and dont mind giving it?
                            If you still need this send me a PM. I live in South Bangalore near Bannerghatta Road.
                            I have the one I took off my D200. You may have to get a set of the hex screws to install it.

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                            • #2774
                              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                              Anybody tried new service center in Goregaon west,mumbai ???? Planning to get my second service done there

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                              • #2775
                                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by shootingstar View Post
                                Anybody tried new service center in Goregaon west,mumbai ???? Planning to get my second service done there
                                Hi I would like to know what suspension settings are used and if we can adjust the rear shocks ourselves or need to visit the service centre? I would like to know if we require any particular tools in that regard. I would also like to know where I can get shorty levers in bangalore for the duke 390.
                                Thanks

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