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  • #3376
    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

    hello freinds
    i am arrenging bike wash daily what care shuld be taken by the person washing the bike (390),or i should told him clean it with wet cloth
    KTM 390 DUKE - FURICIOUS TRANCE

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    • #3377
      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

      Yes, finally I succumbed to temptations of Duke 390.

      I will be going tomorrow to book the bike and also take delivery. Mr. Negi of Vashi KTM is a nice man. He just asked to get the documents and he will keep the bike ready.

      Its a black 390.

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      • #3378
        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

        Originally posted by chinmayakar View Post
        Yes, finally I succumbed to temptations of Duke 390.

        I will be going tomorrow to book the bike and also take delivery. Mr. Negi of Vashi KTM is a nice man. He just asked to get the documents and he will keep the bike ready.

        Its a black 390.
        Congrats Chinmay...!!The power did get to you atlast eh ?

        Cheers
        Ride Safe
        Krishna
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        Run-in Procedure | Power Loss Solutions | Riding Gears 101 | Biking Brotherhood

        P        ulsar 220F        |2013 Honda CBR250R|KTM Duke390|Yamaha R3|Yamaha R1|Triumph Tiger XRX

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        • #3379
          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

          Originally posted by georgee View Post
          nd April !! Though they said they will be able to deliver it on by 4th
          Not sure if you've got it yet but I'd keep bugging them. I called them on the DAY (3rd April) they promised it to me and they sheepishly said "yes". So I think it's a matter of how much you can bug them.

          I had originally booked a black but they said the ones that arrived were damaged. I opted for a white since the colour REALLY didn't matter so me since all you had to do was change the tank and headlamp cowling.

          Hope you;ve got it now

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          Originally posted by chinmayakar View Post
          Yes, finally I succumbed to temptations of Duke 390.

          I will be going tomorrow to book the bike and also take delivery. Mr. Negi of Vashi KTM is a nice man. He just asked to get the documents and he will keep the bike ready.

          Its a black 390.
          Congrats! Welcome aboard..

          Pity they don't make red ones since as we all know, red ones go faster.

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          • #3380
            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by jitubhai View Post
            hello freinds
            i am arrenging bike wash daily what care shuld be taken by the person washing the bike (390),or i should told him clean it with wet cloth
            Tell him not to use very wet cloth(too much water as they normally do) specially on the seat and headlamp as there are electrical beneath them, tell him to use damp cloth only. Also tell him not to clean disc plate better to show him also.

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            • #3381
              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

              Originally posted by jitubhai View Post
              hello freinds
              i am arrenging bike wash daily what care shuld be taken by the person washing the bike (390),or i should told him clean it with wet cloth
              No sprinkling or 'water jet' as my security guard (who washes it) calls it. This is harmful for paint and the force of water unintentionally reaches places which are prone to rust.
              No human shampoos - they are detergent based which are harmful for paints (Car & bike shampoos are there for a reason)
              Best is to use a mop-cloth which is not rough (scoth brite has one - please note not the normal scoth brite)

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              • #3382
                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by Adarsh_Bk View Post
                Handguards are 700/- a pair and the leg guards are 200 or 400 a pair, dont remember the exact figure. Not sure if they sell it single.


                Btw, to improve pillion experience on 390, one can hold the waist adjusters of your riding jacket instead of grab rails. This will be much better for pillion and he can easily manage should you whack the throttle!

                I take my dad as pillion daily for 12kms on peak Blore traffic and this was the best solution I found till date. Holding the rear grab rails was not much of a use.
                handguards come in pair for 700.
                I might have a right hand lying around as i broke left one for similar reason. will check.

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                • #3383
                  Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by nitin_sports View Post
                  handguards come in pair for 700.
                  I might have a right hand lying around as i broke left one for similar reason. will check.
                  The SVC confirmed that the hand guards come in pair. Please let me know if you have the right one.
                  KTM Duke 390 | RE Interceptor 650

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                  • #3384
                    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                    Originally posted by krish2778 View Post
                    Holding down on the grab rails actually causes more un-stable condition for the rider , is what I have observer, I always ask pillion(mostly while riding duke, i prefer not to have one) to rest their hands firmly on the tank, that calls for a more aggressive seating posture from the pillion and a bit of added pressure on our back , but I do not mind that, as in my case mostly the distance involved with a pillion is very limited.

                    Cheers
                    Ride Safe
                    Krishna
                    Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post
                    Yeah baby, SBK ishtyle!


                    Tapatalk'd from my stupid phone!
                    Lol, I ask the pillion rider to hold me tight.. :P

                    Sent from my Nexus 5 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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                    • #3385
                      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      Also guys, I'd recommend you to use the Motul 300v 15W50 engine oil. The 7100 is nothing but crap. Today I changed to the 300v during 3rd service. The bike feels really refined, revs better and really stress free at higher RPM band. Compared to 300v when using the 7100, the bike felt like a tractor. :P
                      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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                      • #3386
                        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by Venkatesh Velmani View Post
                        Also guys, I'd recommend you to use the Motul 300v 15W50 engine oil. The 7100 is nothing but crap. Today I changed to the 300v during 3rd service. The bike feels really refined, revs better and really stress free at higher RPM band. Compared to 300v when using the 7100, the bike felt like a tractor. :P
                        Did they have the 300v at the SVC or did you buy it from somewhere else?

                        Has anyone else used this too?

                        Thanks
                        Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle!

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                        • #3387
                          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by The Pain View Post
                          Did they have the 300v at the SVC or did you buy it from somewhere else?

                          Has anyone else used this too?

                          Thanks
                          Most of us from Hyderabad use 300v as well. Engine is much smoother.


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                          • #3388
                            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by The Pain View Post
                            Did they have the 300v at the SVC or did you buy it from somewhere else?

                            Has anyone else used this too?

                            Thanks
                            Bought it else where.. It's not available in the service station.
                            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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                            • #3389
                              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                              Originally posted by sriharsha_madineni View Post
                              Most of us from Hyderabad use 300v as well. Engine is much smoother.


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                              Thanks for replying so quickly

                              Is it good to use from the 1st service itself? Have you noticed any leakage or any other issues? Thanks
                              Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle!

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                              • #3390
                                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by The Pain View Post
                                Thanks for replying so quickly

                                Is it good to use from the 1st service itself? Have you noticed any leakage or any other issues? Thanks
                                I've got mixed responses for same question. Some people suggested sticking to mineral till 2nd service and some advised 300v. Had planned a long tour after first service, so I moved to 300v.

                                Unfortunately my bike's rims are busted in return leg of the journey and is still at service station, so can't really comment about leaks etc.

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