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**tusharsmoily** · 09-16-2013, 02:16 PM

Re: KTM 390 - The original Hooligan - Ownership Thread

Originally posted by atul_chang View Post

It cost around 1500rs. That too because they chipkaoed me with a 150 rs. Chain cleaner.

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Okay

That price for servicing is manageable for me. Honestly speaking, my first preference was Ninja 300 coz of my fetish towards full fairings, sweet inline twin cylinder sound, big fuel tank and ofcourse that stunning looks. But then, I've accepted the fact that I simply can't maintain a Ninja. The 250R's chain set comes for 15k INR. I simply can't shell out that much, everytime the chain sprocket wears out. And anyways, dad will never spend 4 lacs for a bike!

God is very generous on people like me so he introduced the Duke 390

Yes it has certain things which I don't like (small fuel tank being the main thing) but it has many things which I like. And, in my opinion, Dukes are the best sounding single-cylinder bikes in India

I'm in Mangalore doing my engineering but I am settled in Thane with my parents. I'll be purchasing the Duke at Thane only. Will tell my dad to book the bike soon

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**THE46FAN** · 09-16-2013, 05:31 PM

Re: KTM 390 - The original Hooligan - Ownership Thread

Originally posted by atul_chang View Post

You are correct, ideally it should have been changed. I couldn't find the oil and I did not have the manual with me. In the online version they were talking about 15w50. I checked with some of the shops and this was not available. So it just felt like too much trouble. I have also read reports that the issue of metal shavings is not that severe any more with modern engines. So I decided to live with it.

10w50 is what bajaj has put and have an invoice which say ktm 390 motul 10w50. The manual has a sticker which has changed recommended oil to 10w50 from 15w50

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So which is the correct grade? Will it be ok if we change it to 15w50 or should we stick on to 10w50?? I've already ordered 15w50...

**Legend Racer** · 09-16-2013, 06:43 PM

Re: KTM 390 - The original Hooligan - Ownership Thread

Originally posted by THE46FAN View Post

So which is the correct grade? Will it be ok if we change it to 15w50 or should we stick on to 10w50?? I've already ordered 15w50...

dont worry. 10w 50 is better than 15w 50 for our conditions. stick to good brands like motul or shell. bajaj oil? i wont prefer for my 390.

**maverick180** · 09-16-2013, 07:46 PM

Re: KTM 390 - The original Hooligan - Ownership Thread

Originally posted by THE46FAN View Post

So which is the correct grade? Will it be ok if we change it to 15w50 or should we stick on to 10w50?? I've already ordered 15w50...

The manual recommends "Motul 7100 10W50". I guess 15w50 will be equally good. Going back to thread for engine oils, as far as I understand the two numbers denote the ambient temperature range during which the oil maintains it's viscosity( does not become too thick when cold, or too thin when hot). For Indian ambient temperatures 15w50 is equally good as long as you are using good brands.

Originally posted by Legend Racer View Post

dont worry. 10w 50 is better than 15w 50 for our conditions. stick to good brands like motul or shell. bajaj oil? i wont prefer for my 390.

The manual specifically recommends "Motul". I have also inquired with Motul guys, and the Service stations. Motul is specifically supplying 7100 10w50 for the Duke 390s to the KTM A.S.S. In the retail market the closest we get to the required grade is 7100 20w50.

**Legend Racer** · 09-16-2013, 08:19 PM

Re: KTM 390 - The original Hooligan - Ownership Thread

Originally posted by maverick180 View Post

The manual recommends "Motul 7100 10W50". Motul is specifically supplying 7100 10w50 for the Duke 390s to the KTM A.S.S. In the retail market the closest we get to the required grade is 7100 20w50.

im thinking of putting in servo synthetic oil at 700 / lt. whats showroom price for their oil?

**abhifusion** · 09-16-2013, 09:20 PM

Re: KTM 390 - The original Hooligan - Ownership Thread

Made paddock for my D390

... Seems I'll be ready with all custom parts I have thought of before delivery

**riazmomin** · 09-16-2013, 09:22 PM

Re: KTM 390 - The original Hooligan - Ownership Thread

News from Hyderabad. Two 390s got delivered. And one of them who got is, I........yours truly.

2 more bikes are ready to be delivered.

Showroom is expecting more 8-10 bikes in next week or in 10 days. They said that they would complete first 15 bookings by 22nd or 25th of September. Overall, barring the wait for the bike. Showroom personnel were excellent in their profession. Will put up more details in a day.

Rode in traffic for almost 15kms, The heat is there but not problematic. Have to see in afternoon times.

**THE46FAN** · 09-16-2013, 09:29 PM

Re: KTM 390 - The original Hooligan - Ownership Thread

[MENTION=20253]abhifusion[/MENTION]...supercool...now just paint it orange...

[MENTION=11141]riazmomin[/MENTION]..congratz bro...enjoy ur first night...go slow on her...

**abhifusion** · 09-16-2013, 09:44 PM

Re: KTM 390 - The original Hooligan - Ownership Thread

Originally posted by THE46FAN View Post

@abhifusion...supercool...now just paint it orange...

Colouring it orange was the plan but powdercoating guy didn't had it :-/ ...

**theironhorse99** · 09-16-2013, 10:03 PM

Re: KTM 390 - The original Hooligan - Ownership Thread

congrats bro.... ride safe...

**AmitRavi07** · 09-16-2013, 10:41 PM

Re: KTM 390 - The original Hooligan - Ownership Thread

Originally posted by riazmomin View Post

News from Hyderabad. Two 390s got delivered. And one of them who got I........yours truly.

Congrats buddy.

**dr.mayanksingh** · 09-16-2013, 11:16 PM

Re: KTM 390 - The original Hooligan - Ownership Thread

Originally posted by THE46FAN View Post

So which is the correct grade? Will it be ok if we change it to 15w50 or should we stick on to 10w50?? I've already ordered 15w50...

so where did u ordered it from , may i know the site pls..

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Originally posted by riazmomin View Post

News from Hyderabad. Two 390s got delivered. And one of them who got is, I........yours truly.

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congratulations for the orange beast ,
ride hard , ride safe.

**pkd** · 09-17-2013, 08:18 AM

Re: KTM 390 - The original Hooligan - Ownership Thread

[MENTION=11141]riazmomin[/MENTION] Congrats. I'm sure your looking forward to the weekend already. [MENTION=20253]abhifusion[/MENTION] Paddock stand looks nice - how much does it cost. Are you selling

**riazmomin** · 09-17-2013, 09:43 AM

Re: KTM 390 - The original Hooligan - Ownership Thread

Originally posted by THE46FAN View Post

@riazmomin..congratz bro...enjoy ur first night...go slow on her...

Thanks Bro. Yep slow is 90kmph at 5000rpm in 6th gear

Originally posted by theironhorse99 View Post

congrats bro.... ride safe...

Thanks bro.

Originally posted by AmitRavi07 View Post

Congrats buddy.

Thank you.

Originally posted by dr.mayanksingh View Post

congratulations for the orange beast ,
ride hard , ride safe.

Thank you.

Originally posted by pkd View Post

@riazmomin Congrats. I'm sure your looking forward to the weekend already. @abhifusion Paddock stand looks nice - how much does it cost. Are you selling

I dont have to wait for weekend

Completed 100kms till now. Few pics took today morning.

**kkamaleshh** · 09-17-2013, 10:02 AM

Re: KTM 390 - The original Hooligan - Ownership Thread

Guys good news about the heating issue, here in my city the test drive d390 got some alteration part of radiator fan or some alternate one has arrived but not yet fixed. Let's see after its fixed and see the result. So guys new lots will be delivered with this new alteration.i think so.
MAIN SAD NEWS IS THE DELIVERY HERE WILL TAKE PLACE IN OCTOBER...
Still the wait continues,,,,,

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