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  • #4261
    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by ankit64 View Post
    Along with the invoice of the bike, there will be a document from bajaj showing proof of sale from bajaj to your dealership
    Before that I am afraid there is no sure way of knowing what's what...
    That's how I came to know my first duke was manufactured in Nov '13
    The procedure of alphabet 'd' for 2013 and 'e' for 2014 doesn't apply to Indian bikes as far as I know. I read somewhere on the internet that it only applies to European lot shipped from Austria !


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    Thanks for the update Ankit. Actually I wanted to know this as I saw a lot of around 6 Black 390 2-3 weeks back and dealer asked me to select one from them when I went to discuss on the payment details couple of days back . When I asked if he can get me one from the new lot, he said the lot will be coming this thursday and I can select one from it and pay the amount for further procedure. So I just wanted to make sure if I am getting the bike from newer lot. However, as said if the procedure of alphabets is only for the bikes in Europe shipped from Austria then there is no way to know even the year of manufacture before selecting (It will definitely be 2014 in my case though ).

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    • #4262
      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by fz16_np View Post
      Need help guys. Can anybody please be able to tell me if it be possible to find the manufacturing month of 390?. We can come to know the year of manufacture in the following link (Though 2014 is not mentioned, the 8th digit from right should be "E" for 2014) but is it possible to know the month of manufacture by any ways while selecting the vehicle or before taking the delivery?
      KTM Vin Number Identification Chart : AOMC Customer Support
      Originally posted by ankit64 View Post
      Along with the invoice of the bike, there will be a document from bajaj showing proof of sale from bajaj to your dealership
      Before that I am afraid there is no sure way of knowing what's what...
      That's how I came to know my first duke was manufactured in Nov '13
      The procedure of alphabet 'd' for 2013 and 'e' for 2014 doesn't apply to Indian bikes as far as I know. I read somewhere on the internet that it only applies to European lot shipped from Austria !


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      It absolutely holds good for bikes delivered in India...I compared the VIN number and invoices of 3 bikes parked at the showroom and the VIN manufacture year was in compliance with invoice.

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      • #4263
        KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

        Originally posted by AkshayA View Post
        It absolutely holds good for bikes delivered in India...I compared the VIN number and invoices of 3 bikes parked at the showroom and the VIN manufacture year was in compliance with invoice.
        Might be a co-incidence
        Both of mine surely did not, maybe you are reading yours wrong
        My bikes both started with VBK
        But neither of them had 'd' or 'e' at the place of year of manufacture for that matter
        So bajaj screwed it all up for everyone [emoji16]
        Link to the above posted page
        support.ktm-parts.com/entries/491659-KTM-Vin-Identification-Chart

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        Last edited by ankit64; 07-09-2014, 04:40 PM. Reason: link added

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        • #4264
          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

          Originally posted by karthik_k View Post
          Try using Three bond paste. apply thin line of paste to the cap & let it dry for a minute. then tighten it & it should fix it. :-)
          Tried everything, but still leaking....will press for clutch cover change.

          Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post

          Just wondering, "used the cap of another Duke" stole them?
          Just borrowed them from Dukes there for service for hit and trial, because I had to go on a thousand Km ride on next day.

          Originally posted by addyrulz01 View Post
          I am planning to get saddlebags for my duke. The options are as follows.

          1. Viaterra claw
          2. Rynox nomad v2
          3. Dirtsack speedbag with the tail bag.

          Can you please suggest which one should I go for as I am too confused. Mind says viaterra claw and heart says rynox nomad !

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          You can also look for Viaterra Velox. Recently bought them...capacity is a bit less as compared to Rynox, but build and fit is nothing short of spectacular. Morover, you can tie a tailbag to increase the capacity, which in case of claw cannot be done.

          Another plus point it has is that single bag can be used if on a very short trip. Nomad has to be mounted in a pair.

          P.S- It has enough capacity for a 4 day trip.

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          • #4265
            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

            [QUOTE=AkshayA;1076834]Tried everything, but still leaking....will press for clutch cover change.

            Hmmm. my cbzma was leaking badly, this paste did wonders, not to mention faulty threads in crankcase which won't tighten up fully.
            Any way, a case replacement should do.

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            • #4266
              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

              Got velox recently.... love the every bit of it has to offer. Was talking to Viaterra guys and there is a good news coming by Sep. New tail bag is being designed to integrate with velox with capacity of 30 L expandable to 40 L. Sure to pick that up for long rides 1 week + etc.

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              • #4267
                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by karthik_k View Post
                Guys
                Question is, do you guys had some kms clocked on odo when you tookk delivery? How to deal with this?

                mine had 8kms on odo when I picked it up from showroom. Below 10 seems okay.

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                • #4268
                  Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by rick_7428 View Post
                  mine had 8kms on odo when I picked it up from showroom. Below 10 seems okay.
                  Yes, That seems to be the usual thing. everyone has some kms clocked. so no worries there :-)

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                  • #4269
                    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                    Originally posted by whytdelight
                    Hey Guys,

                    Selling my Bike Jacket which I was using for my Duke. Almost brand new, only been used a few times. Selling it for Rs.4000. This is in New Delhi. Details below. Call me at +91 9811207277 if interested.

                    Xelement Men's Armored Black and Orange Tri-Tex Fabric and Leather Trim Jacket with Level-3 Advanced Armor and Kevlar Protection[ATTACH=CONFIG]150456[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]150457[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]150458[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]150459[/ATTACH]
                    Bro post the ad in the classifieds section.


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                    • #4270
                      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      Hi guys.I want to change the headlight of my duke 390.I am not looking for projectors or hid's.I just want a stock replacement bulb.I want a bulb with the same wattage.I want it to standout from the normal halogen lights.A whiteish or blueish light would work out.whats the difference between philips xtreme and osram nightbreaker plus? Thanks.

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                      • #4271
                        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by Saba View Post
                        Hi guys.I want to change the headlight of my duke 390.I am not looking for projectors or hid's.I just want a stock replacement bulb.I want a bulb with the same wattage.I want it to standout from the normal halogen lights.A whiteish or blueish light would work out.whats the difference between philips xtreme and osram nightbreaker plus? Thanks.
                        Damn I had the exact same question. Has anyone installed an Osram night breaker plus 55/60 on their 390s yet. Is it a direct fit plug and play. Is it a big improvement?

                        Asking cos I have a spare bulb with me. Thanks for any inputs.

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

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                        • #4272
                          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by vinayduke View Post
                          Got velox recently.... love the every bit of it has to offer. Was talking to Viaterra guys and there is a good news coming by Sep. New tail bag is being designed to integrate with velox with capacity of 30 L expandable to 40 L. Sure to pick that up for long rides 1 week + etc.
                          Bro can a pillion use the foot rest after the bag fixed to the side ??
                          Anupam

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                          • #4273
                            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                            Yes Bro. Footrests are very much accessible for the pillion when both the side bag are on.

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                            • #4274
                              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                              Originally posted by The Pain View Post
                              Damn I had the exact same question. Has anyone installed an Osram night breaker plus 55/60 on their 390s yet. Is it a direct fit plug and play. Is it a big improvement?

                              Asking cos I have a spare bulb with me. Thanks for any inputs.

                              From my LG-G2 via Tapatalk.
                              Should be a direct fit considering the 390 also uses a 12V, 60/55W, H4 bulb.

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                              • #4275
                                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                                Osram Night breakers & Phillips extreme vision are a direct fit... Reviews say that osram's are better in terms of performance. I heard of few people fined by cops for using Phillips extreme vision

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