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  • #4291
    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by The Pain View Post
    Hi,

    Is there any site where a single one can be purchased. I checked and couldnt find any. Did you pick it up from a local shop. Thanks Bud.
    Singles are quite hard to find, even in local shops. Been looking for one Diamond vision since a month in Pune.


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    • #4292
      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by backlash4u View Post
      Guys. Those who have used 300v. What grade are u using? Its 10w50 on the manual. But 300v is available as 15w50.. Pls reply.

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      Be sure to check up with your SVC. My SVC said they will void the warranty if 300v is used as it is not recommended by KTM.
      KTM Duke 390 | RE Interceptor 650

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      • #4293
        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

        I purchased a Philips Extreme Vision light over the weekend and its full of crap... The same factory specs are used, also the throw is worse in rains, atleast the stock bulb has some spread. The light is equal to the stock light, the mech said in SVC that most of D390 are avoiding this bulb.

        I have another query, has anyone witnessed white smoke early morning during startup for around 3 minutes? My bike is producing it for the first start up. Is that normal cz i has rained or something needs to be checked?

        Cost of headlight Rs 600.
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        How to wash and lube your bike

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        KTM DUKE 390 Spare Parts Price List

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        • #4294
          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

          Originally posted by Eshan-P180 View Post
          I purchased a Philips Extreme Vision light over the weekend and its full of crap... The same factory specs are used, also the throw is worse in rains, atleast the stock bulb has some spread. The light is equal to the stock light, the mech said in SVC that most of D390 are avoiding this bulb.

          I have another query, has anyone witnessed white smoke early morning during startup for around 3 minutes? My bike is producing it for the first start up. Is that normal cz i has rained or something needs to be checked?

          Cost of headlight Rs 600.
          Surprised to hear a bad review about the Phillips bulb. The smoke thing does not seem normal at all. Plz get it checked.

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

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          • #4295
            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by timuseravan View Post
            Be sure to check up with your SVC. My SVC said they will void the warranty if 300v is used as it is not recommended by KTM.
            Yeah might as well check this too. Different KTM svcs have different views on 300v. The seawoods one in Mumbai allowed me to use it during my 1st service

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

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            • #4296
              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

              Originally posted by Eshan-P180 View Post
              I have another query, has anyone witnessed white smoke early morning during startup for around 3 minutes? My bike is producing it for the first start up. Is that normal cz i has rained or something needs to be checked?
              Not normal.. probably the valve seals are bust and need to be replaced. I have seen similar issue on a cbz and ravi@17bhp has also faced this issue on his zma, and was traced to the valve stem seals.

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              Originally posted by backlash4u View Post
              Guys. Those who have used 300v. What grade are u using? Its 10w50 on the manual. But 300v is available as 15w50.. Pls reply.
              Originally posted by timuseravan View Post
              Be sure to check up with your SVC. My SVC said they will void the warranty if 300v is used as it is not recommended by KTM.
              IMO, stay away from 300v ..5100 or 7100 should suffice.
              Read this.. http://www.motul.com/in/en/business/1877 and click on the link at the bottom that says "KTM Duke Recommendation for 7100 4T 20w50"
              There are also a few other such docs on that site related to Yamaha,Honda and Bajaj auto's

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              • #4297
                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by s1d View Post
                Not normal.. probably the valve seals are bust and need to be replaced. I have seen similar issue on a cbz and ravi@17bhp has also faced this issue on his zma, and was traced to the valve stem seals.

                Got it checked over SVC, Sachin (Pune KTM) advised to change the fuel from the pump I fill regularly. Also advised to use Speed/Power instead of normal fuel. Will be trying till coming Saturday.
                [MENTION=5909]sid[/MENTION] - If its the stem seals then the problem should continue during the entire operation of the engine which is not the case, as it only happens during the start up. Once the engine has faced 3-5 minutes of idle time, there is no smoke.
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                KTM DUKE 390 Spare Parts Price List

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                • #4298
                  Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by s1d View Post
                  IMO, stay away from 300v ..5100 or 7100 should suffice.
                  Read this.. Motul - KTM Duke and click on the link at the bottom that says "KTM Duke Recommendation for 7100 4T 20w50"
                  There are also a few other such docs on that site related to Yamaha,Honda and Bajaj auto's
                  This was for the Duke 200 (4 Stroke below 250cc) and published in 2012.
                  Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle!

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                  • #4299
                    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                    Originally posted by Eshan-P180 View Post
                    I have another query, has anyone witnessed white smoke early morning during startup for around 3 minutes? My bike is producing it for the first start up. Is that normal cz i has rained or something needs to be checked?

                    Cost of headlight Rs 600.
                    Two cents here. First off, check if it's really smoke or steam! When in cold most liquid cooled bikes do emit, condensed water vapour as steam from the exhaust, when the ambient temperature is cold or after it has rained or what not, it's absolutely normal. Secondly the smoke thickness and smell, if you feel like it has an oily smell, like a two stroke smell then you have valve/seal problems.

                    The key is the color, denseness and most importantly the smell. Water vapour will easily disappear from the exhaust as it comes out, whereas oil burned smoke will intensify and cloud with every puff. Rev the bike and if it smokes constantly even when revving, then you have problem. Secondly touch the exhaust and check in your fingers if you see jet black soot or oil mixed soot, anything oily in the soot you definitely have a problem with oil consumption.

                    But if I reckon this should be the good old water vapour, keep us posted.

                    Cheers!
                    VJ
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                    The girl said, 'NO!'


                    And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.


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                    • #4300
                      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      Some one asked for side profile of Michelin pilot street.

                      Grip is pretty good.

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                      • #4301
                        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by The Pain View Post
                        This was for the Duke 200 (4 Stroke below 250cc) and published in 2012.
                        Well..back then the 390 was not available, I think it wouldn't be any different for the 390 to run on 7100.. just wanted to share the 'official' info on what Bajaj had to say considering they also market a 20w50 oil.
                        300v is a race specific oil.. And i am not again going to start this oil vs oil discussion that keeps heading skywards with no end in near

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                        Originally posted by Eshan-P180 View Post
                        Got it checked over SVC, Sachin (Pune KTM) advised to change the fuel from the pump I fill regularly. Also advised to use Speed/Power instead of normal fuel. Will be trying till coming Saturday.
                        @sid - If its the stem seals then the problem should continue during the entire operation of the engine which is not the case, as it only happens during the start up. Once the engine has faced 3-5 minutes of idle time, there is no smoke.
                        Well, as B7ackthorn pointed out (which i assumed and forgot to mention), it depends on the color of the smoke. It could be as simple as condensation and not oil burning.. If it's oil burning you will have AT LEAST a tinge of blueish color in the smoke. Not to mention coolant leakage in to combustion chamber (rare cases) which causes whitish smoke. Could be a simple head gasket replacement fix or you could be in for more expensive repairs.
                        But starting off by changing fuel station sounds fair enough and an inexpensive test as a first step.

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                        • #4302
                          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          Guys, 5000 kms completed. 2 services done. And its running well. I still dominate the traffic like..... like you all do. And having an open place to commute is a bliss.

                          I would like to share some of my best pics of the Duke:



                          Besides the first ISI certified School of India, which is LKSEC in Gotan, Nagaur:



                          Father & Son:



                          Ever since Pulsar of 2001, it was always "definitely male".



                          Dedicated to those, who all said that The engine of Duke 390 shines:



                          My safe parking:



                          The first day happiness:



                          This the the path to Fort Taragarh in Ajmer. Photo clicked by Aniruddh Sharma:



                          One more from Gotan village, damn, the attention this bike grabbed was hellish!

                          ---
                          Brotherhood, Rules, Freedom. Xbhp.
                          Indian riding = Alertness, Anticipation and Adjustment.

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                          • #4303
                            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                            To all those who are looking to buy Philips ExtremeVision or Osram NightBreaker, there are lots of fakes around. So be careful while buying it, there are a few things which you can observe to determine its authenticity. (I dont remember them now, pls google )

                            AFAIK, both these bulbs come in pair as they are made for cars. If its sold single, it might mostly be fake.
                            Last edited by Adarsh_Bk; 07-15-2014, 09:45 AM.
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                            • #4304
                              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                              Originally posted by Eshan-P180 View Post
                              Got it checked over SVC, Sachin (Pune KTM) advised to change the fuel from the pump I fill regularly. Also advised to use Speed/Power instead of normal fuel. Will be trying till coming Saturday.
                              @sid - If its the stem seals then the problem should continue during the entire operation of the engine which is not the case, as it only happens during the start up. Once the engine has faced 3-5 minutes of idle time, there is no smoke.
                              See if you can manage Shell. I shifted about a month back from Indian Oil and the bike is definitely more smoother. I am also filling super shell once every 5 times.
                              KTM Duke 390 | RE Interceptor 650

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                              • #4305
                                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
                                Two cents here. First off, check if it's really smoke or steam! When in cold most liquid cooled bikes do emit, condensed water vapour as steam from the exhaust, when the ambient temperature is cold or after it has rained or what not, it's absolutely normal. Secondly the smoke thickness and smell, if you feel like it has an oily smell, like a two stroke smell then you have valve/seal problems.

                                The key is the color, denseness and most importantly the smell. Water vapour will easily disappear from the exhaust as it comes out, whereas oil burned smoke will intensify and cloud with every puff. Rev the bike and if it smokes constantly even when revving, then you have problem. Secondly touch the exhaust and check in your fingers if you see jet black soot or oil mixed soot, anything oily in the soot you definitely have a problem with oil consumption.

                                But if I reckon this should be the good old water vapour, keep us posted.

                                Cheers!
                                VJ


                                Originally posted by timuseravan View Post
                                See if you can manage Shell. I shifted about a month back from Indian Oil and the bike is definitely more smoother. I am also filling super shell once every 5 times.
                                Hey, yes the smoke is not steam, but yes once you roll the throttle then only you can see it gushing out of the exhaust. Yes it has that petroly/oily smell. As I said once the initial standstill throttling/warming up is done there is no smoke. Saturday is big day, Guns and Napalm loaded for KTM SVC.

                                I have changed to Speed, no difference yet, may be by tomorrow it should be fine. Yes, I'll keep you guys posted.

                                I have another relating query. If there is gasket/valves/oil/unusual oil consumption/oil burning irregularly problem will the ENGINE MALFUNCTION LAMP glow?


                                @Adarsh_Bk - Sorry to pop your bubble. But the ones sold single are genuine. I have attached the link our Philips India website link - I was sold the same with the same features mentioned, I got the dealer number through the Dealer Infor page mentioned in the website. I really hope we get good lighting man, the stock and the extreme vision are not upto the standards

                                Link for Philips Extreme Vision - Philips X-tremeVision 12342XVB1 - car headlight bulb
                                Last edited by Eshan-P180; 07-15-2014, 10:42 AM.
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                                Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.

                                How to wash and lube your bike

                                For newbies please click

                                KTM DUKE 390 Spare Parts Price List

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