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  • #4621
    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by nasirkaka View Post
    Is it? But thats sounds contradictory to what they have shown in the Manuel.
    Also could you approximately guide as to which particular point the distance from the top of the chain to the underside of the swing arm should be 5-7mm? Tomorrow being sunday, would like to experiment and see if it helps. thanks.
    Its the same point where in the manual they have shown that slackness should be check.
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    • #4622
      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by sudhir222 View Post
      The chain should be tightened at the point where it's loosest. Also, need to check for the optimal slack at multiple points once done with the adjustment
      Incorrect. The chain has to always be tightened at its tightest spot.

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      • #4623
        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

        [/QUOTE] Got a D390 exactly 8 days ago and did not wait for RC as
        1. Although the RC is being launched on September 9th, you will get your hands on your bike only by mid October when delivery starts
        2. Am a bit skeptical in buying the 1st lot bikes. Let the RC settle in on Indian roads, let KTM take care of the little niggles (like it did for D390) and you would have a much refined bike a year later.
        3. And well, if one want nearly 400 cc under the tank and in an all faired setup, one should go for a twin rather than a single cylinder.

        With all these in mind, I got the D390 and It has been completely exhilarating feeling so far!![/QUOTE]


        Thanks Mustang!Agree on all the points made by you and hence after much thoughts booked black duke 390 and payes full amount so will be getting delievry tomorrow unless i will go for white. Any suggestion on accessories?
        Last edited by Cheetah; 08-31-2014, 09:03 AM.

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        • #4624
          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

          Got a D390 exactly 8 days ago and did not wait for RC as
          1. Although the RC is being launched on September 9th, you will get your hands on your bike only by mid October when delivery starts
          2. Am a bit skeptical in buying the 1st lot bikes. Let the RC settle in on Indian roads, let KTM take care of the little niggles (like it did for D390) and you would have a much refined bike a year later.
          3. And well, if one want nearly 400 cc under the tank and in an all faired setup, one should go for a twin rather than a single cylinder.

          With all these in mind, I got the D390 and It has been completely exhilarating feeling so far!![/QUOTE]


          Thanks Mustang!Agree on all the points made by you and hence after much thoughts booked black duke 390 and payes full amount so will be getting delievry tomorrow unless i will go for white. Any suggestion on accessories?[/QUOTE]

          these were exactly my thoughts point to point. Went last week and bought the black 390 with zero regrets
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          • #4625
            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by shootingstar View Post
            Check the chain slackness....I used to get some noise when I roll the bike in neutral it was because chain was too tight. I was adjusting it thinking that slackness should be 5-7mm as per manual but later I found that I read the manual wrongly and ideally there should be 5-7mm distance from swingarm at a particular point and not slackness. Now bike is very smooth.
            Whoa! Never noticed the 5-7mm was between chain and swingarm! Brilliant piece of info mate! Thanks a ton

            I guess many wouldve done the same mistake, I too used to keep the slack at 5-7mm and there would be tak-tak noise. Now I know the correct slack
            Ride hard.. Ride safe.. Always!

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            • #4626
              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

              Originally posted by Adarsh_Bk View Post
              Whoa! Never noticed the 5-7mm was between chain and swingarm! Brilliant piece of info mate! Thanks a ton

              I guess many wouldve done the same mistake, I too used to keep the slack at 5-7mm and there would be tak-tak noise. Now I know the correct slack
              Do let us know if it solve the problem

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              • #4627
                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by lynkchiz View Post
                Hmm... few months back if I recall it correctly there is a service memo suggesting service centers to avoid using 300v. Reason being is premature engine failure. Was the memo cancelled already?

                Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk 4
                Do you have a copy of the service memo/ link? The two of the oldest SVCs in Hyderabad for KTM recommend the 300V.

                ----consecutive posts auto-merged-----


                Thanks Mustang!Agree on all the points made by you and hence after much thoughts booked black duke 390 and payes full amount so will be getting delievry tomorrow unless i will go for white. Any suggestion on accessories?[/QUOTE]

                Congrats on the new bike Dude. Ride safe and have mercy on the other two wheelers on the road (Especially the ones who would try to race you!)
                For the accessories, there are aplenty. You can check the KTM site to get a list here : http://shop.ktm.com/int_en/powerparts.html
                Pls. note that all of them would not be available in India, so check with your dealer. Other thing is that KTM powerparts are damn expensive (a tank pad costs Rs. 2400/-). If you are OK to shell out the money, then good otherwise their are local options available as well. You will need to check the thread/ ask other members for that.

                Personally, I removed the sari guard and the rear mudguard on delivery and the rear view mirrors soon after. Bike looks even more mean and beautiful. No plans to accessorize her yet although I am seriously considering a HID mod.
                There is no better therapy than riding a bike down a straight road at full throttle with the sound of the engine for company.

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                • #4628
                  Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by mustang28 View Post
                  Personally, I removed the sari guard and the rear mudguard on delivery and the rear view mirrors soon after. Bike looks even more mean and beautiful. No plans to accessorize her yet although I am seriously considering a HID mod.
                  If I may - removing RVMs is against the xBhp/basic riding etiquette. 'your choice totally though, 'is just an advise.
                  Besides, kindly do not suggest the same to other members.

                  The 390 Duke is already a hooligan and RVMs or meaner looks aren't gonna make you faster, although having them can really help in road navigation & safe riding.
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                  • #4629
                    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                    Originally posted by chaosaddict View Post
                    If I may - removing RVMs is against the xBhp/basic riding etiquette. 'your choice totally though, 'is just an advise.
                    Besides, kindly do not suggest the same to other members.

                    The 390 Duke is already a hooligan and RVMs or meaner looks aren't gonna make you faster, although having them can really help in road navigation & safe riding.
                    Apologies.. Did not know about the riding etiquette.
                    Just for the record.. Was not offering advise/suggesting anyone to do the same, was just saying what I had done with my bike.

                    ----consecutive posts auto-merged-----

                    Originally posted by Barkha
                    though my heart says CGT535,ming says Duke/RC 390,
                    so still confused!!!
                    Dude. You might want to read this overdrive comparison on D390 and RE CGT535.
                    http://overdrive.in/reviews/royal-enfield-continental-gt-vs-ktm-390-duke/
                    There is no better therapy than riding a bike down a straight road at full throttle with the sound of the engine for company.

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                    • #4630
                      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      Originally posted by mustang28 View Post
                      Personally, I removed the sari guard and the rear mudguard on delivery and the rear view mirrors soon after. Bike looks even more mean and beautiful.
                      Riding/Driving without RVMs is completely illegal and can attract a ticket. Most important thing is safety of you as well as other fellow road users. Mirrors have very little to do with how your bike looks, but has everything to do on road. As an Xbhpian, you have the responsibility to confine with the forums rules and principles. Ride responsible. Ride safe
                      Last edited by junaid12345678; 09-01-2014, 08:13 PM.
                      If you worried about falling off the bike, you'd never get on.

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                      • #4631
                        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                        Thanks to all for helping in choosing my ride. Today i have taken delivery of my black duke 390. Will post pics tomorrow. I am curious to know one thing - there is weight in the middle of wheels both front and rear. It looks like what we have for cars for wheel balancing. Is it normal? Upon asking the SE they said its normal and comes from factory.

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                        • #4632
                          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          Missing Coolant : My coolant level has dropped from max to min in a span of 7 days. No visible leak on/around bike. Where is it going?


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                          There is no better therapy than riding a bike down a straight road at full throttle with the sound of the engine for company.

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                          • #4633
                            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by junaid12345678 View Post
                            Riding/Driving without RVMs is completely illegal and can attract a ticket. Most important thing is safety of you as well as other fellow road users. Mirrors have very little to do with how your bike looks, but has everything to do on road. As an Xbhpian, you have the responsibility to confine with the forums rules and principles. Ride responsible. Ride safe
                            The place where I come from driving without RVMs is not illegal. So I grew up driving without RVMs and continue to do so.
                            Just to re-iterate, am not promoting or advising for driving without RVMs.
                            To each his own.


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                            There is no better therapy than riding a bike down a straight road at full throttle with the sound of the engine for company.

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                            • #4634
                              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                              Originally posted by Barkha
                              Hi everyone!!!!!
                              I need a lil convincing about the Duke/RC 390.
                              As a former Bullet owner, Duke is decades ahead in terms of quality!!
                              Some bikes do have problems but overall it is quite maintenance free bike. I have personally not heard/read of anyone being stranded due to engine stalling.
                              The only serious issue currently not rectified is the possible rim cracking.
                              KTM Duke 390 | RE Interceptor 650

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                              • #4635
                                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by mustang28 View Post
                                Missing Coolant : My coolant level has dropped from max to min in a span of 7 days. No visible leak on/around bike. Where is it going?


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                                If there is no problem with coolant and no apparent leak, then the most probable reason is that the coolant is somehow entering combustion chamber and getting evaporated. Happened to me, they changed the head and the head gasket in my case.

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