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**s1d** · 10-05-2014, 05:51 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by kkamaleshh View Post

Already took to the service station. No leak in the radiator and engine oil. If the coolant level still reduces then will check the coolant pump. Thanks.

engine oil contamination with coolant can happen due to a blown head gasket.. not necessarily a leak in the radiator.

i remember reading somewhere about this juggad method to find if the engine oil has coolant mixed into it.
Firstly you may notice this if you find the oil to be milky (something like a light chocolate milkshake color)
Next, is the actual juggad: (you will need some aluminum foil or better one of those aluminum foil parcel boxes, and a flame source like gas stove)
ride for a cpl of minutes
take out some engine oil (5-10ml) from the bike -- don't ask me how (i do it with a syringe and a catheter)
now place the foil over the stove and get it heated up real well
drop little engine oil onto the foil
if it contains 'water/coolant' you will see that it bubbles/sizzles (what happens when you put water on a very hot surface or in hot oil ?)
if there is no 'water/coolant' in the oil.. the oil will just smoke off without a sizzle

edit:
found a video that shows this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8duzWvjBzY

**kkamaleshh** · 10-05-2014, 08:53 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by s1d View Post

engine oil contamination with coolant can happen due to a blown head gasket.. not necessarily a leak in the radiator.

i remember reading somewhere about this juggad method to find if the engine oil has coolant mixed into it.
Firstly you may notice this if you find the oil to be milky (something like a light chocolate milkshake color)
Next, is the actual juggad: (you will need some aluminum foil or better one of those aluminum foil parcel boxes, and a flame source like gas stove)
ride for a cpl of minutes
take out some engine oil (5-10ml) from the bike -- don't ask me how (i do it with a syringe and a catheter)
now place the foil over the stove and get it heated up real well
drop little engine oil onto the foil
if it contains 'water/coolant' you will see that it bubbles/sizzles (what happens when you put water on a very hot surface or in hot oil ?)
if there is no 'water/coolant' in the oil.. the oil will just smoke off without a sizzle

edit:
found a video that shows this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8duzWvjBzY

Very nice one. Thanks for your concern
Will check it out.

**s1d** · 10-05-2014, 10:10 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Dimpy View Post

Manufacturing date for my bike was 18th sep. 2014.. and I bought on 1st oct.

how did you get the manufacturing date ? by decoding VIN ? Or is there a sticker that specifies a date ?
A pic would help

**Balgi** · 10-05-2014, 12:19 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by s1d View Post

engine oil contamination with coolant can happen due to a blown head gasket.. not necessarily a leak in the radiator.

i remember reading somewhere about this juggad method to find if the engine oil has coolant mixed into it.
Firstly you may notice this if you find the oil to be milky (something like a light chocolate milkshake color)
Next, is the actual juggad: (you will need some aluminum foil or better one of those aluminum foil parcel boxes, and a flame source like gas stove)
ride for a cpl of minutes
take out some engine oil (5-10ml) from the bike -- don't ask me how (i do it with a syringe and a catheter)
now place the foil over the stove and get it heated up real well
drop little engine oil onto the foil
if it contains 'water/coolant' you will see that it bubbles/sizzles (what happens when you put water on a very hot surface or in hot oil ?)
if there is no 'water/coolant' in the oil.. the oil will just smoke off without a sizzle

edit:
found a video that shows this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8duzWvjBzY

Very nice jugad bro. Keep it up

**Dimpy** · 10-06-2014, 10:23 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by s1d View Post

how did you get the manufacturing date ? by decoding VIN ? Or is there a sticker that specifies a date ?
A pic would help

showroom manager showed me on their online portal... that had the chasis/engine number with the mfd. date..

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Hi guys.. i want to put a radiator gaurd on top of exsisting one. do you folks know anyone in bangalore who can fabricate it?

**sharathchandra** · 10-08-2014, 02:38 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Hi
I have booked a ktm 390 here in Hubli. On road price is 215900. But the dealer is asking 2500/- for PDI. Is it mandatory or is he taking me for a ride? If it is not mandatory then to whom should I escalate the matter to?? Need ur invaluable inputs asap.

Thank u.

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**AmitRavi07** · 10-08-2014, 02:41 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by sharathchandra View Post

Hi
I have booked a ktm 390 here in Hubli. On road price is 215900. But the dealer is asking 2500/- for PDI. Is it mandatory or is he taking me for a ride? If it is not mandatory then to whom should I escalate the matter to?? Need ur invaluable inputs asap.

Thank u.

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PDI does not include any extra fees. It stands for pre-delivery inspection, i.e., list of checks to ensure that the bike is performing properly before handing over to customer. Escalate it to ktm through mail.

**sharathchandra** · 10-08-2014, 03:14 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by AmitRavi07 View Post

PDI does not include any extra fees. It stands for pre-delivery inspection, i.e., list of checks to ensure that the bike is performing properly before handing over to customer. Escalate it to ktm through mail.

Is ktm booking transferable from one showroom to another? ?

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**Balgi** · 10-08-2014, 03:47 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by sharathchandra View Post

Hi
I have booked a ktm 390 here in Hubli. On road price is 215900. But the dealer is asking 2500/- for PDI. Is it mandatory or is he taking me for a ride? If it is not mandatory then to whom should I escalate the matter to?? Need ur invaluable inputs asap.

Thank u.

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Wow 2 lakh 15 thousand? It cost me 2 lakh 7 thousand on road. Of course prices vary per state. I don't know about you man but PDI was free for me. I paid nothing more than the price of the bike and a nominal fee of 1500/- towards registration. Hope this helps. Cheers😊

**Balgi** · 10-08-2014, 03:48 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by sharathchandra View Post

Is ktm booking transferable from one showroom to another? ?

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I don't think so but you should best ask the showroom itself.

**AmitRavi07** · 10-08-2014, 04:09 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by sharathchandra View Post

Is ktm booking transferable from one showroom to another? ?

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Only if the other showroom is of the same dealership. Otherwise you will have to talk to your showroom manager.

**sharathchandra** · 10-08-2014, 04:27 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by AmitRavi07 View Post

Only if the other showroom is of the same dealership. Otherwise you will have to talk to your showroom manager.

Thank u for the prompt reply. Now heading towards showroom. Will update.[emoji2]

**mustang28** · 10-08-2014, 04:28 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by sharathchandra View Post

Hi
I have booked a ktm 390 here in Hubli. On road price is 215900. But the dealer is asking 2500/- for PDI. Is it mandatory or is he taking me for a ride? If it is not mandatory then to whom should I escalate the matter to?? Need ur invaluable inputs asap.

Thank u.

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PDI or Pre Delivery Inspection is free. Ask him what is he giving for the 2500/-? Cannot think of any accessory/warranty that you can get for 2500/-.
Escalate to KTM by dropping them an email if you do not get the answer.

Also 2.15 sounds a bit high. Be sure to check the complete invoice before you pay, considering your dealer is asking money for PDI.

**sharathchandra** · 10-08-2014, 04:29 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Balgi View Post

Wow 2 lakh 15 thousand? It cost me 2 lakh 7 thousand on road. Of course prices vary per state. I don't know about you man but PDI was free for me. I paid nothing more than the price of the bike and a nominal fee of 1500/- towards registration. Hope this helps. Cheers😊

Nominal fee towards registration? Whatever u pay for on road includes registration right?

**sharathchandra** · 10-08-2014, 04:34 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by mustang28 View Post

PDI or Pre Delivery Inspection is free. Ask him what is he giving for the 2500/-? Cannot think of any accessory/warranty that you can get for 2500/-.
Escalate to KTM by dropping them an email if you do not get the answer.

Also 2.15 sounds a bit high. Be sure to check the complete invoice before you pay, considering your dealer is asking money for PDI.

Hi
I searched the net for ktm mail address. Didn't come across any. Can u plz share the mail address of KTM for dropping in queries and complaints?

TIA

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