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**Dimpy** · 10-12-2014, 06:49 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

completed 700kms.. going for first service tomorrow.. any tips or suggestions.

**Saba** · 10-12-2014, 08:21 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Balgi View Post

Simple man. The oil seal seperating coolant from engine oil is shot and so the engine oil mixed in the coolant. Do not ride the bike like this as it will destroy your engine. Instead call svc guys and tell them to come take the bike themselves. If they refuse or make excuses throw a complaint to ktm and they will take care of the svc guys. As for demanding new engine, though its a hassel it must be done in this case. Cheers

Ok thanks, i will ask him to check with the svc tommorow and post what the svc says about the bike.

Originally posted by s1d View Post

If coolant mixes with engine oil, it would be milky/cloudy.. i do not think it will be green. unless they filled up coolant instead of engine oil in the crank case.
A pic would have helped.
First take a few pics, post them here.. and do hear what the svc has to say. if necessary drain the oil in to a relatively clean container and take a pic of it too.
also keep the pics in handy in case you need to email ktm.

For now, keep calm and get it checked at the svc.

Yes it was cloudy, the oil was also slightly green in colour. Forgot to take pics. He is going to svc tommorow, will post what the svc says tommorow. Thanks.

**Balgi** · 10-12-2014, 08:40 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Dimpy View Post

completed 700kms.. going for first service tomorrow.. any tips or suggestions.

Get radiator thoroughly checked. Get cylinder head cover oil seal checked. Don't forget to take 500ml extra oil from them as this will be left over from oil change. They make you buy 2ltrs but fill only 1.5ltrs. Stand next to your bike and watch what they do. Don't take no for an answer. Ask them questions (this scares them into doing a good job). Get all complaints attended at once and check everything twice. Don't leave the bike with them, book your service. Hope this helps. Any additions from other members welcome.
Cheers

**Balgi** · 10-12-2014, 08:41 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Saba View Post

Ok thanks, i will ask him to check with the svc tommorow and post what the svc says about the bike.

Yes it was cloudy, the oil was also slightly green in colour. Forgot to take pics. He is going to svc tommorow, will post what the svc says tommorow. Thanks.

Take care and don't believe anything svc guys say blindly and stay near the bike at all times. Cheers

**timuseravan** · 10-13-2014, 05:51 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Me too facing the issue of engine oil seepage from gaskets at right side

Apparently, the tolerances were not right. The are going to replace the gaskets and add in extra seal in warranty

Also fork oil seal is broken and to be replaced.

**Saba** · 10-13-2014, 06:06 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Hey guys, does the duke 390 lock on the right hand side? Because my friend's duke 390 doesnt lock on the right hand side. When i enquired the svc,they told me that the latest bikes do not lock on the rhs and the old bikes lock on both the sides. Is this true? And my bike is 5100kms on the odo and the next service is due at 6000kms. My bike's engine oil is at low level and both my brake pads are worn out. I have also planned for a 2000kms road trip on friday and i still have to ride 900kms for the next service. My doubt is that Can i get my bike serviced before 6000kms? Will the svc accept my bike before the due kms? Thanks.

**Adarsh_Bk** · 10-13-2014, 06:27 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Saba View Post

Hey guys, does the duke 390 lock on the right hand side? Because my friend's duke 390 doesnt lock on the right hand side. When i enquired the svc,they told me that the latest bikes do not lock on the rhs and the old bikes lock on both the sides. Is this true? And my bike is 5100kms on the odo and the next service is due at 6000kms. My bike's engine oil is at low level and both my brake pads are worn out. I have also planned for a 2000kms road trip on friday and i still have to ride 900kms for the next service. My doubt is that Can i get my bike serviced before 6000kms? Will the svc accept my bike before the due kms? Thanks.

I think in none of the dukes you can lock handlebar on the right. Atleast mine cant.

Regarding SVC, I dont think they would have any problem in accepting the bike for service earlier than the schedule, doesnt make sense why they would even say no.

And are you sure the brake pads are worn out? How did you conclude that, is the braking poor? Few people have done 15k+ kms without any brake pad change. Mine is 10.5k and still good to go. Though its not expensive, if it really got worn out so early, there might be some issue with the calipers or something.

**Saba** · 10-13-2014, 07:11 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Adarsh_Bk View Post

I think in none of the dukes you can lock handlebar on the right. Atleast mine cant.

Regarding SVC, I dont think they would have any problem in accepting the bike for service earlier than the schedule, doesnt make sense why they would even say no.

And are you sure the brake pads are worn out? How did you conclude that, is the braking poor? Few people have done 15k+ kms without any brake pad change. Mine is 10.5k and still good to go. Though its not expensive, if it really got worn out so early, there might be some issue with the calipers or something.

I will check with the svc about the lock. Yes,they are totally worn out and the braking is very poor and i should ask the svc to check the calipers. Thanks.

**Ezilkannan** · 10-14-2014, 10:39 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Just got my bike delivered. My first impressions - The seat is wider than what I am used to on the R15, so I guess it will take some time to get accustomed to this, also the riding position is much upright. I felt windblast beyond 90kph, but it was quite manageable. Didn't take it too high as it is in run in. The bike generates a lot of heat, I guess this is quite normal. The heat is very evident when riding in traffic. Handles like a dime, quite as much as the R15 if not better. Suspension seems to be stiff, but I'm gonna keep it at that as I don't want to mess up the handling by softening it up. Taking it to the nearby twisties this weekend. I'm very excited about it.

**Dimpy** · 10-15-2014, 07:31 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Balgi View Post

Get radiator thoroughly checked. Get cylinder head cover oil seal checked. Don't forget to take 500ml extra oil from them as this will be left over from oil change. They make you buy 2ltrs but fill only 1.5ltrs. Stand next to your bike and watch what they do. Don't take no for an answer. Ask them questions (this scares them into doing a good job). Get all complaints attended at once and check everything twice. Don't leave the bike with them, book your service. Hope this helps. Any additions from other members welcome.
Cheers

I got my bike serviced.. had already made a list of things needed to taken care and they have.. Bike is running like a Gem now. heating bars have also less.. its showing 1 bar less comparatively..
Engine sounds smoother.. and more torque-ish (im not sure if it is my mind or bike power has actually improved). Suspension has been set to soft settings.
Will take it out on Highway on this saturday.
Overall pretty much happy with the service. Will have to see if the seepage has been stopped. They said that they have fixed it. Costed 1923/- total.
p.s: I bought the left 500ml of oil that was left.

I did not have to ask for it.. they only gave it to me.
Thanks for your inputs.
@Balgi My plan is to visit Hyderabad in near future. Can we meetup?

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Originally posted by Ezilkannan View Post

Just got my bike delivered. My first impressions - The seat is wider than what I am used to on the R15, so I guess it will take some time to get accustomed to this, also the riding position is much upright. I felt windblast beyond 90kph, but it was quite manageable. Didn't take it too high as it is in run in. The bike generates a lot of heat, I guess this is quite normal. The heat is very evident when riding in traffic. Handles like a dime, quite as much as the R15 if not better. Suspension seems to be stiff, but I'm gonna keep it at that as I don't want to mess up the handling by softening it up. Taking it to the nearby twisties this weekend. I'm very excited about it.

Congrats bro. Enjoy your ride.. mine is also 15days old. got the first service done. its an amazing piece of machine. Can you check if your bike has a small plastic flap at the rear suspension to protect it from mud?

**Ezilkannan** · 10-15-2014, 09:48 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Dimpy View Post

Congrats bro. Enjoy your ride.. mine is also 15days old. got the first service done. its an amazing piece of machine. Can you check if your bike has a small plastic flap at the rear suspension to protect it from mud?

Yup. It has got the plastic flap near the suspension.

**sharathchandra** · 10-15-2014, 11:41 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Dimpy View Post

I got my bike serviced.. had already made a list of things needed to taken care and they have.. Bike is running like a Gem now. heating bars have also less.. its showing 1 bar less comparatively..
Engine sounds smoother.. and more torque-ish (im not sure if it is my mind or bike power has actually improved). Suspension has been set to soft settings.
Will take it out on Highway on this saturday.
Overall pretty much happy with the service. Will have to see if the seepage has been stopped. They said that they have fixed it. Costed 1923/- total.
p.s: I bought the left 500ml of oil that was left.

I did not have to ask for it.. they only gave it to me.
Thanks for your inputs.
@Balgi My plan is to visit Hyderabad in near future. Can we meetup?

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Congrats bro. Enjoy your ride.. mine is also 15days old. got the first service done. its an amazing piece of machine. Can you check if your bike has a small plastic flap at the rear suspension to protect it from mud?

Does newer batch of bikes come with a plastic casing over the rear suspension? Am confused. Can anyone clarify on this? Am getting my bike in the second week of November.

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**AmitRavi07** · 10-15-2014, 11:56 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Saba View Post

Hey guys, does the duke 390 lock on the right hand side? Because my friend's duke 390 doesnt lock on the right hand side. When i enquired the svc,they told me that the latest bikes do not lock on the rhs and the old bikes lock on both the sides. Is this true? And my bike is 5100kms on the odo and the next service is due at 6000kms. My bike's engine oil is at low level and both my brake pads are worn out. I have also planned for a 2000kms road trip on friday and i still have to ride 900kms for the next service. My doubt is that Can i get my bike serviced before 6000kms? Will the svc accept my bike before the due kms? Thanks.

None of the Dukes lock on the RHS. In fact its one of the basic things the mechanic explains while giving the delivery of the bike. You can always take your Duke for an earlier service than the scheduled service interval. Also, get your brakes checked as it does not make any sense for the pads to wear-off so soon.

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Originally posted by sharathchandra View Post

Does newer batch of bikes come with a plastic casing over the rear suspension? Am confused. Can anyone clarify on this? Am getting my bike in the second week of November.

Sent from my SM-G7102 using xBhp Connect mobile app

I don't think its a plastic casing covering the shockers, but, a small plastic shroud that extends from the base of the shocker and over the tyre.

**s1d** · 10-15-2014, 12:24 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by sharathchandra View Post

Does newer batch of bikes come with a plastic casing over the rear suspension? Am confused. Can anyone clarify on this? Am getting my bike in the second week of November.

Originally posted by AmitRavi07 View Post

I don't think its a plastic casing covering the shockers, but, a small plastic shroud that extends from the base of the shocker and over the tyre.

Yes sir, newer bikes (i think from september) come with a plastic flap that hangs from the under body and also a hard plastic cap on the lower half of the rear monoshock.
It's true for both the 390 and 200, I just checked it yesterday. there was a bike that did not have it, and i was told that is from August (which i almost booked last week.. yesterday i checked and told those guys that i will picking up the newer one lol.. even manager was not sure about this difference i think lol.)

**Balgi** · 10-15-2014, 04:03 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Dimpy View Post

I got my bike serviced.. had already made a list of things needed to taken care and they have.. Bike is running like a Gem now. heating bars have also less.. its showing 1 bar less comparatively..
Engine sounds smoother.. and more torque-ish (im not sure if it is my mind or bike power has actually improved). Suspension has been set to soft settings.
Will take it out on Highway on this saturday.
Overall pretty much happy with the service. Will have to see if the seepage has been stopped. They said that they have fixed it. Costed 1923/- total.
p.s: I bought the left 500ml of oil that was left.

I did not have to ask for it.. they only gave it to me.
Thanks for your inputs.
@Balgi My plan is to visit Hyderabad in near future. Can we meetup?

Sure bro we can meet up. Just pm me before you start and I will give you my number.

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