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  • #4921
    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by Ezilkannan View Post
    I managed to turn my bike into a boat today , the bike showed no signs of struggle even when going through hip deep waters. Funny thing was a car guy who gave a long stare wondering how I was able to manage through the water while his car broke down . I was a bit worried about the electricals since they look exposed, but the bike held up quite good.
    Hip deep seriously?? If yes, bro please check the Air-Filter ASAP....Water might have entered air filter box and it is not Good for the engine.. Below air-filter level is ok since only electrical are going to be exposed. Btw may i know for what price you sold the R15? if you dont want it public, PM me..
    Its better to sweat than bleed!! "AGATT "

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    • #4922
      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by siddharthsure View Post
      Hip deep seriously?? If yes, bro please check the Air-Filter ASAP....Water might have entered air filter box and it is not Good for the engine.. Below air-filter level is ok since only electrical are going to be exposed. Btw may i know for what price you sold the R15? if you dont want it public, PM me..
      Nope, filters are all dry, infact I rode it for quite a long ride, it didn't show any sign of trouble. By hip deep i meant to my hip level, anyway, i was not keeping it stationary, the bike waded through it, and the water was just below the engine head when I rode through it. And it was just a short distance, maybe 100-200m
      2013 R15(Sold) | 2014 Duke 390 (Sold) | 2022 Adv 390 | 2022 Ninja 300

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      • #4923
        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

        'Dukeey' with the racing stickers in monochrome. Click image for larger version Name: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1413736297.552650.jpg Views: 1 Size: 12.6 KB ID: 1894091
        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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        • #4924
          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

          Some information about the fork oil leak problem. Apparently KTM engineers analyzed the problem on the and found that the actual problem in majority of cases is not breaking of the seal but small particles of dust. They allow small oil seepage. So the fix right now is just to clean the forks with a special tool they have developed.
          KTM Duke 390 | RE Interceptor 650

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          • #4925
            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by Ezilkannan View Post
            It was just for short stint before the rain ride today , btw, hit 500 on the odo today with that ride in thunderstorms
            That isn't the odo, its the 1st trip meter.

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            • #4926
              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

              Originally posted by AmitRavi07 View Post
              That isn't the odo, its the 1st trip meter.
              well the odo and trip both are currently running concurrently anyway
              2013 R15(Sold) | 2014 Duke 390 (Sold) | 2022 Adv 390 | 2022 Ninja 300

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              • #4927
                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                Fuel issues: Was using Indian Oil petrol in the past and was facing a poor throttle response from standstill and a zero response at 4500-5000 rpm. Consulted the SVC one final time before writing to KTM. Here is what they did:
                1. Removed the complete fuel from the tank. Dropped some of the fuel on the ground. Could see a viscous fluid unlike Petrol (guess it was Kerosene mixed).
                2. Dried the fuel tank in the sun for a good 20 minutes (pic attached)
                3. Changed the oil filter located below the tank
                4. Refilled with BP

                Bike is good now. Word of caution on the fuel you use.
                Any purity check that can be carried out at the petrol pump before refilling?Click image for larger version Name: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1413799319.156793.jpg Views: 1 Size: 9.2 KB ID: 1894125
                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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                • #4928
                  Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by timuseravan View Post
                  Some information about the fork oil leak problem. Apparently KTM engineers analyzed the problem on the and found that the actual problem in majority of cases is not breaking of the seal but small particles of dust. They allow small oil seepage. So the fix right now is just to clean the forks with a special tool they have developed.
                  need more info please. im hunting this problem for long. on top of forks i can see dust/ slight oil seepage... ASS is not bothering.
                  I'm a responsible rider.It doesn't matter what you ride,but what matters is how you ride.

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                  • #4929
                    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                    Originally posted by Legend Racer View Post
                    need more info please. im hunting this problem for long. on top of forks i can see dust/ slight oil seepage... ASS is not bothering.
                    Just what I said - the issue in most cases is due to small dust particles and not breaking of seal. KTM engineers have developed a cleaning tool. But it is still in testing phase. Being in Pune, the engineers regularly visit the SVC and they are trying this out right now. Might not still be available at your location.
                    KTM Duke 390 | RE Interceptor 650

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                    • #4930
                      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      Originally posted by mustang28 View Post
                      Fuel issues: Was using Indian Oil petrol in the past and was facing a poor throttle response from standstill and a zero response at 4500-5000 rpm. Consulted the SVC one final time before writing to KTM. Here is what they did:
                      1. Removed the complete fuel from the tank. Dropped some of the fuel on the ground. Could see a viscous fluid unlike Petrol (guess it was Kerosene mixed).
                      2. Dried the fuel tank in the sun for a good 20 minutes (pic attached)
                      3. Changed the oil filter located below the tank
                      4. Refilled with BP

                      Bike is good now. Word of caution on the fuel you use.
                      Any purity check that can be carried out at the petrol pump before refilling?[ATTACH]160258[/ATTACH]

                      I was warned against Indian oil bunks by my friend who has a ninja 650. They always do some "jhol" in their bunks. Some dispense less fuel than indicated, other adultrate the fuel. In most cases the fuel is spiked with additives. Ok for desi bikes but absolute killer for foreign bikes. Its just the way they are.

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                      • #4931
                        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by Balgi View Post
                        I was warned against Indian oil bunks by my friend who has a ninja 650. They always do some "jhol" in their bunks. Some dispense less fuel than indicated, other adultrate the fuel. In most cases the fuel is spiked with additives. Ok for desi bikes but absolute killer for foreign bikes. Its just the way they are.
                        What is the feedback on Bharat Petroleum then? It is the only choice I am left with anyway!
                        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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                        • #4932
                          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by mustang28 View Post
                          What is the feedback on Bharat Petroleum then? It is the only choice I am left with anyway!
                          BP bunks are good...But always better to fill your tank with the company operated ones rather than filling at any petrol station. The company operated ones are more pure than the retailers.
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                          • #4933
                            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by mustang28 View Post
                            What is the feedback on Bharat Petroleum then? It is the only choice I am left with anyway!

                            BP is good bro. You have to watch out sometimes as in smaller bunks they try to short change you (give you 98/- fuel for 100/- and say "quantity will be same Saar") but otherwise its fuel quality is consistent between bunks and best part is no additives. They are trustworthy.

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                            • #4934
                              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                              Originally posted by TheArcher84 View Post
                              BP bunks are good...But always better to fill your tank with the company operated ones rather than filling at any petrol station. The company operated ones are more pure than the retailers.
                              Noob question, but How do you identify a company operated petrol station of BP?
                              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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                              • #4935
                                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by mustang28 View Post
                                Noob question, but How do you identify a company operated petrol station of BP?
                                Usually it will have a board put up saying Company owned, Company operated etc

                                And yes, avoid Indian Oil as much as possible (Not when you go to Ladakh though, they are the only ones there )
                                Ride hard.. Ride safe.. Always!

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