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  • #5506
    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by abhijeet080808 View Post
    Got a rear mudguard fitted from FZ V2's mudguard (with some adaptations) -
    Here is a similar mod that i came across which was carried out using a spare ktm's mudguard (saw this bike at the svc). I noticed the muck that covered the rear brake caliper unit which was probably caused due to riding in the wet/slush. I am assuming the mudguard caused the muck to be directed downwards ? And am not sure that if this mod not there, then the muck might have not landed on the brake caliper..i haven't yet ridden my duke in the slush yet to confirm it. btw, yours definitely does look more pleasing to the eye.
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    • #5507
      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by worrisomebear View Post
      A friend had the fan replaced due to overheating with his new bike. difficult to understand why such things happen with a new bike.
      Bro i also got the fan replaced due to overheating, my bike stopped in the middle of the road . I have a d200, when i changed it , it was just 4 mnths old ...

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      • #5508
        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

        I'm looking for quality replacement handlebar grips. I did look up some brands on ebay but none of em have any sort of user reviews.. Any good leads on the same would be appreciated.
        Cheers!
        REVVADDICT
        -        Yamaha FZ-16 (2010-12)
        -Kawasaki Ninja 250R (2012-13)
        -KTM Duke 390(2013- )

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        • #5509
          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

          Originally posted by Shantnu View Post
          Looks really nice dude!! Very neat ...could you share what adaptations? And the cost? .... And the fitting process too if poss :P . .. Interested in getting this done!

          Cheers!
          I just bought a FZ mudguard for some 250 bucks and 4 screws with bolts. After that its just the matter of cutting off a little from both ends of the FZ mudguard and drill 2 holes at each ends for the screws.

          Originally posted by s1d View Post
          Here is a similar mod that i came across which was carried out using a spare ktm's mudguard (saw this bike at the svc). I noticed the muck that covered the rear brake caliper unit which was probably caused due to riding in the wet/slush. I am assuming the mudguard caused the muck to be directed downwards ? And am not sure that if this mod not there, then the muck might have not landed on the brake caliper..i haven't yet ridden my duke in the slush yet to confirm it. btw, yours definitely does look more pleasing to the eye.
          The KTM guard is just too wide at the point above the calipers. That causes mud to drip down. Mine just fits the wheel tightly. So, such things should not happen. But, this can only be tested for sure when rain comes.

          Here is another shot -


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          Your biking tells a lot about the person you are!

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          • #5510
            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by abhijeet080808 View Post
            I just bought a FZ mudguard for some 250 bucks and 4 screws with bolts. After that its just the matter of cutting off a little from both ends of the FZ mudguard and drill 2 holes at each ends for the screws..
            Okhay. You screwed the front to? as in how to keep it aboe the tyre? At the rear I see it screwed to the original mud guard,but in the front?

            I was thinking of removing the original and putting this one instead ....will have to figure out how to hold it in place at the rear, maybe will need a metal rod like the one used on the original.

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            • #5511
              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

              Originally posted by Shantnu View Post
              Okhay. You screwed the front to? as in how to keep it aboe the tyre? At the rear I see it screwed to the original mud guard,but in the front?

              I was thinking of removing the original and putting this one instead ....will have to figure out how to hold it in place at the rear, maybe will need a metal rod like the one used on the original.
              The front is screwed to the original mudguard at the front. Also, I do not suggest removing the original mud guards. They provide excellent support to add the new mudguard at the center.

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              Your biking tells a lot about the person you are!

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              • #5512
                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by abhijeet080808 View Post
                The front is screwed to the original mudguard at the front. Also, I do not suggest removing the original mud guards. They provide excellent support to add the new mudguard at the center.
                Looks Sh*t mate!

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                • #5513
                  Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by wallpapers123 View Post
                  Looks Sh*t mate!
                  This definitely is not for all.
                  Your biking tells a lot about the person you are!

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                  • #5514
                    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                    Hello ,

                    A little off topic guys, but have to buy a helmet in 2-3 days. Budget is around 4K and surely below 5K. I will check for Snug fit en all. Not too finicky on other things, except for 2 things I want to avoid -

                    1) The ears hurting after 30-40 minutes of wearing the Helmet (I wear spectacles so even more of a problem with me) and
                    2) Too much wind noise

                    Does anyone know of a helmet which doesnt have these problems? Heard most MT helmets have this problem. Advice would be very helpful. Thanks .

                    Cheers. (have posted in the helmets section as well!)

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                    • #5515
                      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      Originally posted by Shantnu View Post
                      Hello ,

                      A little off topic guys, but have to buy a helmet in 2-3 days. Budget is around 4K and surely below 5K. I will check for Snug fit en all. Not too finicky on other things, except for 2 things I want to avoid -

                      1) The ears hurting after 30-40 minutes of wearing the Helmet (I wear spectacles so even more of a problem with me) and
                      2) Too much wind noise

                      Does anyone know of a helmet which doesnt have these problems? Heard most MT helmets have this problem. Advice would be very helpful. Thanks .

                      Cheers. (have posted in the helmets section as well!)
                      Look into Sparx, SOL.
                      MT higher end models might be a bit better, than the entry levels which had the problem of the ear pain.

                      Cheers
                      Ride Safe
                      Krishna
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                      Run-in Procedure | Power Loss Solutions | Riding Gears 101 | Biking Brotherhood

                      P                      ulsar 220F                      |2013 Honda CBR250R|KTM Duke390|Yamaha R3|Yamaha R1|Triumph Tiger XRX

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                      • #5516
                        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by krish2778 View Post
                        Look into Sparx, SOL.
                        SOL helmets are notorious for having weak visors - they scratch out too soon. I have one! In fact I am looking for a new helmet too - I may go for good old LS2.
                        Your biking tells a lot about the person you are!

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                        • #5517
                          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by abhijeet080808 View Post
                          SOL helmets are notorious for having weak visors - they scratch out too soon. I have one! In fact I am looking for a new helmet too - I may go for good old LS2.
                          Ok, Never owned a SOL, so not sure.
                          But then you can look into sparx, having one, using for almost 2 years now, only one scratch on visor(daily use) and paddings are still holding good.

                          Cheers
                          Ride Safe
                          Krishna
                          --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                          Run-in Procedure | Power Loss Solutions | Riding Gears 101 | Biking Brotherhood

                          P                          ulsar 220F                          |2013 Honda CBR250R|KTM Duke390|Yamaha R3|Yamaha R1|Triumph Tiger XRX

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                          • #5518
                            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by krish2778 View Post
                            Ok, Never owned a SOL, so not sure.
                            But then you can look into sparx, having one, using for almost 2 years now, only one scratch on visor(daily use) and paddings are still holding good.

                            Cheers
                            Ride Safe
                            Krishna

                            Sparx is a good brand. But it is no longer available. I searched a lot before settling for HJC FG17

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                            • #5519
                              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                              Originally posted by chinmayakar View Post
                              Sparx is a good brand. But it is no longer available. I searched a lot before settling for HJC FG17
                              Not available ? I do know that stocks are coming in very irregularly, but did not realize that its not available anymore.

                              Anyway, enough of OT here.

                              Cheers
                              Ride Safe
                              Krishna
                              --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                              Run-in Procedure | Power Loss Solutions | Riding Gears 101 | Biking Brotherhood

                              P                              ulsar 220F                              |2013 Honda CBR250R|KTM Duke390|Yamaha R3|Yamaha R1|Triumph Tiger XRX

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                              • #5520
                                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by abhijeet080808 View Post
                                Got a rear mudguard fitted from FZ V2's mudguard (with some adaptations) -


                                Looks pretty good according to me!
                                Nice mod brother. But I think covering the rear tyre almost entirely will pose a problem when driving in mud. Mud can get trapped in there and damage the tyre. However its just a theory, do post your reviews
                                Regards,
                                Ashwin
                                Blizzard

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