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  • #5551
    low battery warning

    hi guys, today while going to office my duke started showing "0" in the speedometer and soon after that it started showing low battery warning. I am confused is it a battery issue or stator coil has gone. Can anyone help what could be the issue. Thanks

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    • #5552
      Re: Rattling sound in Duke 390 at low speeds

      Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
      Update:

      So called up my dealership today, regarding any updates on the RC, and to my surprise, the chap said, sir you can expect no updates on the RC for at least year, rest assured, the slipper clutch will only be installed on the naked Duke 390, and neither of the both, naked or the RC 200 would include a slipper clutch. But when asked upon can this slipper clutch be installed on the older lots of Duke 390 surprisingly I got a big "YES". I specifically, asked him twice, can this be fixed on older 390, the senior mechanic was like "YES sir, you can retrofit the clutch assembly of the newer to older models"

      Now this chap was 95% of the time, spot on with the information he had to offer though still I am taking this notion of his with a pinch of salt.

      But RC not getting upgraded for a year is a real pain in the posterior, considering the waiting the period the motorcycle is already undergoing.

      I guess March will prove to be a good show-time, when the Feb-March produced motorcycles hit the dealership. I guess till then, the pain continues.

      Cheers!
      VJ
      You made my Day, month, week, year, decade, century💛💙💜💚❤️

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      • #5553
        Re: Rattling sound in Duke 390 at low speeds

        Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
        Update:

        So called up my dealership today, regarding any updates on the RC, and to my surprise, the chap said, sir you can expect no updates on the RC for at least year, rest assured, the slipper clutch will only be installed on the naked Duke 390, and neither of the both, naked or the RC 200 would include a slipper clutch. But when asked upon can this slipper clutch be installed on the older lots of Duke 390 surprisingly I got a big "YES". I specifically, asked him twice, can this be fixed on older 390, the senior mechanic was like "YES sir, you can retrofit the clutch assembly of the newer to older models"

        Now this chap was 95% of the time, spot on with the information he had to offer though still I am taking this notion of his with a pinch of salt.

        But RC not getting upgraded for a year is a real pain in the posterior, considering the waiting the period the motorcycle is already undergoing.

        I guess March will prove to be a good show-time, when the Feb-March produced motorcycles hit the dealership. I guess till then, the pain continues.

        Cheers!
        VJ
        This just sounds so stupid, if slipper clutch was included in the duke with no cost bump, why is RC left out ? it makes no sense, its the same bloody bike with revised seating position

        These service center chaps really are a one off piece.

        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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        • #5554
          Re: low battery warning

          Originally posted by vikundefined View Post
          hi guys, today while going to office my duke started showing "0" in the speedometer and soon after that it started showing low battery warning. I am confused is it a battery issue or stator coil has gone. Can anyone help what could be the issue. Thanks
          Yes that is a stator coil issue..get it replaced ASAP if the bike is under warranty...

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          • #5555
            Re: Rattling sound in Duke 390 at low speeds

            After cringing for a day or two regarding the slipper clutch update, I went to the service center to get my 390's head gasket and air filter housing replaced under warranty.
            Had a long chat with the head mechanic regarding the slipper clutch upgrade, whether it can be retrofitted on older models or not.
            Here's what I found.

            • Firstly the answer is a big YES.
            • He showed me spare parts catalog for comparison.
            • Except for the complete clutch assembly and clutch cover plate, everything else is common for 2013,14 & 15 models.
            • On inquiring about the costs of individual parts, the total cost comes in between 6 and 8k.


            Infact I have the snaps of the parts catalog comparison. Can't share from office. Will do so once I'm back home.
            I do have the dealer handout of the changes in 2015 model, not sure if I'm allowed to share it.

            Here's the changelog btw

            1. Change in front fender design
            2. Rear fender change with better material
            3. Sealed indicators to avoid water seepage.
            4. Radiator fan assembly is changed to direct hot air towards bottom
            5. Rear shock absorber with dust cover(The visible metal part inside the spring is covered with a plastic casing)
            6. Flap protector for rear shock
            7. Front seat assembly is stiffened to avoid touching air filter housing( The very same issue I faced, getting air filter housing replaced under warranty)
            8. New hand grips like RC
            9. RH switch is changed owing to new throttle grip angle
            10. Rear mud cover is wider in size, equal with RC.
            11. Chain cover height is increased to prevent slapping of chain
            12. Changes in belly pan mounts
            13. Changes in Speedometer logic to avoid abrupt zero position on run and to accommodate the new service interval of 7500 kms
            14. Silencer mounting rubber damper is changed to reduce vibrations
            15. Spark plug gap is increased to 1mm from 0.8mm
            16. Connecting rod now comes with a bush at small end for more strength
            17. Slipper clutch
            18. New sealed bearings to avoid oil leakage at output shaft.
            19. New collar sprocket
            20. Output shaft oil seal diameter increased from 25 to 26 to accommodate new collar
            Last edited by sriharsha_madineni; 02-19-2015, 04:14 PM.
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            • #5556
              Re: Rattling sound in Duke 390 at low speeds

              Originally posted by sriharsha_madineni View Post
              Infact I have the snaps of the parts catalog comparison. Can't share from office. Will do so once I'm back home.
              I do have the dealer handout of the changes in 2015 model, not sure if I'm allowed to share it.
              Yes yes, you can and you should
              All riders fall; some get back on, some don't, some can't...

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              • #5557
                Re: Rattling sound in Duke 390 at low speeds

                Originally posted by sriharsha_madineni View Post
                After cringing for a day or two regarding the slipper clutch update, I went to the service center to get my 390's head gasket and air filter housing replaced under warranty............. slipper clutch upgrade, whether it can be retrofitted on older models or not.
                Here's what I found.

                Very good indeed. Glad to know much of what was resonated here with the head mechanic is reflected there What's waiting to see is, the update on the RC 390. It would have been an excellent proposition if only any RC series were equipped, but let's see how it fares. Did you in anyway consider to shoot a question regarding the RC 390 series! Kindly share the parts catalog photos you've gathered, would be helpful.

                @krish2778, why blood? Ah, same blood!

                Cheers!
                VJ
                Last edited by B7ACKTHORN; 02-19-2015, 05:21 PM.
                Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'
                The girl said, 'NO!'


                And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.


                THE END

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                • #5558
                  Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                  Hi,
                  Does anyone of you has a 2015 manufactured bike?
                  Heard all 2015 bikes have slipper clutch. Please confirm.

                  Sent from my HM 1SW using xBhp Connect mobile app

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                  • #5559
                    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                    Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
                    @krish2778, why blood? Ah, same blood!

                    Cheers!
                    VJ
                    :-P Just like that..!!

                    Originally posted by rossi5200 View Post
                    Hi,
                    Does anyone of you has a 2015 manufactured bike?
                    Heard all 2015 bikes have slipper clutch. Please confirm.

                    Sent from my HM 1SW using xBhp Connect mobile app
                    Please read the last few pages here, the same topic is being discussed.

                    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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                    • #5560
                      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      Therotically its possible.

                      Sent from my GT-I9500 using xBhp Connect mobile app

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                      • #5561
                        Re: low battery warning

                        Originally posted by wallpapers123 View Post
                        Yes that is a stator coil issue..get it replaced ASAP if the bike is under warranty...
                        Yes you are right it was stator coil, got it changed today under warranty. Thanks


                        Ride or die

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                        • #5562
                          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          Hello guys, I own a duke 390 and I have a question in mind. How frequently should we lube the chain? I have completed 1600 kms so far and i have lubed the chain once at 750 kms.

                          Sent from my GT-I9500 using xBhp Connect mobile app
                          DUKE RIDER

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                          • #5563
                            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                            And can we install slipper clutch in the old duke 390s ?

                            Sent from my GT-I9500 using xBhp Connect mobile app
                            DUKE RIDER

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                            • #5564
                              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                              Originally posted by GautamNarvane View Post
                              And can we install slipper clutch in the old duke 390s ?

                              Sent from my GT-I9500 using xBhp Connect mobile app
                              Check the condition of the chain every few hundred km intervals. There is no set rule, the key is to maintain the O-rings of the chain oiled.
                              Approximately, clean and lube every 600km or earlier during rainy season.

                              Regarding the slipper clutch, read/search the posts before asking. It costs approx 6-8k.
                              Last edited by akhilash95; 02-19-2015, 09:05 PM.

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                              • #5565
                                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by akhilash95 View Post
                                Check the condition of the chain every few hundred km intervals. There is no set rule, the key is to maintain the O-rings of the chain oiled.
                                Approximately, clean and lube every 600km or earlier during rainy season.

                                Regarding the slipper clutch, read/search the posts before asking. It costs approx 6-8k.
                                Ok that was quite informative. And Sir regarding queries i would keep that in mind. Thank you.

                                Sent from my GT-I9500 using xBhp Connect mobile app
                                DUKE RIDER

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