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  • #5746
    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

    Does any of you know if there is change in time of service interval also (presently its four months between two service), or there is increase in km only to 7500 kms ?

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    • #5747
      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

      Its now 6 months between two service(s).

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      • #5748
        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

        Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post

        @ others, And the speedo interval is just a logic change from the speedo side, nothing much on the ECM/ECU side, as verified by the mechanic. There is no correlation to this w.r.t to the ECU as confirmed by the dealership mechanic.

        Cheers!
        VJ
        Can this be done via Console itself? If not, then the only possible access is via ECU Port right?
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        • #5749
          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

          KTM Duke 200 and Duke 390, bikes from the Austrian manufacturer, have received upgrades, states the report by Autocar India. The motorcycles, a part of the firm’s naked bike range, have been on sale in India for quite some time and have performed well. KTM, which works in India in collaboration with Bajaj Auto, has promoted its Duke range quite aggressively in the country and now has upgraded the Duke 200 and 390.

          http://www.cartrade.com/car-bike-news/ktm-gives-upgrades-to-duke-200-and-390-127766.html

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          • #5750
            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by snapppy View Post
            Its now 6 months between two service(s).
            IIRC the no. of days has not changed (I did see the new owners manual, can't remember exactly) , only the km interval has been increased.
            Pl post a snap of the new owners manual if you have one or I will try to get hold of one shortly.

            Originally posted by sriharsha_madineni View Post
            Can this be done via Console itself? If not, then the only possible access is via ECU Port right?
            Console can only 'reset' the service reminder to what it has been programmed for. Not sure if the changes of intervals can be done via the ecu port or if it is hard coded on the console electronics.


            btw [MENTION=39214]B7ACKTHORN[/MENTION] was nice meeting up with you in Ooty and we completed the 2400km ride with some drenching in the rains at valparai and munnar.
            Last edited by s1d; 03-17-2015, 12:25 AM.

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            • #5751
              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

              Originally posted by ammaity View Post
              I own an RC390. Wanted to install slipper clutch but the company is not authorizing. May be because people will then buy RC only and install slipper clutch into it and duke 390 sale will not rise. So as of now no retro fit but in my opinion when RC rolls out with slipper clutch retro fitting it will be allowed.
              Precisely, that could be one of the thinking from BAL's point of view. But again, considering the bike's fresh, the RC, Bajaj clearly knows it's gonna impact the early adopters. I am sure the RC too would get a slipper clutch in the near future, either as an upgrade and/or as standard equipment

              Originally posted by sriharsha_madineni View Post
              Can this be done via Console itself? If not, then the only possible access is via ECU Port right?
              I'm not sure, I understood your question. You mean to say, if it can't be done on the console, then the next option would be ECU? If yes, then, no. It's unwanted complications. You see, logics and inputs provided to the speedo are set to speedo memory, yes it is connected to the ECU ouputs, not inputs, so that pretty much rules out the ECU/Speedo parody. The speedo just sets the inputs you give, and depreciates accordingly and when the time comes it accordingly advises the user for service interval etc. But all the other temp etc are taken care of by ECU, again output, not input.

              Originally posted by s1d View Post

              btw @B7ACKTHORN was nice meeting up with you in Ooty and we completed the 2400km ride with some drenching in the rains at valparai and munnar.
              Likewise mate! Glad to see you guys complete the trip safe and sound.

              Ride safe! Keep revvin!

              Cheers!
              VJ
              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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              • #5752
                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
                I'm not sure, I understood your question. You mean to say, if it can't be done on the console, then the next option would be ECU? If yes, then, no. It's unwanted complications. You see, logics and inputs provided to the speedo are set to speedo memory, yes it is connected to the ECU ouputs, not inputs, so that pretty much rules out the ECU/Speedo parody. The speedo just sets the inputs you give, and depreciates accordingly and when the time comes it accordingly advises the user for service interval etc. But all the other temp etc are taken care of by ECU, again output, not input.

                Cheers!
                VJ
                Yep, I mean exactly that. Thanks for clearing it out
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                • #5753
                  Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                  Just had a word with a frnd who works for the Ktm assembly line there will be new RC having slipper clutch also owners who already have the RC can upgrade too.


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                  • #5754
                    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                    Something i came across and not sure if this document was shared here earlier.. here is a link to download it:
                    Duke 390 self study manual - (some specs/numbers might have changed on later models.)
                    Wikisend: free file sharing service

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                    • #5755
                      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      Went on a test ride today , the stance and aggresive revving requirements of the bike were the first thing which i observed ....
                      Now i have a doubt on the price quoted by the showroom
                      The Ex-showroom price comes to around 19200+ and they have added 7300 as accessories cost and he has said he will be giving anti scratch guards for the tank, chain sprocket spray and 1 or 2 more accesories is it worht buying the same or should i ask to exclude that

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                      • #5756
                        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by flux52 View Post
                        The Ex-showroom price comes to around 19200+ and they have added 7300 as accessories cost and he has said he will be giving anti scratch guards for the tank, chain sprocket spray and 1 or 2 more accesories is it worht buying the same or should i ask to exclude that
                        WOAH !! Rs.7300 as accessories ! Unless they are giving you the KTM original power parts sticker kit/ Power parts tank pad (IMO these are also just a waste of money)

                        Normally there are NO accessories for the duke (compared to lets say an activa with which you can get seat covers,tank covers,crash guard etc..)
                        The duke comes stock from factory with crash guards and rear view mirrors and you dont pay extra for these.
                        A Can of chain lube spray costs between 140rs to 600rs depending on brand and size of the can.

                        IMO, please exclude this 'accessories' scam including the 'teflon' coating. Total waste of money.
                        The on road price will include taxes, insurance and maybe some registration charges (around 1000rs if you do the registration via their agent). The one additional thing that you may opt for would be the 'Orange assistance - road side assistance plan' which costs around Rs800.

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                        • #5757
                          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by flux52 View Post
                          Went on a test ride today , the stance and aggresive revving requirements of the bike were the first thing which i observed ....
                          Now i have a doubt on the price quoted by the showroom
                          The Ex-showroom price comes to around 19200+ and they have added 7300 as accessories cost and he has said he will be giving anti scratch guards for the tank, chain sprocket spray and 1 or 2 more accesories is it worht buying the same or should i ask to exclude that
                          Total scam. Or maybe he is is indeed giving KTM powerparts. Ask him for details including cost breakdown of all the accessories.
                          In any case decline the accessories. You can always buy them later on.
                          KTM Duke 390 | RE Interceptor 650

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                          • #5758
                            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by emon1990 View Post
                            Just had a word with a frnd who works for the Ktm assembly line there will be new RC having slipper clutch also owners who already have the RC can upgrade too.

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                            Ok then can we expect the upgraded RC390 in 1 month in showroom?

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                            • #5759
                              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                              Many of the 390 riders might have experienced this daily, yes you guessed it right. Its the heat generated, the inability of coolant to cope up with the heat and constant running of fan in city due to this. Rc owners have it even worse. Their fan kicks in earlier than dukes, so no matter how hard you try, it will keep on spinning.
                              From what i know, duke/rc has the most cheapest coolant i.e ethylene glycol and water mixed in 50:50 ratio. And its basically a car coolant, it has silicates, which will eat out the gasket of waterpump eventually. Also the cooling isnt that great.
                              So that led me to search for some options used by big bikes, and me and my friend found out that most people are using engine ice, water wetter, vw g13 premix, and honda type 2 coolant.
                              Whats your take? Experts and sbk users,please opine, what you use.
                              Motorcycling heals, big time...

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                              • #5760
                                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by ynike99 View Post
                                From what i know, duke/rc has the most cheapest coolant i.e ethylene glycol and water mixed in 50:50 ratio. And its basically a car coolant, it has silicates, which will eat out the gasket of waterpump eventually. Also the cooling isnt that great.
                                Hope this post doesn't come across as a troll, but I am interested to know where you got the information on coolant spec used in Duke and how was the conclusion arrived at?

                                If this true, then I will be worried.
                                A lone amateur built the ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic...

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