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  • #6091
    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by faiz0210 View Post
    What was happening in my my case. It was running but it was not generating the speed to cool down my bike. They changed it and the bike stalling stopped.
    Hi

    Was your bike stalling in heavy traffic and could you share what things your svc mechanics done.

    Thanks

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    • #6092
      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by Chandan92 View Post
      Hi

      Was your bike stalling in heavy traffic and could you share what things your svc mechanics done.

      Thanks
      Yes, It was stalling in heavy traffic, even though the fan was running. The first time i complained, they checked the fan and it started running at 80-85'C i guess. So it was okay for them, then they changed the coolant.
      The next day my bike stalled again, this time some other mechanic checked it with some device and it was not running at it's proper speed(rpm). He said we need to change the fan and it got replaced under warranty. Since then no stalling issue at all.

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        • #6094
          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

          I did a 350 kms run on my RC when she was still in run-in. The temp. was not 40 but in 30s. Now at 3k odo, i think that long drive helped the engine run in better.
          Just ensure that you do not continue at the same rpm for a long time and vary the throttle. Take 2 to 3 breaks.
          Nothing like a long drive for a run in imo.
          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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          • #6095
            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by mustang28 View Post
            I did a 350 kms run on my RC when she was still in run-in. The temp. was not 40 but in 30s. Now at 3k odo, i think that long drive helped the engine run in better.
            Just ensure that you do not continue at the same rpm for a long time and vary the throttle. Take 2 to 3 breaks.
            Nothing like a long drive for a run in imo.
            And this was that ride with [MENTION=71050]mustang28[/MENTION] leaving us behind and zooming ahead !
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            pics credit goes to [MENTION=70615]Ajay Vishwanath[/MENTION]

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            Originally posted by mustang28 View Post
            I did a 350 kms run on my RC when she was still in run-in. The temp. was not 40 but in 30s. Now at 3k odo, i think that long drive helped the engine run in better.
            Just ensure that you do not continue at the same rpm for a long time and vary the throttle. Take 2 to 3 breaks.
            Nothing like a long drive for a run in imo.
            And this was that ride with [MENTION=71050]mustang28[/MENTION] leaving us behind and zooming ahead !
            Click image for larger version Name: 16287234910_21aff8c6f6_o.jpg Views: 1 Size: 106.1 KB ID: 1911914Click image for larger version Name: 16288468379_670c70376f_o.jpg Views: 2 Size: 101.3 KB ID: 1911915Click image for larger version Name: 16473757092_05856baf19_o.jpg Views: 1 Size: 102.1 KB ID: 1911916

            pics credit goes to [MENTION=70615]Ajay Vishwanath[/MENTION]

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            • #6096
              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

              Finally! Got Duke. And to end all my worries, it is the one with slipper clutch.

              Sent from my GT-N7100 using xBhp Connect mobile app

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              • #6097
                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                Had a lill scary moment this morning on my way to office.
                On a thin single road, was overtaking a car. An auto was fast approaching from the other side. i decided to go anyways and generously opened the throttle. Did not realize that there was a thin line of water on the road. Probably dropped from a water tanker. the rear lost its line a bit in the middle of acceleration. Wasent prepared for it, so it was heart in the mouth moment. managed to gain control and move on.
                The rear is michelin. Not sure the same would have happened on the metzs.

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                • #6098
                  Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by nasirkaka View Post
                  Had a lill scary moment this morning on my way to office.
                  On a thin single road, was overtaking a car. An auto was fast approaching from the other side. i decided to go anyways and generously opened the throttle. Did not realize that there was a thin line of water on the road. Probably dropped from a water tanker. the rear lost its line a bit in the middle of acceleration. Wasent prepared for it, so it was heart in the mouth moment. managed to gain control and move on.
                  The rear is michelin. Not sure the same would have happened on the metzs.
                  If there was mud along with that water even metz would have slipped.
                  But yes we need to manage more on the michelin rear.

                  just ot. I thought you had a CBR 250 ?

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                  • #6099
                    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                    Originally posted by nasirkaka View Post
                    Not sure the same would have happened on the metzs.
                    Yep, maybe it is due to the savage acceleration the bike is capable of but happend to me too. The other day, I was taking off and opened the throttle like I ususally do. No traffic light GP stuff but a normal one. The road was wet, thanks to a tanker.
                    The exact same thing happend to my Metz rear.

                    I have been more careful since then.
                    Before - Waiting for 150 KMPH+ Indian bike

                    After - DUKEd !
                    Pulsar 180 DTSi (sold) | Duke 390

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                    • #6100
                      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      Quick help friends... Is mekhri circle svc good like kastuba?

                      I tap tap; Y u no talk talk?

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                      • #6101
                        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                        For usual service yes, they are as good. Only thing is they are terribly short on space.
                        Sent from mind through fingers.
                        A lone amateur built the ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic...

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                        • #6102
                          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          Guys, two days ago i received my bike. Today I noticed two things-
                          1. While i m turning the handle slowly, putting my weight on it, there's a noise coming from the front, like something is dry and needs lubing.
                          2. Sometimes, even at neutral or holding clutch, when i m racing the engine, there's a 'woo' kind of noise coming from the front, probably from the fan.

                          Sent from my GT-N7100 using xBhp Connect mobile app

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                          • #6103
                            http://youtu.be/G9HjMzOOILE

                            A video with a review and an explanation as too what the piggy back ecu and air filter contribute

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                            • #6104
                              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                              Nice. But put back your RVMs and that was some crazy speed on the IT expressway. Don't cops catch you? There used to be an inteeceptor near Tidel Park right?
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                              • #6105
                                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by anarchy911 View Post
                                Guys, two days ago i received my bike. Today I noticed two things-
                                1. While i m turning the handle slowly, putting my weight on it, there's a noise coming from the front, like something is dry and needs lubing.
                                2. Sometimes, even at neutral or holding clutch, when i m racing the engine, there's a 'woo' kind of noise coming from the front, probably from the fan.

                                Sent from my GT-N7100 using xBhp Connect mobile app
                                Must be the front disc pads, using a sandpaper may help.

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