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  • #6691
    KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by AngadV View Post
    Hey Guys,
    I am buying my new bike i around 2-4 weeks. I will be choosing from either the Duke or RC 390. I am 5' 5" tall, and while these two bikes would be manageable for me (I'm on toes, but its still quite hard for me to put both feet, especially if i wanna park or remove from parked spot). So would there be a way to reduce the seat height? Even half or one inch would be a huge gain for me, so any suggestions?
    I have heard of suspension adjustments (not sure what its called) which can reduce seat height (basically when you sit on it, the suspension being a little looser, the seat also goes down lower with your weight). Is this there in these bikes?
    I am really keen on these bikes, so any help?

    PS A small question is that RC seat height is given as 830mm, while duke is 800mm, yet RC feels lower than the Duke, how is that possible?
    Bro, not to discourage you or something, given your height. I am not so sure that RC390 would be easy on you. You would feel extra pressure on your wrists and back while riding on it.

    Regarding the seat height.. Sorry bro..I don't think you can..the preload adjuster adjusts the preload, it is not intended to make the seat lower it just makes the suspension softer or harder (the seat does go down a touch but that is a byproduct rather than the purpose of the adjuster). You need to change the dogbones at the bottom of the rear suspension unit to make a significant difference. You can also try change your seat with an aftermarket seat and try wearing boots.. That should help.

    Also try the following link which I found the other day. Hope this help. Good luck!

    404 — KoubaLink
    http://www.koubalink.com/KTM.html


    Peace[emoji111]️

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    • #6692
      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

      Today, the svc guy told me that if I changey headlight to philips xtreme vision, it will void my warranty. Any idea if it's true? I am not modifying anything afaik

      Sent from my GT-N7100 using xBhp Connect mobile app

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      • #6693
        Re: Reducing seat height?

        Originally posted by AngadV View Post
        Hey Guys,
        I am buying my new bike i around 2-4 weeks. I will be choosing from either the Duke or RC 390. I am 5' 5" tall, and while these two bikes would be manageable for me (I'm on toes, but its still quite hard for me to put both feet, especially if i wanna park or remove from parked spot). So would there be a way to reduce the seat height? Even half or one inch would be a huge gain for me, so any suggestions?
        I have heard of suspension adjustments (not sure what its called) which can reduce seat height (basically when you sit on it, the suspension being a little looser, the seat also goes down lower with your weight). Is this there in these bikes?
        I am really keen on these bikes, so any help?

        PS A small question is that RC seat height is given as 830mm, while duke is 800mm, yet RC feels lower than the Duke, how is that possible?
        Bro I am 5"6 myself and own a duke 390. Havent ridden rc yet. But I am pretty comfy on the bike
        What do you call a biker who does not wear a helmet? An organ donor.

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        • #6694
          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

          Originally posted by anarchy911 View Post
          Today, the svc guy told me that if I changey headlight to philips xtreme vision, it will void my warranty. Any idea if it's true? I am not modifying anything afaik

          Sent from my GT-N7100 using xBhp Connect mobile app
          ASVC says the same for other brand too. I have asked for a Dual-Horn for my CBR and they replied with the same. So I believe it's better to stick to stocks till warranty period.

          BTW what's special in Philips Xtreme vision. Even I'm looking for some bright whitish ligh.

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          • #6695
            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by hypheni View Post
            ASVC says the same for other brand too. I have asked for a Dual-Horn for my CBR and they replied with the same. So I believe it's better to stick to stocks till warranty period.

            BTW what's special in Philips Xtreme vision. Even I'm looking for some bright whitish ligh.
            Will decide between osram and philips. But this condition of voiding the warranty is the problem. I want to replace the shitty stock light, but can't.

            Sent from my GT-N7100 using xBhp Connect mobile app

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            • #6696
              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

              Originally posted by anarchy911 View Post
              Will decide between osram and philips. But this condition of voiding the warranty is the problem. I want to replace the shitty stock light, but can't.

              Sent from my GT-N7100 using xBhp Connect mobile app
              Do let me know from where you buy the bulbs and what's better.

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              • #6697
                Re: Reducing seat height?

                Originally posted by rohangk View Post
                Bro I am 5"6 myself and own a duke 390. Havent ridden rc yet. But I am pretty comfy on the bike

                I am also of same height 5"6. I dont have any problem while driving RC390.
                just make sure when you ride with pillion be cautious as there are chances your boots may get slipped while stopping on uneven surfaces.

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                • #6698
                  Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                  Hey guys, did a coolant top-up today. Went to the showroom they open the cap and poured the coolant inside. They didnt charge or even take the bike inside. It was that easy. Next time onwards planning to do it my self. And he advised me to use Motul easy cool or ready cool, dont remember the name exactly ...

                  Thanks
                  Peeths

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                  • #6699
                    I've a question. I'm in Cochin and I'm planning to get my service done in a month's time.
                    I wanted to have some inputs on the tyre hugger and if there were aftermarket hugger available that are better than the ones they come with...if yes, where to get it from. I'm tired of asking the svc guys.

                    Also, bulbs. Where do we get it from?
                    Last edited by The Monk; 09-17-2015, 03:24 PM. Reason: Consecutive posts

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                    • #6700
                      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      Originally posted by drive_angry View Post
                      Bro, not to discourage you or something, given your height. I am not so sure that RC390 would be easy on you. You would feel extra pressure on your wrists and back while riding on it.

                      Regarding the seat height.. Sorry bro..I don't think you can..the preload adjuster adjusts the preload, it is not intended to make the seat lower it just makes the suspension softer or harder (the seat does go down a touch but that is a byproduct rather than the purpose of the adjuster). You need to change the dogbones at the bottom of the rear suspension unit to make a significant difference. You can also try change your seat with an aftermarket seat and try wearing boots.. That should help.

                      Also try the following link which I found the other day. Hope this help. Good luck!

                      CR125-250

                      Peace[emoji111]️
                      Okay, I have ridden the RC, and its definitely manageable, works pretty well for me
                      As for my question about the preload; basically my situation would be I can live with the current height, but any lowering would be helpful, so to what extent would it go down? Even half an inch would be sufficient, so I'd just like to know that. Also is it safe to adjust the mono shock? Because I've heard it can negatively affect the suspension or such? In that case I'd rather leave it as it is. Thanks a lot

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                      • #6701
                        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                        Rain spoiling my weekend. Not able to ride her(no pun intended).
                        What do you call a biker who does not wear a helmet? An organ donor.

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                        • #6702
                          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          a query, can 2015 KTM 390 coming with slipper clutch be push started if battery gets discharged (not fully drained but unable to take load of starter)?

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                          • #6703
                            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by powerShift View Post
                            a query, can 2015 KTM 390 coming with slipper clutch be push started if battery gets discharged (not fully drained but unable to take load of starter)?
                            Good question. I also want to know this
                            Not only Great power comes with great responsibility but also with Great RISK !!! Referring to SBKs...

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                            • #6704
                              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                              Originally posted by Veeral View Post
                              Good question. I also want to know this
                              Anybody changed tires? Please enlighten with prices for rear

                              Sent from my XT1033 using xBhp Connect mobile app

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                              • #6705
                                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by powerShift View Post
                                a query, can 2015 KTM 390 coming with slipper clutch be push started if battery gets discharged (not fully drained but unable to take load of starter)?

                                Yea bro chill
                                you can push start it in second gear

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