Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences


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Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

I had the same noise, took to the SVC they said duke 390 will have some level of noise and it wont affect the performance. The noise is by the way related to shim setting i.e a small round piece of metal like wrist watch battery. For my issue they replaced intakes valves,timing chain, several shims after various measurements,chain tensioner and yet the noise persisted though reduced a little. So if the noise is very clear and evident tell them to sort it out as its covered under warranty and if possible do check if other 390's are having same level of noise or not. Solving this issues does take a lot of time as it require taking the engine down and trying it every time. Mine took 1 week after several tries and replacements they got fed up and gave it back saying as parts replaced and new the noise will reduce over time which it hasn't so will check out at other SVC as Ktm SVC at wakdewadi,Pune has shut down.
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In the process of solving this issue a new problem has popped up my coolant is dropping by 50% every 150-200kms, checked numerous times it isn't getting spilled or leaking nor it is getting mixed with engine oil. Asked a ktm tech he said it might be due a air locked in which can cause coolant to boil and evaporate I don't know how true is that! If anyone has any info on this issue please share if possible.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Older bikes (till around early 2015) have this tiny gap between the rear seat and ride seat on the right side.
Water easily enter this area during rain/washes. Very few people look under the seat so we do not see a lot of complains here.
I keep the documents in a plastic cover and also place a rolled cloth along the length of the battery so that it absorbs the water.

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A lot of the stuff these mechanics say is a bluff to avoid diagnosing and fixing issues.
First you should understand how the cooling system works.
You have the radiator and expansion tank (plastic one near the fuel tank). Normally you are first supposed to fill up the radiator, and then top off the expansion tank so that its between the Min-MAX level (and this must be done on a cold engine)
When the coolant temp increases, the pressure in the radiator goes up and a certain temp/pressure the radiator cap opens a tiny valve and pushes the fluid into the expansion tank (so you might notice a slightly higher level in the expansion tank)
Now again when the temp drops (and hence the pressure drops), the coolant is sucked back in to the radiator from the expansion tank, and you will notice the level drop a bit.

A drop of 50% is not normal, you might have some sort of a leak somewhere (radiator or hoses) in the coolant system or the worst case where the coolant is mixing with the engine oil due to a blown head gasket. Take out some engine oil and see if its turned greyish color. A cooling system that's working normally will lose maybe 10% coolant every 7000km.
First get the radiator cap opened and top up the fluid in the radiator and then top off the expansion tank. Ride for a few days and observe.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Hey s1d thanks for explaining the working and quickly replying, i will do as you suggested and observe and will update.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Hello Guys,

I am facing an issue that when I depress clutch on lower RPMs for down shifting, the bike turns off.

I know this problem was common in earlier 390s, but it is happening on my 200. What would be a probable cause or solution?

Thank you!

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Wrong, S1d. On almost all motorcycles water will find its ingress no matter how sealed it is. You need to know on most bikes the AIR intake is under the seat. Now you wouldn't want to be completely air tight that's one. Secondly on any bike, when you either pressure wash or wash it with bucket loads of water, you remove the seat and almost always water will be drenching most of the stuffs. It's completely normal. It's present in both older newer or any bike doesn't matter, some amount of ingress is always a given.

@AkshayA, check your throttle free play and adjust if there is too much slack, and check your clutch switch, if both are fine, check your throttle body, get it cleaned.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Hello everyone,
Ravi here. This is my first post in the Duke 390 thread. I am getting my 390 day after tomorrow. Today I went for the inspection of the bike which was going to be register to me. I kinda check the engine, the body for scratch and the chassis no. Didn't check the gear shift as I was excited.. Lol.
Please give some advice what to check again at the day of delivery. And is the fork sliders and the swingarm bobbins really necessary and where can I get a decently price ones in Bangalore as the KTM power parts are damn costly.

Thanks,
Ravi

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

First of all congrats on the beast. Ensure that a proper pdi is done( pdi means pre delivery inspection). Pdi list is given a few pages back. Basically check all fluid levels, check no. Of kms run, and the most important check if your radiator fan is working. Personally I think that crashguards would prevent most of the damage to your slide and you wont damage swingarm unless you are in a very serious accident, so I dont think its worth it. Make sure that you keep her under 7.5k rpm most of the time before first service. Decode the vin and check if its a 2015 model. Treat her with respect and she will make sure that everyone else on the road treats you with respect. P.S- I guess if you use a paddock swingarm sliders are useful? I"m from Pune so dont know where you can get anything.

Do tell me how your first ride goes.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Thanks. I surely will treat her with the most care and respect.
Found the pdi list. Will make sure to check everything on the day of delivery.
About today, their was 4 black and several white 390s in the storeroom. Tried 3 blacks except one which dint had any fuel. Check the VPN no. on the neck also and I feel I found one which had the letter E as the 10th letter/digit. But the i one choose had F. [emoji4].
Rest I checked the body for any scratches or bents or any problems and everything was fine. The bike had 2kms on its trip meter. After that I told the sale person to register the specific bike as mine. Now I will do the pdi before I take home the bike for the first time. Just hoping everything will be fine. [emoji4]

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Am not talking about pressure wash. Even standing/riding in the rain,water enters the under seat area between that tiny gap (will post a pic shortly). Its not like a few drops get it, you can literally see a puddle of water resting on the battery (on the ridge between the terminals)
There is no water drops over the air filter box, but only under the rear seat/near the battery terminals area.
The air filter box snorkel on the duke is on the rhs under the panel - ive never seen any dampness in the filter box even after a high pressure wash..which was done again today during the 4th service on my bike. The airfilter box outside and inside was bone dry.
I've seen the newer dukes that do not have this gap and i assume seepage will be very minimal on these bikes. One other way to fix this, is to get an extra layer of foam over the rear seat so as to cover up that gap.

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Were you the guy i met at the hyderabad ktm banjara svc today ?

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Thanks for sharing bro

Thanks sid for the detailed info

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Now a new development here, this issue only occurs when the headlight is ON. Maybe the alternator has given away to the power hog roots windtones again!

Also, when I restart the bike, the RPM hovers around 800-900 mark until I give some throttle (not normally, but after it turns off this way). Normally it starts ok.

Nope. I put up at Delhi!

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Correct me if wrong, most of the major electrical dept, that is Battery, resides underneath it. If water is to enter or spread, doesn't that pose any risk in blowing fuse or other electrical issues?; I mean in a worst case, since water cannot remain stagnant, but still...

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Most fuses are protected by caps, so water ingress shouldn't pose any risk, that's the reason compressed air is used on electrical components after a wash be it pressure or just your home way. Anything that's vulnerable and open such as fuses, capacitors tend to rust very soon degrading them slowly. especially if you observe on the nuts of starter relays and capacitors in Pulsars are notorious for rust, reason? Water ingress and they aren't blown with air at the right time, over time they react with heat, oxygen to slowly rust and finally give way, it's not the part quality, but maintenance part on our side, so so you get the knack of it.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Hi friends
Can I know which bike windshield is a direct fit to ktm Duke.


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