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  • #7066
    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by backlash4u View Post
    300v is good. I used last time.. this time i couldnt get it here. So used 7100.

    Sent from my GT-I9500 using xBhp Connect mobile app
    Of which grade you were using 300v

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    • #7067
      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by Chandan92 View Post
      Of which grade you were using 300v
      I believe 300v comes in 15w50 grade.

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      • #7068
        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

        Originally posted by aquaticbullet View Post
        I believe 300v comes in 15w50 grade.
        It also comes with 10W40 grade but confused whether to stick with stock or go with shell advance ultra 10W40 grade.

        My friends are using shell their engines are super smooth but i am little confused.

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        • #7069
          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

          Test testing
          Not only Great power comes with great responsibility but also with Great RISK !!! Referring to SBKs...

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          • #7070
            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by Chandan92 View Post
            It also comes with 10W40 grade but confused whether to stick with stock or go with shell advance ultra 10W40 grade.

            My friends are using shell their engines are super smooth but i am little confused.
            I can vouch for the quality of Shell oils. Used it in my ZMR. Changed the performance & efficiency completely. Awesome oil. Will try it for sure in my D390 once I get my bike in Dec.

            Though I've heard Motul is a bit better. Gives more performance but I think Shell gives more mileage. Basic funda is something like that.

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            • #7071
              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

              Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post
              I can vouch for the quality of Shell oils. Used it in my ZMR. Changed the performance & efficiency completely. Awesome oil. Will try it for sure in my D390 once I get my bike in Dec.

              Though I've heard Motul is a bit better. Gives more performance but I think Shell gives more mileage. Basic funda is something like that.
              I am worried about the grade 10W40 and stock motul uses 20W50 i.e thickness of the oil.

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              • #7072
                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by Veeral View Post
                Had a small crash.
                Safe riding mate. Glad that you are safe
                Suzuki GS150R(Balck) 2009- 2012
                Yamaha R15 V2(LE white) 2012 and Honda Dio V2 Matte

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                • #7073
                  Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by Chandan92 View Post
                  I am worried about the grade 10W40 and stock motul uses 20W50 i.e thickness of the oil.
                  No need to worry bro, you can use shell confidently. I have been using shell 10w40 for the past one year and am happy with it. It performance similar to motul but does not equal motul. Still, its totally vfm. Dont worry about the grades

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                  • #7074
                    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                    Originally posted by Veeral View Post
                    Had a small crash. Due to oil on the road bike slipped and slide for about 5-10 mtrs. Luckily i left the bike or else i would have been dragged with the bike. Got a small bruise on knee.

                    Hand guard & leg guard saved the bike from any other damage.

                    Suprisingly left leg guard came Off after the hit. Top nut came off and fell on the road. Leg guard was hanging as lower nut was loose after hit. Not sure if it f***d my internal threading or not.
                    Glad to know that you're safe on the other side. There are only two possibilities, either your screw is broken and one half is lodged on the inside or the guard was loose itself. I probably reckon that during your slide, the screw broke into two and there must be a piece lodged inside the chassis, as it was dangling after the crash. If it were loose it would have vibrated crazy during the ride itself.

                    You won't do damage to your internal threading, in cases the screw might be broken into two due to impact, with one half inside chassis. Check it it out, if that's the case, then you can remove it by drill.

                    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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                    • #7075
                      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      Originally posted by rick_7428 View Post
                      I use diluted turpentine(General Purpose Thinner) and old toothbrush for cleaning, just lube the chain the sprockets will get covered by it. The paddock does come in handy and requires lesser effort and time.

                      Even with timely lube and chain adjustment my stock chain sprocket set is showing signs of wear after clocking just 19k kms on ODO. Might be good for next 1000kms or so I guess.

                      How much did you guys get max out of the stock chain-set? I have heard some changing around 25k kms?

                      Is the chain slider required to be changed with the chain-sprocket Set?
                      The svc mechanic here said that we have to lube the chain every 500 kms and tighten it every 1000 kms. Nothing said about cleaning the sprockets, and I would like to do this job at home because the last time I went for lubing, idiot sprayed motul all over my rear rim. My bike is barely 1500 kms old. I aint that much of a rider. Just short 30 km trips every now and then with friends to the summit of Singhad.
                      What do you call a biker who does not wear a helmet? An organ donor.

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                      • #7076
                        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by rohangk View Post
                        The svc mechanic here said that we have to lube the chain every 500 kms and tighten it every 1000 kms. Nothing said about cleaning the sprockets, and I would like to do this job at home because the last time I went for lubing, idiot sprayed motul all over my rear rim. My bike is barely 1500 kms old. I aint that much of a rider. Just short 30 km trips every now and then with friends to the summit of Singhad.
                        Lubes will get sprayed whatever precautions you take whether you use paddock stand or not and this will only make rear rim dirtier but your chain will be well lubed.

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                        • #7077
                          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by rohangk View Post
                          The svc mechanic here said that we have to lube the chain every 500 kms and tighten it every 1000 kms. Nothing said about cleaning the sprockets, and I would like to do this job at home because the last time I went for lubing, idiot sprayed motul all over my rear rim. My bike is barely 1500 kms old. I aint that much of a rider. Just short 30 km trips every now and then with friends to the summit of Singhad.

                          Clean the front sprocket only if there is lot of lube and dust accumulated over time. For short rides lavasa would be great experience and yeah cleaning and lubing is better when done at home, you can use newspaper for blocking the extra lube getting sprayed all over on rims.

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                          • #7078
                            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by rohangk View Post
                            The svc mechanic here said that we have to lube the chain every 500 kms and tighten it every 1000 kms. Nothing said about cleaning the sprockets, and I would like to do this job at home because the last time I went for lubing, idiot sprayed motul all over my rear rim. My bike is barely 1500 kms old. I aint that much of a rider. Just short 30 km trips every now and then with friends to the summit of Singhad.

                            Clean the front sprocket only if there is lot of lube and dust accumulated over time. For short rides lavasa would be great experience and yeah cleaning and lubing is better when done at home, you can use newspaper for blocking the extra lube getting sprayed all over on rims.

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                            • #7079
                              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                              Originally posted by riot View Post
                              My 390 Experience:


                              Did 104kms on day 1 and havent got any time to ride her yet. So far I am in love with the ride. Took off the huge tyre hugger the very next day (That thing is heavy).

                              Now Overall it cant replace my Pulsar. I cant take 390 to crowded places like Pulsar and dont expect it to burn my legs or get unnecessary attention/scratches from people.

                              The 2.1Lac rupiya question was that can It Powerwheelie? Both yes and No. How? If you riding with a heavy pillion, whacking the throttle open in 1st gear will pop a powerwheelie. When you are riding single, it wont. Powerwheelie on 390 is much more fierce than my Pulsar (with mods). I'll be slotting in a Renthal 14T front sprocket soon. Should be fun after that .

                              Handling is something I dont need to say anything about. I have already scraped footpegs many times.

                              I am now looking for a good Dual sport/Off-road Helmet for 390. The regular sport helmet doesnt suit the menacing look of 390. My RST helmet looks out of place on 390!

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                              Hello , hope you are doing well, i am planning to buy Duke 390, Can you please provide me more info about duke 390 like riding position, Seat comforts and other things which you like or dislike about duke 390. Please let me know this info.

                              Thanks
                              puneet

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                              • #7080
                                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                                What would be the optimum tyre pressure required to be maintained for cornering? I am new to cornering and looking forward to short rides to lavasa for learning to lean the bike. I do wear all protective gears for safety.

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