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  • #7096
    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by Veeral View Post
    I thought crash bobbins would be compact wherein engine guard might look nd feel bulky. What would be the beneficial ?
    It all ultimately boils down to the way you ride, if you take in corners more aggressively the engine guard might be of a little hindrance, as it is really wide and can restrict filtering through traffic. If you'd love to take it by the pegs, then bobbins do a good job.

    Also of note, checking my Duke here there aren't any nuts welded on the back of the frame, so it's just a thread chip of some the bolt. Now that you've fixed it with no fuss, do keep an eye for future loosening of the bolt.

    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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    • #7097
      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

      So bobbins it is. Not a corner fan but in mumbai traffic needs lot of filtering.

      And will surely keep an eye on it till bobbins arrive.
      Not only Great power comes with great responsibility but also with Great RISK !!! Referring to SBKs...

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      • #7098
        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

        Originally posted by Chandan92 View Post
        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.
        You can keep newspaper on the rim while spraying lube on chain, this will prevent rear rim

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        • #7099
          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

          Originally posted by shootingstar View Post
          You can keep newspaper on the rim while spraying lube on chain, this will prevent rear rim
          Ok it will be prevented at that time but what about when bike runs and excess lube on the chain gets sprayed off this can't be prevented and i think its not any issue only rim will look slightly dirty nothing else.

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          • #7100
            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by Chandan92 View Post
            Ok it will be prevented at that time but what about when bike runs and excess lube on the chain gets sprayed off this can't be prevented and i think its not any issue only rim will look slightly dirty nothing else.
            For that matter, I always spray more on the inside and less on the outside. Wait for 5 mins till lube reaches the links and then I wipe excess lube with cloth. Works for me. And after lubing I leave my bike for 3 - 4 hrs.
            Not only Great power comes with great responsibility but also with Great RISK !!! Referring to SBKs...

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            • #7101
              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

              Is it just me or does the D390 "protest" being ridden gently or not at all by vibrating more? I felt like it was after shifting to HP Power fuel and then not riding for a few days. When I got back on it this Monday I felt like it was vibrating more than usual. Andheri East KTM guys checked it, found no faults, tightened the chain and lubed it and sent me off. The next morning I left late for work and found the WEH fairly empty. Revved it till the shiftlight blinked on every gear till Bandra and found that it seemed to run smoother after that.

              Not a complaint though. Just observing.

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              • #7102
                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by Veeral View Post
                For that matter, I always spray more on the inside and less on the outside. Wait for 5 mins till lube reaches the links and then I wipe excess lube with cloth. Works for me. And after lubing I leave my bike for 3 - 4 hrs.
                I got it lubed at the svc
                What do you call a biker who does not wear a helmet? An organ donor.

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                • #7103
                  Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by NitSpeed200 View Post
                  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
                  You do need to worry abt the grade of oil. I've just recently shifted to Shell ultra 10w40 on my karizma and it's simply amazing. Would blindly recommend it to anyone for a bike with similar requirements.

                  However on my d390 I stick with the recommended w50 motul. Have even used the 300v w50 and found it good as well.

                  However the key is to stick to the recommended grade of oil or higher but u should never go lower. Why would u want risk ur 2 year engine warranty?
                  Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle!

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                  • #7104
                    KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                    Guys it's been almost 2 months I have been with my 390. And man! This is one hell of a sweet beast. Now the thing is that I want to clean and lube my chain so I need a vfm paddock stand. The one at the KTM showroom is damn costly. I am from Bangalore so I hope my fellow dukers from Bangalore shed some light on where I can get and the price. I would like to buy the stand which lifts the bike using the swing arm, not the one that lifts by use of swing arm bobbins. Thank you.

                    Ride safe
                    Cheers,
                    Ravi

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                    • #7105
                      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                      Originally posted by Lighttrails View Post
                      Guys it's been almost 2 months I have been with my 390. And man! This is one hell of a sweet beast. Now the thing is that I want to clean and lube my chain so I need a vfm paddock stand. The one at the KTM showroom is damn costly. I am from Bangalore so I hope my fellow dukers from Bangalore shed some light on where I can get and the price. I would like to buy the stand which lifts the bike using the swing arm, not the one that lifts by use of swing arm bobbins. Thank you.

                      Ride safe
                      Cheers,
                      Ravi
                      Check GA engineering on Facebook. I bought paddock from them for 2200. Works well. Also it lifts from the swing arm.
                      Not only Great power comes with great responsibility but also with Great RISK !!! Referring to SBKs...

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                      • #7106
                        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                        Same thing I use... Its pretty good. But the universal one. So you can use with other bikes too..

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                        • #7107
                          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by backlash4u View Post
                          Same thing I use... Its pretty good. But the universal one. So you can use with other bikes too..

                          Sent from my HTC One_M8 using xBhp Connect mobile app
                          I also use the universal one with adjustable bobbin, perfectly fits to my duke and R15 V2.

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                          • #7108
                            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                            DUKE 390 CHAIN SPROCKET REPLACEMENT

                            Hey, I need to have my chain sprocket replaced, since the bike's run around 23k already.
                            I read online here, here2 and here that the prices for the sprockets should be:

                            • Chain sprocket front 14T : Rs 115
                            • Chain sprocket rear 43T : Rs 644
                            • Chain : Rs 828


                            Total: Rs. 1600/-

                            But the guy at KTM Marathahalli says that it would take around Rs. 3600/-

                            SECONDLY: is it necessary to give the bike overnight for such a replacement, since I'm particular about having it done in front of me.
                            Last edited by Shaurya7; 11-23-2015, 12:02 PM.

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                            • #7109
                              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                              Originally posted by Shaurya7 View Post
                              DUKE 390 CHAIN SPROCKET REPLACEMENT

                              Hey, I need to have my chain sprocket replaced, since the bike's run around 23k already.
                              I read online here, here2 and here that the prices for the sprockets should be:

                              • Chain sprocket front 14T : Rs 115
                              • Chain sprocket rear 43T : Rs 644
                              • Chain : Rs 828


                              Total: Rs. 1600/-

                              But the guy at KTM Marathahalli says that it would take around Rs. 3600/-

                              SECONDLY: is it necessary to give the bike overnight for such a replacement, since I'm particular about having it done in front of me.
                              I think you are being taken for a ride. Unless of course the prices have gone up. Chain kit is around 1800 and labor maybe 300 bucks. As for leaving it overnight, it depends on how busy the workshop is and your rapport with them. Normally takes an hour to get he job done..

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                              • #7110
                                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by Shaurya7 View Post
                                DUKE 390 CHAIN SPROCKET REPLACEMENT

                                Hey, I need to have my chain sprocket replaced, since the bike's run around 23k already.
                                I read online here, here2 and here that the prices for the sprockets should be:

                                • Chain sprocket front 14T : Rs 115
                                • Chain sprocket rear 43T : Rs 644
                                • Chain : Rs 828


                                Total: Rs. 1600/-

                                But the guy at KTM Marathahalli says that it would take around Rs. 3600/-

                                SECONDLY: is it necessary to give the bike overnight for such a replacement, since I'm particular about having it done in front of me.
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