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**xplod566** · 12-21-2015, 02:32 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by s1d View Post

hope he had sufficient fuel in the tank!
Does the console show any warning ?
Does the starter motor make an attempt to crank ? Do you hear the engine cranking when the starter is thumbed ?
First place to start off is by checking the fuses (located in a tiny black box under the pillion seat which also has a set of spare fuses)

Yes he had enough fuel.and it did try to start but the bike just doesnt start .its like when there is no fuel and you try to start the bike but it wont.we couldn't check the fuse though.everything was fine until he stopped for 5 min.and the bike never started after that

**s1d** · 12-21-2015, 02:33 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by xplod566 View Post

Hi Guys

One of my friend has a Duke 390 2015 one.Its been 5 months and he has clocked 5130 kms.Today all of a sudden the bike just stopped and whatever happens its refusing to start.Even if he cranks for a long time it just doesnt start.Any idea what could be the issue?

Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post

There could be two scenarios-
1. If not even push start can be done- Should be a stator coil burn. Changing it and recharging battery should solve the problem,
2. Push start can be done- Then battery charge is low. Recharge/Replace battery and see if the charging mechanism is okay.

a low battery will usually trigger a warning on the console.

**xplod566** · 12-21-2015, 02:33 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by s1d View Post

a low battery will usually trigger a warning on the console.

There wasn't any error indicator on the ODO.I checked it multiple times

**s1d** · 12-21-2015, 02:34 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by xplod566 View Post

Yes he had enough fuel.and it did try to start but the bike just doesnt start .its like when there is no fuel and you try to start the bike but it wont.we couldn't check the fuse though.everything was fine until he stopped for 5 min.and the bike never started after that

so have him pull out and check all the fuses, let me know if you want to know which fuse corresponds to what item on the bike. if a fuse is blown, then replace it with the appropriate one from the spare.

**xplod566** · 12-21-2015, 02:38 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by s1d View Post

so have him pull out and check all the fuses, let me know if you want to know which fuse corresponds to what item on the bike. if a fuse is blown, then replace it with the appropriate one from the spare.

Okay
We did try to push the bike on 2nd gear but still it didn't start.he will take the bike to svc as its just 1km away from his home.hopefully it should be fine.
But even if a fuse is blown does it refuse to start at 2nd gear by pishing the bike ?

**s1d** · 12-21-2015, 02:44 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by xplod566 View Post

Okay
We did try to push the bike on 2nd gear but still it didn't start.he will take the bike to svc as its just 1km away from his home.hopefully it should be fine.
But even if a fuse is blown does it refuse to start at 2nd gear by pishing the bike ?

this motorcycle doesn't have 1 fuse like a few other bikes. there are individual fuses that take care of different circuits in the bike.
if the fuse related to the ignition coil is blown then it wont start no matter in which gear you try push starting it.
the first step is to check the fuses before making random assumptions and shooting off too many questions.
it could also be something as worse as a faulty fuel pump or another issue which might need their diagnostic computer to be plugged in and the errors read out.. but basic troubleshooting is where one should start and then proceed to the next step.

**xplod566** · 12-21-2015, 02:47 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by s1d View Post

this motorcycle doesn't have 1 fuse like a few other bikes. there are individual fuses that take care of different circuits in the bike.
if the fuse related to the ignition coil is blown then it wont start no matter in which gear you try push starting it.
the first step is to check the fuses before making random assumptions and shooting off too many questions.
it could also be something as worse as a faulty fuel pump or another issue which might need their diagnostic computer to be plugged in and the errors read out.. but basic troubleshooting is where one should start and then proceed to the next step.

Ok. We weren't aware of it. He has asked for engineer visit tomorrow. Let's see where it goes. I think it's the fuses its a new bike. Will update you more with it.
Thanks a lot for taking the time to help us out.

**s1d** · 12-21-2015, 02:51 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by xplod566 View Post

Ok. We weren't aware of it. He has asked for engineer visit tomorrow. Let's see where it goes. I think it's the fuses its a new bike. Will update you more with it.
Thanks a lot for taking the time to help us out.

would appreciate if you update us on this in future when its sorted out.. very few do comeback and report on what the issue was and how it was fixed.

**xplod566** · 12-21-2015, 02:52 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by s1d View Post

would appreciate if you update us on this in future when its sorted out.. very few do comeback and report on what the issue was and how it was fixed.

Absolutely. Not sure about others but I will definately update as to how it was fixed

**vikundefined** · 12-21-2015, 02:18 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Hi, guys i am getting a feeling that my duke's handle is kind of loose under heavy breaking and while leaning. Now, i have changed the front tyre and cone-set but still get the same feeling. I have tried my friend's duke 390 and it feels rock solid in comparison
I don't know what else could be the problem. Is there something else i can change in the handle that would make any difference. Btw my bike has done 24k kms and is 3 year old.
thanks

**s1d** · 12-21-2015, 02:59 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by vikundefined View Post

Hi, guys i am getting a feeling that my duke's handle is kind of loose under heavy breaking and while leaning. Now, i have changed the front tyre and cone-set but still get the same feeling. I have tried my friend's duke 390 and it feels rock solid in comparison
I don't know what else could be the problem. Is there something else i can change in the handle that would make any difference. Btw my bike has done 24k kms and is 3 year old.
thanks

what is the mechanic at asc saying ? if the coneset replacement wasn't done properly then that weird loose feeling with a bit of play will exist. now, if you sit on the bike and hold the front brake and rock the front end of the bike forwards and then backwards, do you notice any play in the handlebar to triple tree area?
another area to look for will be the front wheel bearing and front axle.

**xplod566** · 12-21-2015, 04:42 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

hi @s1d

My friend went to service today.They told there was a cable which went off which resulted the bike not to start.My friend is still to update which cable was loose as he was in a hurry for office.

Battery also went down as he was trying to crank it for almost 20-25 minutes.

Carbon deposit in spark plug as too much cranking was done.

However the sole reason for it not to start was the Wiring.Will update you soon as to whcih one was it.

Update - wire that connects to ignition in the engine which is on right side got cut off.Its all fine now.

**s1d** · 12-21-2015, 05:39 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by xplod566 View Post

Update - wire that connects to ignition in the engine which is on right side got cut off.Its all fine now.

was it a lose connection or was the wire physically damaged as in 'cut' or broke off at its connecting point ?
how did they fix it ? soldering, just re-plugging the wire .. ?
was it the spark plug wire ?
too many questions i know, but that's the best way one can learn what was the exact part that gave up and how to fix it.

**flux52** · 12-21-2015, 05:58 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Hi Guys ,

What is the 2nd service interval. I was under the impression it is 7500 kms or annually whichever is earlier . But service centre guy says 150 days from purchase .

**Gunslingin_Ridr** · 12-21-2015, 07:36 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by flux52 View Post

Hi Guys ,

What is the 2nd service interval. I was under the impression it is 7500 kms or annually whichever is earlier . But service centre guy says 150 days from purchase .

Yes, I had my 2nd service few days back at 3.3k KM. The days also matter if you want to get a free service or they'll disregard the second and consider it as third if you get it serviced later.

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