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  • #7246
    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by Deathwing View Post
    I ride a CBR and I ride in very mixed conditions as u said 20 percent insane n 80 percent sane seems apt, but take the bike to a trusted mech,see if u getting a burnt smell from the oil or by the colour itself ull know, my advice jus check it n see, n if the colour is off n burnt, change it off, but do check it at every 3000km interval to keep ur engine in the best condition.
    Shall change then...

    Btw why does duke have two bolts to drain engine oil. And changing oil screen and filter is mandatory?
    Not only Great power comes with great responsibility but also with Great RISK !!! Referring to SBKs...

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    • #7247
      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

      Can I use the Bajaj DTS-i 10,000- SAE 20W50 engine oil for change at 200 kms? If not, then which mineral oil to use?
      Also, should I change the oil filter now or at 1000 kms?

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      • #7248
        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

        Originally posted by Veeral View Post
        Shall change then...

        Btw why does duke have two bolts to drain engine oil. And changing oil screen and filter is mandatory?
        That's by design and applicable to the 390 (the 200 has only one drain plug and oil screen).
        The uce bullets have drain bolts at three different places on the crankcase, that need to be undone to drain the oil !
        Changing oil filter is mandatory at every specified oil change interval. The oil screens not necessary unless you notice that they are damaged/torn.

        Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post
        Can I use the Bajaj DTS-i 10,000- SAE 20W50 engine oil for change at 200 kms? If not, then which mineral oil to use?
        Also, should I change the oil filter now or at 1000 kms?
        If your bent on changing the oil at 200km, then you could use the bajaj oil considering it will be replaced at 1000km again. Oil filter at 200km not required.
        From the first service onward I'd suggest you stick to the motul 7100 (10,15, or 20w50)

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        • #7249
          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

          Originally posted by s1d View Post
          That's by design and applicable to the 390 (the 200 has only one drain plug and oil screen).
          The uce bullets have drain bolts at three different places on the crankcase, that need to be undone to drain the oil !
          Changing oil filter is mandatory at every specified oil change interval. The oil screens not necessary unless you notice that they are damaged/torn.



          If your bent on changing the oil at 200km, then you could use the bajaj oil considering it will be replaced at 1000km again. Oil filter at 200km not required.
          From the first service onward I'd suggest you stick to the motul 7100 (10,15, or 20w50)
          I'm thinking of using motul 3000 mineral oil now. I think it'll be better.
          Can it be used? I haven't heard of anyone using motul 3000 mineral oil on ktm duke 390 actually.
          I know motul 5100 ss can be used? Will motul 3000 be safe for the bike?

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          • #7250
            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post
            Can I use the Bajaj DTS-i 10,000- SAE 20W50 engine oil for change at 200 kms? If not, then which mineral oil to use?
            Also, should I change the oil filter now or at 1000 kms?
            Mineral is not recommended for Duke. Go for the manufacturer recommended 7100.

            But why do you want to change at 200km?
            KTM Duke 390 | RE Interceptor 650

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            • #7251
              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

              Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post
              Can I use the Bajaj DTS-i 10,000- SAE 20W50 engine oil for change at 200 kms? If not, then which mineral oil to use?
              Also, should I change the oil filter now or at 1000 kms?
              I used Motul 5100 which is a semi-synth at 200 km after breaking in hard. Everything's been great so far and hope it continues to be.

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              • #7252
                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by s1d View Post
                That's by design and applicable to the 390 (the 200 has only one drain plug and oil screen).
                The uce bullets have drain bolts at three different places on the crankcase, that need to be undone to drain the oil !
                Changing oil filter is mandatory at every specified oil change interval. The oil screens not necessary unless you notice that they are damaged/torn.
                Cool. since I am changing. Should I stik to 7100 or should opt for 300v ?
                Not only Great power comes with great responsibility but also with Great RISK !!! Referring to SBKs...

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                • #7253
                  Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by Veeral View Post
                  Cool. since I am changing. Should I stik to 7100 or should opt for 300v ?
                  stick to 7100 and change it at the specified intervals.

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                  • #7254
                    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                    Bought the Motul 30004T 15W50 mineral oil. Though got the 20W40/20W50 version in a couple of stores, I was adamant on the 15W50 version. Finally, got it at the authorised Motul dealership in my city. Pics attached.

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                    • #7255
                      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                      Originally posted by Veeral View Post
                      Cool. since I am changing. Should I stik to 7100 or should opt for 300v ?


                      The 300v 15W50 does cost Rs.350/- more than 7100 but man the results are really awesome... I recently switched to 300v(15W50) and the bike has become less jerky, quite smooth in low gears, the exhaust note has become bassier, all my friends are loving the new change, so its worth it!!

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                      • #7256
                        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by rick_7428 View Post
                        The 300v 15W50 does cost Rs.350/- more than 7100 but man the results are really awesome... I recently switched to 300v(15W50) and the bike has become less jerky, quite smooth in low gears, the exhaust note has become bassier, all my friends are loving the new change, so its worth it!!
                        Does it lead to head leak by any chance?
                        Since when are you using 300v ?
                        Not only Great power comes with great responsibility but also with Great RISK !!! Referring to SBKs...

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                        • #7257
                          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by Veeral View Post
                          Does it lead to head leak by any chance?
                          Since when are you using 300v ?

                          Well i had replaced the goggle head gasket 3 times when i was using 7100.. I guess that leak was due to defective gaskets. Anyway since then there hasn 't been any leaks luckily
                          I have done 343 kms since the oil change no signs of leak as of yet will keep checking if anything comes up, i'll update here!

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                          • #7258
                            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by rick_7428 View Post
                            Well i had replaced the goggle head gasket 3 times when i was using 7100.. I guess that leak was due to defective gaskets. Anyway since then there hasn 't been any leaks luckily
                            I have done 343 kms since the oil change no signs of leak as of yet will keep checking if anything comes up, i'll update here!
                            Haha cool.

                            Btw guys. I see oil patches near bore. I took it to srvc centre for getting it inspected nd to solve the issue.
                            Mechanic told me that its a seepage and not oil leak. It is Normal and leave it the way it is.
                            Sometimes I smell burning oil when starting the bike in the morning.
                            Any idea on this ?
                            Not only Great power comes with great responsibility but also with Great RISK !!! Referring to SBKs...

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                            • #7259
                              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                              Originally posted by Veeral View Post
                              Haha cool.

                              Btw guys. I see oil patches near bore. I took it to srvc centre for getting it inspected nd to solve the issue.
                              Mechanic told me that its a seepage and not oil leak. It is Normal and leave it the way it is.
                              Sometimes I smell burning oil when starting the bike in the morning.
                              Any idea on this ?
                              If it's near head gasket then I would say ask them to solve the issue because same thing happened with me SVC guys told me it's normal and after some months oil seepage increased and it was repaired under warranty.

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                              • #7260
                                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by Chandan92 View Post
                                If it's near head gasket then I would say ask them to solve the issue because same thing happened with me SVC guys told me it's normal and after some months oil seepage increased and it was repaired under warranty.
                                Head gasket issue was solved 2 months ago. Now it has minor seepage near bore. Recently washed my bike, so I do not see any oil marks as of now.
                                Not only Great power comes with great responsibility but also with Great RISK !!! Referring to SBKs...

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