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  • #7366
    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post
    I'll check it asap. Thnx for the suggestion. Is it a non-trumpet horn? Any videos?
    Yes, the stock bulbs are pretty good. In my earlier ZMR, stock 35w bulbs were useless. Went to the bike store to install Philips 55w. The technician installed a white HID instead. I must say it's the best I've used till date.


    Ur happy with the stock horn??? [emoji16] [emoji4] I hate it. It should at least perform well. But, it cracks under sustained pressing. Seems like a scooty horn. Need to find a gud sweet sounding dual horn. Hate the trumpet sound of Roots Windtone (seemingly most popular horn these days).
    I'll not plonk a white light for sure. Installed it in my earlier bike. Want to remain part of the crowd.

    Update: I didn't cross 70 kmph till now during run-in. Ripped the bike yesterday during a ride at 100-110+ on the highway (max 140kmph) and results are astonishing. Bike has freed up alot. Earlier, it felt like the engine was clogged. Now, it feels like the whole engine has opened up.[emoji5] Pickup has increased dramatically. I wonder if this is the proper way to break-in your engine.
    Why did not cross 70kmph ??
    Dnt baby much. You can easily ride at 90-100 on 6th gear. All you have to take care is you dnt cross 7.5k rpm.
    Not only Great power comes with great responsibility but also with Great RISK !!! Referring to SBKs...

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    • #7367
      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

      Hello guys, facing one more issue, day before yesterday I had a ride of around 150km and when I returned home I saw coolant was empty ( I could say nil ), took bike to SVC next day they topped up but today morning when I checked it again coolant was at min level again. What fault could be ? Coolant mixing with engine oil ?

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      • #7368
        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

        Originally posted by Chandan92 View Post
        Hello guys, facing one more issue, day before yesterday I had a ride of around 150km and when I returned home I saw coolant was empty ( I could say nil ), took bike to SVC next day they topped up but today morning when I checked it again coolant was at min level again. What fault could be ? Coolant mixing with engine oil ?
        Get it checked for leaks, hope it isn't mixing with the engine oil! Keep us posted... do visit the SVC again..

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        Which is a good windscreen for the D390, is the Fazer windscreen a direct fit? Thanks

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        • #7369
          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

          UPDATE : Coolant & overheating issue which I was facing was because of yet another faulty radiator fan, when I went to SVC today they again insisted me everything is fine but when I forced them to check bike again, bike shut off at neutral after 5-6 minutes. New fan was installed and air flow in this fan is downwards.

          It's very frustrating to visit SVC every now and then for these types of issues, I really doubt long term reliability of this bike.

          A small advice to Ktm-bajaj from my side increase prices of bikes around 15-20k but eliminate these issues.

          I have attached pic of old radiator fan. Click image for larger version Name: ImageUploadedByxBhp Connect1452065307.552331.jpg Views: 2 Size: 13.3 KB ID: 1927407

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          • #7370
            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by Chandan92 View Post
            UPDATE : Coolant & overheating issue which I was facing was because of yet another faulty radiator fan, when I went to SVC today they again insisted me everything is fine but when I forced them to check bike again, bike shut off at neutral after 5-6 minutes. New fan was installed and air flow in this fan is downwards.

            It's very frustrating to visit SVC every now and then for these types of issues, I really doubt long term reliability of this bike.

            A small advice to Ktm-bajaj from my side increase prices of bikes around 15-20k but eliminate these issues.

            I have attached pic of old radiator fan. [ATTACH]201182[/ATTACH]
            Which year did u take the delivery of the bike? I have heard n seen many Duke 390s having this issue of shutting off, one was a cylinder fault, overheating, etc, 2015 models have a new radiator fan, slipper clutch, duno how much of a difference it has made.

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            • #7371
              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

              Originally posted by Deathwing View Post
              Which year did u take the delivery of the bike? I have heard n seen many Duke 390s having this issue of shutting off, one was a cylinder fault, overheating, etc, 2015 models have a new radiator fan, slipper clutch, duno how much of a difference it has made.
              My bike was of July 2014 batch, 2015 batch owners can share their experiences.

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              • #7372
                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by Chandan92 View Post
                My bike was of July 2014 batch, 2015 batch owners can share their experiences.

                What did the SVC's say? Tried any warranty claims to help resolve the issue?

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                • #7373
                  Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by judebrent View Post
                  What did the SVC's say? Tried any warranty claims to help resolve the issue?
                  Yup radiator fan was replaced under warranty but my question is how many time would you go for these issues to SVC and waste your time.

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                  • #7374
                    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                    Originally posted by Chandan92 View Post
                    Yup radiator fan was replaced under warranty but my question is how many time would you go for these issues to SVC and waste your time.
                    Yeah, I have the same thing at the back of my mind! When do you mostly ride? What time of the day? Is it in the hot sun, lot of traffic?

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                    • #7375
                      KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                      Originally posted by judebrent View Post
                      Yeah, I have the same thing at the back of my mind! When do you mostly ride? What time of the day? Is it in the hot sun, lot of traffic?
                      My riding hours are not fixed but it starts at 10:30 am and ends at 6-6:30pm but due to nature of my job I have to go many places both in and out of the city, I have R15 V2 also and of 3.5 yrs of ownership I just have to take care of its regular maintenance no issues so far.

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                      • #7376
                        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by Chandan92 View Post
                        My riding hours are not fixed but it starts at 10:30 am and ends at 6-6:30pm but due to nature of my job I have to go many places both in and out of the city, I have R15 V2 also and of 3.5 yrs of ownership I just have to take care of its regular maintenance no issues so far.
                        TBH, a bike should work at any point of the day! We aren't riding it in the UAE, etc for it to heat up so much and stall! I am speechless! Pressurize the SVC, ask fro a new engine, what else!

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                        • #7377
                          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by judebrent View Post
                          TBH, a bike should work at any point of the day! We aren't riding it in the UAE, etc for it to heat up so much and stall! I am speechless! Pressurize the SVC, ask fro a new engine, what else!
                          Let's see how this new fan works and I will keep updated about this issue.

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                          • #7378
                            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by Chandan92 View Post
                            Let's see how this new fan works and I will keep updated about this issue.
                            Sure, how many times have you had the fan replaced before? A friend from Pune told me his radiator always keeps running!

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                            • #7379
                              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                              Originally posted by judebrent View Post
                              Sure, how many times have you had the fan replaced before? A friend from Pune told me his radiator always keeps running!
                              I think it's third time last I replaced was 6 months back. If you are interested in buying D390 do consider 2015 batch owners views also they can best describe the current scenario.

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                              • #7380
                                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by Chandan92 View Post
                                I think it's third time last I replaced was 6 months back. If you are interested in buying D390 do consider 2015 batch owners views also they can best describe the current scenario.

                                What's the reason that the SVC guys give for the fan konking off?

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