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  • #7486
    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

    Hey guys, I've read around a lot now, but I'm still confused over headlamp replacement.

    Some people say the Osram/Philips are good.
    Others suggest going for Bosch Halogens...

    Which is the best approach overall?
    I don't mind the price factor as much, but I want better lighting.

    Also, a friend suggested getting auxiliary lamps instead of replacing the stock bulb. Is that effective?

    Looking for any inputs.

    Also, my bike is past the warranty period, so not worried about voiding it.
    Ride safe!

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    • #7487
      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by killer_180 View Post
      Hey guys, I've read around a lot now, but I'm still confused over headlamp replacement.

      Some people say the Osram/Philips are good.
      Others suggest going for Bosch Halogens...

      Which is the best approach overall?
      I don't mind the price factor as much, but I want better lighting.

      Also, a friend suggested getting auxiliary lamps instead of replacing the stock bulb. Is that effective?

      Looking for any inputs.

      Also, my bike is past the warranty period, so not worried about voiding it.
      Philips Xtreme Vision is an excellent candidate, good beam throw, and the light being white, reduces eye sore during night commutes

      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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      • #7488
        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

        Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
        Philips Xtreme Vision is an excellent candidate, good beam throw, and the light being white, reduces eye sore during night commutes

        Cheers!
        VJ
        I vouch for that! I had it in my D200. It was very good!

        Did Goa - Hyd in night, in rain and fog with Philips xtreme vision. Didn't feel inadequate anywhere execpt for high beam in fog
        07 HH Zma
        11 Honda Aviator DLX
        14 Ford Figo 1.4 TDCI (Now Caged:( )
        16 Scooty Zest
        11 CBR 250R

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        • #7489
          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

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          • #7490
            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

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            Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post
            I vouch for that! I had it in my D200. It was very good!

            Did Goa - Hyd in night, in rain and fog with Philips xtreme vision. Didn't feel inadequate anywhere execpt for high beam in fog
            Don't use high team in fog Satish, it can impede your vision even worse, though the itch is there to switch to high beam, as you would have known, low beam was better than high-beam. Those yellow fog lights do penetrate good in fog though.

            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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            • #7491
              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

              Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post
              I vouch for that! I had it in my D200. It was very good!

              Did Goa - Hyd in night, in rain and fog with Philips xtreme vision. Didn't feel inadequate anywhere execpt for high beam in fog
              Cost for is and is it a direct fit? Thanks

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              Originally posted by judebrent View Post
              Cost for is and is it a direct fit? Thanks
              Is this the right one? http://www.ebay.in/itm/100-Original-...UAAOxyRNJSmvg-

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              • #7492
                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by judebrent View Post
                Cost for is and is it a direct fit? Thanks

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                Is this the right one?
                That's HB4 type, H4 looks like this
                Click image for larger version Name: index.jpg Views: 1 Size: 6.2 KB ID: 1927709

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                • #7493
                  Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
                  Philips Xtreme Vision is an excellent candidate, good beam throw, and the light being white, reduces eye sore during night commutes Cheers! VJ
                  Thanks a lot for the quick reply! So do I get these directly from a shop or online? Is this: Philips 12342XVPB1 H4 12V 60/55W X-treme Vision Plus Car Headlight Bulb: Amazon.in: Car & Motorbike the right one? Also, is this a direct fit? Or do I need any modifications to the electrical system?
                  Ride safe!

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                  • #7494
                    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                    Originally posted by killer_180 View Post
                    Thanks a lot for the quick reply! So do I get these directly from a shop or online? Is this: Philips 12342XVPB1 H4 12V 60/55W X-treme Vision Plus Car Headlight Bulb: Amazon.in: Car & Motorbike the right one? Also, is this a direct fit? Or do I need any modifications to the electrical system?
                    I think it's direct, let's wait for others to reply! This is something I'd like to fit as well..

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                    • #7495
                      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                      Originally posted by sharathchandra View Post
                      29psi front, 32psi rear- with pillion.
                      28psi front n 30psi rear- without pillion

                      Sent from my SM-N750 using xBhp Connect mobile app
                      I ride solo. 25 front and 29 rear. Tyre are Metzler. The manual has directions as 28.5 for rear

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                      • #7496
                        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
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                        Don't use high team in fog Satish, it can impede your vision even worse, though the itch is there to switch to high beam, as you would have known, low beam was better than high-beam. Those yellow fog lights do penetrate good in fog though.

                        Cheers!
                        VJ
                        Nope, i didn't use high beam. That is why am still posting in xbhp I so wished that i had a yellow fog light then in D200.


                        Originally posted by judebrent View Post
                        Cost for is and is it a direct fit? Thanks

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                        Is this the right one? 100 Original Philips Extreme X Treme Vision CAR Headlight Bulbs HB4 9006 55W | eBay
                        If its H4, then its a direct fit. Costed me around 600rs if i remember it right. This was in 2013. Just head to any famous car spare parts shop. They would have it for the best price.
                        07 HH Zma
                        11 Honda Aviator DLX
                        14 Ford Figo 1.4 TDCI (Now Caged:( )
                        16 Scooty Zest
                        11 CBR 250R

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                        • #7497
                          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post
                          Nope, i didn't use high beam. That is why am still posting in xbhp I so wished that i had a yellow fog light then in D200.




                          If its H4, then its a direct fit. Costed me around 600rs if i remember it right. This was in 2013. Just head to any famous car spare parts shop. They would have it for the best price.
                          Also, how's the life on these things? I read around some reviews and some guys mention these bulbs having lasted for only 12-15 months at times...

                          I'm almost final on these, just wanted to confirm this one fact.

                          Also, is any electrical modification required? Is it the same power as the stock bulb?
                          Ride safe!

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                          • #7498
                            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by killer_180 View Post
                            Thanks a lot for the quick reply! So do I get these directly from a shop or online? Is this: Philips 12342XVPB1 H4 12V 60/55W X-treme Vision Plus Car Headlight Bulb: Amazon.in: Car & Motorbike the right one? Also, is this a direct fit? Or do I need any modifications to the electrical system?
                            Originally posted by killer_180 View Post
                            Also, how's the life on these things? I read around some reviews and some guys mention these bulbs having lasted for only 12-15 months at times...

                            I'm almost final on these, just wanted to confirm this one fact.

                            Also, is any electrical modification required? Is it the same power as the stock bulb?
                            There aren't any modifications required, the bulb is a standard fitment to the Duke Series, remove the old one, install this one simple as that. Usage depends on the product, mind you there are lots of counterfeit bulbs, get it from a reputed dealer.

                            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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                            • #7499
                              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                              Originally posted by killer_180 View Post
                              Also, how's the life on these things? I read around some reviews and some guys mention these bulbs having lasted for only 12-15 months at times...

                              I'm almost final on these, just wanted to confirm this one fact.

                              Also, is any electrical modification required? Is it the same power as the stock bulb?
                              Bulb was working fine when i sold the bike. That was almost 12-13months since i installed the bulb.

                              Been using the same bulb in m Figo, one of them went kaput at around 13th month and the other one 2-3months later. Now using normal bulbs since i won't be hitting the highway anytime soon. I installed a pair of Night breaker (not sure which variant it was) and i removed them within a month. Compared to Philips, NB had a very good low beam both spread and intensity, but high beam though the throw was good intensity wasn't that great to be used in the highway. I ended-up using low beam 90% of the time in highway.
                              07 HH Zma
                              11 Honda Aviator DLX
                              14 Ford Figo 1.4 TDCI (Now Caged:( )
                              16 Scooty Zest
                              11 CBR 250R

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                              • #7500
                                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post
                                Bulb was working fine when i sold the bike. That was almost 12-13months since i installed the bulb.

                                Been using the same bulb in m Figo, one of them went kaput at around 13th month and the other one 2-3months later. Now using normal bulbs since i won't be hitting the highway anytime soon. I installed a pair of Night breaker (not sure which variant it was) and i removed them within a month. Compared to Philips, NB had a very good low beam both spread and intensity, but high beam though the throw was good intensity wasn't that great to be used in the highway. I ended-up using low beam 90% of the time in highway.
                                Thanks for the tip.. Was your experience with Osram on the Figo? I mostly use the low beam, would Osram be better for that?
                                Ride safe!

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