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  • #7756
    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
    Congrats Rakshit. Can you post some photos of the engine left/right sides, front brake rotor and rear and overall snaps of the bike, top view of the handlebar, etc, it'd help 2016 buyers to get an pretty good insight. [MENTION=24497]Veeral[/MENTION], I'd personally suggest you to get them front brake pads.
    Cheers!
    VJ
    One more change I forgot to say in 2016 model is the change in engine case. Its new and now houses bigger engine bolts
    Ride, ride and ride.. But always do it responsibly..

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    • #7757
      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
      Congrats Rakshit. Can you post some photos of the engine left/right sides, front brake rotor and rear and overall snaps of the bike, top view of the handlebar, etc, it'd help 2016 buyers to get an pretty good insight. [MENTION=24497]Veeral[/MENTION], I'd personally suggest you to get them front brake pads.
      Cheers!
      VJ
      Sure, will definitely post the pics once I get out of my bed 😀
      [/SIGPIC]PULSATING 22o

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      • #7758
        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

        Here are the pics of different parts.
        Attached Files
        [/SIGPIC]PULSATING 22o

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        • #7759
          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

          Originally posted by Ivin View Post
          One more change I forgot to say in 2016 model is the change in engine case. Its new and now houses bigger engine bolts
          Excellent, Ivin. So, this is across the board I reckon and already implemented in the bikes that are rolled out of the factory? The current 2016 lots and NOK seal especially?

          Just any tidbits on any engine componentry upgrades, on a technical level. Thanks.

          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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          • #7760
            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
            Excellent, Ivin. So, this is across the board I reckon and already implemented in the bikes that are rolled out of the factory? The current 2016 lots and NOK seal especially?

            Just any tidbits on any engine componentry upgrades, on a technical level. Thanks.

            Cheers!
            VJ
            Hi Sirji
            Yes, they have already implemented and rolled out. yes, the 2016 models and has NOK seal. Check Rakshit's clutch case bolt size. Its bigger than what it used to be . (was 6 and now 10(not sure about numbers)).
            No engine components have been changed or upgraded AFAIK. If anything, I will update here.
            2016 models will have a more refined engine, but even I dont know how they did it
            Ride, ride and ride.. But always do it responsibly..

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            • #7761
              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

              Originally posted by Ivin View Post
              Hi Sirji
              Yes, they have already implemented and rolled out. yes, the 2016 models and has NOK seal. Check Rakshit's clutch case bolt size. Its bigger than what it used to be . (was 6 and now 10(not sure about numbers)).
              No engine components have been changed or upgraded AFAIK. If anything, I will update here.
              2016 models will have a more refined engine, but even I dont know how they did it
              It used to be 8mm earlier, that's great. Keep up the good job Ivin. Appreciate the back up as always

              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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              • #7762
                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                Hey guys.

                Last week I emptied my motul lube can. So this time thought to go for some other brand.

                Bought tribocor chain cleaner & chain lube.




                The outcome is very foamy. Sprayed last night and I let it rest overnight. Rode to office approx 39kms. To my surprise this happened. [emoji116]






                I think I over sprayed. Since it was all foamy couldn't judge. But this never happened with motul. Even if I over sprayed it never went this beserk.
                Not only Great power comes with great responsibility but also with Great RISK !!! Referring to SBKs...

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                • #7763
                  Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by Veeral View Post
                  Hey guys.

                  Last week I emptied my motul lube can. So this time thought to go for some other brand.

                  Bought tribocor chain cleaner & chain lube.

                  The outcome is very foamy. Sprayed last night and I let it rest overnight. Rode to office approx 39kms. To my surprise this happened. [emoji116]

                  I think I over sprayed. Since it was all foamy couldn't judge. But this never happened with motul. Even if I over sprayed it never went this beserk.
                  Hi. Last time during chain lubing in svc, the wheel was rotated so fast that my rear orange rim was sprayed with MOTUL CC from the chain. After svc washing also the spots remained. I heard it goes with Diesel. I hv Kerosene with me. Will it do?

                  How to remove the black spots from the rear rim? Anybody done it before?

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                  • #7764
                    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                    It will go with kerosene as well WD 40 if you want a cleaner affair. Don't use diesel.
                    Once a Biker ....Always a BIKER

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                    • #7765
                      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                      Originally posted by Ivin View Post
                      Hi Sirji
                      Yes, they have already implemented and rolled out. yes, the 2016 models and has NOK seal. Check Rakshit's clutch case bolt size. Its bigger than what it used to be . (was 6 and now 10(not sure about numbers)).
                      No engine components have been changed or upgraded AFAIK. If anything, I will update here.
                      2016 models will have a more refined engine, but even I dont know how they did it
                      I guess i'm pretty lucky that i didn't hurry and picked 2015 model. The wait was worth it
                      I have gone almost 10 times to my bike in the parking to see it. Just can't get my eyes off it. It's so addicted 😍😘
                      [/SIGPIC]PULSATING 22o

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                      • #7766
                        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post
                        Hi. Last time during chain lubing in svc, the wheel was rotated so fast that my rear orange rim was sprayed with MOTUL CC from the chain. After svc washing also the spots remained. I heard it goes with Diesel. I hv Kerosene with me. Will it do?

                        How to remove the black spots from the rear rim? Anybody done it before?
                        You can remove it with kerosene. I have done it several times before. Just make sure you wipe it off thoroughly so that it doesn't attract dust.
                        2013 R15(Sold) | 2014 Duke 390 (Sold) | 2022 Adv 390 | 2022 Ninja 300

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                        • #7767
                          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by Veeral View Post
                          Hey guys.

                          Last week I emptied my motul lube can. So this time thought to go for some other brand.

                          Bought tribocor chain cleaner & chain lube.

                          I think I over sprayed. Since it was all foamy couldn't judge. But this never happened with motul. Even if I over sprayed it never went this beserk.
                          You can use the chain clean you have right now to remove all those stains. You have definitely over sprayed. Just 2-3 small sprays are sufficient to lube the chain.

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                          • #7768
                            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                            @Rakshit : I was always in favour of waiting !!

                            Was browsing the internet when i came across this, atleast i did not know this jugaad !

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                            2003 - 2009 : Pulsar 150 Classic (Sold)
                            2009 - Present : Pulsar 220 Dtsi
                            2009 - Present : Honda Activa
                            2016 - Present : KTM Duke 390

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                            • #7769
                              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                              Finallyyyy, I bought the ubiquitous mod![emoji4] [emoji4] [emoji16]


                              Also, a query: I've a Sparx S07 helmet which I bought around 3 yrs back. It had a scratch-proof visor. I clean the visor daily. Till date the visor is as clear as it was on Day 1. I was going to buy a new spare visor after 3 yrs but I thought "WHAT'S THE POINT"..
                              My question is DO MODERN DAY HELMETS NEED VISOR CHANGE IF MAINTAINED PROPERLY??
                              Last edited by jack_daniels; 02-04-2016, 09:08 PM.

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                              • #7770
                                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post
                                Finallyyyy, I bought the ubiquitous mod!

                                Also, a query: I've a Sparx S07 helmet which I bought around 3 yrs back. It had a scratch-proof visor. I clean the visor daily. Till date the visor is as clear as it was on Day 1. I was going to buy a new spare visor after 3 yrs but I thought "WHAT'S THE POINT"..
                                My question is DO MODERN DAY HELMETS NEED VISOR CHANGE IF MAINTAINED PROPERLY??
                                have you installed the bulb ? If not, whenever you do, let me know if there is any SIGNIFICANT improvement in beam throw.
                                as for your visor question, if its clear and not posing a hindrance to your view then i see no point in changing it.
                                have you ridden at night ? because at night with oncoming headlights, the imperfections if any will be easily noticeable. If all is good, then use the current stock visor and maybe buy a new visor and keep it as a spare (sometimes its difficult to get hold of visors when you really need a replacement)

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