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  • #8086
    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

    Anyone with old duke tried adding slipper clutch? Is it niggle free? What difference does it bring in?

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    • #8087
      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

      I was asking this in the svc here in cochin and they told it costs about 12k. They also told me it was very successful with 2 of the bikes they modded

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      • #8088
        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

        Also, just to add,slipper clutch feels like heaven. The svc warned that engine braking will not be as intense with slipper clutch. I enjoy riding with that engine braking, tbh.

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        • #8089
          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

          Originally posted by Ezilkannan View Post
          2. Use fully synthetic (Motul 300v if you can afford it)
          Is it worth switching from 7100 to 300v?
          I heard that 300v has more vibrations

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          • #8090
            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by Chandan92 View Post
            I think it's a direct fit because radiator fan which SVC guys fitted in my D390 had hot air flow downwards earlier fan they changed had air flow towards my legs.
            Now that sounds like 2 fan replacements, what was the reason behind 2 replacements?

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            • #8091
              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

              Originally posted by DoubleagentZ View Post
              Is it worth switching from 7100 to 300v?
              I heard that 300v has more vibrations
              I don't think so. I have personally used 300v and its excellent. Though the guy at ASC said it might get too hot, frankly I never found a difference between the two when it comes to heat. Although there was this time when I had a engine overheat issue due to a faulty radiator fan, but that's a different thing altogether. Thing is, 300V doesn't have the exact recommended grade mentioned in the manual for Duke390. Anyway, I am using 7100 now, since I can't afford
              2013 R15(Sold) | 2014 Duke 390 (Sold) | 2022 Adv 390 | 2022 Ninja 300

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              • #8092
                KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by judebrent View Post
                Now that sounds like 2 fan replacements, what was the reason behind 2 replacements?
                Bike was stalling due to overheating, stock fan was not working of it's full potential, second fan failed after 4 months because of same earlier reason after that this new fan was installed having air flow downwards and was working quite well.

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                • #8093
                  Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by Serene George Thomas View Post
                  Also, just to add,slipper clutch feels like heaven. The svc warned that engine braking will not be as intense with slipper clutch. I enjoy riding with that engine braking, tbh.
                  Engine braking is negligible in my bike (2015 Duke 390). My Test ride bike had HUGE engine braking though. But, in my Duke it is NIL, wayyyy lesser than even my earlier ZMR which had some engine braking.

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                  • #8094
                    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                    Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post
                    Engine braking is negligible in my bike (2015 Duke 390). My Test ride bike had HUGE engine braking though. But, in my Duke it is NIL, wayyyy lesser than even my earlier ZMR which had some engine braking.
                    It is because with slipper clutch you have way less engine breaking

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                    • #8095
                      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                      Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
                      No problem, Anupam. Keep us updated on the issue, have this tightening solved your issue? Did you observe those sounds after riding from the SVC after the chain was tightened?

                      Changed my "Wheel Bearing" [odo reading 29 k km ], the noise problem while taking turn is gone for the time being.
                      Anupam

                      KTM Duke 390 2014
                      Bajaj Pulsar 150 Dtsi 2005-2012
                      Hero Honda CD100SS 1996
                      ​Riding Faster Than Everyone Else Only Guarantees You'll Ride Alone

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                      • #8096
                        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by Chandan92 View Post
                        Bike was stalling due to overheating, stock fan was not working of it's full potential, second fan failed after 4 months because of same earlier reason after that this new fan was installed having air flow downwards and was working quite well.
                        You have the slipper clutch version?

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                        • #8097
                          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by judebrent View Post
                          You have the slipper clutch version?
                          Nope i had july 2014 batch bike i.e. Without slipper clutch.

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                          • #8098
                            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by Ezilkannan View Post
                            I don't think so. I have personally used 300v and its excellent. Though the guy at ASC said it might get too hot, frankly I never found a difference between the two when it comes to heat. Although there was this time when I had a engine overheat issue due to a faulty radiator fan, but that's a different thing altogether. Thing is, 300V doesn't have the exact recommended grade mentioned in the manual for Duke390. Anyway, I am using 7100 now, since I can't afford
                            Bro, for how many Kms you change the engine oil?
                            Also any recommended Mechanic in Chennai?
                            I prefer following one mechanic for the bike.
                            Also planned to do few mods (appearance) and fixing a LED projector, the tools in the bike would be enough (for DIY changing the headlight panel and led) ?
                            Pegasus - 2011* - Hero Honda Karizma ZMR
                            Stallion - 2013* - Hero Karizma ZMR
                            Nemesis - 2016* - KTM Duke 390
                            Rocket - 2021* - KTM RC 390
                            Loki - 2022* - Kawasaki Versys 650
                            Moon Knight - 2022* - Hero Xpulse 200 4v

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                            • #8099
                              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                              I fell the chain play becomes loose pretty quickly on D390. Has anyone felt the same? It needs adjustment quite repeatedly, approximately for every 750kms. Is this quite common or something to worry about?
                              Live to Ride!

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                              • #8100
                                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by Skanda View Post
                                I fell the chain play becomes loose pretty quickly on D390. Has anyone felt the same? It needs adjustment quite repeatedly, approximately for every 750kms. Is this quite common or something to worry about?
                                I think chain should be lubed and tightened every 500kms, correct me if I'm wrong.

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