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  • #8101
    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?
    Originally posted by Deathwing View Post
    I think chain should be lubed and tightened every 500kms, correct me if I'm wrong.
    Yes. The manual recommends the chain to be lubed every 500 KMS and slack to be adjusted for the same. Chain loose has always been an issue on all the bikes, it needs constant adjustment/lubing every 500 KMS.

    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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    • #8102
      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
      Yes. The manual recommends the chain to be lubed every 500 KMS and slack to be adjusted for the same. Chain loose has always been an issue on all the bikes, it needs constant adjustment/lubing every 500 KMS.

      Cheers!
      VJ
      Lube fine, is tightening a DIY?

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      • #8103
        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

        Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
        Yes. The manual recommends the chain to be lubed every 500 KMS and slack to be adjusted for the same. Chain loose has always been an issue on all the bikes, it needs constant adjustment/lubing every 500 KMS.

        Cheers!
        VJ
        Originally posted by judebrent View Post
        Lube fine, is tightening a DIY?
        Chain loosening is more when you do a lotta engine braking.

        Absolutely tightening can be done by yourself if you have the right tools.
        Ride Safe!

        Cheers,
        Maneesh S

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        • #8104
          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

          Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
          Yes. The manual recommends the chain to be lubed every 500 KMS and slack to be adjusted for the same. Chain loose has always been an issue on all the bikes, it needs constant adjustment/lubing every 500 KMS.

          Cheers!
          VJ
          I lube every 500 Kms. But was not aware that we should adjust the slack as well. Thanks for the confirmation!
          Live to Ride!

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          • #8105
            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by judebrent View Post
            Lube fine, is tightening a DIY?
            If you go through the manual, the procedure is pretty simple, what makes chain tightening a hindrance is the lack of center stand. Get yourself a paddock stand and suddenly everything seems easy. Yes, everything can be a DIY, provided you have the right tools and knowledge.

            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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            • #8106
              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

              By my personal experience if u use ur bike daily, lube the chain weekly once atleast, because the amount of dust in the cities are very high, tightening by sight and sound, I'd say roughly every month or soo.

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              • #8107
                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by niku View Post
                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) ?
                I change oil and oil filter for every 4000 kms. I usually get my service done at ASC (Selayur KTM). As for the tools, if it's just simple screws and bolts the toolkit should suffice, but I generally use my own tools.
                2013 R15(Sold) | 2014 Duke 390 (Sold) | 2022 Adv 390 | 2022 Ninja 300

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                • #8108
                  Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
                  If you go through the manual, the procedure is pretty simple, what makes chain tightening a hindrance is the lack of center stand. Get yourself a paddock stand and suddenly everything seems easy. Yes, everything can be a DIY, provided you have the right tools and knowledge.

                  Cheers!
                  VJ
                  Cool, I already have a paddock stand

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                  • #8109
                    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                    Originally posted by Ezilkannan View Post
                    I change oil and oil filter for every 4000 kms. I usually get my service done at ASC (Selayur KTM). As for the tools, if it's just simple screws and bolts the toolkit should suffice, but I generally use my own tools.

                    thanks bro. may be you'll need to help me in fixing the parts.
                    will meet up when I get my hand on the bike and the parts.
                    by this month end
                    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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                    • #8110
                      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                      Originally posted by niku View Post
                      thanks bro. may be you'll need to help me in fixing the parts.
                      will meet up when I get my hand on the bike and the parts.
                      by this month end
                      U'll love the bike man. Me also coming from a ZMR. It was so bulky. Maneouvering it was so difficult in tight parking spaces which are mostly inclined. But, with the Duke I've no problems at all. It's so lightweight. Only place where it's a con is high speed stability. It tends to fly at high speeds. I guess it's not for nothing that superbikes are so bulky.[emoji6] [emoji16]
                      Another thing I'd like to mention is that this bike is very safe. I mean earlier on any bike, if it's a straight highway I used to ride till the very limit (140-145 kmph). But, nowadays it's been a while since I've hit 100 kmph which is a record. Bcoz the windblast is pretty high from 90 kmph+ onwards. It's been a greattt boon for me actually. Earlier, on my ZMR used to do 115-120kmph everytime on highways on those skinny tires!!

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                      • #8111
                        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by xplod566 View Post
                        Try cleaning the radiator once,or the radiator might not be at its pull power(may be)
                        Originally posted by judebrent View Post
                        I have the same issue, got done with my first servicing 2 weeks ago and the heating is so much it reaches my bottom as well, inner thighs and calves. I went to the SVC twice and they drained the coolant, filled in water and flushed and air packets. That didn't help either. I escalated the issue and their service head checked the bike and said all fine, excess engine heat on the legs and inner highs is normal!

                        I have ridden before in excess traffic and never had issues. All of a sudden the amount of engine heat is extremely high and I haven't had a high coolant warning at all.

                        What can I try out now?
                        Hey....I would like to ask....what happened abt the heating issue u were facing few days back..??

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                        • #8112
                          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post
                          U'll love the bike man. Me also coming from a ZMR. It was so bulky. Maneouvering it was so difficult in tight parking spaces which are mostly inclined. But, with the Duke I've no problems at all. It's so lightweight. Only place where it's a con is high speed stability. It tends to fly at high speeds. I guess it's not for nothing that superbikes are so bulky.[emoji6] [emoji16]
                          Another thing I'd like to mention is that this bike is very safe. I mean earlier on any bike, if it's a straight highway I used to ride till the very limit (140-145 kmph). But, nowadays it's been a while since I've hit 100 kmph which is a record. Bcoz the windblast is pretty high from 90 kmph+ onwards. It's been a greattt boon for me actually. Earlier, on my ZMR used to do 115-120kmph everytime on highways on those skinny tires!!
                          Thanks bro. But I'm sure I'll hate the seat though 😂
                          ZMR always feels like sitting on a Sofa
                          And I'm planning to fix a body kit and a good large windscreen.
                          I'll need the windscreen as i fall under the Tourer category
                          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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                          • #8113
                            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by niku View Post
                            Thanks bro. But I'm sure I'll hate the seat though 😂
                            ZMR always feels like sitting on a Sofa
                            And I'm planning to fix a body kit and a good large windscreen.
                            I'll need the windscreen as i fall under the Tourer category
                            Hmmm. Then, the bike should be a pretty good tourer as well. But, I'd advise you to be safe first. As I've encountered too many fatal bike accidents recently.
                            Originally posted by kashishverma.46 View Post
                            Hey....I would like to ask....what happened abt the heating issue u were facing few days back..??
                            Heating is back to NIL again. Dunno why for particular 3-4 days I faced the issue. But, YES I did a lot of revving & lugging during those days. I've completely stopped doing those since. & the bike is cool again now.[emoji4]

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                            • #8114
                              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                              Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post
                              Hmmm. Then, the bike should be a pretty good tourer as well. But, I'd advise you to be safe first. As I've encountered too many fatal bike accidents recently.

                              Heating is back to NIL again. Dunno why for particular 3-4 days I faced the issue. But, YES I did a lot of revving & lugging during those days. I've completely stopped doing those since. & the bike is cool again now.[emoji4]
                              Yeah Safety first and that's one reason I wanted a bike with ABS.
                              I've the gears and also my average speed would be 70-80kmph.. Would hit the top speed once in a while though...
                              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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                              • #8115
                                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by kashishverma.46 View Post
                                Hey....I would like to ask....what happened abt the heating issue u were facing few days back..??
                                *TouchWood* It's vanished, like Jack Daniels said, it comes for 3 - 4 days and go. I don't know, but maybe is still opening up after its first service!

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