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**xplod566** · 04-04-2016, 01:17 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by coolmaverickguy View Post

Bro i'm still using the 2014 stock model only

. The link was given in this thread only hence i forward it to you guys.

Two thing you can do .
Buy tank bag, put some towel below the tank bag [inside i mean ] and in-between both laptop to create cushions to absorbed shocks/jerks on road. i use this one Optimus-S Tankbag - Motorcycle Luggage - Product . Though i never used it for my laptop but i have used it no of time to carry a full size helmet.

Another option is to buy a back-pack which support laptop [normally 1 backpack support 1 laptop only another one you have to adjust in another compartment]. Hope both of your laptop are smaller then 15" or else the weight of 4.5-5kg will be difficult to hold on back. or you guys can buy 2 back-pack. the rider wears in on cheat and the pillion wears it on back.

Yeah the chest one looks good but then it might cause scratches.I liked the luggage concept.so you know any at a cheap price .we will be carrying two different bags

**ananthu** · 04-04-2016, 04:15 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by xplod566 View Post

Yeah the chest one looks good but then it might cause scratches.I liked the luggage concept.so you know any at a cheap price .we will be carrying two different bags

The handful of Trivandrum - Cochin runs that I have made after getting my bike has taught me one thing, don't use a backpack to carry a laptop. The only parts of my body that hurt after these rides are the shoulders cause I have a backpack with a Dell Inspiron N5110. I am looking at purchasing a tank-bag soon as my laptop is something I have to have at all times (stupid job

), either that or an ultrabook. I am leaning towards the much cheaper option.. I guess you would probably have a much stringer shoulder and lighter laptop, in which case you'll do fine. But thought I'd share this info anyways.

**xplod566** · 04-04-2016, 04:51 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by ananthu View Post

The handful of Trivandrum - Cochin runs that I have made after getting my bike has taught me one thing, don't use a backpack to carry a laptop. The only parts of my body that hurt after these rides are the shoulders cause I have a backpack with a Dell Inspiron N5110. I am looking at purchasing a tank-bag soon as my laptop is something I have to have at all times (stupid job

), either that or an ultrabook. I am leaning towards the much cheaper option.. I guess you would probably have a much stringer shoulder and lighter laptop, in which case you'll do fine. But thought I'd share this info anyways.

For me I have got pillion. We both work in same company. We have the Lenovo T450, they say it's ultra book being ssd but it's like a normal laptop. So only option I have is me carrying it in front and pillon as normal .so I am looking for a viable option.

**coolmaverickguy** · 04-04-2016, 09:00 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by xplod566 View Post

Yeah the chest one looks good but then it might cause scratches.I liked the luggage concept.so you know any at a cheap price .we will be carrying two different bags

The link i had given is a tankbag only. Neither the tangbag or the backpack will cause any scratches unless you have too much dirt sticking below the bag. Give a try in flipkart or amazon site, in filter use laptop holder of your size.

Originally posted by ananthu View Post

The handful of Trivandrum - Cochin runs that I have made after getting my bike has taught me one thing, don't use a backpack to carry a laptop. The only parts of my body that hurt after these rides are the shoulders cause I have a backpack with a Dell Inspiron N5110.

He is riding only 40km a day so that wont be too much problem. Yes in long road trip i have face the same problem with my 15" laptop which weights around 2.3 kg + other accessories.

**s1d** · 04-04-2016, 09:15 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by xplod566 View Post

For me I have got pillion. We both work in same company. We have the Lenovo T450, they say it's ultra book being ssd but it's like a normal laptop. So only option I have is me carrying it in front and pillon as normal .so I am looking for a viable option.

Originally posted by ananthu View Post

The handful of Trivandrum - Cochin runs that I have made after getting my bike has taught me one thing, don't use a backpack to carry a laptop. The only parts of my body that hurt after these rides are the shoulders cause I have a backpack with a Dell Inspiron N5110. I am looking at purchasing a tank-bag soon as my laptop is something I have to have at all times (stupid job

), either that or an ultrabook. I am leaning towards the much cheaper option.. I guess you would probably have a much stringer shoulder and lighter laptop, in which case you'll do fine. But thought I'd share this info anyways.

Originally posted by coolmaverickguy View Post

The link i had given is a tankbag only. Neither the tangbag or the backpack will cause any scratches unless you have too much dirt sticking below the bag. Give a try in flipkart or amazon site, in filter use laptop holder of your size.

He is riding only 40km a day so that wont be too much problem yes in long road trip i have face the same problem with my 15" laptop which weights around 2.3 kg + other accessories.

Yeh, carrying a backpack will cause shoulder pain on long rides.. i learnt it the hard way

ever since if its a backpack that i carry, I strap it down using a bungee on the rear seat.
On longer rides, I use the viaterra velox bags (can use either one or both bags depending on the need)
For the tank bag, I recommend you get the viaterra tank bag (without the dslr inserts) and you could add a layer of foam inside the bag if you need to carry a laptop.
Maybe even add velcro straps inside to hold down the laptop in place.. a bit of a mod which i guess a seat cover/bag repair shop could help you out with.

**Intuinus** · 04-04-2016, 10:10 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Hey guys, after more than two years with the stock head lights, I'm finally changing them to HID projectors. So please suggest the most effective ones that are available in Delhi (without compensating on battery life). Also, can anyone suggest a reliable place to change them in Delhi (Karol Bagh)?

**niku** · 04-04-2016, 10:50 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Intuinus View Post

Hey guys, after more than two years with the stock head lights, I'm finally changing them to HID projectors. So please suggest the most effective ones that are available in Delhi (without compensating on battery life). Also, can anyone suggest a reliable place to change them in Delhi (Karol Bagh)?

LED projectors are battery saving ones.
I've no idea on HID projector

**Intuinus** · 04-04-2016, 11:05 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Aren't these HID projectors also LED? I'm pretty novice on this but found many online products mentioning it as "HID projector LED"

**theironhorse99** · 04-05-2016, 01:16 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Intuinus View Post

Hey guys, after more than two years with the stock head lights, I'm finally changing them to HID projectors. So please suggest the most effective ones that are available in Delhi (without compensating on battery life). Also, can anyone suggest a reliable place to change them in Delhi (Karol Bagh)?

budget and best solution. get Koito projector with a 55w ballast. darn good setup and not expensive. unsure of places in delhi but ask for Koito + 55W HID.
if your budget permits then get Hella G3 + Philips HID + 55 watts ballast.

Originally posted by niku View Post

LED projectors are battery saving ones.
I've no idea on HID projector

led projectors have a pencil beam and are useless. unless you use LED spot/spread beam as auxillary light. they are not meant for headlight.

**Punto@bang** · 04-05-2016, 02:52 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Hi guys,
i have decided to buy 300 cc bike and want to take decision between mojo and d390 so please help me with below points where it will be easy in deciding.
1) how is the maintaining cost compared to the segment I.e, mojo,TNT,CBR.
2) how reliable this bike is? because herd some niggles and constant visit to ASS for resolving small issues and also Bangalore ASS are not decent in service or sales found very lazy to sell the bike,not even bothered to offer test drive and also didn't provide cost breakup.
3) how is the engine/radiator heat issue where fellow owners were feeling uncomfortable to ride in city(my ride will be 95% in city).
4) service feedback and sales experience is driving away from buying it.

Thanks in advance.

**The Duke** · 04-05-2016, 04:20 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post

Bought System G yesterday. It's really good. Works. My engine had become so rough. And engine sound was so harsh, like an auto. Noticed improvements to the smoothness, acceleration/ pick-up, etc. Engine sound has become much milder. I'd recommend the product for anyone looking to get relief from rough engine/ harsh engine sound as well as low pick-up. I'm satisfied.
In fact, it feels like the engine is back to the smoothness of First week.

Can you link the product please.
The website says it's for cars. Just want to be sure. Thanx

**Intuinus** · 04-05-2016, 08:55 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Thanks ironhorse! Will check both the products!

**VSKgood** · 04-05-2016, 10:03 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

1. KTM Spares are much affordable comparing to other brands in this category.
2. I own a D390 and I have friends using RC390 / D200. We are happy with the support from SC.
3. 95% city ride is definitely going to give you a baked thigh!

. D390 being a high compression naked bike, is sure to dissipate lot of heat from the engine. However CBR design helps in protecting the heat from reaching the rider's thigh. For 95% city ride, consider a D200.
4. Pre-sales problems will fade once you start riding the machine... Be prepared to be elevated to another level.

Originally posted by Punto@bang View Post

Hi guys,
i have decided to buy 300 cc bike and want to take decision between mojo and d390 so please help me with below points where it will be easy in deciding.
1) how is the maintaining cost compared to the segment I.e, mojo,TNT,CBR.
2) how reliable this bike is? because herd some niggles and constant visit to ASS for resolving small issues and also Bangalore ASS are not decent in service or sales found very lazy to sell the bike,not even bothered to offer test drive and also didn't provide cost breakup.
3) how is the engine/radiator heat issue where fellow owners were feeling uncomfortable to ride in city(my ride will be 95% in city).
4) service feedback and sales experience is driving away from buying it.

Thanks in advance.

**Skanda** · 04-05-2016, 11:10 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by theironhorse99 View Post

budget and best solution. get Koito projector with a 55w ballast. darn good setup and not expensive. unsure of places in delhi but ask for Koito + 55W HID.
if your budget permits then get Hella G3 + Philips HID + 55 watts ballast.

All the aftermarket projector housing out there supports only 35W. 55W would burn the reflector inside the projector and over time the lights becomes too dim. Only The Retrofit projectors and DDM Tuning supports 55W and are tough to import and are costly. Just use LED headlight as most of them requires no modification or very little. Projectors require lot of modification and it's tough to undo it.

**niku** · 04-05-2016, 01:12 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by theironhorse99 View Post

budget and best solution. get Koito projector with a 55w ballast. darn good setup and not expensive. unsure of places in delhi but ask for Koito + 55W HID.
if your budget permits then get Hella G3 + Philips HID + 55 watts ballast.

led projectors have a pencil beam and are useless. unless you use LED spot/spread beam as auxillary light. they are not meant for headlight.

yeah the coverage area will be less when it comes to LED as there will be no reflector. I am getting a dual LED Alien headlamp in a week. Hope it doesn't irritate the people riding/driving on the other side. Else I'd switch back to stock

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