UPDATE:Its been two months, so i thought of sharing my experience with you guys. I have driven my hooligan for almost 4000kms.I have enjoyed each and every moment with it.I followed the user manual for my run-in period and very rarely redlined the bike.I changed my engine oil when it was 200kms on the odo, found a lot of metal debris.I personally recommend changing the engine oil early from avoiding the metal debris to circulate inside the engine. At 500kms I noticed a very very minute leak on the right hand side of the head, at first service it was rectified and the leak has never occured again till now. The first service cost around 1800Rs.I have done some long trips(chennai-pondicherry),(chennai-yel agiri) and (chennai-villupuram). During all these trips the bike performed magnificently and never faced any single problem. You can just cruise all day long at 130 and 140km/hr. The leech like grip from the metzeler are just awesome during dry and wet. The abs system just works wonderfully thanks to bosch, the abs system has saved my life more than couple of times. Always remeber to clean and lube your chain whenever you find the chain dirty. Dont wait for 500 or 600kms. I always clean and lube it every 300 or 400kms and adjust the chain whenever I find chain slack. Taking care of your chain will avoid early sprocket and chain change. I always wash it every weekend and make it sparkle. The duke 390 handles like a dream, and every time you crack open the throttle,the smile you have in your face(no words to explain).I have always used speed petrol and very rarely used normal petrol.I find the mileage to be more by 2 or 3kms when using speed. I also noticed the 390 heating up more when using normal petrol. In city, I get an average of 23 to 24 km/l. In the highways I get around 38to 40 km/l if I cruise at 90-100 km/hr.Cruising at 130 to 140 km/hr will reduce the mileage to 29-30 km/l.During city usage I ride for around 210 to 220 kms on a tankful basis.On highways the range expands to 300-400kms depending upon the speed your crusing. A few pages back I complained about the exhaust note being very muted, after writing a mail to [email protected], my bike was taken to the service center. The mechanics found an air leak near the mouth of the muffler and have rectified it. Now my duke 390 is just as loud as other 390s.  . I have removed the saree guard and the tyre hugger. Without it, the bike looks even more sexier. During rains,my shirt, helmet and the rear seat used to get dirty and wet even with the tyre hugger on. But without it, I found only the rear seat and little of my shirt getting dirty and wet.(STRANGE).I have removed the hand guards because I find the handguards of low quality.I have ordered continental gts like rvms (the one which comes on the sides of the handlebar) for my bike.i took off the stock rvms. The bike is pure stock aprart from the powerpart windshield, powerpart tankpad and a few stickers.I have also added a roots windtone which is 100times louder than the stock horn and it is also the same size of the oem horn, so fitting it isnt a problem.I have installed philips diamond vision of the same watt and a white led parking light.My hooligan has changed the way I ride, I am totally in love with her, wish I can hug and sleep with it during nights.I have reached a maximum

Guys,

My Duke 390 has done 600 km.
I see a few issues after this time
1: The coolant level has gone very close to minimum (slightly less than what I got at delivery time)
2: Chain has not been cleaned and lubed yet.
3: Front brake fuel reservoir, I can't see any liquid in it (The brake fluid should be clearly distinguished right ?). However, there is no problem with the front brake itself.

I am thinking to getting these things fixed at 1st service itself. But I am more concerned about the front brake fluid level itself. Can someone post a picture of their front brake reservoir as to what it looks like ?

How is the Powerpart touring windshield?? Any Reviews??

3. The brake fluid is clear in color and not easily visible in the reservoir. You could tilt the bike and maybe notice a small air bubble (which might not be present if the reservoir is completely full). Again perfectly normal !

That's a very good question which I ask myself daily
I am in process to find a portable stand to lube my bike. And I will buy the chain cleaner and lube along with it.
As soon as that is done. No more visits to SVC for chain cleaning and Lubing.

Guys,

My Duke 390 has done 600 km.
I see a few issues after this time
1: The coolant level has gone very close to minimum (slightly less than what I got at delivery time)
2: Chain has not been cleaned and lubed yet.
3: Front brake fuel reservoir, I can't see any liquid in it (The brake fluid should be clearly distinguished right ?). However, there is no problem with the front brake itself.

I am thinking to getting these things fixed at 1st service itself. But I am more concerned about the front brake fluid level itself. Can someone post a picture of their front brake reservoir as to what it looks like ?

So my bikes head is leaking, its just 3800kms old i don't know how can it happen to a new bike but again its KTM. I know that it is common in D390's but i wasn't expecting this. Anyways, they will be replacing those head ducts under warranty. they said they need to run it for 15-20 kms after they replace those rubber ducts and put sealant and all so that it doesn't weep again. Anybody here who gives in KTM Marathahalli ?

PS : I am just going there since its very near to my office. It would be difficult for me to take it to Kasturba Road during weekdays.

TIA.

Aashish

So my bikes head is leaking, its just 3800kms old i don't know how can it happen to a new bike but again its KTM. I know that it is common in D390's but i wasn't expecting this. Anyways, they will be replacing those head ducts under warranty. @Bangalore folks - I am planning to give it in KTM Marathahalli this time for this work. Is it worth it giving there, as they said they need to run it for 15-20 kms after they replace those rubber ducts and put sealant and all so that it doesn't weep again. Anybody here who gives in KTM Marathahalli ?

PS : I am just going there since its very near to my office. It would be difficult for me to take it to Kasturba Road during weekdays.

TIA.

Aashish

Even mine have that minor leak in head. Am not gonna wipe it till I give it to service so I could show them.

So my bikes head is leaking, its just 3800kms old i don't know how can it happen to a new bike but again its KTM. I know that it is common in D390's but i wasn't expecting this. Anyways, they will be replacing those head ducts under warranty. @Bangalore folks - I am planning to give it in KTM Marathahalli this time for this work. Is it worth it giving there, as they said they need to run it for 15-20 kms after they replace those rubber ducts and put sealant and all so that it doesn't weep again. Anybody here who gives in KTM Marathahalli ?

PS : I am just going there since its very near to my office. It would be difficult for me to take it to Kasturba Road during weekdays.

So my bikes head is leaking, its just 3800kms old i don't know how can it happen to a new bike but again its KTM. I know that it is common in D390's but i wasn't expecting this. Anyways, they will be replacing those head ducts under warranty. @Bangalore folks - I am planning to give it in KTM Marathahalli this time for this work. Is it worth it giving there, as they said they need to run it for 15-20 kms after they replace those rubber ducts and put sealant and all so that it doesn't weep again. Anybody here who gives in KTM Marathahalli ?

PS : I am just going there since its very near to my office. It would be difficult for me to take it to Kasturba Road during weekdays.

TIA.

Aashish

Chain cleaner = diesel/kerosene

not sure which is better. I think diesel is because it's more oily & easy to acquire and kerosene is between diesel & petrol & penetration capacity is more than diesel.

Paddock stand is better but currently I put in side stand & rotate tyre with hand. Needs some effort. Having sand below tyre is better.

Or you can lift your bike with an wooden log (portable stand here). Keep it below swing arm opposite to stand

Am planning to make an paddock stand by myself since I have hydraulic pipe bender.

If you planning to do in service centre just because you have 350km left you could just clean with pressure water & just use the chain spray.

I did my first service at 800km.

I might be wrong but, if my memory services me right, KTM Rajaji Nagar (if there is a showroom in this place) was quoted by someone as they provide good service, again,it's just a flash from memory. Bengalooru, folks, help your clan out.

Secondly, 15 to 20 min idle won't show the gasket leak, the bike has to be taken out for test drive for a couple of kms and then the head cover must be checked for any leaks. You, personally go for a test ride, after the gasket change and keep those guys abreast, otherwise, they might replace and you might observe the leak in a few days. Just tick the box to go for a test ride after the required labor procedures are carried out.

Cheers!
VJ

The leak is not from the head but just the valve cover gasket, and happens on most of the ktm's. I wonder why they do not use the sealant in the first place during assembly
As your svc said, the only way to fix that, is my removing just the valve cover and cleaning the surfaces and using the grey loctite gasket sealant (and maybe a new gasket) and putting it back together.
It is easy to perform this repair on the duke (compared to the rc) and can be done in around 30 min. Once the cover is put back, it would be better if you left the bike for 30min to an hour to let the sealant to cure. If done correctly, this will fix the leak for good.
15~20km test is really not necessary, you can ride it as usual and if it happens again, get it fixed again (most repeat cases are because of shoddy work, either the gasket was reused or the surfaces were not cleaned prior to using the sealant and the cover was not torqued down correctly)

I've had a couple of bad experiences. But for a warranty repair, you should be fine leaving it there.
Just a heads-up, they're supposed to open by 9:00 AM but both the times I've been there, they opened somewhere between 9:30 and 10:00 AM.

I might be wrong but, if my memory services me right, KTM Rajaji Nagar (if there is a showroom in this place) was quoted by someone as they provide good service, again,it's just a flash from memory. Bengalooru, folks, help your clan out.

Secondly, 15 to 20 min idle won't show the gasket leak, the bike has to be taken out for test drive for a couple of kms and then the head cover must be checked for any leaks. You, personally go for a test ride, after the gasket change and keep those guys abreast, otherwise, they might replace and you might observe the leak in a few days. Just tick the box to go for a test ride after the required labor procedures are carried out.

Cheers!
VJ