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  • #8971
    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by AngadV View Post
    For grips, search for TripMachine. I have them, very good quality, and very responsive owner, I really enjoyed the whole transaction with them. Using for 4 months now without any hint of wear and tear etc.
    Lever I have no clue [emoji14]
    I have bought the trip machine grips. One question, Have you wrapped it on top of the existing grips or did you remove the old ones and wrapped it straight on the handlebars?

    Could you post some pics of it?

    Happy Biking Everyone
    Cheers,
    Krish

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    • #8972
      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by krishkaz View Post
      I have bought the trip machine grips. One question, Have you wrapped it on top of the existing grips or did you remove the old ones and wrapped it straight on the handlebars?

      Could you post some pics of it?

      Happy Biking Everyone
      I just put it over the handlebars, I've never put a grip before, I put it on the stock handlebars. In case you've applied a grip, just remove it and put these

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      • #8973
        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

        Guys have opened a youtube channel.. its a motovlog goes with the name "Gtknoob" (gtk is gangtok and you know what noob is) with my rc390, will be posting good videos every week about almost everything and will try to make it intresting.. please do watch the video and give it a like if you like it, and comment for any suggestions. Thanks in advance guys 😆😆.. https://youtu.be/QsNhRvTGxfo

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        • #8974
          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

          Originally posted by chip94 View Post
          A friend of mine changed his handlebar today and the screws highlighted in the picture were turning freely. Is that fine? I mean if we tried turning the screws with an allen key, it would start becoming tight and then loosen up and then tighten again and loosen up again.
          A bolt slips because either the thread on the bolt or casing which it threads have gone kaput. Secondly bolts slip due to insufficient bolt length, which doesn't allow the bolt to bite properly and causes the slip. Don't over do this, as it might cause weaken the threads on the both the bolts and the plate. Try using a slightly longer bolt with the same diameter bolt.

          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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          • #8975
            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

            Click image for larger version Name: IMG_20161010_181618.jpg Views: 1 Size: 107.9 KB ID: 1943220

            Got my 390 fixed over last week.Below is cost all include taxes (SB, ES, KK, VAT blah blah blah)

            1. Fork seal replacement: (Oil Rs 285/- and Fork seal Rs 389/-)

            2. "Low Oil Pressure" message was faulty sensor (Oil Filter Rs 74/- and Sensor Rs 150/-)

            3. Labor Charges at Rs 400/-. (Apart from above two cost includes, Rear Michelin PSR was replaced with my old Metz tire, some wiring issues that needs to be sorted, Chain cleaning and lubing and Lock nuts replacement).

            4.Detailed Water Wash - Rs 100/-.

            Bike is running pretty good at 40000 KMs and the increased lean angle with Metz
            Last edited by riazmomin; 10-12-2016, 05:32 PM.
            2007 - Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme
            2008 - Yamaha YZF R15
            2009 - Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme
            2013 - KTM 390 Duke
            2017 - Yamaha FZ25

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            • #8976
              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

              Do you Duke/rc owners have any issues with your Cam chain tensioner or shims?

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              • #8977
                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by leech View Post
                Do you Duke/rc owners have any issues with your Cam chain tensioner or shims?
                nope, at-least i haven't and neither have i seen someone (friends, and the numerous bikes i've seen at the svc, and from posts here on xnhp)have an issue. Even valve clearance adjustment(i.e. using shims) are not a common service item from what i've observed. which i think is impressive for a single cylinder that produces as much power and combined with the way a lot of monkeys ride it
                Also the fact that it uses a heavier grade fully synthetic oil seems to help keep such issues at bay.

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                • #8978
                  Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by s1d View Post
                  nope, at-least i haven't and neither have i seen someone (friends, and the numerous bikes i've seen at the svc, and from posts here on xnhp)have an issue. Even valve clearance adjustment(i.e. using shims) are not a common service item from what i've observed. which i think is impressive for a single cylinder that produces as much power and combined with the way a lot of monkeys ride it
                  Also the fact that it uses a heavier grade fully synthetic oil seems to help keep such issues at bay.
                  Actually, valve adjustments are part of routine service in countries outside.

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                  • #8979
                    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                    Originally posted by chip94 View Post
                    Actually, valve adjustments are part of routine service in countries outside.
                    Inspections not adjustments (adjust only if needed).
                    These inspections are seldom done, unless suspect (like poor performance, starting trouble, tappet noise etc..) and I'd prefer them not fiddling with certain stuff unless absolutely necessary (or at longer intervals like 15k)

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                    • #8980
                      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                      After watching ktm duke, reaction of officer.
                      Attached Files
                      Still Playing in 13.5 bhp @ 8500 rpm

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                      • #8981
                        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                        Hi Guys,

                        Need help, me and a few guys from Mumbai are facing a issue after front Tyre change.
                        All on Metz same profile.

                        The bike begins to wobble on speeds excess of 135-140, takes the confidence down.
                        after a lot of researching we believe wheel balancing is required.

                        Need your suggestions & help list down any motorcycle wheel balancing shops in or around Mumbai.

                        Thanks in Advance, help much appreciated !

                        Regards
                        Rohan
                        DUKE390 | MotoGP | 46 | KTM

                        Rides - Lost count
                        Kms Covered so far 73,000 & Sold ( Yamaha Fazer153)
                        Fuel Spent worth NoIdea/- :P - 1 Broken Collar Bone - Time spent - Priceless - Friends made - Forever

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                        Rohan Gholam on FB

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                        • #8982
                          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by Fazer89 View Post
                          Hi Guys,

                          Need help, me and a few guys from Mumbai are facing a issue after front Tyre change.
                          All on Metz same profile.

                          The bike begins to wobble on speeds excess of 135-140, takes the confidence down.
                          after a lot of researching we believe wheel balancing is required.

                          Need your suggestions & help list down any motorcycle wheel balancing shops in or around Mumbai.

                          Thanks in Advance, help much appreciated !

                          Regards
                          Rohan
                          Slight wobble will be present as it is a lightweight bike. For me also it is present. I've found the exact speed to be around 143-144 kmph after which the bike begins to wobble/ take a zig zag motion.
                          Actually, the Kawasaki ZX10R was also famous for this issue till the 2015 edition. Post 2015, they introduced what is known as a steering dampener which reduced the issue.
                          However, lets wait for responses from other members in this thread. They might be able to guide u better.

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                          • #8983
                            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                            Just wanted your take on the vibrations. Even though the 2016 version seems refined and smoother than the previous lot, the vibes are still there. Any way to reduce vibes in the footpegs ? Can't obviously compare it to a twin or triple cyclinder but still, any suggestions?

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                            • #8984
                              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                              Decals on and off, and 3M safety stickers
                              Attached Files
                              Still Playing in 13.5 bhp @ 8500 rpm

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                              • #8985
                                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by Fazer89 View Post
                                Hi Guys,

                                Need help, me and a few guys from Mumbai are facing a issue after front Tyre change.
                                All on Metz same profile.

                                The bike begins to wobble on speeds excess of 135-140, takes the confidence down.
                                after a lot of researching we believe wheel balancing is required.

                                Need your suggestions & help list down any motorcycle wheel balancing shops in or around Mumbai.

                                Thanks in Advance, help much appreciated !

                                Regards
                                Rohan
                                When it is once in a time thing (the wobble) than it's OK, it may be due to undulations on the road as well. But, it the wobbling is regular or after changing tyres than get a wheel alignment check. The rims have been opened and put together, the chances of any misalignment would be more.
                                Few days back I took my bike to ~150 twice and it wobbled once. I checked my rear tyre and indeed the alignment was wrong. The SVC didn't do the chain tightening on both sides and hence the wobble.
                                Busy finding peace

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