Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Xbhp official review says 100 at 5k rpm and many other reviews point out to the same. So thought sprockets might be different for the first batches. Im looking at this mod because 5k rpm at 100 would be comfortable on highways. 😀

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

I've read somewhere it costed close to 4300, though I might be wrong on this one. Did you get a new one or a used one?

Cheers!
VJ

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

New one, radiator alone. It may cost 4300 with fan.

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Already it 45 at rear, if it's increased the low speed jerks too increase. The dominar do 100 at 5k have the same 15:45 setup.

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makes sense.. probably 4k + with fan. Thanks for the confirmation.
pretty reasonably priced spares.

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Not sure what version of the d390 they rode, but am pretty sure it was close to 6k rpm on a early 2014 model.
maybe some one with a 2013 or early 2014 model can clarify this.

6k rpm itself is pretty relaxed on the highway, if you want to go any lower then try to get a smaller (by 1 or two teeth) rear sprocket. I have no idea where you can get a compatible sprocket with lesser teeth.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

any one TD'ed 2017 duke 390 in Chennai?

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Test rides not started yet in Chennai bikes only in Display.

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As Imam said. They haven't started giving Test Rides outside the gate (Anna Salai KTM gives a round inside their gate).
The bike is tall compared to my 390. May be the suspension is set high.
The display is an out of the world thing.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

* 2013 Duke 390*
So I changed the Stator Coil and still the 0 Speedo issue persists.
I asked Service Centre folks to check the ABS cable and also display assembly (as these 2 have been culprits for few). But they say those are good and the ABS Modulator @ Motor is doomed and it'll cost me 20k. Has anyone replaced this part?

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

As for the chain lube, you can go for OKS 451 which can fulfill your expectation.

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Sorcery taken to new heights. ABS Modulator doesn't have any role in determining the wheel speed, it only takes in wheel speed reading from the ECU and and then modulates the brake pressure accordingly. I would suggest replacing your front wheel ABS sensor in case you've replaced your stator coil and the likes. Also I would suggest you to tighten all the engine main bolts, battery cables et cetera.

Things to remember:

ABS unit replacement is totally not necessary unless ABS module is having trouble, which the system would promptly let you know by a malfunctioning ABS.
As to 0 this is mainly caused by and an indication of impending stator failure, since you've replaced, I would suggest remove the battery cables, both let it sit for 10 mins and try installing the battery cable and see if the issue persists.
Thirdly, if after all the above you still have 0 up on the speedo, check your ABS cable and check all the engine foundation bolts, torque them to the right spec.
Keep us posted.

Cheers!
VJ

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I missed to add that I've changed the battery as well. Stator issue had taken its toll on the old battery (I removed and charged it in battery shop 2 weeks back).
I'll check the cables myself and keep you posted. Thank you.

Also if ABS is malfunctioning, will I get any error code?
I have did only 6k kms with the bike (I bought it 9k kms odo). The max speed i prefer to ride is only 120kmph, so I haven't felt the ABS much but I've not seen any error code other than Low Battery one.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

I can definitely get back to you on the error reading on the console if any. But according to the manual w.r.t. this it states..

TRAVEL SPEED SENSOR - MEASUREMENT RANGE OR POWER PROBLEM
Error Code 23 (FI) Warning Lamp MIL Flashes 2x Long 3x Short

Now, with the speed sensor, they mean vehicle speed sensor, that is the front one if I am not mistaken. But a faulty ABS almost unanimously lets the ABS icon blinking if there is any fault with the ABS system. Interestingly the ABS picks up the wheel sensor readings from both the front and back. If your front wheel sensor is shot, then blinking ABS lights should indicate you that the ABS isn't working, even when on the move.

Not to confuse, you just disconnect and and let the bike be for 10 mins and then reinstall the battery circuit, see how it fares.

Cheers!
VJ

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Sure. I'll try that and get back tomorrow.. Thanks again

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Did you check the voltages at the battery terminal after replacing the stator coil and battery ? If not check the voltages:
1. with engine off.
2. at idle
3. at 5000rpm
You can also check the resistance across the stator coil terminals (refer to the workshop manual for the values)
Just to rule out a bad stator/rr unit (you never know, the new one might have also gone bad)

As VJ posted, it might also very well be a bad speed sensor which is located at the front on the fork. I had a bad speed sensor on my d200 (i.e. the speeds used to randomly jump around, but never showed a zero while the bike was in motion), I had it replaced under warranty (the cost of the speed sensor was around rs.400 iirc)

If you want to check for a blink code if any:

Hold the throttle open
Turn on the ignition (DO NOT START THE ENGINE)
Keep the throttle open for 5 seconds
Close the throttle
The blink code is displayed in the dashboard

Again this information is available on the document called self study manual for the 390, and someone has posted earlier the list of blink codes and their corresponding meanings.