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  • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by hypergamer View Post
    I understand what y can share some inputs on that it would be awesome.
    Have you checked ABS sensor?

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    • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by Chandan92 View Post
      Have you checked ABS sensor?
      Well the bike was thoroughly serviced today and they are blaming it on the abs motor and the price they are quoting is 20k. Now i dont understand one thing when the abs works flawless why cant they check other options like sensor that reports malfunction or maybe the wiring. If it were a bad motor the abs would never work in the first place


      1984 YEZDI 250 CLASSIC My dads SBK
      1987 YEZDI 250 CLII On a Vacation!!!!

      2005 Pulsar 150 UG 2 with ma cousin
      2006 Pulsar 180 UG 3 - For Experimenting
      2007 Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi SOLD
      2010 Pulsar 220 DTS-i - Sold
      2015 PULSAR AS 200 - Sold
      2013 KTM DUKE 390 - Current Ride



      Whats next Probably An Inline 4.


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      • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

        Originally posted by hypergamer View Post
        Well the bike was thoroughly serviced today and they are blaming it on the abs motor and the price they are quoting is 20k. Now i dont understand one thing when the abs works flawless why cant they check other options like sensor that reports malfunction or maybe the wiring. If it were a bad motor the abs would never work in the first place
        Something is surely fishy, either they are purposely increasing the cost to increase their revenue or they don't want to properly diagnose the bike, ask them to replace ABS sensor first.

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        • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

          Originally posted by hypergamer View Post
          alright so I got the bike and heres what happened

          paid svc done
          both brake pads cleaned
          tank cleaned
          oil replaced
          brake oil replaced
          coolant replaced
          rear sprocket ball bearing and rubber replaced
          air filter fuel filter oil filter replaced
          clutch cable replaced


          Now the major problems

          fuel pump is dead and needs to be replaced because of which the bike performs worse than a duke 200 probably this is the reason the pump malfunction light always blinks
          have ordered the fuel pump and will replace it soon

          Biggest problem with the bike
          the ABS light always stays on even when the bike is in motion. Which ideally means abs has malfunctioned or switched off but heres the catch ABS works perfectly fine. The SVC guys are insisting that the ABS motor is bad and needs to be replaced. Now the cost for this ABS motor is 20k which is a huge bummer. So need your help guys. What should I do. I am 100% sure abs works perfectly fine. most of the time the light stays on and sometimes it does stay off like it should while riding.

          Last area of concern
          the bike is 4 years old
          So am not sure the clutch plates, cylinder head block piston etc how long will they hold up. As of now they seem perfect.

          Cosmetically the bike is in a great shape heres a pic after a bike wash
          In all heres howmuch I paid so far

          70k for the bike
          3600 for svc
          4000 the fuel pump
          500 for both mirrors
          200 for RH crash guard
          Both rims are slightly bent will repair them and if that doesn't go well then will claim both the alloy wheels in insurance.
          Though I can relate to the sentiment of a quickie ownership, unfortunately you've clinched the worse end of the sword. Considering the expenses you've incurred, ABS, fuel pump and console are one of the costliest parts on the motorcycle. What I would suggest is turn off the ABS and go for a spin with varied braking and observe how the vehicle behaves. And then switch off and switch on the ignition (this will turn on the ABS). If the ABS unit is fine it will flash three times and turn off. If the ABS light stays on even after deactivation, we might have a potential console problem or wiring problem. Do give it a try and keep your observations posted.

          Turn the ABS off, ride the bike, observe the braking parameters, console warning lights if any, should give you a fair workaround of what exactly is wrong.

          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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          • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
            Though I can relate to the sentiment of a quickie ownership, unfortunately you've clinched the worse end of the sword. Considering the expenses you've incurred, ABS, fuel pump and console are one of the costliest parts on the motorcycle. What I would suggest is turn off the ABS and go for a spin with varied braking and observe how the vehicle behaves. And then switch off and switch on the ignition (this will turn on the ABS). If the ABS unit is fine it will flash three times and turn off. If the ABS light stays on even after deactivation, we might have a potential console problem or wiring problem. Do give it a try and keep your observations posted.

            Turn the ABS off, ride the bike, observe the braking parameters, console warning lights if any, should give you a fair workaround of what exactly is wrong.

            Cheers!
            VJ
            Heres what happened this morning

            Error 1.7.3
            Battery Dead [emoji23]
            Another expense
            However abs did turn off as the light was constantly blinking when off
            And upon cycling the ignition key the light was constantly on. I couldn't ride the bike but yes looks like abs is ok its either the console wiring or sensor.


            1984 YEZDI 250 CLASSIC My dads SBK
            1987 YEZDI 250 CLII On a Vacation!!!!

            2005 Pulsar 150 UG 2 with ma cousin
            2006 Pulsar 180 UG 3 - For Experimenting
            2007 Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi SOLD
            2010 Pulsar 220 DTS-i - Sold
            2015 PULSAR AS 200 - Sold
            2013 KTM DUKE 390 - Current Ride



            Whats next Probably An Inline 4.


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            • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

              So am due for a new battery. Which one should I go for. Any suggestions?


              1984 YEZDI 250 CLASSIC My dads SBK
              1987 YEZDI 250 CLII On a Vacation!!!!

              2005 Pulsar 150 UG 2 with ma cousin
              2006 Pulsar 180 UG 3 - For Experimenting
              2007 Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi SOLD
              2010 Pulsar 220 DTS-i - Sold
              2015 PULSAR AS 200 - Sold
              2013 KTM DUKE 390 - Current Ride



              Whats next Probably An Inline 4.


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              • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by hypergamer View Post
                Heres what happened this morning

                Error 1.7.3
                Battery Dead [emoji23]
                Another expense
                However abs did turn off as the light was constantly blinking when off
                And upon cycling the ignition key the light was constantly on. I couldn't ride the bike but yes looks like abs is ok its either the console wiring or sensor.
                Originally posted by hypergamer View Post
                So am due for a new battery. Which one should I go for. Any suggestions?
                You can either use the Exide Xplore XLTZ9 the read colored one or you can use the black that comes from the factory FEXO ETZ-9 both should cost approx 1.7 to 1.8. Expenses after expenses eh. Also do check your stator coil for proper charging volts. If we have a dead battery, coupled with a test drive bike, that's the one you want the least to happen. Check your voltage output during the battery installation.

                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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                • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
                  You can either use the Exide Xplore XLTZ9 the read colored one or you can use the black that comes from the factory FEXO ETZ-9 both should cost approx 1.7 to 1.8. Expenses after expenses eh. Also do check your stator coil for proper charging volts. If we have a dead battery, coupled with a test drive bike, that's the one you want the least to happen. Check your voltage output during the battery installation.

                  Cheers!
                  VJ
                  Tysm for the inputs buddy. As far as expenses are concerned i have decided to go all out with this baby. Will make her complete stock and then will wrap her in matt black. Hope for the best.


                  1984 YEZDI 250 CLASSIC My dads SBK
                  1987 YEZDI 250 CLII On a Vacation!!!!

                  2005 Pulsar 150 UG 2 with ma cousin
                  2006 Pulsar 180 UG 3 - For Experimenting
                  2007 Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi SOLD
                  2010 Pulsar 220 DTS-i - Sold
                  2015 PULSAR AS 200 - Sold
                  2013 KTM DUKE 390 - Current Ride



                  Whats next Probably An Inline 4.


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                  • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                    Heres what happened today.
                    Battery replaced with excide xltz9 the bike starts now
                    Abs light goes of sometimes like it should but after sometime it comes back on But the abs still works as expected tested in heavy rain. Till this morning the abs used to turn off like it should. But now no matter how much i try the abs doesnt turn off.
                    After riding in heavy rain all day the speedo has stopped showing extra info like avg speed mileage etc but all other parts of the screen work as expected.
                    Fuel pump is not in stock yet
                    Installed both rvms and rh crash guard

                    I am guessing it's definitely the speedo console, bad wiring or a bad abs sensor coz if the abs motor were bad the abs wouldn't function right.

                    Anyone?


                    1984 YEZDI 250 CLASSIC My dads SBK
                    1987 YEZDI 250 CLII On a Vacation!!!!

                    2005 Pulsar 150 UG 2 with ma cousin
                    2006 Pulsar 180 UG 3 - For Experimenting
                    2007 Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi SOLD
                    2010 Pulsar 220 DTS-i - Sold
                    2015 PULSAR AS 200 - Sold
                    2013 KTM DUKE 390 - Current Ride



                    Whats next Probably An Inline 4.


                    Comment


                    • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                      Originally posted by hypergamer View Post
                      Heres what happened today.
                      Battery replaced with excide xltz9 the bike starts now
                      Abs light goes of sometimes like it should but after sometime it comes back on But the abs still works as expected tested in heavy rain. Till this morning the abs used to turn off like it should. But now no matter how much i try the abs doesnt turn off.
                      After riding in heavy rain all day the speedo has stopped showing extra info like avg speed mileage etc but all other parts of the screen work as expected.
                      Fuel pump is not in stock yet
                      Installed both rvms and rh crash guard

                      I am guessing it's definitely the speedo console, bad wiring or a bad abs sensor coz if the abs motor were bad the abs wouldn't function right.

                      Anyone?
                      I guess issue with the console.

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                      • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                        God allowed me ownership of D390 yesterday-March made BS3 at a Dominor price
                        Dad's Bajaj Super-1983-1989
                        Hero Honda Sleek-1989-1992
                        Rajdoot Yamaha RD350-1990-2017
                        Royal Enfield Bullet Std 1970 model-1991-1997
                        Bajaj Pulsar P220EFI-2008-2011
                        Bajaj Avenger220-2011--------
                        Harley Davidson XG750 Street ABS 2017---
                        KTM Duke390 BS3 2016-2020
                        RE Himalayan BS4 2020-

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                        • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by zestbiker View Post
                          God allowed me ownership of D390 yesterday-March made BS3 at a Dominor price
                          Congratulation Sir and share some pics too of your new possession.

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                          • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by hypergamer View Post
                            Heres what happened today.
                            Battery replaced with excide xltz9 the bike starts now
                            Abs light goes of sometimes like it should but after sometime it comes back on But the abs still works as expected tested in heavy rain. Till this morning the abs used to turn off like it should. But now no matter how much i try the abs doesnt turn off.
                            After riding in heavy rain all day the speedo has stopped showing extra info like avg speed mileage etc but all other parts of the screen work as expected.
                            Fuel pump is not in stock yet
                            Installed both rvms and rh crash guard

                            I am guessing it's definitely the speedo console, bad wiring or a bad abs sensor coz if the abs motor were bad the abs wouldn't function right.

                            Anyone?
                            It can be console, it can be improper wiring, it can be a combination of both or isolated to a single event. A thorough inspection only can yield the results we are looking for. I'd suggest you kick start your experiment, starting with the console and wiring. Check for any frayed wiring, improper ground contact of wiring if any.

                            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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                            • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                              Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
                              It can be console, it can be improper wiring, it can be a combination of both or isolated to a single event. A thorough inspection only can yield the results we are looking for. I'd suggest you kick start your experiment, starting with the console and wiring. Check for any frayed wiring, improper ground contact of wiring if any.

                              Cheers!
                              VJ
                              Update on the bike

                              Speedo is completely dead now.

                              Installed fuel pump and she performs like a champ so little relief here.

                              Just for test connected a brand new speedo and the abs did turn off although didn't get a chance to ride with the new speedo but i really hope its not the abs motor coz it costs a bomb.

                              Washed the bike thoroughly and lubed it
                              Heres a few pics

                              What next
                              Both rims need repair as theres a slight bend in both but no crack
                              Have to look for a used speedo of the 390

                              Anyone here who has a duke 390 old model under warranty like a 2015 or 2016 duke. If yes and willing to help then please let me know as it will save me a lot of expense on the speedo and abs motor. Thank you.


                              1984 YEZDI 250 CLASSIC My dads SBK
                              1987 YEZDI 250 CLII On a Vacation!!!!

                              2005 Pulsar 150 UG 2 with ma cousin
                              2006 Pulsar 180 UG 3 - For Experimenting
                              2007 Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi SOLD
                              2010 Pulsar 220 DTS-i - Sold
                              2015 PULSAR AS 200 - Sold
                              2013 KTM DUKE 390 - Current Ride



                              Whats next Probably An Inline 4.


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                              • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                                I dont have a duke but a 2015 rc 390
                                I have a spare speedo with me
                                AFAIK both have the same console
                                Originally posted by hypergamer View Post
                                Update on the bike

                                Speedo is completely dead now.

                                Installed fuel pump and she performs like a champ so little relief here.

                                Just for test connected a brand new speedo and the abs did turn off although didn't get a chance to ride with the new speedo but i really hope its not the abs motor coz it costs a bomb.

                                Washed the bike thoroughly and lubed it
                                Heres a few pics

                                What next
                                Both rims need repair as theres a slight bend in both but no crack
                                Have to look for a used speedo of the 390

                                Anyone here who has a duke 390 old model under warranty like a 2015 or 2016 duke. If yes and willing to help then please let me know as it will save me a lot of expense on the speedo and abs motor. Thank you.

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