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**kundalus** · 02-04-2018, 08:57 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post

Mine is a 2 yr old D390 with 18k on the odo. Did the following some days back:
1. Chain sprocket kit change,
2. Oil seal change as the coolant was mixing with the engine oil and the bike was stalling with a "High engine temperature" warning every 10-15 minutes.
Now, Bike runs like new. Chain sprocket change is the best thing that has happened to my bike.
Total Bill amt was Rs.5,335/-. Bill attached. Hope it helps..

Paid service is just 350 Rs?

**jack_daniels** · 02-04-2018, 12:53 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by kundalus View Post

Paid service is just 350 Rs?

Nope. It's actually Rs.350/- for chain sprocket change and Rs.250/- for Oil seal replacement.
So, total Rs.600/-..

**Imam Jafer Ali** · 02-04-2018, 12:59 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post

Nope. It's actually Rs.350/- for chain sprocket change and Rs.250/- for Oil seal replacement.
So, total Rs.600/-..

Not changed the wheel hub rubber? my mechanic usually change it with chain sprocket.

**jack_daniels** · 02-04-2018, 01:37 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Imam Jafer Ali View Post

Not changed the wheel hub rubber? my mechanic usually change it with chain sprocket.

Hmmm. Maybe not. Does it come in the tax invoice?

**Imam Jafer Ali** · 02-04-2018, 01:38 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post

Hmmm. Maybe not. Does it come in the tax invoice?

Yes it is.

**Ezilkannan** · 02-04-2018, 03:46 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post

Not bad. From almost selling the bike to a DIY, time changes everything. The error that you see, can be either a faulty battery or faulty stator coil/RR. Check the battery voltage with a multimeter with the engine running at 5k RPM, the voltage at the battery terminals should be 13.5 to 15v. Check the battery voltage when the engine turned off, and check the voltage after an hour, it should be no less than 12.4 any thing lesser than 12.3, your battery is deteriorating. Replacement is necessary.

Cheers!
VJ

Checked the battery, before starting the engine, its at 12.8.V. At idle and 5k, its around 14.2V

**Imam Jafer Ali** · 02-04-2018, 05:16 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Tried to change the rear suspension setting from 5 to the default 3 but it's hard with the c spanner and it's extender and I donno how it changed to 5 from default.

**abhijithpreddy** · 02-05-2018, 12:16 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Ezilkannan View Post

Routine maintenance done. First DIY oil change & coolant change. Pretty simple to follow the manual. Chain slack adjusted, cleaned and lubed. Gave it a nice waterwash as well

By the way I saw the error JG_1.7.4 popup on my bike. Has anyone else seen this error? Online search points to possible battery issue. Mine is due for replacement.

Which visor is that? Is it a direct fit ? Can you post some fitting pics and front pics ?

P.S. DO NOT quote the entire picture set. Remove all pics before quoting.

**Ezilkannan** · 02-05-2018, 11:45 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by abhijithpreddy View Post

Which visor is that? Is it a direct fit ? Can you post some fitting pics and front pics ?

Its a fazer windshield. I got it done 3 years back when I got the bike. Its not a direct fit. I had to drill the holes manually by trial and error. But its quite sturdy and considerably reduces windblast. Here is the pic I posted when I did it. I drilled holes in alignment with the old bikini windscreen, then just swapped it out with this one.

**Puneeth max** · 02-05-2018, 07:18 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Finally after 22k kms, my stock metzeler gave up. I chose Pirelli sport demon as the replacement since my daily running is high and metzelers are very expensive. So far have done 300+ kms on PSD and I have not noticed any considerable differences even though my riding style has remained the same.

Stock metzeler:

Pirelli sport demon:

**Imam Jafer Ali** · 02-05-2018, 07:23 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Puneeth max View Post

Finally after 22k kms, my stock metzeler gave up. I chose Pirelli sport demon as the replacement since my daily running is high and metzelers are very expensive. So far have done 300+ kms on PSD and I have not noticed any considerable differences even though my riding style has remained the same.

Hi Puneeth, front tyre is more important than rear tyre if you loose traction in rear its fun sometimes but if in front it's danger, I would suggest you to go for atleast a Michelin pilot street. Cheers.

**Puneeth max** · 02-05-2018, 07:38 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Imam Jafer Ali View Post

Hi Puneeth, front tyre is more important than rear tyre if you loose traction in rear its fun sometimes but if in front it's danger, I would suggest you to go for atleast a Michelin pilot street. Cheers.

Hi Imam, front tyre is still a stock one and might do another good 3k-4k kms . Any specific reason why you are suggesting Michelin over Pirelli? AFAIK Pirellis are softer than Michelins and most of my friends are running Pirellis on both front and the rear and they are totally happy with Pirellis.

**Imam Jafer Ali** · 02-05-2018, 07:43 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Puneeth max View Post

Hi Imam, front tyre is still a stock one and might do another good 3k-4k kms . Any specific reason why you are suggesting Michelin over Pirelli? AFAIK Pirellis are softer than Michelins and most of my friends are running Pirellis on both front and the rear and they are totally happy with Pirellis.

Pirelli and Michelin are Tyre manufacturing company both are having soft and hard compounds. I'm pointing to sport demon which is hard compound. Go for medium compound at front or softer one.

**Puneeth max** · 02-05-2018, 07:52 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Imam Jafer Ali View Post

Pirelli and Michelin are Tyre manufacturing company both are having soft and hard compounds. I'm pointing to sport demon which is hard compound. Go for medium compound at front or softer one.

Till today I was in the impression that Pirelli Sport Demon is a soft compound tyre and are softer than Michelin's PSR.

Found a random article which also says the same.

Ktm Duke/RC 390 Tyre Options Other Than Stock Metzelers- Rear Tyre » BikesMedia.in

https://www.bikesmedia.in/reviews/ktm-duke-rc-390-tyre-options-other-than-stock-metzelers.html

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**Shashank K R** · 02-05-2018, 07:58 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Imam Jafer Ali View Post

Pirelli and Michelin are Tyre manufacturing company both are having soft and hard compounds. I'm pointing to sport demon which is hard compound. Go for medium compound at front or softer one.

The sport demon is a medium soft tyre for sport touring. It is similar to the pilot Street radial.

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