Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

My friends said it's important to manage and maintain these bikes man. Your post actually made me realise the importance of the same. I am just waiting for the delivery of my D390 2019, will post the details soon after the delivery.

This has been a very helpful platform.

Thanks again [emoji4]

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Nice to see that the post has helped you. Some tips from my side:

1. Baby your bike till 1st servicing.
2. Try to ride smoothly as much as you can. Riding harshly puts unnecessary pressure on engine, brakes, shocks, etc. I'm thinking of changing my riding style to 1 finger braking types to be smooth. Earlier, I used to ride very roughly.
3. Always check engine oil and coolant levels on a monthly basis.
4. Wash your bike on a monthly or couple of weeks basis. Don't wash it too often as it can lead to rusting of parts.
5. Try to add fuel additives on a regular basis like System G, etc. You can even use the ones available at petrol pumps. And engine cleaners every 10,000 km.
6. And finally lube your chain every 1000 km. People say it's 500km. But, it's not needed that often.

Follow these steps and you should be good to go![emoji4]

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

These are all bonus points bro. Thanks [emoji106]

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

I own a KTM 125

Sorry for posting in the 390 thread but I thought there would be more experienced riders here

My Engine Light gives 2 long blinks and 3 short blinks when idling


Upon turning ON and using the bike, it stays ON all the time


It's a new bike, not even done 1st service


Had got the bike washed an hour before the issue started


Service Center states there is water in the relay sensor but it has been 3 days and it still has the same issue


Showroom guy says that all will be sorted upon 1st service


I don't know what is the issue, can't find any user manuals with the details of all these error codes


What shall I do, shall I continue riding the bike or take it to service center for fixing ?


There is no issue in running the bike, it is running flawlessly

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

It's advisable to take it to the service centre as the sensors play a very vital role in modern bikes like Duke. If engine light is lit, it surely calls for immediate attention by service team.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences


You have a flash code stored in your ECM memory. Now, the issue might have popped up and rectified itself. But, since it recorded an error, the error might be popping up on your screen. These errors can be removed by using the Diagnostic Tool from your SVC, and 5 min job. To your problem of the error code, the light flashing, two long and three short indicates we have a

2x LONG and 3x SHORT INDICATES
TRAVEL SPEED SENSOR - MEASUREMENT RANGE OR POWER PROBLEM.

Check your wheel speed sensor, and check if your display is showing right speed values. I'd suggest you get the error code removed from SVC, and it should solve your problem.

P.S. I see, you posted your query in almost all the Duke forums. I have commented here and the 125 thread.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

During the time I am trying to find out about my head gasket, there seems to be another problem that has creep up now. I noticed a weird, taping sound near the silencer area which has started recently. Initially, I thought it was due to a bad valve. But the sound was not always on and it was not from the engine block area. I took it to service center today and they told the muffler inside my exhaust is kaput and I need to replace them. They quoted 9K for it. Can anyone please confirm from the below video that it is indeed a broken exhaust?

SVC guy also mentioned that the bike can be ridden and this is not an issue. So I didn't fix it as the cost was too high.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

My rear Michelin tyres needed a replacement after approx 20k kms. It had worn out + suffered numerous punctures every now and then. So, I thought this time I'd install a meatier tire than before due to our road conditions.
I had already purchased the Ceat Zoom Rad X1 150/60 tires a month ago after reading favourable reviews about it but didn't get the time to install them. Fortunately, today I could get out of office and install them on my bike. They are much more heavier than the Michelin's and seem to be thicker as well. Initial ride impressions are gud. Tires have gud grip. Rest can't comment much as it needs time to settle down and show it's full potential. Anyways, here are some pics.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Did u check your engine oil level? I'm saying bcoz just before my engine seized exactly such a sound was emanating from inside the engine.
And after the engine seized, when they checked the engine oil level, it was very less. Most of the oil had burnt out within 2 months of my last engine oil fillup.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Yep. Oil level is perfectly fine. And the sound is not continuous. It is audible when the throttle is open or when the vehicle is moving. If it was related to engine, the sound would have been continuous. That's what the SVC center guy told. And it usually starts after the exhaust is heated up. The sound seems like it's coming form exhaust manifold as well. Any I have to replace the exhaust, I'm planning to install Greasehouse Grunt V3 exhaust tomorrow. Hope the sound disappears after the new exhaust is in.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

I think the Greasehouse exhaust is very loud. It depends upon you though. I was planning to install the Akrapovic one. It has a decent bassy sound. Love it.
Do share the pics and sound of the exhaust after installation.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

While Akrapovic is great, it's very expensive. Instead of replacing the stock one for 9K, I'm thinking of getting Greasehouse which costs around 12K. Is there anything that can be done with the current one? I read somewhere that it can be opened and welded back after removing the broken muffler.

EIDT:
Came across this video on YouTube. https://youtu.be/wlgCQWsKFL4 The sound coming from my bike is very similar. It's probably best to replace the cam tensioner before going for the exhaust replacement. Will try to get that replaced and keep the thread updated.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

finally...
ABS still working without any issue...
for front the adapter is interchangeable, i can use from P4/32 Brembo's caliper, M4, even the M50 caliper... fits perfectly combined with 320 mm brake rotors, both Galfer and Chinesium...

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

The new kid (although not known much) on the block is the CEAT ZOOM Rad. CEATs by default are comparatively heavier than both Metz and Mich. Take it easy till they get a good run in period.


From what I can hear, it seems to me that the CCT is either gone for a toss or we have a faulty crank bearing. The sound is almost pre-eminent as to when an engine is about to seize, it's been the case with most four stroke at least. Secondly, a loose weld or a cracked mid pipe inside the muffler can in fact create a jingling sound inside the exhaust, but this would be almost instantaneous even before the engine is warmed up and clearly visible when revved hard.

How well is your coolant vanishing issue right now? Is it contained, yet. Start off with the CCT and then move to exhaust.

The other thing that comes to my mind is, water mixing with coolant mildly can in fact nullify oil's lubricating properties and hence can induce a seizure, even though the oil level looks good.

I'd strongly recommend you to have a look at your CCT and then get back with your observations.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Here is another video with clear audio. The CCT sound is very evident. https://youtu.be/Stqq1eC9LM4

Just got back from Kasturiba Road KTM SVC. By the time I reached the place, the peculier sound was not present. It starts 5-10mins after the bike is started and vanishes after 30mins of ride. It is present intermittently. But by looking at the video, the SVC confirmed that it is the tensioner issue. However, the part was not in Stock with 3 SVC that I checked.

I second what you have mentioned regarding oil's lubricating property reducing with coolent mixed. As I am now riding to office rather early in the day, the coolant draining is kind of reduced which makes me think summer being the reason for coolant drain as well? Will update once I get my hands on the part and hope this issue ends there.