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**anilp** · 11-09-2013, 10:38 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by ayu135 View Post

Thanks for the replies, but i am really more concerned about the missed shifts when going from 4th to 5th or 5th to 6th, it has happened twice so far. I am at around 58-60km/hr in 4th gear and when i shifted up to 5th the bike did not go into any gear and it simply revved like in neutral and the gear display went blank. I had to shift it again to put it in 5th. I am more concerned about this. Has it happened to anyone else?

What RPM range do you shift at? Try shifting on the basis of engine note.

**whatever** · 11-09-2013, 10:49 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

The problem may be a couple of things..
either the tool bag has become too thick and is not fitting the space so you need to put the tools back more sytematically
or you're not putting the two plastic hooks at the front of the seat into their groove on the base.

Should do the trick.

**riazmomin** · 11-09-2013, 10:51 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by THE46FAN View Post

i'll consider it guys..

any ideas how to fix the rear seat..only the end part of the seat clicks...the front part is loose...

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i'll consider it guys..

any ideas how to fix the rear seat..only the end part of the seat clicks...the front part is loose...

There are Hooks type on the rear seat that has to fit into the brackets on the frame. Make sure that they sit properly. Little bit of patience will do.

**anilp** · 11-09-2013, 10:52 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by THE46FAN View Post

i'll consider it guys..

any ideas how to fix the rear seat..only the end part of the seat clicks...the front part is loose...

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i'll consider it guys..

any ideas how to fix the rear seat..only the end part of the seat clicks...the front part is loose...

It's a pain to fix for me too. Try fixing the front part on the orange hooks first and then pressing the rear down. Seriously need to find a hack for this.

**Riken** · 11-09-2013, 10:59 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Hope all of the Dukes had a good diwali. Mine was the worst diwali ever. Had planned on going to Rameswaram, with all the hotel reservations done, I started early in the morning about 5:45 am from my apartment on 2nd Nov, saturday.

Stopped for re-fueling once. Tried reaching to the top speed twice but could touch 165 kmph only.

Met a guy with duke 200 on the way to trichy, we stopped in NH45 and agreed on riding together till his home city. Just when we started after the stop, while giving acceleration after reaching about 100kmph @ 5th gear, my engine went off suddenly with the MIL ( Warning Lamp) light up. Tried starting it with the self switch several times but it didn't start and started indicating Low Battery. Called the KTM toll free no. but they were of no help. I was stuck in NH45 for about 3-4 hours. Luckily the NHAI patrol van came and asked me if i needed any help. They arranged a mini truck for taking my bike back to Chennai. Paid the mini truck driver approx 7k including the toll fares. Could not give the bike to the service centre until monday since for diwali saturday the service centre was closed.

Monday gave my bike for service. They assured me of delivering the bike to me by tuesday but it has been approx. 5 days still haven't delivered the bike. Initially they had said that the valve head washer for the spring had broken but on thursday they found that one of the engine valve had bent and the lock has been broken. Right now they are out of stock for the particular spare so I have to wait for another 1 week till I get my baby beast back.

Spent my diwali by taking pictures, couldn't cancel the hotel reservation also. Anyways I am lucky that I didn't meet with an accident because of the sudden failure. Had done an engine oil change near around 500 kms. Did the 1st Free Service near around 1000 kms. Got the rev limiter unlocked. Have ridden the bike for 1900 kms till now. The KTM service guy has sent a detailed report to the top KTM India officials. Let's see when I will get it back.

**chaosaddict** · 11-09-2013, 11:13 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

[MENTION=63839]Riken[/MENTION] - that is sad and horrific! Just keep us posted on the updates!

BTW, did you finish run-in before the trip??

**THE46FAN** · 11-09-2013, 11:20 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

[MENTION=63839]Riken[/MENTION]..sorry to hear that man...hope you get your bike back asap. how did you break-in your engine till 1000kms??

**riazmomin** · 11-09-2013, 12:48 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Riken View Post

Hope all of the Dukes had a good diwali. Mine was the worst diwali ever. Had planned on going to Rameswaram, with all the hotel reservations done, I started early in the morning about 5:45 am from my apartment on 2nd Nov, saturday.

Met a guy with duke 200 on the way to trichy, we stopped in NH45 and agreed on riding together till his home city. Just when we started after the stop, while giving acceleration after reaching about 100kmph @ 5th gear, my engine went off suddenly with the MIL ( Warning Lamp) light up. Tried starting it with the self switch several times but it didn't start and started indicating Low Battery. Called the KTM toll free no. but they were of no help. I was stuck in NH45 for about 3-4 hours. Luckily the NHAI patrol van came and asked me if i needed any help. They arranged a mini truck for taking my bike back to Chennai. Paid the mini truck driver approx 7k including the toll fares. Could not give the bike to the service centre until monday since for diwali saturday the service centre was closed.

Monday gave my bike for service. They assured me of delivering the bike to me by tuesday but it has been approx. 5 days still haven't delivered the bike. Initially they had said that the valve head washer for the spring had broken but on thursday they found that one of the engine valve had bent and the lock has been broken. Right now they are out of stock for the particular spare so I have to wait for another 1 week till I get my baby beast back.

Spent my diwali by taking pictures, couldn't cancel the hotel reservation also. Anyways I am lucky that I didn't meet with an accident because of the sudden failure. Had done an engine oil change near around 500 kms. Did the 1st Free Service near around 1000 kms. Got the rev limiter unlocked. Have ridden the bike for 1900 kms till now. The KTM service guy has sent a detailed report to the top KTM India officials. Let's see when I will get it back.

Read quite few incidents regarding 390 pertaining to Assembling and PDI.

Looks like Bajaj needs to seriously look into it and KTM needs to make sure that it is done.

Couple of incidents I read:
1. Grab rails broken
2. Brake calipers improperly bolted
3. Radiator fan not connected
4. Low coolant levels
5. And may other PDI related issues
6. Dealer trying to sell test bike.

:O

**deepak82** · 11-09-2013, 01:46 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Riken View Post

Hope all of the Dukes had a good diwali. Mine was the worst diwali ever. Had planned on going to Rameswaram, with all the hotel reservations done, I started early in the morning about 5:45 am from my apartment on 2nd Nov, saturday.

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Stopped for re-fueling once. Tried reaching to the top speed twice but could touch 165 kmph only.

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Met a guy with duke 200 on the way to trichy, we stopped in NH45 and agreed on riding together till his home city. Just when we started after the stop, while giving acceleration after reaching about 100kmph @ 5th gear, my engine went off suddenly with the MIL ( Warning Lamp) light up. Tried starting it with the self switch several times but it didn't start and started indicating Low Battery. Called the KTM toll free no. but they were of no help. I was stuck in NH45 for about 3-4 hours. Luckily the NHAI patrol van came and asked me if i needed any help. They arranged a mini truck for taking my bike back to Chennai. Paid the mini truck driver approx 7k including the toll fares. Could not give the bike to the service centre until monday since for diwali saturday the service centre was closed.

Monday gave my bike for service. They assured me of delivering the bike to me by tuesday but it has been approx. 5 days still haven't delivered the bike. Initially they had said that the valve head washer for the spring had broken but on thursday they found that one of the engine valve had bent and the lock has been broken. Right now they are out of stock for the particular spare so I have to wait for another 1 week till I get my baby beast back.

Spent my diwali by taking pictures, couldn't cancel the hotel reservation also. Anyways I am lucky that I didn't meet with an accident because of the sudden failure. Had done an engine oil change near around 500 kms. Did the 1st Free Service near around 1000 kms. Got the rev limiter unlocked. Have ridden the bike for 1900 kms till now. The KTM service guy has sent a detailed report to the top KTM India officials. Let's see when I will get it back.

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Which engine oil did you use when you changed at 500kms and the first service???

**07.ananth** · 11-09-2013, 02:45 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by krish2778 View Post

Guys, booked the 390 today from Cochin, will be taking delivery for my brother on 14th this month.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

So he'll be getting the bike within a week ?...so the delivery issue is no more then huh.

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Originally posted by Legend Racer View Post

me and @DukeDey may get in next week. so hope to meet you next week.
you getting bike after a wait of 1 week? impressive..

Originally posted by senotrius View Post

u getting from cochin?mine might also get delivered next week.

Finally mine's being delivered on Monday

...after a delay last week. So finally getting mine after 89 days of waiting.

**shootingstar** · 11-09-2013, 02:49 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Finally got my KTM 390

....new bike after 8 years, great feeling
Its time to sell my old karizma

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**AmitRavi07** · 11-09-2013, 04:03 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by shootingstar View Post

Finally got my KTM 390

....new bike after 8 years, great feelingIts time to sell my old karizma

Congrats buddy. ride safe

**deathrider142** · 11-09-2013, 07:28 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Took my bike for a top speed run today. Hit the rev limiter at 178kph twice .. my bike is making some wires noise when engine braking around 3k rpm .. anybody else facing such issues..

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**Buro** · 11-09-2013, 08:22 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

First service completed yesterday. Cost of service with Motul 7100 came to 1500/-(Kolkata Topsia SC ). I should count myself lucky that I have not found a single fault with my bike,
until now. The bikes idle is fluctuating a lot. The service mechanics said that this was due to the weather turning cold and that it would settle down by it self.

Has anyone experienced this ??

**senotrius** · 11-09-2013, 08:35 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by 07.ananth View Post

Finally mine's being delivered on Monday

...after a delay last week. So finally getting mine after 89 days of waiting.

well,did the guy say ur bike is dispatched from factory blah blah...hopefully i will get mine next week as well.i still gotta say ktm bajaj has ways to go when it comes to customer treatment ..do post pics bro and not get lost in euphoria once u get the bike(not that it can be helped)

something for the new duke.

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