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  • #9571
    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by niku View Post
    I bought from GA Auto Accessories. Imam bought from Carbonracing...
    [MENTION=72507]niku[/MENTION] will this fit for 2017 duke 390 as well
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    • #9572
      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by Imam Jafer Ali View Post
      Yeah that's the issue! Me too will ask svc to replace or fix.
      At ASC today they just adjusted the length of the tie rod and the play has reduced considerably now. Play is around 5mm, which is similar to the play I observed on brand new Dukes.

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      • #9573
        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

        Originally posted by philip.gunner View Post
        At ASC today they just adjusted the length of the tie rod and the play has reduced considerably now. Play is around 5mm, which is similar to the play I observed on brand new Dukes.
        I too adjusted it, now in gears it dont not have much play but I take to svc tomorrow to check with my mechanic.
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        • #9574
          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

          Installed the Michelin Pilot Street rear tire today @ 10k kms. Metz had totally thinned out and had suffered a total of 4 punctures till now. I don't believe in the reliability of the Metzeler's anymore now so had to change. Thanks guys for the suggestion!
          Also, changed the rear brake pads @ 10k kms. Btw Michelin's are a lot more comfortable than the Metzeler's. They offer a more comfortable, cushier ride. 😁😁 Some pics below-

          Unhooking the old tire

          Installing the new tire.😁


          My old Metzeler's. I guess they can still do another 2-3k kms.

          My punctures..😂

          Removed the handguards for that pure, bare-bones naked look.[emoji16][emoji16]
          Last edited by jack_daniels; 04-22-2017, 03:06 PM.

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          • #9575
            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post
            Installed the Michelin Pilot Street rear tire today @ 10k kms. Metz had totally thinned out and had suffered a total of 4 punctures till now. I don't believe in the reliability of the Metzeler's anymore now so had to change. Thanks guys for the suggestion!
            Also, changed the rear brake pads @ 10k kms. Btw Michelin's are a lot more comfortable than the Metzeler's. They offer a more comfortable, cushier ride. 😁😁 Some pics below-
            Yes michelin is good one, just be cautious on wet road surface, it will fish tail more than metzs [emoji1]

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            • #9576
              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

              Just came back from a 200km ride. The Michelin's seem to be pretty gud bet. Not bad at all. The grip is very gud!
              Also, rode a lot on sandy patches and the bike doesn't fishtail like the Metzeler's used to do. It kips on moving in a straight line. I think it's better for off-roading. Moreover, my butt didn't hurt today like it used to do with the Metzeler's.[emoji106][emoji106] But, I haven't tested the tires in the wet till now. Will see how it behaves in the wet. Also, changed engine oil for the 4th time @ 10k kms with Motul 7100 10W50 instead of 20W50 used by SVC. Engine has become super smooth now. Exact words would be buttery-smooth.[emoji4][emoji4][emoji16]

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              • #9577
                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post
                Just came back from a 200km ride. The Michelin's seem to be pretty gud bet. Not bad at all. The grip is very gud!
                Also, rode a lot on sandy patches and the bike doesn't fishtail like the Metzeler's used to do. It kips on moving in a straight line. I think it's better for off-roading. Moreover, my butt didn't hurt today like it used to do with the Metzeler's.[emoji106][emoji106] But, I haven't tested the tires in the wet till now. Will see how it behaves in the wet. Also, changed engine oil for the 4th time @ 10k kms with Motul 7100 10W50 instead of 20W50 used by SVC. Engine has become super smooth now. Exact words would be buttery-smooth.[emoji4][emoji4][emoji16]
                Did you balance the wheel after fitting the new tire? If not, you most probably will encounter wobbles at speeds > 130

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                • #9578
                  Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by chip94 View Post
                  Did you balance the wheel after fitting the new tire? If not, you most probably will encounter wobbles at speeds > 130
                  I have done 2k on new michelin
                  Haven't seen any wobble yet.
                  I think balancing not required.

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                  • #9579
                    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                    Originally posted by chip94 View Post
                    Did you balance the wheel after fitting the new tire? If not, you most probably will encounter wobbles at speeds > 130
                    I felt exactly the opposite. Did upto 155 kmph today following a Range Rover. I would say the feeling was exactly the same as with the Metzeler's with slight wobble above 150+ speeds. In fact, I think the bike has stabilised more compared to the Metz as the Michelin's have a higher contact patch with the ground. And as such the wobble has reduced compared to the Metz's. This is what I felt today..
                    I think ur talking about the rim balancing. The rim already comes pre-balanced from factory. No further balancing required. U must have noticed some weight patches stickered at certain places of ur rear rim. Well they are there to balance the tires..
                    P.S.: Also, one thing I noticed today. Ppl look more towards u now after I've removed the Handguards. Received a lot of glances today compared to previous days. Maybe the bike looks cooler that way. Dunno!😍😍
                    Last edited by jack_daniels; 04-24-2017, 12:31 AM.

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                    • #9580
                      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                      Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post
                      I felt exactly the opposite. Did upto 155 kmph today following a Range Rover. I would say the feeling was exactly the same as with the Metzeler's with slight wobble above 150+ speeds. In fact, I think the bike has stabilised more compared to the Metz as the Michelin's have a higher contact patch with the ground. And as such the wobble has reduced compared to the Metz's. This is what I felt today..
                      I think ur talking about the rim balancing. The rim already comes pre-balanced from factory. No further balancing required. U must have noticed some weight patches stickered at certain places of ur rear rim. Well they are there to balance the tires..
                      P.S.: Also, one thing I noticed today. Ppl look more towards u now after I've removed the Handguards. Received a lot of glances today compared to previous days. Maybe the bike looks cooler that way. Dunno!����
                      Haha, Agree about removing the hand guards. Gives the bike a nice raw look.

                      I am indeed talking about the small weights placed on the rim which are used to balance the entire wheel when the tire is fit at the factory. Now, if you replace your tires with any other tire (Metz or Michelin) you have to rebalance the entire wheel which includes removing the old weights or adding new ones. This is true for cars too. If you're not noticing any significant wobble then its fine, but if you do notice anything weird with your handling, do get them checked. An unbalanced rear wheel is hard to diagnose because its rigidly held in place and doesn't do the steering work.
                      Last edited by chip94; 04-24-2017, 01:22 AM.

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                      • #9581
                        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by philip.gunner View Post
                        At ASC today they just adjusted the length of the tie rod and the play has reduced considerably now. Play is around 5mm, which is similar to the play I observed on brand new Dukes.
                        Changed this today, price 150rs and now precise!
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                        • #9582
                          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by Imam Jafer Ali View Post
                          Changed this today, price 150rs and now precise!
                          See, just what I said. Glad that your problem is solved now. Make sure the pinch bolts are torqued to the right spec.

                          Cheers!
                          VJ
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                          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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                          • #9583
                            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by Imam Jafer Ali View Post
                            Changed this today, price 150rs and now precise!
                            Will replace mine too if the play gets worse. Thanks!

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                            • #9584
                              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                              Hi guys, need some advise.

                              My Duke 390 is close to 29k kms on the odo.
                              During last service at 27k on the odo, service technician pointed out that the drained engine oil was too low.
                              There was a long gap between the previous service, thought it was common and didn't take it seriously.

                              Post this service, I've ridden 2k kms and low oil pressure indicator is constantly lit in the console.
                              Engine oil level was below the min mark, so I bought a can of Motul 7100 and did a 400ml top up.

                              What could be the possible issue and fix?
                              I don't want to end up with a seized engine, since this is my primary mode of commute.
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                              • #9585
                                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                                First check if there is any oil leak anywhere.If not and still the engine is using 400ml oil in 2k kms,you better be ready for engine overhaul sooner rather than later.
                                Highly strung engines like the 390 are unforgiving with lackadaisical engine oil care.
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