Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

You just have to wait for them to get the spare mirrors in stock.
I've never had an issue finding a spare mirror.. i've replaced both the mirrors (At different times) and they were immediately available over the counter.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

I reckon the stay for the newer LED units are acomparatively different than the older 390s. But, I reckon if we can get an insight into the mount points of the old 390s vs the 250s lamp unit that should give you an idea. Visually inspect both the units if you can, that should give you an idea on the mount points.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Will post the comparison pics on tuesday

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Update on the bike

handling issue completely fixed it was just air pressure
now 2 problems left

The bike heats up a lot like in normal traffic the bike has just 2 bars left for full heat is that normal. The fan kicks in and stays on but the bike has not stalled yet due to to heat. But when the bike does heat up it is so hot that the pillion can feel the heat. In the last service the throttle body was removed cleaned and refitted and all the fluids were drained and refilled. I have not checked the ecu map in a very long time is there a possibility that the bike may be running rich or lean. Talking about mileage am getting 16 to 18 in city and 25 on highways.

The second problem is the ABS before the service and after the service it was working just fine but randomly it stopped working and after that the pattern has been that while the bike is in motion if i kill the engine and then turn it back on the abs would work perfectly fine for a few kms and then it would stop working and the abs light stays on. Also one more thing that is strange, when the bike is parked for long hours and any ride after that the abs works fine for the first 15 to 20 mins or so but once it stops working no matter what it always stays off. Could this be a loose connection or anything else?

Any help would be appreciated....

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Heating is normal due to summer.
Mine is starting after 6-7 minutes when avg speed is 30kmphr and stays on most of the time

Earlier in winter it was talking 10-11 minutes for fan to kick in

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

For ABS Issue
I guess you have old tyre with different pattern at front. That might be a problem. Get it checked.

Or else the battery has less strength in it so it is not supporting all the systems.
I have similar problem in my car and that was because of faulty battery

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Guess you are right

Front tyre is a old metzeler and rear is a new Michelin
Also the bike was unused for a month and the battery was completely dead so connected cables to my car and started it but haven't given it for charging. Could the battery cause this?

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences


Abs system keep sending or reading the inputs collected from various systems in bike especially when you brake and it keep analyzing the gathered data. Wheels diameter is one of them, so any inconsistency send an error signal to the bikes brain and an error would pop up.
This is also described somewhere in the manual
Do change the tyre to the same brand and oem size at the earliest and also recharge the battery.

If problem persists then get the system checked at svc.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences


h_bharti is absolutely right. Though, a bald tire won't affect the reading. As long as the diameter and tire profile is the same, the reading won't be affected. But one point to be noted is the battery voltage, poor voltage means the sensitive electronics not getting the constant proper voltage they are required to work effectively. Intermittent voltage supply and or low voltage can send the sensitive electronics to go out of sync and throw an error, ABS and ignition dash are such good examples, wherein they act weird and the dashboard needles go haywire when the voltage isn't what they're expected to be fed.

Case in point, since you've mentioned you had a dead battery, replace the battery or charge the battery to the full, it can and should resolve the issue. Keep your observations posted.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Will recharge the battery as it's less than 6 months old.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Its been a month since the water pump seal was replaced under warranty and I have ridden about 600Kms. The coolant level is reducing even now. Had topped up once after riding 300Kms thinking that its just air in the radiator system escaping, might have been the cause for reducing coolant level. Now my bike is out of warranty and I think the head gasket is the issue. Planning to leave the bike for servicing in next couple of days for head gasket replacement. If any one has gone through this, any pointers about how much it costs and what are the things I need to look at would be helpful. I am planning to be at the service center and check how the work progress during the head gasket replacement.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Since you've replaced your water pump seal, the next thing that comes to my mind is probably the head gasket which costs in and around Rs. 450 and with the labor adding to 1000 to 1500 approx and coolant change at around 150, this is just an approximation considering only head gasket is changed. If the water pump seal and the mechanical seal is to be replaced then you can calculate the rest from your previous bill. In and around 2.5 to 3.5 should be the right ballpark.

Keep your observation posted.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Thanks for the info. What other mechanical seals should be looked into other than head gasket? I was also wondering if the thin head gasket from KTM performance store helps? Have anyone used it before? I have seen a lot of report on blown head gasket on 390 and if this helps, a friend of mine who is flying in next month might be able to get this for me.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

In the pump impeller we have two oil seals and that's about it. These can be replaced as a precautionary measure. These seals prevent coolant from entering inside the engine directly. These things either have a symptom or only a strip down can rule out the issue. Regarding the thin gasket, I personally haven't come across anyone using them, but I'd suggest you give it a try. But before that make sure the part number is the right one and it's for the 390. Remember though PPs are well PPs, they have specific reason, perhaps for racing or what not, is anyone's guess.

But you can be the one-off and go ahead and give it a try and if it works well, then voila, we should have a solution on our hands.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

My odo is currently 14,100Kms. I got the the pump seals changed around 13,300Kms. The coolant was also topped up at 13.3K Kms. Coolant dropped till just above minimum line after riding about 400Kms. Got the coolant topped up at 13,700Kms to just above the maximum line. After riding some 400Kms it's in between minimum and maximum now.

Visited service center today and he told it's common in 390 and during summer, for coolant to drop such levels I have explained above. He told it's just about 20 to 30 ml coolant drop per 400-500Kms and totally fine. Engine oil was changed at 13,300Kms as well. The sight glass is clear, oil looks dark Reddish, no milkiness, no bubbles, nothing. The current coolant level was marked, and trip was set to 0. He told to track the coolant drop and Kms ridden this time and only if it is by a huge margin, to replace head gasket. They were clearly hesitant to replace it now and advised not to simply get the engine removed as this very normal and not an issue.

Would this be OK? Is there anything I have to worry about? Or should I insist them to replace the gasket now? Is 20 to 30 ml of drop during summer is real?

Also, I dropped the idea of performance head gasket as it will increase already high compression engine to a full point.