Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences
I have a 2018 one.it had the engine oil and coolant mixing issue within 12k kms.got the seal replaced under warranty.cant comment whether the bs6 engine will be any different, considering the fact that the engine almost remains the same.
It stalls sometimes.then there is an issue of engine warning message showing ecu failure irregularly after long intervals....rattle from headlights which was fixed, etc etc
Would you like to say what led to you swapping the engine.?
And what other major issues you had faced?
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Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences
Hi guys,ex -390 owner here..I used to have the Duke about five years ago and had to sell it due to personal reasons.Can anyone tell me if the reliability factor has increased wrt engine/components.? My duke had the coolant-engine oil mixing issue for which we were able to swap the engine for a new one under warranty after a lengthy fight. Does the 390 still have any such incidents reported off late? I'm planning to get the bs6 version(still love the power,hate the services) but not sure about the situation with quality control.Leave a comment:
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Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences
Chain cleaner, use kerosene or WD40. For Lube use Wurth Chain Lube, the best out there. If you get your hands on ROLON chain lube, that's an underdog. Motul cleaner is good, lube is nonsense.Originally posted by JN8304 View Post
Giving out white smoke at full revs after warmed up engine, it's time to look at valve steam seals. Not to confuse with water vapor which in fact will come early mornings. But, if you observe white smoke with thick oily smell even after engine warmed up, then you may have a leaking valve steam seal.Originally posted by abhiiceman View Post
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VJ
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Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences
My bike is 22.6k kms old and it's been about 3.5k kms since last service but now bike is producing white smoke In the morning and goes away later and its giving smoke at full revs.
Pick up is low from a week or two but today then I revved it to 12k rpm for 3 to 4 times to check the smoke pick up seemed to come back on track.Leave a comment:
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Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences
I recently upgraded to DID 520 ZVMX chain; foolishly threw away the chain container box which had chain maintenance tips. Now I need to know the recommended chain cleaner and lube, please help!!Leave a comment:
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Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences
Don't go by the speedo reading, I'm talking about tank full to tank full. That's a better way.Originally posted by Longrides View PostLeave a comment:
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Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences
Oh yes, Shell gives best I was getting 30-31 and max 32 sometimes. Cruising at 110-120.
But now I am not using shell v power regularly and it dropped to 29.
But here is the thing I got topbox recently and Zana toprack is sluggish so I dropped my crusing speed to 90-100. I got 2.9 lit per 100 kms so I got about 34 kmpl which is with normal fuel. [emoji6]
It was my ride to ibw and Gokarna about 2100kms.Leave a comment:
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Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences
Ha ha !, Even i too think of that. But definitly the v-power gives atleast 3 to 4 kms extra than the regular fuels. And also if i rip the bike , it drops below 28. Try shell with speeds between 80 and 90. you will get it too.Originally posted by Ajay Vishwanath View PostLeave a comment:
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Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences
Originally posted by ksuresh92 View Post
what's the normal mileage?? I never got the chance to use shell fuel. their stations are very rare. I use the regular fuel switching between BP, HP & IOC rarely I used essar and reliance. but I get about 23-25 in highways.. that's coz I maintain about 120 ish.. about 80-90, I get some 27 max.. and you're getting 34, it's outrageous!! am I low on the spectrum?? I ride sanely, rarely do I rip.. what do the others get?Leave a comment:
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Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences
Installed the All Balls racing Fork Oil Seal on both the fork.The Bajaj Fork oil comes as KTM branded now,the product code is same i.e JP1201045,it cost 270rs per bottle of 450ml.Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View PostUse Bajaj's proprietary oil itself. You have Motul SAE5W fork oil, which costs approximately 850 bucks per liter and the LiquiMoly 5w which costs 700 odd per 500 ML. So, the cheapest here is the Bajaj fork oil which costs 220 rupees per 480 ML can. If you are okay spending the extra for LiquiMoly or Motul, I'd suggest go for that, if not, stick to Bajaj fork oil. I use 450 ML. Too much, too much stiffness, a wee bit lesser oil would mean, the shocks are a little compliant and don't bust the seals.
Cheers!
VJ
So the total expense came to
All Balls Racing Fork Seals=Rs 1200(+150 shipping charges)=1350
2 Bottle of KTM fork oil=Rs540(2*270)
Labour from my mechanic=Rs500
Total expense is Rs2390.
Will update how kuch kms it lasts,Dont have much pic as i was busy with work.
This is fork oil seal pic
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Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences
Use Bajaj's proprietary oil itself. You have Motul SAE5W fork oil, which costs approximately 850 bucks per liter and the LiquiMoly 5w which costs 700 odd per 500 ML. So, the cheapest here is the Bajaj fork oil which costs 220 rupees per 480 ML can. If you are okay spending the extra for LiquiMoly or Motul, I'd suggest go for that, if not, stick to Bajaj fork oil. I use 450 ML. Too much, too much stiffness, a wee bit lesser oil would mean, the shocks are a little compliant and don't bust the seals.Originally posted by Mandar64 View PostThe guy at motousher told me to buy these
Do you remember how much fork oil is required for one fork???
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VJ
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Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences
1180rs included labour,fork oil and seals for left side shocker. All balls seals are themself 1200rs, but they claim to last 3 to four times the oem, here is the link, do guide him which one to choose as i am totally confused.Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View PostBeautiful. So, Bajaj has clearly made sure fork seals are not under warranty, that's sad indeed. You paid Rs. 1180 for one side, that is expensive. If that's the price range, then you can definitely try All Balls fork seals, with the difference being a couple of bucks.
Cheers!
VJ
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