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**Mandar64** · 10-22-2018, 01:36 AM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by sharatravan View Post

390 owners from Mumbai, need some information. Which KTM service center is the best from a servicing perspective? I stay in Kandivali and the bike was bought from KTM Andheri East. I'm going to get the first service done soon.

Distance is no bar and I'm ok with traveling long distance to get the servicing done, since I aim to build a long term relationship with the SAs. Pointers will be helpful.

I stay i malad and even i had bought my bike from KTM Andheri East and i service it at their andheri east svc,till now service quality and job done was good.

**chiragsthakur** · 10-22-2018, 01:34 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Yes this bolt needs to be secured properly. Its directly connected to the gearbox casing. It leaks engine oil if not tightened properly.

Originally posted by ksuresh92 View Post

Today after a hard ride, while parking the bike I saw some traces of engine oil kind of stuff from the bottom bolt of the chain sprocket cover.

It was not too much but seems like an oil leak from engine. Does this bolt leak oil ? If so what can be done for that

It was dark so I couldn't click a pic... Attaching an image from Google for understanding.

Thanks in advance

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**VaibhavPisal** · 10-22-2018, 05:22 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Enjoying the bike so far. Have done close to 100 kms. Some impressions :

1. Much more comfortable than a sports bike. Am enjoying aimlessly pottering around.

2. Its a breeze in city so far. Likely due to thin traffic due to festive season.

3. It has mild vibes that I like. Its new engine so don't want to lug it. But hard to make out when it is protesting due to vibes and its sound character.

4. Having some difficulty in finding sweet spot for sports riding. Having upper body relaxed is easy but holding bike with lower body is a bit challenge for now. Heel plates seem to be smaller than r15 so keeping your toes on pegs does not work as well. I think its a matter of time.

Overall enjoying the adventure. Intend to do some weekly checkups myself regularly to keep it maintained. But owners manual is very limited. Yamaha manuals are small technician crash course in comparison. Also wiring under seat is shockingly bad.

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5. Breaks are progressive and powerful. Not pin sharp as r15 but benefit is you don't crash into handlebars as hard as that bike.

6. Enginewise there definitely a power band like old 390. But it has been brought down the rev range it seems. So most of its horses can be used in city itself at lower speeds. On older 390 you had to be doing very unsafe speeds even in 2nd gear to get kick in pants feel.

7. Tires are harder compound than r15 v1 stock rubber. But seem more reliable. Is not bothered by potholes as much.

Will post more after more riding.

**B7ACKTHORN** · 10-22-2018, 06:50 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by ksuresh92 View Post

Today after a hard ride, while parking the bike I saw some traces of engine oil kind of stuff from the bottom bolt of the chain sprocket cover.

It was not too much but seems like an oil leak from engine. Does this bolt leak oil ? If so what can be done for that

It was dark so I couldn't click a pic... Attaching an image from Google for understanding.

Thanks in advance

If my memory serves me correct, it was you who asked a similar type of question a while or so back, and you did post the bolt sizes too, am I right?

Nevertheless, yes, Suresh, the 390 has a sprocket bolt that will leak oil if it is not torqued properly, usually in case of loose bolt or a stripped thread. As Chirag mentioned, that bolt directly slides inside the gearbox case, so the leak. Tighten it a wee bit and observe if it leaks. If it leaks again, either your bolt or the thread at the casing is stripped.

For now, torque it a wee bit, observe and keep your observations posted.

Cheers!
VJ

**ksuresh92** · 10-22-2018, 10:54 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by chiragsthakur View Post

Yes this bolt needs to be secured properly. Its directly connected to the gearbox casing. It leaks engine oil if not tightened properly.

Thanks Chirag !

Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post

If my memory serves me correct, it was you who asked a similar type of question a while or so back, and you did post the bolt sizes too, am I right?

Nevertheless, yes, Suresh, the 390 has a sprocket bolt that will leak oil if it is not torqued properly, usually in case of loose bolt or a stripped thread. As Chirag mentioned, that bolt directly slides inside the gearbox case, so the leak. Tighten it a wee bit and observe if it leaks. If it leaks again, either your bolt or the thread at the casing is stripped.

For now, torque it a wee bit, observe and keep your observations posted.

Cheers!
VJ

Yeah it was me ! Nice catch.

I have tightened it a bit. I didn't feel the screw has moved. Does the screw get loosen up because of the vibrations ?

**B7ACKTHORN** · 10-22-2018, 11:38 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by ksuresh92 View Post

Thanks Chirag ! Yeah it was me ! Nice catch.

I have tightened it a bit. I didn't feel the screw has moved. Does the screw get loosen up because of the vibrations ?

The vibes does loosen the bolts to an extent, a vibey motor in the end.

Cheers!
VJ

**konqueror** · 10-23-2018, 03:39 AM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post

The vibes does loosen the bolts to an extent, a vibey motor in the end.

Cheers!
VJ

apply Loctite 243 Threadlocker for loose bolts and tight them. This solves the problem of loose bolts with vibey motor

**B7ACKTHORN** · 10-23-2018, 03:40 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by konqueror View Post

apply Loctite 243 Threadlocker for loose bolts and tight them. This solves the problem of loose bolts with vibey motor

Indeed! Loctite does solve the issue.

Cheers!
VJ

**sujithbvm** · 10-23-2018, 06:44 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Hi Guys,

Anybody know the exact on road price of duke 390 2018 in Bangalore.

I visited the showroom on the weekend and the dealer guy told me the price is 315950, which seems to be on the higher side, even if I include the handling charges of 1000 rs.

Can anybody throw some light on this issue. From Zigwheels and Bikedekho I am getting quotes of 3,13,435 Rs.

**vinodpakath** · 10-23-2018, 07:34 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by sujithbvm View Post

Hi Guys,

Anybody know the exact on road price of duke 390 2018 in Bangalore.

I visited the showroom on the weekend and the dealer guy told me the price is 315950, which seems to be on the higher side, even if I include the handling charges of 1000 rs.

Can anybody throw some light on this issue. From Zigwheels and Bikedekho I am getting quotes of 3,13,435 Rs.

Ask them the breakup of the cost. Check the insurance price which I am sure will be on the highest side. Also note : insurance price keeps increasing year on year.

**kiran2508** · 10-23-2018, 08:26 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by sujithbvm View Post

Hi Guys,

Anybody know the exact on road price of duke 390 2018 in Bangalore.

I visited the showroom on the weekend and the dealer guy told me the price is 315950, which seems to be on the higher side, even if I include the handling charges of 1000 rs.

Can anybody throw some light on this issue. From Zigwheels and Bikedekho I am getting quotes of 3,13,435 Rs.

Originally posted by vinodpakath View Post

Ask them the breakup of the cost. Check the insurance price which I am sure will be on the highest side. Also note : insurance price keeps increasing year on year.

Pic credits: Me, when I had gone to give my bike for service
Showroom: KTM BTM, Bengaluru
Pic Taken Date: 20/09/2018

Here is the break-up-
1) Ex showroom price = Rs.2,42,835
2) Road tax(18% tax on Ex-showroom+11% Cess on tax amount) - 18% Tax on 2,42,835 = 43,710.3, 11% Cess on 43,710.3 = 4,808.133, Sub-total = Rs.48,518 + Rs.530(Smart card charges approx) = Rs.49,045
3) Handling Charges = Rs.1,000
4) 5 years Insurance non-zero Depreciation(only 1st year is Comprehensive, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th are all only 3rd party) = Rs.20,555

Grand Total = Rs.3,13,435

Ping me on inbox me if you need anything more clarification on this regard.

**sujithbvm** · 10-24-2018, 12:23 AM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by vinodpakath View Post

Ask them the breakup of the cost. Check the insurance price which I am sure will be on the highest side. Also note : insurance price keeps increasing year on year.

Ya will do. I didn't notice the price difference til i came home. Could be the insurance price difference as you mentioned.

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Originally posted by kiran2508 View Post

Pic credits: Me, when I had gone to give my bike for service
Showroom: KTM BTM, Bengaluru
Pic Taken Date: 20/09/2018
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Here is the break-up-
1) Ex showroom price = Rs.2,42,835
2) Road tax(18% tax on Ex-showroom+11% Cess on tax amount) - 18% Tax on 2,42,835 = 43,710.3, 11% Cess on 43,710.3 = 4,808.133, Sub-total = Rs.48,518 + Rs.530(Smart card charges approx) = Rs.49,045
3) Handling Charges = Rs.1,000
4) 5 years Insurance non-zero Depreciation(only 1st year is Comprehensive, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th are all only 3rd party) = Rs.20,555

Grand Total = Rs.3,13,435

Ping me on inbox me if you need anything more clarification on this regard.

Great..Thanks a ton bro

Will cross check this numbers with what the give me the break up

Guys one more thing. Might be a stupid question.
Do they take you to the storage place where there will be many Duke 390s and you can choose any one of them?

Or its like now the showroom guys only allocate the bike for you.

I am asking this I was able to do this with my Apache RTR 180 eight years back.

I hope they allow it now also.

**VaibhavPisal** · 10-25-2018, 01:23 AM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by sujithbvm View Post

Guys one more thing. Might be a stupid question.
Do they take you to the storage place where there will be many Duke 390s and you can choose any one of them?

Or its like now the showroom guys only allocate the bike for you.

I am asking this I was able to do this with my Apache RTR 180 eight years back.

I hope they allow it now also.

When I bought it, showroom person was ready to let me select. They had only one bike in showroom. Others were in warehouse 10 km away.

But i felt showroom piece was ok, revved freely and was manufactured last month only. So went with it.

**sujithbvm** · 10-25-2018, 11:37 AM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by VaibhavPisal View Post

When I bought it, showroom person was ready to let me select. They had only one bike in showroom. Others were in warehouse 10 km away.

But i felt showroom piece was ok, revved freely and was manufactured last month only. So went with it.

Hmm. Guess i will too check the VIN number and check the date of manufacture and go with the pieces in the showroom itself, if they don't allow me to choose the bike in the warehouse.

Also do this showroom guys charge you 2 percent for debit or credit card swipe ?

**VaibhavPisal** · 10-25-2018, 09:58 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Any easy method to switch between drl and low beam without diving in the menu?

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