Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

I bought my bike in January 2018,but it is 2017 october manufactured model i guess.Yes its written in booklet fork oil seal is not covered in warranty.Just ordered the all balls racing fork oil seal from motousher,i called them and that guy told me that one quantity comes in a pair of oil seal.I am thinking of replacing both the fork oil seal,my mechanic told me he has changed oil seal earlier of a duke 390 and he got the tools required.Which fork oil would you recommend?? And how much ml of oil does one fork require??Ktm recommends FUCHS make SAE5 specification and specified product is Bajaj Genuine oil JP121045.

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Beautiful. 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

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

I tried to get them done under warranty after many suggestions on forum but the shocker seals are not covered under warranty and it is also mentioned in the service/warranty booklet. I had to pay 1180rs for the left one. My bike is 2017model and odo 5900km.

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

The fork seals themselves per pair costs Rs. 380 and you'd need two pairs, four seals, and the fork oil, per fork 480 ml, costs Rs. 220 odd. Now, if yours is the 2017 model, then I think the fork oil seals "might" differ from the old ones, so which might mean, the price is slightly higher or the same. But, in either case you're looking close to 1.8k for both fork seals and oil replacement. You can try the all balls racing fork oil seals, and give it a try. I don't have any insights on the All Balls one, but perhaps, other Bhpians who have used can comment. But, I think Rs. 2400 is a little on the higher side for All Balls stuff, and if you're under warranty, you can get it covered under warranty too. If you're out of warranty, perhaps you can try the All Balls stuff, but that'd be just my two cents.

Good luck!

Cheers!
VJ

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

There is a leak from the front left fork,i need to replace the oil seal.How much does it cost,i tried calling all service center in mumbai suburbs,Goregaon svc said oil seal will come in 2-3days and didnt say anything about the price.There is this All Balls Racing Fork seals from Moto Usher which cost 1200 for a pair,it says its 3-4 times better than oem,anybody tried this fork seals?
My Bike has run only 6k,i use this bike only for weekend rides,i commute on my activa.Have done rides on bad roads and hit twodeep potholes in rainy season at 60-70kmph speed,literally felt the potholes.I want something more reliable,as most of the village roads in maharashtra are broken,potholed roads.Should i go for this all balls racing fork oil seal??And i also use a cover for both the front forks.

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

mrf has the meteor model in 140/70.. one size down from the stock 150, but shouldn't cause a problem.
for the front maybe stick to the stock size from mrf (revz fc1)

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Yesterday, I went on a long ride on Duke, my first long ride on any bike since 2011. Since, I was riding after a long-long time, decided to keep the speeds low initially (70-80 Kmph), as the confidence grew I upped the speed to 100-110 Kmph. The wind blast at those speeds was unsettling for me. The bike is rock stable upto 90 Kmph, but anything above 95 kmph is not confidence inspiring, maybe due to the low weight of the bike or lack of windshield. Another major point is the rock hard seat, my butt and lower back started paining after 70 kms into the ride. I had to take break every 70-80 kms. Overall, I enjoyed the ride, but 9 years is a long time and the age is showing its effect.

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Any idea on the warranty for Duke's battery?saw in the user manual that it's 1 year.is it?

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

When you get the time, I'd suggest you post your detailed review of the jacket in the Riding Gears thread. Would definitely come in handy for folks looking to purchase. Every review counts.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Got this repaired and reached Bangalore finally only to be welcomed with overheated engine. The radiator fan stopped working
Took it to SVC and the manager said radiator fan needs to be replaced and he said it'd be done under warranty. I asked him to double check since mine is Dec 2017 model and i thought warranty expired in Dec 2019.He showed that bike is under warranty till Dec 2020 But he couldn't arrange the parts and he asked me to visit a diff SVC.

They said that my bike is out of warranty and I'd have to pay 3k. I told them that at the earlier SVC he showed that warranty expires at 2020 Dec. After a bit of talks and phone calls they agreed to replace in warranty and then he came on about coolant which needs to be paid. I said i use a different coolant and wouldn't want them to top it up.
The new fan is of the newer models i reckon, Noise has reduced drastically and maybe a bit of heat too. All in all, glad it broke down for now


Off topic: Got this Alpinestars TGP Plus Rv2 from germany for 9.7k. Looks cool and L2 protection at shoulder and elbows.
A big fan of A stars and this was a great deal to miss.

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

I think you have your answer in your second paragraph, when you mentioned "cruiser" vs "junkie". Speaking of the obvious, the guys from ADV stopped posting, perhaps it might have solved their issues. Mind you, issues get posted in threads far more than their advantages, so we take in that light Coming to the body of it and jokes apart, I think, it's worth the try Niranjan. Fact is, we don't have options, I think as long as the rotation is reversed and one or two less than the stock rating should do the job good.

These are cheap tires to experiment with, and if works, it's definitely not going to pinch the pocket, and you can sell it at a meagre and basically, there is nothing you can lose with this tire, right or wrong. But, it will work for the purpose its intended purpose, that is off road.

That's all I can think of now.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Hi Jon,

I have been using Michelin Sirac Street (rear tyre 100 Sec) as a front and Ralco speedblaster on the rear (140 section). Have done a lot of kms on them including Spiti and Sach pass and highly recommend the same for you as well. You shall be very well satisfied.

Cheers

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Completely agree. Will check out Vee rubber.

My concern is, rear tyres are specifically made for acceleration and load bearing forces, whereas the front tyre is built on a lighter carcass with more emphasis on handling and braking support. Similarly, if one observes the tread patters on the front, it seems to push water (when riding on wet surfaces) towards the center of the tyre, and the rear tread pattern seems to push it to the outer edges of the tyre(on street tyres, yet to observe in dual sport tyres). The tyre in question here is the Ralco 100/80 which was built for rear tyre use. Would it be wise to use a rear tyre for the front wheel? Also read on the ADV forum, where some people have installed rear tyres on the front by reversing rotational direction, thereby reversing tread pattern as well. Unfortunately, those forum threads seem to abruptly stop without updates. I honestly believe that the rotational direction markers on the tyres are present for a reason, and cannot be messed with.

My agenda for these tyres are riding from Chennai all the way to the Ladakh region next year, and I'd be covering 75% highways, and braking is crucial! I'm more of a cruiser and not a corner junkie, so sidewall height doesn't matter to my riding style. Theoretically, I don't think fitting a rear tyre on the front is a good idea. Just checking for opinions or consensus.

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

You can upload it to your Google Drive and share the link or upload it to YouTube and share the link.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

It's loud, basically while a truck brakes in hard kinda rubbing and humming noise. I have the videos not sure how to upload