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  • #661
    Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by Ajay Vishwanath View Post
    Also, our chain comes lubricated by some kind of "wax" type of lube.. any idea what that is???? it's been almost 600 KMs and I don't see the lube going off.. will check again tomorrow...
    Max it would last for 1000 kms.
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    • #662
      Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by VaibhavPisal View Post
      how good are tires on duke? are they prone to puncture like most soft compound tires?

      also how is the grip? are there any jittery moments?
      Almost all very soft compound tires are prone to getting punctured, especially the Metz. Soft offroading in slush to light off-roading can be done with cautiousness on the Metz. Hardcore offoading and you run the risk of damaging the tire and the rim for that matter. Jittery moments are almost present in all vehicles, tires, it all depends on the situation, panic braking, road conditions and what not.

      Originally posted by Ajay Vishwanath View Post
      The grips are pretty good.. wet grip is also good.. jittery moments?? not sure.. puncture - never had any touchwood.. don't want also...

      Also, our chain comes lubricated by some kind of "wax" type of lube.. any idea what that is???? it's been almost 600 KMs and I don't see the lube going off.. will check again tomorrow...
      The lube that comes from factory that is white are called dry lubes, they are similar to candlewax type lubes, which are white in color. They prevent excessive splashing of the lube if any and provide a clear coat on the chain surface. Though they are extremely stubborn to clean, once they get dirty. Wet lubes or liquid lubes are always preferred when it comes to chain lubing, for ease of cleaning and lubing.

      Cheers!
      VJ
      Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'
      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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      • #663
        Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

        Originally posted by Ajay Vishwanath View Post
        Also, our chain comes lubricated by some kind of "wax" type of lube.. any idea what that is???? it's been almost 600 KMs and I don't see the lube going off.. will check again tomorrow...
        that's how the new chains come.. they use a wax/grease type of lube. even on the earlier ktm's.
        the purpose of lubing the chain is to keep the rubber o rings 'wet' and to also reduce overall rolling friction. you can simply apply your regular lube/gear oil over the chain. this wax type lube stays on longer (and also one reason why i use a grease spray when riding in the wet.. lasts much longer with almost not fling off/mess)

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        • #664
          Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

          ah, ok.. thanks

          I'll see tomorrow, if all is well.. else, I'll "clean" it and apply the classic HP's EP90 Gear Oil and roll on....
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          • #665
            Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

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            Dirt forever!
            They told four wheels were better then two.
            So, I bought another motorcycle!
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            • #666
              Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

              Originally posted by Aigars View Post
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              Dirt forever!
              Which brand tyres?
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              • #667
                Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by Imam Jafer Ali View Post
                Which brand tyres?
                I think it's ceat vertigo/zoom series or might be timsun.

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                • #668
                  Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by Imam Jafer Ali View Post
                  Which brand tyres?
                  TIMSUN. I bought in Moto Cafe near Ulsoor Lake

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                  Last edited by Aigars; 06-25-2017, 04:14 PM.
                  They told four wheels were better then two.
                  So, I bought another motorcycle!
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                  • #669
                    Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                    Originally posted by Aigars View Post
                    TIMSUN. I bought in Moto Cafe near Ulsoor Lake014[/ATTACH]
                    How's the handling? I mean you have downsized the tires, and how it performs on smooth tarmac.

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                    • #670
                      Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      Originally posted by Chandan92 View Post
                      How's the handling? I mean you have downsized the tires, and how it performs on smooth tarmac.
                      it's ok on all kind of roads. I didn't try mud yet, just it wasn't on my way.
                      Went for quite long ride, so i did my 1t service after 1.4K
                      They told four wheels were better then two.
                      So, I bought another motorcycle!
                      alienbiker.peepletree.in

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                      • #671
                        Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by Aigars View Post
                        it's ok on all kind of roads. I didn't try mud yet, just it wasn't on my way.
                        Went for quite long ride, so i did my 1t service after 1.4K
                        They allowed to do first service after 1400kms??? not clash with 45 days or 1000 kms as per manual??

                        where did u do ur service?? how was the service experience??

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                        • #672
                          Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by Aigars View Post
                          Dirt forever!
                          Can you post some detailed pictures of the tire that you've replaced, the TimSun tires, would be very much appreciated if you can post some good quality pics and detailed review of the tire and it's performance, and sizes available if any that you know of.

                          Cheers!
                          VJ
                          Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'
                          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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                          • #673
                            Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by srisathiyan89 View Post
                            They allowed to do first service after 1400kms??? not clash with 45 days or 1000 kms as per manual??

                            where did u do ur service?? how was the service experience??
                            Well, I had no option because I was on a ride. I made 1.4K in one week.
                            I bought bike quite far from home, but serviced on Mekhri circle KTM.
                            They didn't tell me anything about 1.4K km.
                            I haven't any issue with bike till 1st service, so I think service was ok. I paid approx 1.9K

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                            Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
                            Can you post some detailed pictures of the tire that you've replaced, the TimSun tires, would be very much appreciated if you can post some good quality pics and detailed review of the tire and it's performance, and sizes available if any that you know of.

                            Cheers!
                            VJ
                            I didn't push hard bike till 1st service.
                            I tested on rocks, sand, dirt etc, except mud.They are ok. I can not compare with original ones, never ride.
                            I have Michelin Sirac on my Yamaha SZ, they are very similar and are very good.
                            On Bonneville i did quite a lot of offroading with stock Metz tyres. Was ok except mud.
                            Didn't had any ride after service. Will go next week for offroad. Then will see.

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                            They told four wheels were better then two.
                            So, I bought another motorcycle!
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                            • #674
                              Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                              Originally posted by hackergaurav View Post
                              Mods please remove that link. I joined and along with me some other people got calls and all from unknown people and it's spamming and violating our mobile phone number privacy. I know the group is with good intention. But request you to please remove the link in the larger interest. Sorry for OT
                              @Divyasharan @The Monk


                              MOD EDIT: Done and removed from your post as well!
                              Last edited by The Monk; 06-28-2017, 12:29 PM.
                              live long.. live happy.. that's the best revenge that can be served to the people who hate you..
                              PDI Checklist here - Emergency Contacts
                              Gear:
                              MT Revenge [Arrowtip] | SMK Twister [Blade]
                              Spartan Helios | Spartan Icarus
                              BB Gears Racer Gloves | Aspida Phaeton
                              BB Gears Tourer| Allen Cooper 1157
                              Spartan Odysseus
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                              2010 - 2015 Honda Unicorn
                              2014 - 2019 KTM RC 200
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                              • #675
                                Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by Ajay Vishwanath View Post
                                Mods please remove that link. I joined and along with me some other people got calls and all from unknown people and it's spamming and violating our mobile phone number privacy. I know the group is with good intention. But request you to please remove the link in the larger interest. Sorry for OT
                                Instead of posting open invitation, its better to keep it close and few people can accept on request to keep the group clean.


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