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**Dodge_Viper** · 07-10-2017, 05:38 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

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Is it possible to fit a Thunderbird backrest like the one above to the newer Duke 390?

**s1d** · 07-10-2017, 10:11 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Ajay Vishwanath View Post

Interesting, I've met many other folks (including myself) who had the issue of the leg guard left side top bolt being broken off by regular use!!

I've had the left crash guard top bolt break off too on my D200 !!! Happened just like that, no fall.. one morning on my way to work noticed a 'krrr krrr' noise like some rattling and immediately rushed to the svc.. after looking around for 10 min, found the bolt broken. replaced for free but used a different bolt (not the allen head type, but a regular hex head one). This happened around 1.5yrs after I bought the bike.
Though I should admit that i have the habit of resting (stretching) my left leg on the crash guard intermittently for a few seconds on long rides

**Vignesh247** · 07-10-2017, 10:29 PM

KTM Duke 390 2017

Hello Folks,
I got my Duke 390 on14 June 2017, riding experience is awesome as I moved from Bajaj 200 NS. But I am facing electrical issue in my bike where in the bike gets completely off sometimes when I press start button, it was really frustrating when I had this in a peak traffic.when ever this issue occurs I check the fuse and press / replace with spair if all the fuse are proper and this works.
Does anyone facing the same issue?
Any suggestions please !!!

**Vignesh247** · 07-10-2017, 10:46 PM

KTM Duke 390 2017 Electical issue bike gets off completely

Hello Folks,
I brought duke 390 on 14 June 2017 and enjoying my ride.. feeling awesome.. but since 2 weeks I am facing electrical issues where in my bike gets off completely sometimes when I press start button. Recently I faced this problem in a peak traffic and it was frustrating. I try to fix this issue temporarily by pressing the fuses.
Anyone facing similar issues?
Any suggestions to address this issue !!!

**abhiiceman** · 07-10-2017, 11:46 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

KTM DUKE 125/390 Case fittings - Shad - Engineered for riding

duke 2017 case holders. check those pdfs for proper design so you can get it done locally.

**B7ACKTHORN** · 07-10-2017, 11:54 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Ajay Vishwanath View Post

Open Q to all - do I need support from handlebars for the windshield? I picked up an AS200 shield going to fix it today. OR the strength of the number plate holder is good enough?

At least in the old ones, the screws that had the stock small visor, did it's job well, affixing a bigger windscreen without added support had it own set of problems. First, the screws would become loose often, due to the flexing of the visor and depending on the weight of the visor, high speed wind deflection means the visor flexes and slightly flutters at the sides at high speed, these minute flexes all directly load the mount screws which are tiny and flimsy and changes the alignment of those little screws and tightening them frequently was required.

Now with an added support to the handlebar, the visor stays put, flutters very less if any and doesn't stress the direct mount points which are the soft screws at the front. Plus with reduced visor deflection, the windblast is significantly reduced as again, since it flutters less and a sturdy visor deflects wind more than a fluttering one.

Cheers!
VJ

**Ajay Vishwanath** · 07-11-2017, 01:41 AM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post

At least in the old ones, the screws that had the stock small visor, did it's job well, affixing a bigger windscreen without added support had it own set of problems. First, the screws would become loose often, due to the flexing of the visor and depending on the weight of the visor, high speed wind deflection means the visor flexes and slightly flutters at the sides at high speed, these minute flexes all directly load the mount screws which are tiny and flimsy and changes the alignment of those little screws and tightening them frequently was required.

Now with an added support to the handlebar, the visor stays put, flutters very less if any and doesn't stress the direct mount points which are the soft screws at the front. Plus with reduced visor deflection, the windblast is significantly reduced as again, since it flutters less and a sturdy visor deflects wind more than a fluttering one.

Cheers!
VJ

Thanks man. I fixed it today. Yes. The visor flutters, causes buffeting. The "mechanic" used the flat metal that's bendable to mount the shield.. I'll add pics once I get hold of a PC. Went on a test and touched 160. No issues, just that it started to tank slap a little. Feels like the handling is gone a bit. But it was mostly stable. The problem - the visor is more straight than slant. I'll have to take it off & bend the "metal patti" more I guess.

Edit : Some Pics..

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**Sayeeshk** · 07-11-2017, 01:34 PM

2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

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My duke 390 2017 model took a toll on me on sunday at kudal while cmg for amboli ride n riding in heavy rains. Bike was cranking continuously wit no engine start even wit kill switch off n in gear position 1 wen key turned on. Next day bike got to svc. Battery dead. Cam failure bus failure n ambient light failure n two more. 5 error codes. Svc guys dnt hav ne idea as to wat happened. Todays update is watterlogged ecu. Ne one facing d same problms.

**B7ACKTHORN** · 07-11-2017, 11:10 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Sayeeshk View Post

Post Moved and Merged

My duke 390 2017 model took a toll on me on sunday at kudal while cmg for amboli ride n riding in heavy rains. Bike was cranking continuously wit no engine start even wit kill switch off n in gear position 1 wen key turned on. Next day bike got to svc. Battery dead. Cam failure bus failure n ambient light failure n two more. 5 error codes. Svc guys dnt hav ne idea as to wat happened. Todays update is watterlogged ecu. Ne one facing d same problms.

I've merged this post to the 2017 Duke 390 other thread so you get your query answered fast. Also, please use proper formatting and refrain from using SMS, Short forms or regional lingos on the forum. Type out clearly, not like -- dnt, hav ne wat facing d, problms et cetera. Please read forum threads on how to post if you're unsure.

Cheers!
VJ

**razzer** · 07-12-2017, 06:04 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Sayeeshk View Post

Post Moved and Merged

My duke 390 2017 model took a toll on me on sunday at kudal while cmg for amboli ride n riding in heavy rains. Bike was cranking continuously wit no engine start even wit kill switch off n in gear position 1 wen key turned on. Next day bike got to svc. Battery dead. Cam failure bus failure n ambient light failure n two more. 5 error codes. Svc guys dnt hav ne idea as to wat happened. Todays update is watterlogged ecu. Ne one facing d same problms.

Oh no! Pls keep us updated. I too park my bike outside without cover. Time to purchase one I think.
Though not sure how ECU would get water logged unless there was some leakage through the petrol tank.

**Ajay Vishwanath** · 07-13-2017, 11:13 AM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by razzer View Post

Oh no! Pls keep us updated. I too park my bike outside without cover. Time to purchase one I think.
Though not sure how ECU would get water logged unless there was some leakage through the petrol tank.

Petrol tank doesn't "leak" water. There are holes around the fuel cap for water to escape from the drain pipe under the bike. That's so the water doesn't enter anywhere else. Tank or other places. Also, the '17 gen bikes have a tighter fuel cap that doesn't allow the petrol fumes to escape. If there's water in ECU and all, it's a serious quality issue & needs to be replaced immediately under warranty.

**razzer** · 07-13-2017, 01:39 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Ajay Vishwanath View Post

Petrol tank doesn't "leak" water. There are holes around the fuel cap for water to escape from the drain pipe under the bike. That's so the water doesn't enter anywhere else. Tank or other places. Also, the '17 gen bikes have a tighter fuel cap that doesn't allow the petrol fumes to escape. If there's water in ECU and all, it's a serious quality issue & needs to be replaced immediately under warranty.

You're probably right. Coming from RE, I'm yet to get over leaking petrol tanks. Am not much of a mechanical guy, but where exactly is the ECU on the bike?

**Ajay Vishwanath** · 07-13-2017, 08:34 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by razzer View Post

You're probably right. Coming from RE, I'm yet to get over leaking petrol tanks. Am not much of a mechanical guy, but where exactly is the ECU on the bike?

the previous gen RC & Dukes had the ECU on top of their tank attached to it.. not sure about the 17 gen, but I'm sure they wouldn't have deviated much from that design, but I may be wrong.. that's one question that I'm waiting for an answer since a long time..

**44horses** · 07-13-2017, 11:17 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Sayeeshk View Post

Post Moved and Merged

My duke 390 2017 model took a toll on me on sunday at kudal while cmg for amboli ride n riding in heavy rains. Bike was cranking continuously wit no engine start even wit kill switch off n in gear position 1 wen key turned on. Next day bike got to svc. Battery dead. Cam failure bus failure n ambient light failure n two more. 5 error codes. Svc guys dnt hav ne idea as to wat happened. Todays update is watterlogged ecu. Ne one facing d same problms.

This happened to my friend's bike too, when he turns the key ON the bike will start automatically without starter switch, he took it to the SVC where they ripped his biked naked and were still diagnosing the prob, today he got a call saying there is waterclog in the ECU and its now repaired. He claims that there was no heavy rain.

**Ajay Vishwanath** · 07-13-2017, 11:51 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by 44horses View Post

This happened to my friend's bike too, when he turns the key ON the bike will start automatically without starter switch, he took it to the SVC where they ripped his biked naked and were still diagnosing the prob, today he got a call saying there is waterclog in the ECU and its now repaired. He claims that there was no heavy rain.

probably the water got in due to high pressure washing?? just saying...

2007 - 2010	Kinetic Nova
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2017 - Today	KTM Duke 390

2007 - 2010	Kinetic Nova
2010 - 2015	Honda Unicorn
2014 - 2019	KTM RC 200
2017 - Today	KTM Duke 390

2007 - 2010	Kinetic Nova
2010 - 2015	Honda Unicorn
2014 - 2019	KTM RC 200
2017 - Today	KTM Duke 390

2007 - 2010	Kinetic Nova
2010 - 2015	Honda Unicorn
2014 - 2019	KTM RC 200
2017 - Today	KTM Duke 390

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