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  • #2911
    Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

    My front left shock is leaking badly, the bike was standing still for few days, Bike is under warranty but i guess it is not covered under warranty, just wanted to confirm whether it is or not. If not what will be the charges for repairing it.

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    • #2912
      Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
      Go for the R3s M5 Metzler 140/70. You get increased sidewall, plus the tire fits well making it appear bigger than 150/60. Secondly, wider tires 150 aid well in high speed stability.

      140 fitting better will all round increase the performance a bit, especially contact patch.

      R3 rim too is a 4 inch and so is my CBR and it has Zapper S which I won't any day recommend for Duke's performance. CBR being the hot fat chick, it's okay, but the supermodel Duke is better with Metz, my personal suggestion.

      And then you have Masseters, MPSRs etc.

      Hope it helps.

      Cheers!
      VJ
      Makes me happy since I've recently purchased Timsun 140/70.
      Waiting for the Metz to die now.
      First I was Scared But then We Made a Deal
      --


      ♥ Biker Forever ♥ xBhp ♥ Throttle Hunger ♥ Accidental Body ♥ Bike Changer ♥ Pc Lover ♥ Gadget Freak ♥

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      • #2913
        Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

        Originally posted by ksuresh92 View Post
        Is anyone aware of 1.6 psi radiator cap? I heard they are performing better in terms of cooling .
        It's not a bad idea of using 1.6 bar cap as it helps the coolant stay longer in the radiator and hence cooing. But, too higher a cap pressure eating and you risk blowing off the radiator due to pressure build up.

        1.6 is the right trade off it even better, 1.5. But makes no major difference but it does help.

        Originally posted by Varun Sirohi View Post
        My front left shock is leaking badly, the bike was standing still for few days, Bike is under warranty but i guess it is not covered under warranty, just wanted to confirm whether it is or not. If not what will be the charges for repairing it.

        If you're under warranty, you'll get it covered and things replaced for free. If not, then seal costs 430 each and labor charges, fork oil will be extra.

        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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        • #2914
          Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

          Unfortunately I am not able find timsun in chennai. Enquired a few shops and they stopped selling them because they had problems with ISI standards . That's what I heard....

          MRF masseters are non radials. Which leads to choosing Apollo H1.
          Originally posted by Sird View Post
          Makes me happy since I've recently purchased Timsun 140/70.
          Waiting for the Metz to die now.

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          • #2915
            Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

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            Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
            It's not a bad idea of using 1.6 bar cap as it helps the coolant stay longer in the radiator and hence cooing. But, too higher a cap pressure eating and you risk blowing off the radiator due to pressure build up.

            1.6 is the right trade off it even better, 1.5. But makes no major difference but it does help.




            If you're under warranty, you'll get it covered and things replaced for free. If not, then seal costs 430 each and labor charges, fork oil will be extra.

            Cheers!
            VJ

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            • #2916
              Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

              Originally posted by ksuresh92 View Post
              Unfortunately I am not able find timsun in chennai. Enquired a few shops and they stopped selling them because they had problems with ISI standards . That's what I heard....

              MRF masseters are non radials. Which leads to choosing Apollo H1.
              Why not order online?
              I did.
              First I was Scared But then We Made a Deal
              --


              ♥ Biker Forever ♥ xBhp ♥ Throttle Hunger ♥ Accidental Body ♥ Bike Changer ♥ Pc Lover ♥ Gadget Freak ♥

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              • #2917
                Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                There is a possibility of old stock, and also since no one is supplying here warranty claims are also not available.

                If i see any shop selling them will get them. No luck though .
                Originally posted by Sird View Post
                Why not order online?
                I did.

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                • #2918
                  Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by ksuresh92 View Post
                  Unfortunately I am not able find timsun in chennai. Enquired a few shops and they stopped selling them because they had problems with ISI standards . That's what I heard....

                  MRF masseters are non radials. Which leads to choosing Apollo H1.
                  I have been using rosso 2 after the Metz were done, this is my second set of rosso, so planning to try something else after this. I heard that H1 would last longer but how are the grip levels compared to Metz?

                  Thanks,
                  Aswin


                  Duke 390 (2018 - Present)
                  Honda CB Unicorn (2011 - 2017)

                  When I'm riding with the helmet on, I'm invisible and people just deal with me as the guy on the bike :)

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                  • #2919
                    Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                    Originally posted by ksuresh92 View Post
                    There is a possibility of old stock, and also since no one is supplying here warranty claims are also not available.

                    If i see any shop selling them will get them. No luck though .
                    I have received tyre of September 2019 manufactured.
                    You seem to have some wrong info about it bro. Looks like some shop guy have passed wrong info.
                    First I was Scared But then We Made a Deal
                    --


                    ♥ Biker Forever ♥ xBhp ♥ Throttle Hunger ♥ Accidental Body ♥ Bike Changer ♥ Pc Lover ♥ Gadget Freak ♥

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                    • #2920
                      Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      I heard dry grip levels of H1 is as good as Metz, but the wet grip seems to suffer when compared with the metzellers. But that is compensated with the extra miles we get.

                      Yet to try them. I just finalized to go with H1 after the others are ruled out..


                      How long does the rosso 2 run .. and how is the grip compared to Metz ?

                      Originally posted by aswin_93 View Post
                      I have been using rosso 2 after the Metz were done, this is my second set of rosso, so planning to try something else after this. I heard that H1 would last longer but how are the grip levels compared to Metz?

                      Thanks,
                      Aswin

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                      • #2921
                        Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                        Oh !

                        May be ... Are you using timsun 140 ? Can you provide some feedback also link to the tyre if possible .

                        Thanks !
                        Originally posted by Sird View Post
                        I have received tyre of September 2019 manufactured.
                        You seem to have some wrong info about it bro. Looks like some shop guy have passed wrong info.

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                        • #2922
                          Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          Have been using alpha h1 for past 6ks.my stock Metzs steel braids were visible at 7.2k.alpha h1 has been going strong,still approx 50% tread left.grip levels are definitely better in slush and gravel when compared to metz. with my limited experience,i haven't felt that the alpha is in anyway lesser than that of stock metz.online reviews seems to second that too.stock Metz at the front ran for 12ks.replaced with Metz M5.
                          Regarding the use of 140 tyres,i definitely think that one should not tamper with factory specs.the lack of chicken strips in the 140 might be a trade off for lesser corner grip?
                          Last edited by Thamps; 01-10-2020, 12:14 PM.

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                          • #2923
                            Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by ksuresh92 View Post
                            I heard dry grip levels of H1 is as good as Metz, but the wet grip seems to suffer when compared with the metzellers. But that is compensated with the extra miles we get.

                            Yet to try them. I just finalized to go with H1 after the others are ruled out..


                            How long does the rosso 2 run .. and how is the grip compared to Metz ?
                            Rosso 2 should run comfortably 10k but then falls off very sudden. During a trip my rear tyre had done around 9.5k and looked ok and I assumed I would change it once I got back. Did about 1000kms and the state of the tyre was like this:

                            Click image for larger version Name: IMG_5095.jpg Views: 1 Size: 100.6 KB ID: 1969271

                            Got it changed first thing in the morning

                            The grip levels are good specially in loose sand/gravel where Metz usually have a tendency to spin the wheels whereas never had this problem with the Rosso, but would prefer Metz more on the track though.

                            Thanks,
                            Aswin


                            Duke 390 (2018 - Present)
                            Honda CB Unicorn (2011 - 2017)

                            When I'm riding with the helmet on, I'm invisible and people just deal with me as the guy on the bike :)

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                            • #2924
                              Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                              From total control by Lee parks.regarding 140 section tyres instead of 150.Click image for larger version Name: IMG_20200110_111001.jpg Views: 1 Size: 18.7 KB ID: 1969272

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                              • #2925
                                Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                                The service center is denying the shocker seal under warranty and is not ready to give the same under writing.

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