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**Mandar64** · 02-18-2020, 03:33 PM

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.

**B7ACKTHORN** · 02-18-2020, 08:24 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Mandar64 View Post

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.

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

**Varun Sirohi** · 02-18-2020, 09:28 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post

if you're under warranty, you can get it covered under warranty too.

Cheers!
VJ

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.

**B7ACKTHORN** · 02-18-2020, 09:47 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Varun Sirohi View Post

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.

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

**Mandar64** · 02-19-2020, 04:13 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post

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

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.

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**Varun Sirohi** · 02-19-2020, 04:14 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post

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

1180rs included labour,fork oil and seals for left side shocker. All balls seals are themself 1200rs, but they claim to last 3 to four times the oem, here is the link, do guide him which one to choose as i am totally confused.

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**Mandar64** · 02-19-2020, 04:49 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Varun Sirohi View Post

1180rs included labour,fork oil and seals for left side shocker. All balls seals are themself 1200rs, but they claim to last 3 to four times the oem, here is the link, do guide him which one to choose as i am totally confused.
https://shop.motousher.com/products/...als-wiper-kits

The guy at motousher told me to buy these

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Do you remember how much fork oil is required for one fork???

**B7ACKTHORN** · 02-19-2020, 07:19 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Mandar64 View Post

The guy at motousher told me to buy these

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Do you remember how much fork oil is required for one fork???

Use Bajaj's proprietary oil itself. You have Motul SAE5W fork oil, which costs approximately 850 bucks per liter and the LiquiMoly 5w which costs 700 odd per 500 ML. So, the cheapest here is the Bajaj fork oil which costs 220 rupees per 480 ML can. If you are okay spending the extra for LiquiMoly or Motul, I'd suggest go for that, if not, stick to Bajaj fork oil. I use 450 ML. Too much, too much stiffness, a wee bit lesser oil would mean, the shocks are a little compliant and don't bust the seals.

Cheers!
VJ

**Mandar64** · 02-25-2020, 01:17 AM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post

Use Bajaj's proprietary oil itself. You have Motul SAE5W fork oil, which costs approximately 850 bucks per liter and the LiquiMoly 5w which costs 700 odd per 500 ML. So, the cheapest here is the Bajaj fork oil which costs 220 rupees per 480 ML can. If you are okay spending the extra for LiquiMoly or Motul, I'd suggest go for that, if not, stick to Bajaj fork oil. I use 450 ML. Too much, too much stiffness, a wee bit lesser oil would mean, the shocks are a little compliant and don't bust the seals.

Cheers!
VJ

Installed the All Balls racing Fork Oil Seal on both the fork.The Bajaj Fork oil comes as KTM branded now,the product code is same i.e JP1201045,it cost 270rs per bottle of 450ml.
So the total expense came to
All Balls Racing Fork Seals=Rs 1200(+150 shipping charges)=1350
2 Bottle of KTM fork oil=Rs540(2*270)
Labour from my mechanic=Rs500
Total expense is Rs2390.
Will update how kuch kms it lasts,Dont have much pic as i was busy with work.
This is fork oil seal pic

**yashasvi** · 02-25-2020, 02:05 AM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Mandar64 View Post

Installed the All Balls racing Fork Oil Seal on both the fork.The Bajaj Fork oil comes as KTM branded now,the product code is same i.e JP1201045,it cost 270rs per bottle of 450ml.
So the total expense came to
All Balls Racing Fork Seals=Rs 1200(+150 shipping charges)=1350
2 Bottle of KTM fork oil=Rs540(2*270)
Labour from my mechanic=Rs500
Total expense is Rs2390.
Will update how kuch kms it lasts,Dont have much pic as i was busy with work.
This is fork oil seal pic
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That's a lot of damage for fork seal repair! I plan on owning a litre class bike but after looking at the spares price and other expenses, i am better without it

**Ajay Vishwanath** · 02-28-2020, 07:25 AM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by ksuresh92 View Post

1. Shell v power definitely scores over all fuels. I got a consistent mileage of more than 34 kms on speeds between 90 and 110 kmph. It also made the cold start better. Duke was holding the 2000 rpm at idle perfectly.

what's the normal mileage?? I never got the chance to use shell fuel. their stations are very rare. I use the regular fuel switching between BP, HP & IOC rarely I used essar and reliance. but I get about 23-25 in highways.. that's coz I maintain about 120 ish.. about 80-90, I get some 27 max.. and you're getting 34, it's outrageous!! am I low on the spectrum?? I ride sanely, rarely do I rip.. what do the others get?

**ksuresh92** · 02-28-2020, 08:29 AM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Ajay Vishwanath View Post

what's the normal mileage?? I never got the chance to use shell fuel. their stations are very rare. I use the regular fuel switching between BP, HP & IOC rarely I used essar and reliance. but I get about 23-25 in highways.. that's coz I maintain about 120 ish.. about 80-90, I get some 27 max.. and you're getting 34, it's outrageous!! am I low on the spectrum?? I ride sanely, rarely do I rip.. what do the others get?

Ha ha !, Even i too think of that. But definitly the v-power gives atleast 3 to 4 kms extra than the regular fuels. And also if i rip the bike , it drops below 28. Try shell with speeds between 80 and 90. you will get it too.

**Longrides** · 02-28-2020, 11:08 AM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Oh yes, Shell gives best I was getting 30-31 and max 32 sometimes. Cruising at 110-120.
But now I am not using shell v power regularly and it dropped to 29.

But here is the thing I got topbox recently and Zana toprack is sluggish so I dropped my crusing speed to 90-100. I got 2.9 lit per 100 kms so I got about 34 kmpl which is with normal fuel. [emoji6]

It was my ride to ibw and Gokarna about 2100kms.

**Ajay Vishwanath** · 02-28-2020, 01:33 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Longrides View Post

Oh yes, Shell gives best I was getting 30-31 and max 32 sometimes. Cruising at 110-120.
But now I am not using shell v power regularly and it dropped to 29.

But here is the thing I got topbox recently and Zana toprack is sluggish so I dropped my crusing speed to 90-100. I got 2.9 lit per 100 kms so I got about 34 kmpl which is with normal fuel. [emoji6]

It was my ride to ibw and Gokarna about 2100kms.[ATTACH]253303[/ATTACH]

Don't go by the speedo reading, I'm talking about tank full to tank full. That's a better way.

**Longrides** · 02-29-2020, 12:57 AM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Ajay Vishwanath View Post

Don't go by the speedo reading, I'm talking about tank full to tank full. That's a better way.

Yes bro I don't go by odo alone because it's never accurate. I have done the math on whole trip. Odo is just for reference.

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