Originally posted by roy_arnab22
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Sirjee, I came back after completing Spiti and Leh. It lasted 3 weeks for me. Unfortunately after coming back realized could've continued the journey with Phanikar as my Manager/team members were in full festive mood before Dashera.
Now the obvious question: How 390Duku performed.
Well it was a mixed experience. Riding Bangore-Kolkata-Bangalore recently and quite a few off roads I was little over-confident on Katoom. And keeping up with Phanikar, really pushed it hard in Spiti. By the time reached Keylong the rear suspension started leaking oil. Had to go back to Bhuntar KTM to get it replaced under warranty. Mud Guard, gear lever, chain cover, foot peg broken once and replaced as I was carrying spare. every time bike fell from stand still. No accidents, got trapped in slushy hairpins and trucks, once the handle bar an dtankbag decided to stay together and handle bar locked :P . The FE was always between 30-35 kmpl. No coolant leakage, engine oil topped up once. The fuel cap lock used to get frozen from inside as water sips through the key hole and get frozen inside the lock. Used a metal bash plate/engine cowl instead of the stock plastic one which saved the engine many times from stones. It was provided by Rishabh from Biking Spirit, Bangalore and is recommended for every duke owner. More detail will be added with Phanikars log later. Dasvidaniya
Now the obvious question: How 390Duku performed.
Well it was a mixed experience. Riding Bangore-Kolkata-Bangalore recently and quite a few off roads I was little over-confident on Katoom. And keeping up with Phanikar, really pushed it hard in Spiti. By the time reached Keylong the rear suspension started leaking oil. Had to go back to Bhuntar KTM to get it replaced under warranty. Mud Guard, gear lever, chain cover, foot peg broken once and replaced as I was carrying spare. every time bike fell from stand still. No accidents, got trapped in slushy hairpins and trucks, once the handle bar an dtankbag decided to stay together and handle bar locked :P . The FE was always between 30-35 kmpl. No coolant leakage, engine oil topped up once. The fuel cap lock used to get frozen from inside as water sips through the key hole and get frozen inside the lock. Used a metal bash plate/engine cowl instead of the stock plastic one which saved the engine many times from stones. It was provided by Rishabh from Biking Spirit, Bangalore and is recommended for every duke owner. More detail will be added with Phanikars log later. Dasvidaniya
Pretty much a very good tale to savor. And by no means the stock suspension is handled to carry such abuse. But that aside, good to see ride and rider back in one piece.
Appreciate the info, Arnab. Would help the Duke clan
Cheers!
VJ
so bring the stuff and let the log roll on...
You have developed an itch in all of us for more on this. 
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