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| ![]() Thanks for the input, man_of_steel. Very helpful answers indeed! Throwing some more for you. ![]() 1. I'll be purchasing it at Mekhri Cirlce KTM. Will it be a problem for me to get it serviced in KTM Banashankari? I live it a BSK and the service station is a stone's throw away from my pad. I fear some sort of bias from BSK KTM people as I took the test ride there and made the booking at Mekhri Circle, due to it's reputation of being very customer friendly and having 'fresh' products. 2. Know any good sticker guy in BSK who can get the rim stickers done? 3. How do you advise me to ply during the run-in period? What should be the rpm for shift, highest rpm possible and highest top speed to click during this period? 4. Any advise as to how to prevent thigh kebabs at the end of every city ride? Anything with the shifting or coolant? For sure, I'll share my ownership experiences once I get my hands on that beast. ![]() |
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Welcome to TBHP and congrats on getting the 390. I recommend you stick to the 7,000 RPM limit as prescribed by KTM. The limit is high enough for you to not find the bike under-powered in the city (and to some extent, on the highway). Make sure to not ride for long periods at the same RPM, keep modulating it. |
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For Sure! WHOA! ![]() I ordered my knee pads/elbow pads and a metal badge of the club I love so that I can stick it up on the rear mudguard or near the number plate. ![]() By the way, are the HSRP IND Number Plates mandatory in Karnataka? Will the showroom guys give it themselves along with my registration number? |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() I got the front sprocket replaced from ASC last weekend. I was under the impression that only the mounting plate would be changed. But they replaced the full front sprocket. An update on the rattling issue. The annoying rattling from the tank area @4-6k RPM was back in the past couple of weeks. The rattling used to stop when I held the reservoir end. I was thinking that the reservoir was rattling against the tank area. But the SVC manager suggested that it was the fuel lid's keyhole cap that is rattling. Although I didnt buy that suggestion, I was surprised to see that the rattling has vanished and all the mechanic did was to spray WD40 to the keyhole and the keyhole lid hinges! ![]() Last edited by man_of_steel : 9th June 2014 at 10:00. |
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Damn! Missed it in the Baby Duke thread Doc! I almost started to live on with that minor irritant! |
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The bike had become very rough for the last couple of months. after the sprocket replacement, went home and re-adjusted the chain, as i felt it was a bit loose and making more then usual khat-khat. Here, i want to ask something regarding the chain adjustment. The Manual says the the play should be 5-7mm WHEN THE BIKE IS ON SIDE STAND. While maintaining that, when the bike is straightened, the play reduces. when the rider sits on the bike, chain further gets taught with almost no play. Is this the right way? Is there any simpler thumb rule for adjustment? Like after adjustment, when we push the chain upwards, it should be just about shy of touching the swing arm/ or should just lightly touch the swing arm?? I also fiddled with clutch adjustment. Prior to adjustment, when shifting to first gear, i could almost hear two sounds, like in bullets. I referred to the Manuel and made minor adjustments at the lever and also the other end where the cable enters the gear box. Now there is almost no play. but the ride feels better, and gear shift feel & sound is more precise. Feels better then before, BUT i am just worried if i have over tightened the clutch?? Dont want the plates to start slipping. Is there any way to confirm that? Bike had also developed a lot of rattles. tried attending to that. The left horn clamp had become loose. both the switch assemblies close to the grip on the handle bar had slightly become loose. tightened all that. also, the plastic panels under the seat sides, engine covers, and other nuts and bolts were tightened. Adjusted the rear brake pedal to further lower is position. tightened the fuel lid cover. and you are right, tightening/ lubing the lid hepls cut vibes. also the fuel tank lock cylinder vibrates in its housing adding to the rattle. Been thinking of cutting a thin OHP sheet and inserting around the cylinder. am sure it may help. while doing all this, saw 2 nail heads embedded in the rear tyre. went to a local puncture shop and he removed the first nail which had gone in but did not fully penetrate the tyre. the man punctured the tyre anyways and plugged it. The other nail was a tiny one with only superficial penetration. Applied WD 40 at the ignition switch, into the switches, etc. and voila, this morning the bike felt much much better to ride. Last edited by nasirkaka : 9th June 2014 at 11:31. | |
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I see that you have a K&N label. Have you replaced the stock filter with K&N ? If so, is there any difference in performance ? What is the cost and where did you buy it in bengaluru ? |
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Could you please share details on how you did this? I am looking to angle in such a way that the pedal sits a little lower. Quote:
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![]() The service centre mechanics are but human ![]() Will definitely take a crack at this adjustment asap ! In matters of lesser consequence, the mudflap attachment has fallen off and I ended up noticing it today. Had dropped of the The Duchess for the third and final free service and as luck would have it, there was no flap in stock to get a replacement fitted. Regards, Sundar | |
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