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| ![]() I'm thinking of changing my rear sprocket to the 47 teeth one ,done some net research and gathered some info . My bike has done 12k and I think sooner or later a sprocket and chain will be on the cards. Love to know whether anyone has done this mod , looking forward to some valuable inputs . |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Delhi
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| ![]() Lol! I had this one coming. I've devised a cunning plan. Ride fast enough so you don't need them ![]() On a serious note, my bike was vandalised sometime ago. The losers scratched my tank, smashed my mirrors and broke /,bent the stems. This is what actually triggered the mods The tank could not be repaired and I would have had to fork out around 2500 for a new shroud. Hence came in the wrap for around 700 bucks For the mirrors, I plan to get the tvs mirrors fitted (thanks to man of steel for the info). Don't have a showroom near to my place though. But I'll be honest. I don't miss them and probably that's why there's no helter skelter to fit these. See; as long as you keep charging ahead you don't have to bother with what you are leaving behind. And it's not like the stock mirrors provided the best view anyway Bad jokes aside, I should be getting these mirrors fitted and I will. In the meantime, here's another pic from a recent ride to nainital Last edited by Urban_Nomad : 15th July 2015 at 12:10. |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pune
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| ![]() The shroud is 2500? With stickers or without? Last I remember it was 900 or so, which is why I never saw the point of buying fancy tank protectors for 1500 bucks when you could change what you were trying to protect for 500 bucks less. Yup I agree the mirrors are not much use in the city, but I would never ride on to a highway without them. I'd rather stay home. Bike looks nice in the matte black. Even the white ones look nice with all stickers removed. |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Delhi
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Totally agree with you that these mirrors are important on the highway. Since majority of my riding is commuting to n from work, I probably don't miss them. But you are right, I should get the mirrors fitted for those highway rides | |
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![]() The blacked out look on the Dukes look great IMO. As a Triumph owner and someone who test rode the Duke 390 I still secretly lurk on the Duke threads. Maybe a KTM Dual Sport if not the Duke....someday! Cheers, Sting. | |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: electricity
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In the us they teach you to stop only in first gear. Never in neutral. And thats a smart teaching for you are always ready to move the bike anytime you see a danger. TO see the danger you have to have those mirrors. In Highway its even worse when the high speed cars and SUV's sometime take you by surprise. I remember cruising at 40+ over bullets normal cruising speed only to be taken back by a speeding bmw. The speed at which the beamer was travelling was insane for any roads in the world, may be autobahn. But without the mirrors i would definitely have failed to notice the approaching Beamer. | |
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Name-shame, Title-Shitle ![]() Bike's looking good. Now chop that rear .... quick Quote:
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Maybe KTM answers yours (and many many more) prayers and launch the Adv 390. Again, the rumor mill is abuzz with something tasty cooking up at the factory. And .... apparently whats being worked upon is a full blown "Dakar model" | |||
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BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gandhidham
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Guys any views on Tech Hardy exhaust for Duke 390 sold by MXS Motorsport. Look quite good. Did see some videos on YouTube. Any first hand experiences? | |
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| ![]() After almost 2 yrs of riding the 390, finally i ordered and received the paddock stand. Will unwrap and use it this weekend for chain service etc. never used a paddock before, just wanted to know if i can manage to pull the bike on the paddock all by myself? is there any trick? or do i need another persons help? Ordered it from G.A Engineering Auto Accessories @ a cost of 2200 rs. |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: May 2014 Location: Driver seat!
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Maybe this video will help. Last edited by batterylow : 17th July 2015 at 12:19. Reason: Adding video | |
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1. Recommended to take help from someone to hold the bike still while you mount the bike on stand. Finding a volunteer shouldn't be difficult for a 5 second help. A friend of mine does it alone on Duke 390 but it is not something I would suggest. 2. The area which you would hold by hand while mounting pushing the stand down for mounting is not bent much so make sure your fingers don't get stuck between metal and floor. Finally, enjoy the nicely built paddock stand and new-found freedom to service your bike!! (Adding a pic of the same stand mounted on my RC) ![]() | |
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| ![]() Guys we are lucky bunch enjoying this 390. A new 390 today in NJ costs close to 4999 before tax and everything. Add another 10% to reach home. Thats the cost of this wonderful bike. I am picking a Fz6R and will try to give you a comparsion of these two different class bike. The Fz6R comes with two brothers and a performance chip so excited @DR- Tried used FZ1 but the newer FZ6R stole the day for me. |
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Please do keep a look out for American developed go-fast mods for us souls sitting back in des ![]() Have told my friend in Australia to do the same. Last edited by ebonho : 18th July 2015 at 11:47. | |
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