How fortunate that I found this channel! I ride a Duke 390 and the misses a Duke 200. We started riding again after 20 plus years and we're SO fortunate that you use the Dukes in your videos. Really helps a load! Thank you
Your whole series of videos re Duke are genuinely fantastic.. I'm a new rider, just got my first bike a few days ago (Duke 390) and your videos are incredibly informative, and give me the confidence to maintain and where needed , the knowledge to be able to work a little on it as well. You sir, are a legend :)
I'm a new rider since Aug 22 with a Duke 125. I've found your videos extremely helpful, especially this one and now do the daily checks religiously. Thank you, its been a great introduction to looking after my bike.
I use a drop of gear oil at each link, it takes about 4min. i do it once every week (abt 400km, though i could stretch that to 600-700km before the chain gets dry) and i clean the chain every 4-5 weeks. The gear oil doesn't last as long as the chain lube sprays but i feel more confident with it. I would probably use chain lube if i was living in a place with frequent rain though. About the tire pressure, i installed a TPMS (with external, screw on sensors) and it really works great, saving me from the hassle of checking every day.
I like to take saturdays or sundays to go over the bike like this(learned a good few extra steps I wasnt aware of here) aswell as wash it over and remove the layer of squashed insects thats accumulated over the week.. Before I ride I always look underneath first to check for oil and fluid spillage, I then step on the tires to check pressure(obviously not an accurate reading, but when it is the correct pressure almost all the time I do notice if its off after having done it everytime), I get on the bike and turn on it on, then I check the lights, breaklight and signal light, lastly check the breakes by making sure they dont give when I squeeze them. All in all takes 10-15 seconds extra in the morning before I start my commute to work.
Great advice MM, i have been following your channel for a while now and thanks to you i successfully tightened up the slack on my chain. I have a KTM 125 Duke which I'm using until I pass my DAS course then after that , I still have'nt made up my mind. Good work and thanks again
That's good to hear. Some claim overfilling will cause damage, I'm less convinced as many stunt riders intentionally over fill with oil to improve lubrication when the engine is tilted. Skäl David
Thanks David - good points and needs to be a habit! One thing I like to do is to keep my bike on a battery tender... over the years it has extended the battery life considerably. Nothing so frustrating than a flat battery!! Regards!
Aye. If it’s not a habit then it’s not happening! Battery tenders are good. I use mine with bikes that are going out of rotation. But also great with bikes used for short runs. 👍 Skäl. David
Thank you David for your helpful advice, may I request if you can make a video of tools and accessories you need to own to properly maintain a bike. Thank you again.
09:40 Never ever ever EVER roll the bike forward in this situation as the side stand may fold and the bike will crash to the ground and get damaged and probably cause injury
Never, ever happened to me with any bike. Side stand will only fold if you drag it along the ground - if the bike is upright it will not touch, and if it's not upright then you shouldn't be moving it.
David, this is superb stuff. Thank you for making this. The one with the coolant level check was a cool and mighty useful trick. One question though - I get why it's better to lube the chain when it's reasonably hot. But what if I need to clean it? Should that be done on a hot chain as well?
Thanks. Some argue it doesn't matter with a sealed chain, or that you even need to oil, but I think it's optimistic to assume that the seals will remain in perfect condition as the links wear on a chain. A warm chain will be expanded and the gaps between the parts opened, allowing the lube to penetrate better. With cleaning, the same would be true but typically the cleaner will dissolve the lube anyway. Skäl David
@@MotoMirius muck, dust, rust etc. any one or more of those things can reduce the chain's life. So, yeah, I'm firmly in the camp that believes sealed chains need to be cleaned and lubed. Frequency might vary, but the necessity doesn't. Speaking of which, I'll take that as a 'yes' for cleaning the chain when hot followed by lubing. Bought a pre-owned 2nd gen 390 Duke and it's so easy to love and care for. Also, I tried flashing my phone's flash light to check the coolant reservoir and it surprisingly didn't work. Will need a sharper and more focused source of light, ala your torch.
i want to install a garmin gps which has power connection ositive and negative. if i install on ktm duke 2019 bymyself will it bloq up the ecu??i heard ktm wiring is sensitive
KTM wiring isn't sensitive. You are connecting to power which is not connected to the ECU - you would need to hack into a sensor wire to access the ECU. Power connections can be found here: ruclips.net/video/5lJKsaEoVN0/видео.html
Hi , do you have any glitches at the dashboard /instruments when you startup ? I had these glitches everytime, even the time settings just resetted everytime? Please help.
Loving the work! Very useful tips with great topics throughout your channel. Question..... Gen 1 Duke 390... it’s stock but would I benefit from adding an ECU? I think you said on a previous vid these bikes run lean... Any benefit and would you point me in the right direction on the best simple ECU if needed (such thing as an auto tune ECU???). Thanks in advance and keep up the good work!
Thanks. Yes you can put a piggyback on a stock bike - it will aid with the lean running at low revs (low speed, low revs is an emissions issue because it's what's expected in city where the controls are strictest). If you never intend to modify your bike then your choice of entry level is BoosterPlug or RapidBike Easy. BP alters the temp reading to fool the bike into injecting more fuel but otherwise everything runs on the stock ECU. RB Easy is a real piggyback and has some manual settings if you get an engine light. Skäl David
@@dargar7325 It means that your ECU will put a light on your dashboard if it notices that your bike is not running right - such as too rich. This is not an adverse for the RB, just means you need to change a setting.
I have a problem bro, I think I know where is the problem, but I need your opinion also. Some times when I am neutral on traffic light, I press the clutch and when I put the first gear, it make a pop sound and the bike turn off. Some times it does it also when i gear down for example from 3rd to 2nd. Do you think also that is from the clutch sensor?
I'm assuming that you have the clutch lever in far enough/ properly adjusted - its' very easy to stall the engine if you drop the revs too low and the clutch isn't fully in. Depends also what you mean by the bike turns off - I would use that phrase to describe the bike shutting down completely with all electrics like it would if you turned the key off. A pop sound sounds like changing gears when the clutch is still engaged.
Even i got a Duke 390 and hopefully in 3 years i plan on buying a Duke 1290, will there be anything else major that i will need to check since thats has wayy more advance technology.
Because I run a larger sprocket, the chain adjustment is not standard on my bike, so you will get a little more noise when the rear wheel is off the ground.
Hi David. I hope you are doing fine. Since I appreciate the knowledge that you have around the bike. I would like your guidance. I own 2017 D390, 9.5k on the clock and I keep missing coolant from reservoir tank. Changed the trush green thing and replaced it with motorex 3.0. Filled new and bled by the book. No matter what, coolant is keep lowering without leaks, no white steam, to contamitaed oil. The only thing that I noticed is that after a long ride, the radiator's cap is smelling like hot coolant. Any suggestions accordingly ? Thanks in advance
If you are losing coolant then there are a few possibilities. Leak is the first even if you’ve not noticed it. Trapped in the system that is working it’s way out is the next mist obvious. It can be hard to get all the air out whilst bleeding. If you had any other issues such as pressurisation from a head gasket leak it should have been present before. Good luck. Skäl. David
@@rolan2dr I recommend whatever works for you. Some bikes I use a rear stand. Other bikes I put a jack under the engine/ swinging arm on the side stand until the rear wheel lifts. What you use is what makes it easiest for you to lube the chain. That might be someone pulling the bike up on the side stand etc. If its hard to do then you will avoid doing it, if its easy then you are more likely to do it.
I have a question. I saw in one of your video that you removed the decat and install a new system with a new exhaust. In that video you said that it was too loud. Could you do another video about it showing the sound of it? I am thinking to do the same on my Duke 390. Thanks. You have nice videos.
Thank you. I’m about to make some exhaust videos showing some options. I’m going to try to capture the sound. So far I’ve failed badly because accurately capturing the sound is difficult. In this video for example I’ve had to drop the volume on the section where the bike is running. But I’m going to see what I can do. Skäl. David
Moto Mirius Moto Mirius I would suggest record outside that worshop (or garage) because close space will not contribute to capture the sound (if you don’t have the proper microphone). You can use camera from cell phone with a lapel mic. It work perfectly. But again, it needs to be outside that garage. Thanks
Thanks' I've tried outside and I don't get a good recording even with a proper microphone. The problem is that it's too loud even outside. I'm experimenting with moving the camera further away so that less of the sound is clipped. But that has its own issues - I guess I need more research time.
Hi Dolo. I've seen complaints by heavy riders that the forks are too soft, not heard anyone say they are too stiff before. Stiffness is mostly a function of spring rather than oil. The oil is mostly damping. If your forks are stiff I would first start with a service and check that there isn't a problem with the seals sticking. Skäl David
@@Not-so-secular That is interesting as it's the first time I've heard that and even more interesting given that India is one of the main markets. Not having taken apart the forks, I'm assuming they are still a standard spring setup, so my recommendation is to change the springs to something softer. Road bike forks will always be too harsh for riding on unsurfaced roads, and I'm not even sure if the stock springs are progressive - which would help.
Hi Patrick. Figure out why they started to leak. If it’s a small leak then it might just be dirt inside the oil seal. If there is damage to the stanchion then it’s a new one and fork seals otherwise it might just be new seals. Skäl. David
Hi, I own a 2016 duke 390 and i recall watching one of your videos where you said to install an after markete exhaust on 2nd generation(2013_2016) you do not need to install a piggy back or remap the ECU? Please let me know. I have installed a chinese exhaust on my 2016 duke 390 and wondering if i can ride it without getting a piggy back Ecu?
Gen 2 Dukes meet higher emissions standards. This means that they are more restrictive of how much fuel the ECU can add. The gen 1 ECU has the ability to add more fuel. This means you can add more air by adding a more free flowing exhaust. As far as I understand with the gen 1 Dukes you are fine to replace the exhaust with no other changes needed. Skäl. David
It is normal to have some small movement under firm pressure. If it moves more than this check that the bolts on the side and the bolt at the very top are tight. Skäl David
There is no confusion - KTM is VERY clear - this is what KTM say: Engine must be at operating temperature, stand the bike upright, wait one minute after switching off the engine and check the oil level. If anyone is telling you to check it with the engine cold, then they know nothing about this bike and I strongly advise that you take no advice from them - checking with the engine cold will result in overfilling with oil and damage to the engine. Skäl David
Hy David! I really like and i apreciate your work! I'm a guy from Romania and i have a enduro motorcycle. It's a Yamaha TT 600 S with electric kick starter. If you have te posibility to do a review of this model i really apreciate. I search to the internet for more information but i don't find too much information. Please let me an answer or anotheher place where i can find you. Have a good day!
Hi Irak. Thanks for that. I’m not too likely to be able to get my hands on a TT any time in the near future. But as far as I’m aware the XT and TT are pretty comparable mechanically. Skäl. David.
I tried to change the oil and i have a problem. I open the screw from under engine it has run out some oil but not all. Before that i open the oil filter cap and i remove it. When i try to put the oil in the tank oil it enter just 1.5 l and that must to enter 2.9 l. When i put the dipstick inside the tank and i remove it i realisez that part of the old oil was stuck there. I don't realize what i do wrong.. Thanks for your answer and i will be really glad if you can help me with this problem.. i don't know what to do
Hi Irak. Remember that this is a dry sump engine. Do this is good news as it means the check valve is working (unlike on mine) and keeping the oil in the oil tank. You need to remove the drain plug on the down tube (seized on mine) to drain the tank. Good luck.
Thanks for your answer David! Next time i will try to in this way and after that i will say you what's happend. Have a nice day! You are a great man! 🤝
Not enough oil, blocked filter or screens, failing oil pump, leaking water pump seals or a faulty oil pressure sensor. Change the oil first unless it has been done very recently or if you've done any work on the engine like new clutch.
@@tharunnanu3220 What happens in lower gears with the same revs? You have ruled out low oil - but the other causes are still possible - old or blocked oil filter for example will cause this.
So there is thing called a 'BATTERY' in our bikes, so it helps to start our engine so u need ur battery to be good charging level and battery can get damaged if it isn't maintained or left drain all the charge and the main thing is this battery is important than ur horn, headlights, indicators and the stone in ur tyre. Now get good.
If your bike won't start you don't die as you do if you get a tyre failure when riding or if a truck takes you out because your indicator isn't working. Daily checks are for your safety not your convenience.
Love your channel. I'm looking at buying a used 2017 Duke 390 but the muffler has been deleted (cat has been left installed). What effects does this have on the engine (+ / - ) . Appreciate your time.
Thanks Michael. Which muffler has been deleted? In either case It should be running an aftermarket piggyback to remap for the additional fuel it will need, otherwise its likely to be running lean and could have detonation damage. Gen 2 bikes meet higher emissions standards which cap the amount of fuel the stock ECU can inject. Skäl. David
How awesome that you post videos and I just purchased a ktm Duke 390 this channel is my go-to now for overall maintenance. Great stuff!
Thanks for that. Much appreciated! Skäl. David
How fortunate that I found this channel! I ride a Duke 390 and the misses a Duke 200. We started riding again after 20 plus years and we're SO fortunate that you use the Dukes in your videos. Really helps a load! Thank you
Thanks, much appreciated. I love these bikes and I hope that you are both having fun on them! Skäl David
People really need to see this :) . Smart man
Cheers. Much appreciated. Skäl. David
There is a sense of serenity in your videos, beautiful, simple, concise!
Glad you think so! Thanks
Your whole series of videos re Duke are genuinely fantastic.. I'm a new rider, just got my first bike a few days ago (Duke 390) and your videos are incredibly informative, and give me the confidence to maintain and where needed , the knowledge to be able to work a little on it as well. You sir, are a legend :)
Glad you like them and thank you, much appreciated!
I'm a new rider since Aug 22 with a Duke 125. I've found your videos extremely helpful, especially this one and now do the daily checks religiously. Thank you, its been a great introduction to looking after my bike.
Hi, sounds like you are doing great. Well done and have fun!
KTM (and other bike) owners need to bookmark this channel for premium bike maintenance and performance content.
Thanks, much appreciated.
I use a drop of gear oil at each link, it takes about 4min. i do it once every week (abt 400km, though i could stretch that to 600-700km before the chain gets dry) and i clean the chain every 4-5 weeks. The gear oil doesn't last as long as the chain lube sprays but i feel more confident with it.
I would probably use chain lube if i was living in a place with frequent rain though.
About the tire pressure, i installed a TPMS (with external, screw on sensors) and it really works great, saving me from the hassle of checking every day.
Thank you so much for clear instructions, that video is what I was looking for.
Thanks, you are very welcome
I like to take saturdays or sundays to go over the bike like this(learned a good few extra steps I wasnt aware of here) aswell as wash it over and remove the layer of squashed insects thats accumulated over the week..
Before I ride I always look underneath first to check for oil and fluid spillage, I then step on the tires to check pressure(obviously not an accurate reading, but when it is the correct pressure almost all the time I do notice if its off after having done it everytime), I get on the bike and turn on it on, then I check the lights, breaklight and signal light, lastly check the breakes by making sure they dont give when I squeeze them. All in all takes 10-15 seconds extra in the morning before I start my commute to work.
Nice. Sounds great!
I LOVE YOUR SHIRT. I BOUGTH THE SAME ONE. 🤘
🤘😃🤘. Skäl. David
Great advice MM, i have been following your channel for a while now and thanks to you i successfully tightened up the slack on my chain. I have a KTM 125 Duke which I'm using until I pass my DAS course then after that , I still have'nt made up my mind. Good work and thanks again
Good work! And good luck with the DAS when the time comes. Skäl David
Thank you. I will check my bike.
Always good to get a feel for what is normal on your bike
You are my KTM bike doctor 👨⚕️
Love all your videos
Thank you so much 😀
Iam so glad I found your channel Iam taking delivery of my first bike [ duke 390 2021 ] in 2 weeks (:
Fantastic, have fun with that! Skäl David
I am doing that, but I check the oil only when it was cold, now I will do like you said. Thank you.
That's good to hear. Some claim overfilling will cause damage, I'm less convinced as many stunt riders intentionally over fill with oil to improve lubrication when the engine is tilted. Skäl David
I recall a easy to remember thing, POWER. Petrol, oil, water, electrics and rubber.
Yeah, there are a few different systems and mostly used by professional drivers and the military but all there for good reason!
Great job...bro..
Your video going viral on india.
Thanks Shishir. That’s great to know. Skäl. David.
Thank you!
You're welcome!
I love all yours videos. Greeting from Patagonia ARgentina.
Glad you like them! Skäl David
Thanks a ton for your video Ravi From Delhi India . Keep up the good work Sir .
Thank you, much appreciated. Skäl David
Thanks David - good points and needs to be a habit! One thing I like to do is to keep my bike on a battery tender... over the years it has extended the battery life considerably. Nothing so frustrating than a flat battery!! Regards!
Aye. If it’s not a habit then it’s not happening! Battery tenders are good. I use mine with bikes that are going out of rotation. But also great with bikes used for short runs. 👍 Skäl. David
Greetings from Germany nice videos
Thanks, much appreciated. Skäl David
Great job
Thanks
Thank you David for your helpful advice, may I request if you can make a video of tools and accessories you need to own to properly maintain a bike. Thank you again.
Thanks, and that is a great suggestion!
Very well explained, thank you for sharing
Thanks
Your advice and demonstration are awesome ! Could you please also show us how to replace rear brake master cylinder?
Thanks. I will add it to my list, but it won't be soon. Skäl David
Great advice for newbies 👍🏻
Now all I need to do is to remember to follow it myself 😂. Skäl. David
Great advice! Well done
Thanks Jason. Much appreciated. Skäl. David
@@MotoMirius I picked up my first KTM a couple days ago. A 2018 Duke 390 w/ 1300 miles and loads of add-ons. That little bike blows my mind.
Its great isn’t it? KTM have a very different idea about building bikes. Skäl. David
Thanks brother for the information ....... Great
Thanks. Much appreciated. Skäl. David
Thanks for the usefull tips
Thanks, glad it was helpful. Skäl David
Thank you so much!
You're welcome!
Good Man. I m from Brasil 👏🏾👍🏾
09:40
Never ever ever EVER roll the bike forward in this situation as the side stand may fold and the bike will crash to the ground and get damaged and probably cause injury
Never, ever happened to me with any bike. Side stand will only fold if you drag it along the ground - if the bike is upright it will not touch, and if it's not upright then you shouldn't be moving it.
David, this is superb stuff. Thank you for making this. The one with the coolant level check was a cool and mighty useful trick.
One question though - I get why it's better to lube the chain when it's reasonably hot. But what if I need to clean it? Should that be done on a hot chain as well?
Thanks. Some argue it doesn't matter with a sealed chain, or that you even need to oil, but I think it's optimistic to assume that the seals will remain in perfect condition as the links wear on a chain. A warm chain will be expanded and the gaps between the parts opened, allowing the lube to penetrate better. With cleaning, the same would be true but typically the cleaner will dissolve the lube anyway. Skäl David
@@MotoMirius muck, dust, rust etc. any one or more of those things can reduce the chain's life. So, yeah, I'm firmly in the camp that believes sealed chains need to be cleaned and lubed. Frequency might vary, but the necessity doesn't.
Speaking of which, I'll take that as a 'yes' for cleaning the chain when hot followed by lubing. Bought a pre-owned 2nd gen 390 Duke and it's so easy to love and care for.
Also, I tried flashing my phone's flash light to check the coolant reservoir and it surprisingly didn't work. Will need a sharper and more focused source of light, ala your torch.
i want to install a garmin gps which has power connection ositive and negative. if i install on ktm duke 2019 bymyself will it bloq up the ecu??i heard ktm wiring is sensitive
KTM wiring isn't sensitive. You are connecting to power which is not connected to the ECU - you would need to hack into a sensor wire to access the ECU. Power connections can be found here: ruclips.net/video/5lJKsaEoVN0/видео.html
Hi , do you have any glitches at the dashboard /instruments when you startup ? I had these glitches everytime, even the time settings just resetted everytime? Please help.
No, no glitches. Talk to your dealer
Loving the work! Very useful tips with great topics throughout your channel. Question..... Gen 1 Duke 390... it’s stock but would I benefit from adding an ECU? I think you said on a previous vid these bikes run lean... Any benefit and would you point me in the right direction on the best simple ECU if needed (such thing as an auto tune ECU???). Thanks in advance and keep up the good work!
Thanks. Yes you can put a piggyback on a stock bike - it will aid with the lean running at low revs (low speed, low revs is an emissions issue because it's what's expected in city where the controls are strictest). If you never intend to modify your bike then your choice of entry level is BoosterPlug or RapidBike Easy. BP alters the temp reading to fool the bike into injecting more fuel but otherwise everything runs on the stock ECU. RB Easy is a real piggyback and has some manual settings if you get an engine light. Skäl David
@@MotoMirius superb. Thanks for this info.. Q... Engine Light, for the RB easy? I don't get what that refers too? Sorry I'm a novice 🤔
@@dargar7325 It means that your ECU will put a light on your dashboard if it notices that your bike is not running right - such as too rich. This is not an adverse for the RB, just means you need to change a setting.
@@MotoMirius brilliant.. I got you now. Thank you, thank you!
I have a problem bro, I think I know where is the problem, but I need your opinion also. Some times when I am neutral on traffic light, I press the clutch and when I put the first gear, it make a pop sound and the bike turn off. Some times it does it also when i gear down for example from 3rd to 2nd. Do you think also that is from the clutch sensor?
I'm assuming that you have the clutch lever in far enough/ properly adjusted - its' very easy to stall the engine if you drop the revs too low and the clutch isn't fully in. Depends also what you mean by the bike turns off - I would use that phrase to describe the bike shutting down completely with all electrics like it would if you turned the key off. A pop sound sounds like changing gears when the clutch is still engaged.
Even i got a Duke 390 and hopefully in 3 years i plan on buying a Duke 1290, will there be anything else major that i will need to check since thats has wayy more advance technology.
The essentials remain the same no matter what the bike is. The details of how you make the checks change, but the same things need checking.
Whats that sound the chain makes while lubing!? The sound while you rotated the wheels, something scratching kind of?
Because I run a larger sprocket, the chain adjustment is not standard on my bike, so you will get a little more noise when the rear wheel is off the ground.
@@MotoMirius i have the exact same sound, even when rolling through the ground also! Tried tighting the chain also! But no luck
Hi David. I hope you are doing fine. Since I appreciate the knowledge that you have around the bike. I would like your guidance. I own 2017 D390, 9.5k on the clock and I keep missing coolant from reservoir tank. Changed the trush green thing and replaced it with motorex 3.0. Filled new and bled by the book. No matter what, coolant is keep lowering without leaks, no white steam, to contamitaed oil. The only thing that I noticed is that after a long ride, the radiator's cap is smelling like hot coolant. Any suggestions accordingly ? Thanks in advance
If you are losing coolant then there are a few possibilities. Leak is the first even if you’ve not noticed it. Trapped in the system that is working it’s way out is the next mist obvious. It can be hard to get all the air out whilst bleeding. If you had any other issues such as pressurisation from a head gasket leak it should have been present before. Good luck. Skäl. David
I noticed my handle bars are kind of lose all the plastics easily move back and forward.
Good that you have noticed, so simple enough to tighten it back up.
@@MotoMirius what stand to you recommend to raise it to clean and lube the chain?
@@rolan2dr I recommend whatever works for you. Some bikes I use a rear stand. Other bikes I put a jack under the engine/ swinging arm on the side stand until the rear wheel lifts. What you use is what makes it easiest for you to lube the chain. That might be someone pulling the bike up on the side stand etc. If its hard to do then you will avoid doing it, if its easy then you are more likely to do it.
I have a question. I saw in one of your video that you removed the decat and install a new system with a new exhaust. In that video you said that it was too loud. Could you do another video about it showing the sound of it? I am thinking to do the same on my Duke 390. Thanks. You have nice videos.
Thank you. I’m about to make some exhaust videos showing some options. I’m going to try to capture the sound. So far I’ve failed badly because accurately capturing the sound is difficult. In this video for example I’ve had to drop the volume on the section where the bike is running. But I’m going to see what I can do. Skäl. David
Moto Mirius Moto Mirius I would suggest record outside that worshop (or garage) because close space will not contribute to capture the sound (if you don’t have the proper microphone). You can use camera from cell phone with a lapel mic. It work perfectly. But again, it needs to be outside that garage. Thanks
Thanks' I've tried outside and I don't get a good recording even with a proper microphone. The problem is that it's too loud even outside. I'm experimenting with moving the camera further away so that less of the sound is clipped. But that has its own issues - I guess I need more research time.
Hey I have a second gen duke 390 and I’m planning to install a slip on akrapovic and do I need to remap the ECU or do anything to reduce the effect??
Akrapovic slip on is a KTM only supply. No adjustments are necessary according to KTM. Skäl. David
Hi David can you please tell me about that stiff USD forks
how to get rid of that stiffness by playing with fork oil level .. Thank you
Hi Dolo. I've seen complaints by heavy riders that the forks are too soft, not heard anyone say they are too stiff before. Stiffness is mostly a function of spring rather than oil. The oil is mostly damping. If your forks are stiff I would first start with a service and check that there isn't a problem with the seals sticking. Skäl David
@@MotoMirius actually I live in India and here every one is complaining about that stiffness according to our roads
@@Not-so-secular That is interesting as it's the first time I've heard that and even more interesting given that India is one of the main markets. Not having taken apart the forks, I'm assuming they are still a standard spring setup, so my recommendation is to change the springs to something softer. Road bike forks will always be too harsh for riding on unsurfaced roads, and I'm not even sure if the stock springs are progressive - which would help.
Thanks for your suggestion
Have a good day
hey moto do you do your valve adjustment yourself?
I do yes, haven't done a video on it. It's important to check the top end when you do because blocked oilers can happen.
@@MotoMirius niceeee will be checking out when you do ! thank you 👌🏽
heyy, what should i do when my front shockbreaker start leaking
Hi Patrick. Figure out why they started to leak. If it’s a small leak then it might just be dirt inside the oil seal. If there is damage to the stanchion then it’s a new one and fork seals otherwise it might just be new seals. Skäl. David
Hi,
I own a 2016 duke 390 and i recall watching one of your videos where you said to install an after markete exhaust on 2nd generation(2013_2016) you do not need to install a piggy back or remap the ECU?
Please let me know. I have installed a chinese exhaust on my 2016 duke 390 and wondering if i can ride it without getting a piggy back Ecu?
Gen 2 Dukes meet higher emissions standards. This means that they are more restrictive of how much fuel the ECU can add. The gen 1 ECU has the ability to add more fuel. This means you can add more air by adding a more free flowing exhaust. As far as I understand with the gen 1 Dukes you are fine to replace the exhaust with no other changes needed. Skäl. David
@@MotoMirius Thank you
hie, my headlight on this model moves a bit. is there any solution to it.
It is normal to have some small movement under firm pressure. If it moves more than this check that the bolts on the side and the bolt at the very top are tight. Skäl David
Some say we need to check engine oil level when the bike it hot and some say cold engine. So I am confused which method is right.
There is no confusion - KTM is VERY clear - this is what KTM say: Engine must be at operating temperature, stand the bike upright, wait one minute after switching off the engine and check the oil level. If anyone is telling you to check it with the engine cold, then they know nothing about this bike and I strongly advise that you take no advice from them - checking with the engine cold will result in overfilling with oil and damage to the engine. Skäl David
@@MotoMirius how long would I need to keep the engine running before checking? Till radiator kicks in or about half temperature gauge
If the radiator fan kicks in then the engine is too hot. Whatever is normal on the temperature gauge for you, a couple of minutes is normally fine.
@@MotoMirius thanks
Which lube are you using ?
Wurth dry lube. Skäl David
David how often do you wash your 390?
I don’t have a set time frame. Very often it’s after filming. Skäl. David
Hy David! I really like and i apreciate your work! I'm a guy from Romania and i have a enduro motorcycle. It's a Yamaha TT 600 S with electric kick starter. If you have te posibility to do a review of this model i really apreciate. I search to the internet for more information but i don't find too much information. Please let me an answer or anotheher place where i can find you. Have a good day!
Hi Irak. Thanks for that. I’m not too likely to be able to get my hands on a TT any time in the near future. But as far as I’m aware the XT and TT are pretty comparable mechanically. Skäl. David.
I tried to change the oil and i have a problem. I open the screw from under engine it has run out some oil but not all. Before that i open the oil filter cap and i remove it. When i try to put the oil in the tank oil it enter just 1.5 l and that must to enter 2.9 l. When i put the dipstick inside the tank and i remove it i realisez that part of the old oil was stuck there. I don't realize what i do wrong.. Thanks for your answer and i will be really glad if you can help me with this problem.. i don't know what to do
Hi Irak. Remember that this is a dry sump engine. Do this is good news as it means the check valve is working (unlike on mine) and keeping the oil in the oil tank. You need to remove the drain plug on the down tube (seized on mine) to drain the tank. Good luck.
Thanks for your answer David! Next time i will try to in this way and after that i will say you what's happend. Have a nice day! You are a great man! 🤝
Iam getting low oil pressure what's the problem....?
Not enough oil, blocked filter or screens, failing oil pump, leaking water pump seals or a faulty oil pressure sensor. Change the oil first unless it has been done very recently or if you've done any work on the engine like new clutch.
My oil level is in correct level when I cross 60kmph it is showing low oil pressure
My bike is driven only 2000kms
@@tharunnanu3220 What happens in lower gears with the same revs? You have ruled out low oil - but the other causes are still possible - old or blocked oil filter for example will cause this.
So there is thing called a 'BATTERY' in our bikes, so it helps to start our engine so u need ur battery to be good charging level and battery can get damaged if it isn't maintained or left drain all the charge and the main thing is this battery is important than ur horn, headlights, indicators and the stone in ur tyre.
Now get good.
If your bike won't start you don't die as you do if you get a tyre failure when riding or if a truck takes you out because your indicator isn't working. Daily checks are for your safety not your convenience.
Love your channel. I'm looking at buying a used 2017 Duke 390 but the muffler has been deleted (cat has been left installed). What effects does this have on the engine (+ / - ) . Appreciate your time.
Thanks Michael. Which muffler has been deleted? In either case It should be running an aftermarket piggyback to remap for the additional fuel it will need, otherwise its likely to be running lean and could have detonation damage. Gen 2 bikes meet higher emissions standards which cap the amount of fuel the stock ECU can inject. Skäl. David
Hey Miri, another good video 😉 whay "crash pegs" you got there?
Thanks. Bagoros Performance - work well!