***Bonus Mod***

I installed this short shift kit and it really tightens up the shifter W/O a noticeable increase in effort and it's still easy to locate neutral:

Sato Short Shift Kit for 390 RC 15 - SoloMotoParts.com

Brett - I run a short shift kit in my car and really like it. First time I've seen something like this for the Duke/RC.

Are you still happy with it? Worth the expense?

I'm not sure if it's due to the first oil change, but found recently that upshifts, eg from 3-4, weren't happening as positively anymore. I'd let out clutch, and still be in 3rd. Coming from the Buell which had a clunky gearbox, I'm not happy for this to start happening on the Duke.

Wondering if something like this SS kit would help?

 

13 months later and I still endorse the short shift kit & the shift detent arm by Factory Pro (see links below). I now have 12.3K miles and the transmission hasn't misbehaved so I don't know if these products will help with your problem Andrew.

Sato Short Shift Kit for 390 RC 15 - SoloMotoParts.com

KTM Store :: KTM Street Powerparts :: 390 DUKE :: Engine Performance :: KTM 390 SHIFT DETENT ARM BY FACTORY PRO

 

Thanks - did you install both at the same time, or separately - wondering impact of each individually... I still need to play with placement of shift lever and see if it's not just my shift habits. I'll also probably avoid opening up case while under warranty I think. But that detent arm does seem to have good reviews and perhaps is the more critical piece of the equation.

 

Just checked my receipts and it looks like I installed the shift detent arm 5 months after the short shift kit. Both mods made a difference but I would say the short shift kit made the biggest change.

 

Perfect, thanks for clarifying, good to know.