[ktmdukeadmin]

Share what you did today with the Duke 390 / RC 390 community!

Example: Just received my new sprockets and DID chain from the postman, going to put in some wrench time today!

Example: Gave her a nice bath today and a fresh coat of wax.

Example: Took the 390 in to service... Hopefully, my bill won't crater my pocket.

Anything goes....

 

[ultradoux]

I went to my dealer today to pick up the paperwork needed to register the bike . Walked around it , sat on it , could not keep my eyes off .
Hope to be able to pick it up tomorrow .

 

[mejetski2000]

I did a check of my drain plug, filter screen and oil filter after doing 600 mi oil change, all GTG. Cleaned up cowl and give bike a quick wash-less cleanup for a photo shoot with new mirrors as soon as weather clears up.

Pete

 

[butermilkfrenzy]

gave my bike a wash and finally received my owners manual in the mail. new mirrors orders for the bar ends. and removed passenger pegs. now just need to get the guts to chop that rear fender off!

 

[NYDuke]

Took the Duke out for a nice afternoon ride. 1st service miles hit, goes in tomorrow for service and valve check. So ready to rev past 7500.

 

[adamturbo]

chopped the tail off

as a tidy tail is not compatible with the 2015 duke here in Canada I decided to do it myself. took a zip disc and chopped of that silly tail, installed some led bolt lights for illuminating the plate.

 

[malJohann]

as a tidy tail is not compatible with the 2015 duke here in Canada I decided to do it myself. took a zip disc and chopped of that silly tail, installed some led bolt lights for illuminating the plate.

Neat idea with the registration plate position.

 

[staatkunde]

Orange bling added.

 

[StonehamDuke]

Orange bling added.

How much did you pay for this one?
Next on my list!

 

[mejetski2000]

I rode mine up to the dealer in Concord, NH and made appointment for valve check (June 20, sigh). However, I'm happy to report to concerned parties that the engine DOES smooth out substantially after break-in. Not perfect but a crap-ton better.

Pete

 

[NYDuke]

Picked up "the Duke" from her first service, valve check included. All values within spec. No adj needed.

Total cost was $275.

I bought it from a great family owned and run shop. They give me a discount on everything I buy there now. Including service. ?

 

[NYDuke]

That question mark was a thumbs up imogi. Guess those don't work.

 

[The Mariner]

Drained the coolant, flushed with the 50/50 white vinegar/demineralised water mix, flushed it again with a 100% demin. water re-filled using Penrite Coolant with a dose of Joe Gibbs Driven CSP.

Took all day 'coz I was dodging rain showers but it's nice to know whats in there now.

 

[Bigshankhank]

Heard from my wife that my owners manual arrived in the mail yesterday!

 

[mejetski2000]

Spal install, maybe Engine Ice install after dinner : )

Pete

 

[i++]

I rotated all the orange zip ties on my frame so the locking block thingie is inside and hidden from view. Because *twitch*

 

[Forjas]

Picked up "the Duke" from her first service, valve check included. All values within spec. No adj needed.

Total cost was $275.

I bought it from a great family owned and run shop. They give me a discount on everything I buy there now. Including service. ?

Dude, which shop? Always looking for some good KTM shops on NY.

 

[zippy49]

lightweight battery

Today I'll install a Shorai LFX09A2 battery on the Duke. It's an equivalent amp hour rating, but less than half the size and will make a bit more room under the seat. Also it will not self-discharge like all lead-acid batteries do. I put an even smaller one in our MuZ Skorpion (660 Yamaha single powered), left it sitting with no charger for six months, and it fired up on the button no problem. I've got them in every bike we have except the Harley. Well, there's a Ballistic four cell in our '56 Velo...all that would fit in the fake case. It's kick start, so no problem. I'll need to run the lights this July in Oregon.

But the real reason I got it was the weight savings...almost six pounds (2.66 kg to be exact) from under the seat. That's nearly 2% of the bike's dry weight!

I did the same thing to my Buell XB12, with about the same % weight change, and the difference in handling was noticeable. Like the opposite of putting a big, heavy Givi box on the back...

 

[Bigshankhank]

Today I'll install a Shorai LFX09A2 battery ...

Where did you get the battery? Online or local shop?

 

[zippy49]

Where did you get the battery? Online or local shop?

I've been buying them online, from atbatt.com. They are located about 100 miles from me, so shipping is very quick. And of course shipping a two pound package is a lot cheaper than an eight pound one...