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Are you gonna do it by yourself ? (Adjust the valves I mean)
What Did You Do To Your Duke 390 Today?
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FINALLY got to put the Pirelli Diablo Rosso III on the front to match the rear (both stock sizes), and change out the stock fork oil. Oil was still pretty clean looking, but pushing 8k miles was definitely needed. Also added a little more preload to the front by adjusting the caps on the rod a bit higher on the threads (around 10mm), so there was more pressure on the springs when reassembled..... Put over 200 miles on her on Sunday, feels so much more stable & compliant. Definitely ready for the North Carolina Tennessee mountains next week. 
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Finally got around to installing the Healtech Quick Shift sensor I had from my Grom, onto the Duke ($85 for the HT vs $165 for the PT sensor). Since the HT and PT have different plugs for the sensor, I was able to source the connectors & pins at work to make a jumper harness, so I didn't have to splice wires to connect it . Unfortunately it was nasty weather when I got done wrapping it up, so I have not been able to test it yet.
Anyone know if the PT uses a negative or positive trigger? Had to turn it on in the PT unit from the PC & those were the options available.
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PT uses "Positive Trigger" mode, and the HT Sensor works if installed on the shift rod. Did not work putting it on the pinch bolt for the pivot arm on the motor like I had it on my Grom.
. Unfortunately it was nasty weather when I got done wrapping it up, so I have not been able to test it yet.Anyone know if the PT uses a negative or positive trigger? Had to turn it on in the PT unit from the PC & those were the options available.
EDIT:
PT uses "Positive Trigger" mode, and the HT Sensor works if installed on the shift rod. Did not work putting it on the pinch bolt for the pivot arm on the motor like I had it on my Grom.
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Successful trip to the mountains & nearly 500 miles of 95% twisty roads racked up. My girl did pretty good for her 1st time on roads like that. I was wanting to go much quicker than she was willing to, so we went slower than I normally ride up there.Finally got around to installing the Healtech Quick Shift sensor I had from my Grom, onto the Duke ($85 for the HT vs $165 for the PT sensor). Since the HT and PT have different plugs for the sensor, I was able to source the connectors & pins at work to make a jumper harness, so I didn't have to splice wires to connect it
Anyone know if the PT uses a negative or positive trigger? Had to turn it on in the PT unit from the PC & those were the options available.
EDIT:
PT uses "Positive Trigger" mode, and the HT Sensor works if installed on the shift rod. Did not work putting it on the pinch bolt for the pivot arm on the motor like I had it on my Grom.
The Pirelli tires held up fantastically, no slips whatsoever. Stock size rear tire is tough to get rid of the chicken strip for sure,, would have been easy if I was allowed to go my pace ;-)Considering it was my 1st time on roads like that with the Duke, I am happy with how it all went. Bike handled perfectly with the R1 rear shock & freshened forks w/ Motul 10w oil & a tad more spring preload (could use more or proper springs for my weight). Zero sketchy moments & I got to chase a Ducati for a few miles b4 my girl got upset I was leaving her.
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New back tyre. For a long time now I've been thinking there was a bit of clutch slip at peak torque. Given the flat spot in the middle of the otherwise good condition old back tyre I'm now leaning towards the clutch being fine and the back tyre spinning instead. I did think it was just running up the motorway but the front doesn't show the same wear pattern and they were both new at the same time.
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Early end of the year present to self.
After a great experience with the Nitron NTR R1 on my Duke 200 in the Lao PDR I have now bought the same shock for my 390 Duke in Phuket to replace the Öhlins KT-301.
Fly in on the 23rd and have some work to do.
Shock
Fuel-X Pro,
Rapid Bike RACE & YouTune (after the test of the Fuel-X with the current PT-V3)
Replace the EBC front rotor with a MotoMaster Flame (plus a flame on the rear)
TYGA clutch lever (already got a FRANDO Master brake side)
A new set of Pirelli Diablo Rosso II or III
Then test ride to Hua Hin, Hat Yai then check valve clearance and go ride again
I'm pretty much set for the days everyone else complies with the mandatory feeding and family obligations
After a great experience with the Nitron NTR R1 on my Duke 200 in the Lao PDR I have now bought the same shock for my 390 Duke in Phuket to replace the Öhlins KT-301.
Fly in on the 23rd and have some work to do.
Shock
Fuel-X Pro,
Rapid Bike RACE & YouTune (after the test of the Fuel-X with the current PT-V3)
Replace the EBC front rotor with a MotoMaster Flame (plus a flame on the rear)
TYGA clutch lever (already got a FRANDO Master brake side)
A new set of Pirelli Diablo Rosso II or III
Then test ride to Hua Hin, Hat Yai then check valve clearance and go ride again
I'm pretty much set for the days everyone else complies with the mandatory feeding and family obligations
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Picked up some of the goodies at my POBox today 🤭
Early end of the year present to self.
After a great experience with the Nitron NTR R1 on my Duke 200 in the Lao PDR I have now bought the same shock for my 390 Duke in Phuket to replace the Öhlins KT-301.
Fly in on the 23rd and have some work to do.
Shock
Fuel-X Pro,
Rapid Bike RACE & YouTune (after the test of the Fuel-X with the current PT-V3)
Replace the EBC front rotor with a MotoMaster Flame (plus a flame on the rear)
TYGA clutch lever (already got a FRANDO Master brake side)
A new set of Pirelli Diablo Rosso II or III
Then test ride to Hua Hin, Hat Yai then check valve clearance and go ride again
I'm pretty much set for the days everyone else complies with the mandatory feeding and family obligations
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Dude! That's 750 km! You've got a brave rear end, pal.
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Been busy with the toolbox.
PT out, RBR in, cannister delete, MotoMaster front & rear disk.
Ridden about 600km.
First the Rottweiler cannister delete (kit).
Did all according the instructions dongle plugged in and the 5 long 3 short comes up 😔
Contacted Rottweiler and they asked to check all plugs again, then do several rides of approximately 30km each so I did, no change other than when you ride all is well BUT when at a traffic light stationary, the error code comes back on.
As it doesn't influence anything else, I took the PT + wire harness out and replaced this with the RBR.
Double checked all plugs were okay, I started her.
After 8 to 10 attempts she sprung to life and ran perfectly idle and riding her.
Decided to do a tour taking jump start cables and she ran like a dream BUT the starting issue remained.
Prior she'd jump to life with only 2 rotations of the crank each time?
Ran in the new Pirelli's Diablo Rosso Sport and the MM brake disks over approximately 600 km.
Now back on Phuket and stripped the lot in order to fix the starting issue.
I sent Dimsport an email but they are still on holiday till the 8th.
Hope they can point out my mistake and my Duke will start again as before.
Must say the RBR is a complete different animal so far.
PT out, RBR in, cannister delete, MotoMaster front & rear disk.
Ridden about 600km.
First the Rottweiler cannister delete (kit).
Did all according the instructions dongle plugged in and the 5 long 3 short comes up 😔
Contacted Rottweiler and they asked to check all plugs again, then do several rides of approximately 30km each so I did, no change other than when you ride all is well BUT when at a traffic light stationary, the error code comes back on.
As it doesn't influence anything else, I took the PT + wire harness out and replaced this with the RBR.
Double checked all plugs were okay, I started her.
After 8 to 10 attempts she sprung to life and ran perfectly idle and riding her.
Decided to do a tour taking jump start cables and she ran like a dream BUT the starting issue remained.
Prior she'd jump to life with only 2 rotations of the crank each time?
Ran in the new Pirelli's Diablo Rosso Sport and the MM brake disks over approximately 600 km.
Now back on Phuket and stripped the lot in order to fix the starting issue.
I sent Dimsport an email but they are still on holiday till the 8th.
Hope they can point out my mistake and my Duke will start again as before.
Must say the RBR is a complete different animal so far.
Early end of the year present to self.
After a great experience with the Nitron NTR R1 on my Duke 200 in the Lao PDR I have now bought the same shock for my 390 Duke in Phuket to replace the Öhlins KT-301.
Fly in on the 23rd and have some work to do.
Shock
Fuel-X Pro,
Rapid Bike RACE & YouTune (after the test of the Fuel-X with the current PT-V3)
Replace the EBC front rotor with a MotoMaster Flame (plus a flame on the rear)
TYGA clutch lever (already got a FRANDO Master brake side)
A new set of Pirelli Diablo Rosso II or III
Then test ride to Hua Hin, Hat Yai then check valve clearance and go ride again
I'm pretty much set for the days everyone else complies with the mandatory feeding and family obligations
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FINALLY scored a new speedometer housing/cover! Showed up on my ebay saved searches, was the last one available, and is shipping from India directly to me. $35 total shipped, is a bargain for this IMO, it was listed at $45 USD. Hopefully it does not get lost in transit.
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Side note, still like the looks of the OG better than the newer versions......
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Side note, still like the looks of the OG better than the newer versions......
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LMAO!!!!!
these cost under $10 in India. You should have asked me, I'd have gladly sent you one from here
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LOL, too late now..... 🍻
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