390 duke and oil
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390 duke and oil
Just be carful my 2021 duke needs oil toping up on a regular basic was told on its first year service.
The level was very low maybe the 125 is the same .
Never had a bike use so much oil otherwise good town bike .
The level was very low maybe the 125 is the same .
Never had a bike use so much oil otherwise good town bike .
Been riding for 39 years at the moment Have a
2004 DT 125r
2017 duke 690
1985 XT 250 not running needs work
2021 390 duke used every day for work .
2004 DT 125r
2017 duke 690
1985 XT 250 not running needs work
2021 390 duke used every day for work .
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Re: 390 duke and oil
KTM - what do you expect
old and disgraceful so doing what I can while I can before I can't
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Re: 390 duke and oil
S'pose it is fun either waiting for recovery when the bike fails or spending time at the dealership when the bike fails again
old and disgraceful so doing what I can while I can before I can't
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Re: 390 duke and oil
I only remember 1 bike having an issue on any of the rides I was on last year.
And that bike was a certain members Busa..
And that bike was a certain members Busa..
1190 Adventure S, 990 Superduke, DRZ-400E - all the bases covered.
Re: 390 duke and oil
Selective memory comes with advancing age, Rich
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KTM 790ADV - sold
KTM 790 Duke - current
Honda CB300R - can I get any smaller
KTM 790ADV - sold
KTM 790 Duke - current
Honda CB300R - can I get any smaller
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Re: 390 duke and oil
How many times has Alan's KTM been back to the shop.....
old and disgraceful so doing what I can while I can before I can't
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Re: 390 duke and oil
We all lurve each other really Jonathan
old and disgraceful so doing what I can while I can before I can't
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Re: 390 duke and oil
This is very brave coming from a Suzuki owner. Must of found a thick hedge to hide your bus in. Or was it a bright white van again?
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KTM 990 superduke R,
Zx10r trackbike, ktm 350 excf muddy
Suspension and bike work undertaken.
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KTM 990 superduke R,
Zx10r trackbike, ktm 350 excf muddy
Suspension and bike work undertaken.
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Re: 390 duke and oil
So glad there are Suzuki's and KTM's in the world of SWB, it takes the heat off my Triumph .
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Re: 390 duke and oil
I will pass judgment on KTMs only been a year with them we will see.
Must admit liking the lightness.
10 years with a GS and only starter motor not bad.
Cold out there today.
Must admit liking the lightness.
10 years with a GS and only starter motor not bad.
Cold out there today.
Been riding for 39 years at the moment Have a
2004 DT 125r
2017 duke 690
1985 XT 250 not running needs work
2021 390 duke used every day for work .
2004 DT 125r
2017 duke 690
1985 XT 250 not running needs work
2021 390 duke used every day for work .
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Re: 390 duke and oil
Had a KTM break down on my section of the Somerset run (Alan if I recall correctly).
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Re: 390 duke and oil
I think the whole unreliability thing covers most new complex bikes KTMs, BMW, Triumph etc. So much electronics across all of them with forums full of failing bikes of all manufacture. KTM treat their customers and dealers poorly BMW better. None of that helps when you are stood by the roadside.
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Re: 390 duke and oil
What's this kick the grey one just because he rides a KTM
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Re: 390 duke and oil
In the main got to say that most bike actually do really well considering the screaming engines and the way we ride them. Personally my only complaint about KTM's is that when i wanted to test ride one there was not a single one in the country i could have a go on. Hence bought a BMW and been loving it ever since. I would not worry too much about the oil use Johnathan being a twin they can use a little more oil then the 4 pots
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