@@ivanrybkin9384 thanks, I addressed the issue. Interestingly enough, it drove completely.normal.

@andrewsbbq I would absolutely do a CRC spray to help prolong it. However, it will have to br done no matter what at some point.

that's normal behavior for the 390

@Nithin1237 is this while the engine is balances upright? Normally when rest you would tilt the bike side to side and then check the oil level.

@@RhoadsChristopher yup. the bike is horizontal when checking the oil level. not on side stand or on paddock. the oil level in the sight glass when cold is almost none but when the engine is warmed up the oi can be seen.

@@charliedoesnotsurf79 oh great. but where does the oil stay then when the engine is cold? With my previous bike even on a cold engine when the bike is horizontal the the sight glass showed oil

@RS-nl2lp awesome! Hopefully, I can do a more in-depth review of the head. I'd like to compare them in the future if possible.

@padillaxA I have! I've been looking at their stuff and I'm really curious about what springs they are using for that kit. I have a few more things before getting it ready for the dyno. I absolutely have a goal to see what it is making.

@RhoadsChristopher hell yea! Can't wait to see whats in store. Heard several people talk about getting near or hitting the 60hp mark but I've yet to see it, seems a bit ambitious to me but I don't mind being wrong.

@@user-gi1md8yj2v thank you for all the effort you put in to comment. All have been replaced.

Now that you are online, can you perhaps explain to me how to tension the manual timing chain tensioner? I have it, but I don't know how hard to tension it.

The headgasket and the tensioner are the only ones experienced. This video is made up to capture ALL issues that are deemed as common problems with the bike. A basic rider will likely experience just a handful of these issues, certainly not all of them.

​@@RhoadsChristopher certainly the possibility of having some of this issules (like experienced by yourself) really keep me at bay from buying it... I mean, I'd like to make a long trip (not the best bike for that, I know) so don't wanna get stranded somewhere remote. Thx for the review!!

KTM is now part owned by Bajaj. Don't go thinking the current Austrian bikes are much better. I think Pierer Mobility has been pushing cost cutting and maximising expansion, rather than letting the engineers "fix" all the issues that their bikes seem to suffer. In fact, they seem to be reintroducing problems that previous models were supposed to have addressed.

Howdy, the repair manual on pg 149 describes them as screw, camshaft bearing bridge. It is listed for 11 nm or 8.1 ftlbs

I’m working on a 2017 and our manuals are different, obviously haha. I was just using this as a reference video since I know a majority of the engine is relatively the same still.

Which intake dp you have

@@RhoadsChristopher We are building a fs car with ktm 390 duke engine. Its all customised. Could you suggest anything. Also do u have any social where i can get connected to u?

Sounds like the gear position sensor.

I use the Power Commander V with the WB2 auto tuner. It allows adjustments throughout the rev range

@@RhoadsChristopher that's good.

Yeah I fixed that. Turns out it'll drive just find thr other way still.

2016, 1st gen

Howdy, I actually try my best to respond to all comments. For the half moons, I would actually just use some RTV black. A think coat should be all that you need for those. As for the clearance adjustment, I would consider checking to see if they are at least in spec. I have found mine to be out of spec in as little as 6k miles. However, I have heard of people that have just complete forgotten about it. I would hate to go on such a long trip and then have something bad happen. I would also inspect the tensioner as well.

Good question and answer. I’ve got a Norden 901 Expedition and I’m at 11,500 miles and while doing my next oil change and service I found out the valves were to be checked at 9500 miles. So was wondering how bad it was too. I contacted dealer and they moved my appt. because they aren’t sure what and how to do it SO, that makes me nervous and am going to likely take it somewhere else. Anyway, great video and congrats on being mentally strong enough to do this type work. Even though I enjoy working on it and learning I also have zero patience for mistakes and when learning I’m full of those. 😤🤬🤯

@lukefish7562 cheers. I've got it down to about 45-60 mins now so I can usually knock it out pretty quick. The most annoying part is when threads start pulling out of the head.

@@RhoadsChristopher Thanks for the reply. I'm washing the bike today and will start working on it tomorrow. I ask a lot of the bike on most rides so definitely agree that it's wise to check. Parts will be here tomorrow thanks to Rocky Mountain ATV/MC and their fast shipping.

@@RhoadsChristopher What do you mean by threads pulling out of the head? Is this something I should be on the lookout for or something that starts happening after doing the job a few times?

Most gauges are 1/4 ntp.

The shifter comes with the shift shaft kit. I would try it out. As for the 120mm link, I'm pretty sure it worksop both if I recall correctly

Makes lot of power haha. I haven't been able to get it o. The dyno just yet. I'm kicking around few ideas for the future.

I am not sure about the stock then part. What I can say is that there have been some notable people that have dyno tuned the effects of TB porting and found a nice increase in power from it. On my end, I found that it leaned out my fuel mixture and had a nice little bump in power.

​@@RhoadsChristopheri was thinking about doing a tb port on my duke 200 , i already have a 5bar feul pump motor installed so was thinking to port the tb and then add a d390 injector, whats your opinion? Would this work?

You have to get the correct fitting. It doesn't use NPT.

@@RhoadsChristopher I found it on eBay it’s an m10 adapter with 1/8 npt ports on the side

Only time will tell. New engine as well so we will have to wait and see on that onr.

@RhoadsChristopher and it's cc's got bumped up to 399 as well. More cc = more power and we all like that. Thanks for the video.

Get a fueling computer, use good oil and swap out the fan.

Appreciate the reply! Could you recommend me an ECU?

Cheers. Hoping to have more in summer.

What year is your bike? Duke or RC?

Shift shaft bracket with short shifter. Also, the quick shifter has been fun haha😊

Yo yooo

@@RhoadsChristopher what fan did you switch out too?and would that fix my running on the hotter side

@@RhoadsChristopher....👀

There has been individuals that sell and develop products for these bikes with dyno proven results. They arent gigantic, but everything adds up.

@@RhoadsChristopher Ha, I know this bcoz I tried on my bike. I have 2016 RC model, I ported my head & everything. Tb doesn’t gain me anything I actually lose some secs, I did dragy 60-120 it was slower with ported tb Even port head doesn’t help that much Only exhaust side yes, in side not much (just clean up) if you port too much it’s lose power too.

@@RhoadsChristopher I tried your air filter setup too It’s not that great to be honest Right now I’m running really modded oem airbox it’s gain me 0.8 sec in 60-120

That is correct. I explain that in one of my other videos there is a block spot in the casting near the water jacket. A flat piece of glass and sand paper should fix it up easy

Cheers, that's what I plan on doing in the future as well.

1st gen, 2016.

@@RhoadsChristopher Thanks dude, you're a lifesaver!