UPS charger reminds me of my old days. Just a warning, Those UPS outputs are not isolated from the mains. It could give a nasty jolt. Ask me how I know. ![[roll]](http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Roll.gif "Roll Eyes [roll]")
PowerPig! KTM Duke 390 - October 2014
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#182
UPS charger reminds me of my old days. Just a warning, Those UPS outputs are not isolated from the mains. It could give a nasty jolt. Ask me how I know.
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Welcome to the club. ![[glasses]](http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Glasses.gif "Glasses [glasses]")
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#184
May 2020 - New foot pegs.
Due to Corona shortage, no signs of KTM spares any time soon. Thanks to @varunkumar2910, who swapped a 200NS footpeg on a KTM to check the fit for me. Now gotta find 200NS spare instead of KTM ones.
As usual, the neighbourhood spare shop, Spark Automobiles, came to the rescue, but with a duplicate one. Wanted to buy only the replacement for broken one, but since there is no specific time frame for KTM parts to come, decided to change both sides. Brand was Zodix. I bought 14T sprocket for FZ of the same brand. Seems they make replacement parts for most bikes and quality seems good. Foot rest per side cost ₹ 130.00. Original 200NS peg without the fittings costs that much. This included all the fittings including the spring.
No nut and bolt. Removed the splint pin and pulled out the pin and broken part removed.
New one.
Installed. Retained the original KTM springs as 2000NS springs were not slotting in properly to the hole.
Original 200 NS ones have longer curb feeler.
LH replaced as well.
Original KTM foot peg.
More damages from the crash.
Due to Corona shortage, no signs of KTM spares any time soon. Thanks to @varunkumar2910, who swapped a 200NS footpeg on a KTM to check the fit for me. Now gotta find 200NS spare instead of KTM ones.
As usual, the neighbourhood spare shop, Spark Automobiles, came to the rescue, but with a duplicate one. Wanted to buy only the replacement for broken one, but since there is no specific time frame for KTM parts to come, decided to change both sides. Brand was Zodix. I bought 14T sprocket for FZ of the same brand. Seems they make replacement parts for most bikes and quality seems good. Foot rest per side cost ₹ 130.00. Original 200NS peg without the fittings costs that much. This included all the fittings including the spring.
No nut and bolt. Removed the splint pin and pulled out the pin and broken part removed.
New one.
Installed. Retained the original KTM springs as 2000NS springs were not slotting in properly to the hole.
Original 200 NS ones have longer curb feeler.
LH replaced as well.
Original KTM foot peg.
More damages from the crash.
Thread Starter
#185
May 2020: New Front Tyre - Apollo Alpha-H1 110/70ZR17
Been running on bald tyre due to Corona shut down and with relaxation and tyre shops opening, got hold of an Apollo Alpha-H1. It's a great tyre indeed. Been using it on rear. Got for ₹ 4,535.00 (MRP ₹ 6,499.00) from Nayana Tyres.
Got it changed at tyre shop itself instead of removing the tyre at home and taking to tyre shop. Work was neat without any drama.
Old Michelin Pilot Street.
Michelin's latest offering, Road 5. Soft compound like Metzler and Diablo Rosso II.
TVS's new option.
New tyre.
Z rated.
Made in India. November 2019 make.
Been running on bald tyre due to Corona shut down and with relaxation and tyre shops opening, got hold of an Apollo Alpha-H1. It's a great tyre indeed. Been using it on rear. Got for ₹ 4,535.00 (MRP ₹ 6,499.00) from Nayana Tyres.
Got it changed at tyre shop itself instead of removing the tyre at home and taking to tyre shop. Work was neat without any drama.
Old Michelin Pilot Street.
Michelin's latest offering, Road 5. Soft compound like Metzler and Diablo Rosso II.
TVS's new option.
New tyre.
Z rated.
Made in India. November 2019 make.
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#186
May 2020 - Weird-acting seat lock
It was behaving stupid, sometimes it will unlock, sometimes it won't. Disassembled and checked and as expected, cable was popping out of the slot. It won't stay in despite multiple attempts.
Managed with a cable tie. Part was not available at KTM. Facing acute shortage of spares since lockdown. Gotta clean up everything at the time of cable replacement.
It was behaving stupid, sometimes it will unlock, sometimes it won't. Disassembled and checked and as expected, cable was popping out of the slot. It won't stay in despite multiple attempts.
Managed with a cable tie. Part was not available at KTM. Facing acute shortage of spares since lockdown. Gotta clean up everything at the time of cable replacement.
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#187
May - June 2020 - Misc additions/replacements
Yamaha OE accessory mobile holder. Comes as accessory for R15 V3. Since speedometer died for ever, came handy for mobile speedo apps.
Replaced broken plastic rivets.
Peeping tom.
Reinstalled the long-lost and found 12 V port. Note the rusting clutch cable.
Getting washed in a long time.
Clutch cable, as mentioned above, was rusted badly and was frequently getting stuck. Annoying at signals and U-turns. Clutch wasn't fully getting released causing neutral effect and grumpy faces. Hardly any spares available at KTM due to COVID situation.
Yamaha OE accessory mobile holder. Comes as accessory for R15 V3. Since speedometer died for ever, came handy for mobile speedo apps.
Replaced broken plastic rivets.
Peeping tom.
Reinstalled the long-lost and found 12 V port. Note the rusting clutch cable.
Getting washed in a long time.
Clutch cable, as mentioned above, was rusted badly and was frequently getting stuck. Annoying at signals and U-turns. Clutch wasn't fully getting released causing neutral effect and grumpy faces. Hardly any spares available at KTM due to COVID situation.
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#188
August 2020 - Bizarre moment
PowerPig! has been giving more troubles lately. Battery frequently discharges despite new battery and proper charging. Removed battery and put to charge with Bosch C7 borrowed from @vishnu vichu as we doubted the other SMPS and UPS were not doing their work properly. Plugged it to the bike and boom. Bike got engulfed in smoke. Disconnected immediately. Thought connected battery in wrong polarity and fried the ECU. Everything was right and bike was also off.
![2020-11-03 10_46_35-[00_21] 20200821172005305.mp4.png](http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/attachments/2020-11-03-10_46_35-00_21-20200821172005305-mp4-png.282883/)
Didn't check for anything then as there was no hope. In the evening, removed tank and checked and no smell or burns in the ECU, moment of relief. Checked for the source of smoke and voila, it's the already dead ABS controller. Disconnected the ABS and there was smokey-smelling liquid inside the connector. I think the controller itself or that liquid shorting was draining the battery frequently. Anyway, permanently disconnected the ABS. Connected the battery and cranked and Pig started as usual. No more drama.
PowerPig! has been giving more troubles lately. Battery frequently discharges despite new battery and proper charging. Removed battery and put to charge with Bosch C7 borrowed from @vishnu vichu as we doubted the other SMPS and UPS were not doing their work properly. Plugged it to the bike and boom. Bike got engulfed in smoke. Disconnected immediately. Thought connected battery in wrong polarity and fried the ECU. Everything was right and bike was also off.
Didn't check for anything then as there was no hope. In the evening, removed tank and checked and no smell or burns in the ECU, moment of relief. Checked for the source of smoke and voila, it's the already dead ABS controller. Disconnected the ABS and there was smokey-smelling liquid inside the connector. I think the controller itself or that liquid shorting was draining the battery frequently. Anyway, permanently disconnected the ABS. Connected the battery and cranked and Pig started as usual. No more drama.
Thread Starter
#189
August 2020 (Almost September) - Finally got the Clutch Cable
Waited almost 3 months for such a vital part due to COVID-induced parts shortage.
Clutch Cable - JY161200 - ₹ 172.00
Waited almost 3 months for such a vital part due to COVID-induced parts shortage.
Clutch Cable - JY161200 - ₹ 172.00
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#190
August 2020 - Clutch Cable Installation.
Old rusted cable.
Remove the head light.
and then the weirdo clutch switch. Never seen this kind in other bikes than the Pulsars. It is mounted from bottom and slots into notch under the clutch lever. Removing lever without removing the switch would damage it. Last time changed cable without removing the lever.
Loosen up the cable.
Then the lever (or cable alone).
Track the routing before removing. It's a bit tricky behind the crash guard.
Remove from the clutch side and take out the whole cable.
The lever hole became oval. This causes too much play and impossible for proper clutch adjustment. Lever out of stock at dealer. Need both clutch and front brake levers. Heard P220 levers would suite. Also checking for new 390 adjustable levers.
Made by Minda.
Old vs new cables.
Routed the cable properly.
Connected at both ends.
Installed the clutch switch.
Adjusted for proper play. I believe this is the proper way of installing the adjuster nuts. Every KTM I saw had the nuts on the same side.
Old rusted cable.
Remove the head light.
and then the weirdo clutch switch. Never seen this kind in other bikes than the Pulsars. It is mounted from bottom and slots into notch under the clutch lever. Removing lever without removing the switch would damage it. Last time changed cable without removing the lever.
Loosen up the cable.
Then the lever (or cable alone).
Track the routing before removing. It's a bit tricky behind the crash guard.
Remove from the clutch side and take out the whole cable.
The lever hole became oval. This causes too much play and impossible for proper clutch adjustment. Lever out of stock at dealer. Need both clutch and front brake levers. Heard P220 levers would suite. Also checking for new 390 adjustable levers.
Made by Minda.
Old vs new cables.
Routed the cable properly.
Connected at both ends.
Installed the clutch switch.
Adjusted for proper play. I believe this is the proper way of installing the adjuster nuts. Every KTM I saw had the nuts on the same side.
Thread Starter
#191
August-September 2020
Yamaha OE mobile holder. Doing well post 4 months of use. No vibes.
Screws started rusting.
Can be aligned vertical or horizontal.
Holding capacity can be adjusted with the thumb screw behind. Aspect ratio maintained
12V socket sits just fine.
New trouble in the making - Low oil pressure![[frustration]](http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Frustration.gif "Frustration [frustration]")
Yamaha OE mobile holder. Doing well post 4 months of use. No vibes.
Screws started rusting.
Can be aligned vertical or horizontal.
Holding capacity can be adjusted with the thumb screw behind. Aspect ratio maintained
12V socket sits just fine.
New trouble in the making - Low oil pressure
Thread Starter
#192
November 2020 - Messing with oil level
Oil pressure error disappeared on its own. Usual weekly warm up continued since FZ and Dio were on primary duty. Took it for a long spin and after 10-15 km, the oil pressure warning popped up and stayed on.
Back home, cooled the bike and warmed up and checked the level. Level was low. Took 300 mL to reach normal level. Happy and peace.
Not really. Started the bike after an hour and![[cry]](http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Cry.gif "Cry [cry]")
. Oil was not disappearing from the window. So oil is now being pumped. Drained that 300 extra milliliters. Repeated again and again after complete cool down and things were totally weird. Sometimes it will disappear, sometimes it won't, sometime it will froth. Since not to safe to run without oil, parked it for the time being.
Oil pressure error disappeared on its own. Usual weekly warm up continued since FZ and Dio were on primary duty. Took it for a long spin and after 10-15 km, the oil pressure warning popped up and stayed on.
Back home, cooled the bike and warmed up and checked the level. Level was low. Took 300 mL to reach normal level. Happy and peace.
Not really. Started the bike after an hour and
. Oil was not disappearing from the window. So oil is now being pumped. Drained that 300 extra milliliters. Repeated again and again after complete cool down and things were totally weird. Sometimes it will disappear, sometimes it won't, sometime it will froth. Since not to safe to run without oil, parked it for the time being.