KTM Powerparts Handguard Installation - 390 Duke

[@MotoKari]

Hand guards look great, they definitely add to the appearance - gotta love KTM and the distinct orange. Bike looks good! 👍

[@HippoDrones]

Thanks Kari, apparently, orange is the new black! :D

[@iang11116]

Cheers for that....I look forward to that! I have changed the rear sprocket from 45 down to 42 to help top gear cruising.

[@HippoDrones]

ahh cool, how does the effect the acceleration?

[@BigBadWolfMoto]

Beautiful!!!!! Those guards look like they were missing from the bike! They add so much to the overall look! Knuckles not freezing with the windchill...BIG bonus!!!!!!

[@HippoDrones]

Cheers dude, am glad I went with orange rather than white. Haha, aye for sure.... our winters are far milder than yours but the wind chill is still a bitch! :-)

[@John-hi2yi]

Another great video, getting my duke 390 delivered on Saturday. Now subscribing, great job.

[@HippoDrones]

Oh awesomes, what colour did you go for? :-) Thanks John! :-)

[@Aulric27]

Damn man, its been a little while since I have swung by your channel. You are developing quite a little following. Congrats man!

[@HippoDrones]

Cheers mate, strength to strength! :D

[@motopsyk]

Those handguards do make a big difference. love that exhaust btw!!

[@HippoDrones]

motopsyk I'm impressed with them so far. Ah haha, thanks, it is a little on the loud side but it saves a lot of weight and if I get the bike mapped it should add a bhp or two hopefully :-)

[@Mikeburrows92]

Hippo-Drones if you've took the cat out surely you need a remap anyway to adjust the AFR? Don't want it to run too lean

[@HippoDrones]

Mike Burrows yup ideally yes. As would anyone changing a silencer or pipe on any bike. No point if no gains.

[@OldManTony]

Very nice job Peter, great one handed tool action there hahahah!

[@HippoDrones]

hhaha.... plenty of practice! ;-) :D

[@ghg8257]

They look great

[@HippoDrones]

KTM Powerparts are a great way to upgrade your bike 🙂

[@ntdeas]

Thanks man! Nice bike.

[@HippoDrones]

@@ntdeas Cheers Nathan

[@davidkavanagh4966]

Thanks pal, going to get some for my z300

[@HippoDrones]

Cool 😎 hope they do the job!

[@ragabob8543]

You took off the original weighted bar ends so was there any change in the amount of vibration through the handlebar?

[@HippoDrones]

Not really anything I noticed 🙂

[@NH-gc6lc]

How much warmer are your hands now? Do they block much cold air on the hands?

[@HippoDrones]

To be honest, I made this video 6 years ago so can't remember fully... But they do help reduce wind chill a little and also help keep rain off your hands a little which stops them getting cold as fast. I'd suggest pairing them with heated grips too if wanting warm hands.

[@srjgamingyt21]

If you are buying a Duke 390, do they give the handlebars attached with your bike or you must buy it and get it attached?

[@HippoDrones]

Hi, these parts don't come with the bike, you have to either pay a dealer to fit them, or fit them yourself.

[@srjgamingyt21]

@@HippoDrones how much does the handguards cost?

[@HippoDrones]

@@srjgamingyt21 am guessing it all depends on what country you are from?

[@srjgamingyt21]

@@HippoDrones India. Even though, I am from India, you can say the cost in USD.

[@HippoDrones]

@@srjgamingyt21 I'm from the UK, in England they are roughly £70 but am sure in the USA and India they are cheaper. This is the part number for them: 9010297944404

[@eridtg]

can you still have handle bar end mirrors with these installed

[@HippoDrones]

Hi, I am not sure, but I imagine if you were creative that you'd be able to

[@danielzajac3432]

With the decat did you do a remap or power commander?? Thanks

[@HippoDrones]

No mate, just bolted it on and ran it like that. It is recommended that you adjust the fuelling when doing this though

[@danielzajac3432]

how is it running so far? @@HippoDrones

[@HippoDrones]

It ran fine while I had the bike, covered 4000 miles on it with the LeoVince can and de-cat! :-) but the bike runs very lean out the box, you put a free-flowing exhaust on it and don't remap, you will run it leaner and eventually it will damage the engine!

[@BigPezza]

yea a must have

[@HippoDrones]

They really make a big difference!

[@RedlineRossi]

Thanks. Very nice video. A bit off topic, but do you have any trouble with moisture in your TFT display?

[@HippoDrones]

Hi RedlineRossi, yes I had to get the dash replaced under warranty soon after getting the bike, and the replacement dash also let in moisture which would condensate on the screen.

[@RedlineRossi]

@@HippoDrones Damn. Seems to be a problem with these bikes. I will speak to a dealer to see if ktm have rectified the issue. If not I will choose something else. Shame, as my heart was set on this bike.

[@HippoDrones]

@RedlineRossi There was a rumor that KTM had a fix, but I think it was dealer BS, and KTM were just changing the dash in the summer when it happened less. It is a cracking fun bike though, def worth getting a test ride. If you don't like the idea of the dash having condensation, the KTM RC 390 has the old non TFT dash still.

[@RedlineRossi]

@@HippoDrones Okay, thanks for the info. I will look into it. 👍

[@Audittr2108]

Did the hand guards do the job with regards to your being a little warmer?

[@HippoDrones]

Yup, they take the wind off my hands on longer journeys which stops some of the chill! :-)

[@RRatedCustoms]

Nice how-to video!

[@HippoDrones]

Cheers Anthony, not sure what is going on with KZbin, it didn't tell me about a whole wedge of comments from folk

[@Mikeburrows92]

Hi mate wondering if you can help, I've just got these exact handguards but the instructions say you have to cut 20mm off the throttle grip which seems strange to me?? Did you do this or just fit them straight on??

[@HippoDrones]

Mike Burrows hiya, I do recall trimming it but can't remember how much I had to trim off. 20mm seems like quite a lot though, maybe just trim a little bit at a time until it looks right

[@raulcaro8163]

Thanks for the help.

[@HippoDrones]

Glad you found it useful Raul! :-)

[@iang11116]

Have you retained the bagpipe and Cat? And what did you get charged for the first service? Thx

[@HippoDrones]

Hiya, yup I still have the original parts. I think it was around £250 ish, the first service requires a valve check so it isn't as cheap as some other bikes.

[@sdolman79]

Hi me again, are those the wide or narrow guards fitted to your bike, cheers in advance.

[@HippoDrones]

The handguards are the large ones :-)

[@HippoDrones]

www.ktm.com/powerparts/handlebar-amp-instruments--electric/handguards/handguard-kit-a1bcc747/?year=2017&segment=Naked+Bike&model=F4303Q4

[@sdolman79]

@@HippoDrones cheers, I called my local ktm dealer who said they had some in stock but when I went down they couldn't find them, so they are ordering some at a discounted price for the inconvenience, result. Seeing as you are the only ktm 390 owner in the UK doing reviews you are my go to guy.

[@HippoDrones]

Am glad I'm able to help Steven :-)

[@superbyke125]

How much of the grip do you have to cut

[@HippoDrones]

Just the end. Better to trim too little and repeat than to do too much, just take your time 🙂

[@jonathanamorgan]

Hey do you have the part number for the guards? I ordered from the ktm dealer but it didn't come with the right spacer and screw and for some reason that is the only one they have in their system.

[@HippoDrones]

9010297934404 www.ktm.com/powerparts/handlebar-amp-instruments--electric/handguards/handguard-kit-a1bcc747/?year=2017&segment=Naked+Bike&model=F4303Q4

[@FrancisSieberhagen]

Hy Jonathan I also have the same problem. The spacer of part number supplied is not the same as in the video. Did you find the solution?

[@jonathanamorgan]

Francis Sieberhagen yea I had to go to a dealer and get them to order direct with KTM. Was a hassle but they are on the bike now

[@FrancisSieberhagen]

Do you have a KTM part number?

[@m.3257]

@@FrancisSieberhagen I have the same problem. The package did not include spacers and the screw was also too big to fit into the handlebar.

[@darrenang8198]

Hi Sir! Just wondering.. have you thought about setting up a PUIG or any other brand windshield? If so, do you think we would have problems with the installation? Like the hand guard fitting taking up the windshield area?

[@HippoDrones]

darren ang hi, sorry but I've not. I like my naked bikes naked! :-)

[@darrenang8198]

Hippo-Drones haha, I think I have problems going at 100km/h with the wind blast.. hence the though of putting up a windshield.. anyway, why did u choose the powerparts hand guards? Instead of other brands like barkbuster, swmotech etc etc

[@HippoDrones]

darren ang haha 😂 I went for these ones as the shop had a sale on so they were a good price. :-)

[@darrenang8198]

Hippo-Drones yeah, they’re priced pretty good as compared to the after market ones.. protection wise though... definitely not as good as the bark busters.. but damn, they look good on your bike.. I have the orange version.. most probably going for the exact same ones u have..

[@HippoDrones]

darren ang I fitted mine for wind protection rather than physical protection as I ride all year in the UK and the winters get a little chilly and they take the bite out of the wind chill :-)

[@pow_hnd]

Are these the high or low versions?

[@HippoDrones]

Do you mean the larger or smaller handguards? They are the larger :-)

[@pow_hnd]

@@HippoDrones 🤙

[@ghg8257]

Would it be possible to install these with having bar end mirrors?

[@HippoDrones]

Hi, I don't think so.

[@MikeMex]

Hello there .... try this, maybe you already solved that problema ..... but here is this option www.rottweilerperformance.com/quick-flip-mirror-mounts-mounts-only/

[@sdolman79]

Hi I know this is an old video, but how much are the handguards? I'm picking my duke up tomorrow, no prices on the power parts website.

[@HippoDrones]

Hi, I got mine in a sale, but I think they are around £50 ish

[@HippoDrones]

Touch base with your dealership, they might do you a deal! :-)

[@HippoDrones]

If you Google Gear4motorcycles they currently have 10% off Powerparts if you use code PPARTS10

[@iang11116]

Hi, Can you tell me who you got your exhaust from pls?

[@HippoDrones]

hiya, I got it from here: leovince.co.uk/KTM-DUKE-390-LEOVINCE-LV-PRO-RACING-SLIP-ON-EXHAUST_A21UBA.aspx?nh=3662141

[@jeffbarba4639]

great vlog my friend! I have been wanting to put some on my 2016 390 duke. They really ad to the aesthetic of your bike. that orange was a great choice and a perfect color match as well. nicely done. Cheers!

[@HippoDrones]

Cheers Jeff, I'm glad I went with the orange too. Ride safe mate :-)

[@popup1959]

Little tight in there. Good rugged install on those grips. Looks good on your bike. See you been doing some work on it. Looks great! Wish they had those back in the day. I did a lot of off rod riding & the sticks whip the crap out of your hands. Piece of piss. LOL!

[@HippoDrones]

I used to have a dual sport KTM and having handguards was an absolute must when whipping through shrubbery and trees! :-)

[@zhack3d]

Is the front tyre fatter in Euro version?

[@HippoDrones]

nope

[@zhack3d]

Hippo-Drones Can I know what brand is that tyre and what is its life?😊

[@HippoDrones]

Sure thing :-) The tyre is the original equipment Metzeler M7RR and has so far done 5000 miles and has loads of life left in it. The rear tyre was a Metzeler M5RR which I have just replaced with an M7RR at 5000 miles.

[@sunnynaskar1353]

Bro i wanna buy this hand guard, share me link

[@HippoDrones]

Hi Sunny, they are official KTM Power Parts: www.ktm.com/gb/powerparts/handlebar-amp-instruments--electric/handguards/handguard-kit-bc2eb6e3/?year=2017&segment=Naked+Bike&model=F4303Q1 You should be able to order them from your KTM dealership! :-)

[@FatBoy740]

You know what those are a really great idea mate . I think I will look at what they do for the fatty I know they do them for the dyna ! .. I was lmao cos while I was watching my missus thought you were Richard Hammond off Top Gear ! 😂😂👍 . They look pretty Cool mate , I like them ! 👍👍🍺🍺🥃🥃👊

[@HippoDrones]

They seem to do the trick, still get cold hands but no way near as quick or as bad! :-) Hahahaha.... I am a short arse! :D Thanks bud :-)

[@FatBoy740]

Hippo-Drones Lol on the short , me as well mate 😂🍺! But I reckon they are still worth the effort mate ! Good one 👍👍🍺🍺🥃👊

[@iang11116]

No real change other than making 6th gear more of an overdrive. But takes running in up from 63 to 69 which just works better for me. I am going to wait for Austin Racing to bring there system out as the one they have for early model just looks the business!

[@HippoDrones]

How did you get on with the Austin Racing system?

[@ReizePrimus]

Ahaha man, felt like you were struggling to film this, would be great to get a tripod so you can use both hands to work on the bike :P

[@HippoDrones]

Aye, my selfie-stick isn't great when you need 2 hands! :D I am sure I could get hold of a tripod for not much money so will look into it for possible future videos! :-)

[@ReizePrimus]

Might not actually need to spend money on a tripod if you're not gonna use it much (i own one because i do photography). A simple stack of cardboard boxes or crates will also do. Tripods are pretty expensive.

[@HippoDrones]

ReizePrimus when indoors I use a chair with a cool box lol, hadn't thought about doing the same thing outdoors, ta for the tip :-)

[@BigBadWolfMoto]

A head strap with the camera mount will be the perfect thing for your install videos...Cheap as chips!

[@HippoDrones]

aye, that is def worth considering! :-) I think I have one somewhere too! :-)

[@cavetroll9365]

Well cant be that hard to put on most of you dod one handed. Lol you magical lol

[@HippoDrones]

haha, yeah, dead simple to fit. I remember when I first started riding, I was scared to put a spanner to it but my old man encouraged me to tinker. I am def not a skilled mechanic but I think that is the point I want people to see, they don't need to be good to be able to do some simple mods etc :-)

[@biswajit4425]

ktm duke 125 cc pa

[@HippoDrones]

They do have handguards for the 125 Duke yes! :-)