Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

If we're talking how posts come across, then yours comes across as if you see a litre class bike on the road you would race him too.
Roads are not an individual's property. It is shared by all and we should respect that. You live in Coimbatore and Kari isn't far away. You've facilities that most of us don't; read race tracks. Use that facility and please spare public roads.

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Woah!! I didn't mean to make such a mess around here. Just asking fellow riders not to compete on public roads. I honestly don't care about anyone who doesn't care about himself, however, I am always worried about others who have nothing to do with you racing or riding hard and still get the short end of the stick.
[MENTION=75471]Liveforpower[/MENTION] - You want ride hard and fast, it's cool with me and I'm sure everyone here. Just don't compete (compare yourself) with anyone on the streets.

I'll share an example. If you are passionate about motorcycles, you should consider it as an art. Riding a motorcycle fast has nothing to do with the money you have to buy the ride. Later, if you have enough money to afford a litre bike, it's good for you, but that should not affect your attitude.
If you think it should, then I suppose your body should be in a better condition to take a hit just because you have enough money. But it doesn't. You can't buy health, you have to be disciplined, patient, calm and focused to be able to stay in good health and to take a hit any time in life (mentally or physically). Same is with dance, martial arts, singing or any art form. When others performance stops affecting you, that's when you would have that artist inside you who doesn't care about anything else but his love for motorcycles. It's a very good feeling and many members here are currently living with that. That is what is the core of this forum, xbhp and motorcycling around the nation and the world. Without it, it's only called commuting.

Just give it thought, that's all I'm asking for. Please!!

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

So what, sell off the bikes after 2-3 Years of usage and think of an upgrade? But man I love this bike, partly D200 being my first bike bought with my own hard earned money and partly because of its mad hoonigan character.. I just wish I could keep it forever even if I do upgrade to a 500cc + bike..

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Hi..im niranjan and have been riding rc 390 for the past 5 months.i have covered around 7000 kms.The issue is that the metal part inside the tank which prevents the bunk nozzle from getting inside too much is bent badly.what are my options friends?

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

[MENTION=75471]Liveforpower[/MENTION] I never knew that the main protagonist of the Road Rash game was living soo close by at Coimbatore This is not to belittle your riding skills but unlike the game life doesn't have a refresh button bro.

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Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Hey niranjan,
the metal part is there in tank to prevent from the petrol bunk nozzle hitting the fuel injector inside the tank.
So ideally u should not let the bunk guy use it roughly. As for it being bent if it is mildly bent then no need, else u will have to replace the whole tank as far as i remember my svc mechanic telling me.

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

No, I didn't mean to sell or dump the bike after certain period. The spares and the quality of items used and QC is what letting the product down. May be in future it might change, but our current rides are not par like others which can stand for a lifetime. Like you, even RC 200 is my first bike to be bought on my hard earned money. I don't know if I could let it go, because I love my machines. I still have my 17 years old RX 100 and 15 years old Zen in pristine condition. I have never even thought of letting them go, even when people quoted mouth watering prices. So forget worrying about the future (4-5 years) to come, enjoy the present (Duke or RC).

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Hello sharathchandra. I am a very Humble and NOT a rash rider by any means. I am probable one of the safest and most predictable riders you will see on the road. I cannot understand how all of you'll decided and confirmed that I am rash rider. The response from what I got from you'll guys was instant and honestly I felt very hurt because I log-in everyday to XBHP excited to chat with you'll guys. It is a bad experience the past few days.
Now when I am on my TBTS or my Innova I am very very safe rider/driver and care for other people first. I have been a lover of high speed since childhood. Now since I have the KTM RC390, sometimes, and I stress SOMETIMES it is difficult to control emotions when you see some one whiz past you and then slow down and tempt you for a race. I am sure most of us would want to race them at that point of time even if it is a public road. (that is what is called TEMPTATION guys). You may tell me to control my self but then if everybody had control over emotions there would not have been a word called "Temptation" now, would there? That does not mean to say that I endanger other motorists on the road as I know my limits and don't ride like a mad cap if you know what I mean to say.
I don't know about other cities but here in Coimbatore when other guys on Duke 200's or CBR 250's see a 390, they immediately want to race you. Now since I am on a bigger machine naturally the instinct is to either race them or let them go cause I know I have a more powerful machine. It does not happen on a daily basis and very rarely infact and so I just shared my experience. But you guys were very rude with your responses and classified me as a Rash rider and talking about my riding skills.

A public road is a public road let it be the city or the highway, I have seen posts here where members mention they have touched speeds in excess on 170kmph on highways and maintained average speeds of 100kmph between two cities. There would have definitely been traffic involved. Surprisingly none of you'll commented or advised on that.

Ok people. Thanks a ton anyways, I guess I will just be a silent spectator.

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

I am planning to buy Rc soon. Couple of questions for the owners
1.) price of chain set
2.) approx mileage
3.) cost of disc pads
4.) approx service cost
Thanks in advance

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I apologise if you felt my reply was rude. It was just made in a lighter vein but on a more serious note, I do agree that sometimes the emotions get the better of us and we get carried away. Anyhow, am quite happy to know that you are a responsible rider. Keep it up. Even I own a D390 and I know how hard it is to discipline your right wrist, we don't mind having fun but that fun should not be at the cost of others. That is the purpose of this forum n that is also a universal responsibility of all riders as well no matter what you ride. So let's ride hard n ride safe. Cheers bro. :thumbup:

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Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Its always better to be a silent spectator

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Hey, since I started all this and I don't know what hurt you, let me clarify that racing has nothing to do with speed. People here have broken many rules in their time on the road but are still safe riders. I'm sure you are one too. But racing is about reaching a point or staying ahead of the other person. That can be on a motorcycle, scooter or even a bicycle. On public roads it's not safe. We can race each other on foot as well and I'm a runner my self, but would you want us to do that on streets in traffic? Hell no. I would rather accept defeat than get into a dangerous situation. That's just what I asked, no matter how stressed you are. If your not in control don't ride. It's not safe for you and for others. You never know what pops out on the road and takes you or others out of action. Ride as fast as you wish. I would love to know what's the top speed you have achieved. But don't do it just to beat someone or be ahead of someone.
On the track I've seen people beat the crap out of 600s on their 390s but does that mean the 600 should ask the guy come onto the streets. There is no point. Your bike is made to be faster than others on track. The Dukes are made for the streets. It's bound to be faster..what's the fuss. I find R15s trying to tease me, but I don't care. On track I blow them away by braking later, accelerating faster. That's when they say "man you ninja is fast". It's not fast, it's always the rider. Being here makes you different from others on the street. You are a better rider cos you are with xbhp. But a racer? We can only say that on the track. There is no other way of judging that. On streets if you ask me..I'll always find a reason to loose. But on the track the only excuse is me, no one else.
Let's make the streets safer and the competition tougher on the track. I wish we could have a track day sometime at BIC. Would love to see how fast that 390 of yours goes. Though I'm still kind nervous saying that, but you are most welcome for a track day and hopefully we can test our skills together.

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

'With great power comes great responsibility'!
Anyways, i have got the government issued number plate fixed on the front of the RC390. And damn, they vibrate like hell and make that tin can noise.
So I intend to remove them and have a sticker on the visor for the number. I know its illegal but I am tired of that sound.
Has anyone done a jugaad here to fix the rvms without the number plate. The number plate holder acts as a washer for the RVM. I can get it cut to size of the rvm base but that feels crude.
Any suggestions?

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Without the number plate the visor (?) will vibrate on lower rpms. If you want to remove it ( like I did), get two rubber washer and an aluminium washer and then pass the bolt through them when you bolt the visor back on.

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

The 4 black bolts hold the mirrors and number plate in place. So if you remove the number plate, your mirrors wont fit tight. The bolts have threads which start lower so the place where the number plate and mirrors sit, the bolt has no threads and is smooth instead. When you removed your number plate and put back the mirrors, there will be a gap that is as thick as the number plate metal piece.
You can go to the service center and they'll do it for you for around 50 bucks I guess.

If you like to get things done on your own, go to a Bajaj spares store and buy four 12 size rubber washers(Rs. 5 each), put them between the mirror and the visor and then put back the bolt. Careful with the indicator wires in the mirror (one of my friend pulled his mirror out hard and the wire snapped).

As for the sticker, I got one done in the exact same font as the one required by R.T.O. I paid Rs. 100 for it. It looks really good and gone are those noises. And as far as legal or not, there are so many people who ride without both plates so I guess mine is Legal Enough.

P.S- I didn't read your reply thoroughly so I explained the problem! Sorry for that! :P