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  • #1786
    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    Originally posted by Venkat0412 View Post



    Mine worn out in 5000 kms itself...
    just imaging how hard you are riding .
    1500 KMs on odo , right side fairing is vibrating a lot, checked all nuts .. all looks ok.

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    • #1787
      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

      Originally posted by nilesh9777 View Post
      just imaging how hard you are riding .
      1500 KMs on odo , right side fairing is vibrating a lot, checked all nuts .. all looks ok.
      The main reason is i did lot of cornering(@ lavasa) and engine braking.

      Cross check again whether its fairing or your battery cover on the tank. Conduct the test by pressing your battery cover while riding and find out who is the real culprit.

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      • #1788
        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

        Guys I am going for a long ride tomorrow after which I shall give You people review about my handlebar change.

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        • #1789
          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

          Originally posted by ammaity View Post
          Guys I am going for a long ride tomorrow after which I shall give You people review about my handlebar change.
          Much awaited
          Do post your pics on the bike showing the change in posture from stock to duke handlebars

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          • #1790
            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

            Took a short ride with my RC

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            • #1791
              Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

              Wanted to know the options I have with the projector bulbs.. Can I change to something brighter and whiter in the same wattage as stock?
              There is no better therapy than riding a bike down a straight road at full throttle with the sound of the engine for company.

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              • #1792
                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                Originally posted by mustang28 View Post
                Wanted to know the options I have with the projector bulbs.. Can I change to something brighter and whiter in the same wattage as stock?
                Hey mustang28

                If you want white shade then you can go for Philips 4300k or 5000k... Thats all i know..

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                • #1793
                  KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                  Guys I know many are waiting for a proper review from me but am not getting enough time from family and work. So whatever I can I am jotting it down now.

                  I went for a solo trip for about 750 kms in 34 hours on this bike and trust me its great fun now. Only issue is the seat now, too hard. The front end feels really light now.

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                  This is how much space you have from the mirror.
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                  This image shows how much space you have when the RVM are folded.
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                  With knee guard I could have gone further

                  After the handle change the cables are little streched
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                  So cut this cable fastener and it ease the cables a bit.

                  The handlelock is useless now so I am using a disc lock and looking for a disc lock with alarm like Xena xx6. Secondly the lock mechanism is completely exposed now. To protect it from rain I have cut a plastic bottle and made a cap for it. It can be seen in the first picture.

                  As for the stance I couldn't get a picture yet but shall upload it soon.

                  Queries are always welcome
                  Last edited by ammaity; 07-08-2015, 05:52 PM.

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                  • #1794
                    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                    Originally posted by ammaity View Post
                    Guys I know many are waiting for a proper review from me but am not getting enough time from family and work. So whatever I can I am jotting it down now.

                    I went for a solo trip for about 750 kms in 34 hours on this bike and trust me its great fun now. Only issue is the seat now, too hard. The front end feels really light now.
                    <Suppressed>
                    So cut this cable fastener and it ease the cables a bit.

                    The handlelock is useless now so I am using a disc lock and looking for a disc lock with alarm like Xena xx6. Secondly the lock mechanism is completely exposed now. To protect it from rain I have cut a plastic bottle and made a cap for it. It can be seen in the first picture.

                    As for the stance I couldn't get a picture yet but shall upload it soon.

                    Queries are always welcome
                    This is a super mod!! Awaiting further details and some more pics

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                    • #1795
                      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                      Hi,

                      Just had 100 kms trip.
                      Bike is doing well.
                      Observed that rear disk of brake is very hot, if you touch it will burn fingers.
                      Immediately called service center and imagine what the reply is??
                      Service center guys saying that its common thing with rc .
                      Rear disc become hot when you drive and there is nothing to worry.

                      Guys need serious advice. Is it true?

                      Sent from my Che1-L04 using Tapatalk

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                      • #1796
                        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                        Originally posted by bikersdream View Post
                        Hi,

                        Just had 100 kms trip.
                        Bike is doing well.
                        Observed that rear disk of brake is very hot, if you touch it will burn fingers.
                        Immediately called service center and imagine what the reply is??
                        Service center guys saying that its common thing with rc .
                        Rear disc become hot when you drive and there is nothing to worry.

                        Guys need serious advice. Is it true?

                        Sent from my Che1-L04 using Tapatalk
                        Well as far as I know disc become hot when they are used this is normal. Whenever we apply break there is friction between pads and discs and that gets them hot yeah it may burn you if you touch it immediately. It's normal thing. But if you are trying to say that you didn't use your rear brake in complete journey than the problem might be that rear break pads are touching the discs so you should get the clearance checked

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                        Ride, eat, sleep, repeat

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                        • #1797
                          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                          Originally posted by VIJAY ''BIKER'' CHAUHAN View Post
                          Well as far as I know disc become hot when they are used this is normal. Whenever we apply break there is friction between pads and discs and that gets them hot yeah it may burn you if you touch it immediately. It's normal thing. But if you are trying to say that you didn't use your rear brake in complete journey than the problem might be that rear break pads are touching the discs so you should get the clearance checked

                          Sent from my Nexus 5 using xBhp Connect mobile app
                          Thanks man
                          I was using mostly front brake and very rarely rear disc brake.
                          Still rear brake disc is getting very hot as compared to front.


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                          • #1798
                            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                            what's up with the cast levers? the slightest impact makes them fall apart..why didn't this bike get forged levers? my gear lever broke apart from a slight impact..for a premium bike..these cheap parts are a let down..

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                            • #1799
                              Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                              So much of silence and inactivity here (including mine). I guess thats a happy sign. A sign indicating content owners and lesser troubles probably.
                              I have covered about 4800 km on mine and am happy with every aspect of it. Barring a few niggles, like tightening the side stand every now and then along with ensuring the continuous presence of my 3M double side tapes to let me focus on what i love to hear, everything else is just so perfect.
                              Three days back, filled up with normal petrol for 100 bucks to reach fuel pit of my choice, and i could sense the protest made by engine by showing me coarse behavior. After regular fill, it was back to its pleasant mode. So how do you guys manage to fill your bikes every time with premium, particularly on tour. I have heard of some performance boosters to rate up the octane, but would love to hear from someone, who had put them to use.
                              Also i have been improving my riding (cornering) skills. Have been able to go past the No. 4 and midway to No.5. Though the elephant is still elusive but almost around the corner.

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                              • #1800
                                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                                Originally posted by GeeGee View Post
                                So much of silence and inactivity here (including mine). I guess thats a happy sign. A sign indicating content owners and lesser troubles probably.
                                I have covered about 4800 km on mine and am happy with every aspect of it. Barring a few niggles, like tightening the side stand every now and then along with ensuring the continuous presence of my 3M double side tapes to let me focus on what i love to hear, everything else is just so perfect.
                                Three days back, filled up with normal petrol for 100 bucks to reach fuel pit of my choice, and i could sense the protest made by engine by showing me coarse behavior. After regular fill, it was back to its pleasant mode. So how do you guys manage to fill your bikes every time with premium, particularly on tour. I have heard of some performance boosters to rate up the octane, but would love to hear from someone, who had put them to use.
                                Also i have been improving my riding (cornering) skills. Have been able to go past the No. 4 and midway to No.5. Though the elephant is still elusive but almost around the corner.
                                May I know which was your regular fill of petrol? I have a Duke 390 and I refuel at Shell with normal petrol.

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