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  • #1891
    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    Originally posted by Pizzaboi View Post
    90 days or 7500kms
    First service at 1000 kms or 45 days
    Second service at 8500 kms or 150 days

    This is as per the 2015 manual.

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    • #1892
      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

      Now who can explain the difference between the RC390 in INDIA and the ones Exported
      Because when I tried to find the service manual I am like, whats the difference? why there is 6 different service manuals for the same bike in different country?

      I am Clueless here....

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      • #1893
        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

        Originally posted by Vikraman Kulasekaran View Post
        Now who can explain the difference between the RC390 in INDIA and the ones Exported
        Because when I tried to find the service manual I am like, whats the difference? why there is 6 different service manuals for the same bike in different country?

        I am Clueless here....
        The differences are basically just to the design. In the USA there are a different pair of turn indicators both at the front and the rear.
        The switch you use to switch on the headlamps is absent as it is a Law there. Motorcycles should have their head-lamps and tail-lamps always turned on.
        Then there is the absence of the front license plate set. The rear end doesn't have the extra metal grab handle which is exclusive to the Indian model. The rear license plate set is different which is longer and has reflectors on either side.
        Basically there are cosmetic changes because the norms are different in different countries. Hence the different manuals I guess. I may be wrong but that's what I could come up with!

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        • #1894
          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

          In addition to these, theres a charcoal canister and a different/offset fuel tank cap
          Motorcycling heals, big time...

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          • #1895
            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

            Originally posted by thrustrev View Post
            The differences are basically just to the design. In the USA there are a different pair of turn indicators both at the front and the rear.
            The switch you use to switch on the headlamps is absent as it is a Law there. Motorcycles should have their head-lamps and tail-lamps always turned on.
            Then there is the absence of the front license plate set. The rear end doesn't have the extra metal grab handle which is exclusive to the Indian model. The rear license plate set is different which is longer and has reflectors on either side.
            Basically there are cosmetic changes because the norms are different in different countries. Hence the different manuals I guess. I may be wrong but that's what I could come up with!
            Originally posted by ynike99 View Post
            In addition to these, theres a charcoal canister and a different/offset fuel tank cap
            Thanks for the clarification.

            Anyway,

            This might be premature but does anyone know if the racing bubble windscreen is all clear and transparent like the street version that has the light cut out? I'm curious to see if the lights can be seen through the racing bubble (without the light cut out).


            Racing bubble
            KTM Racing Bubble Windscreen RC390: AOMC.mx (KTM Racing Bubble Windscreen RC390: AOMC.mx)


            Anyone who has tried to put the racing windshield over the headlight?


            To see if the headlight still works a bit?


            Really want the racing windshield for the looks and aerodinamics , but dont want to loose the headlight.

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            • #1896
              Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

              Originally posted by Vikraman Kulasekaran View Post
              Thanks for the clarification.

              Anyway,

              This might be premature but does anyone know if the racing bubble windscreen is all clear and transparent like the street version that has the light cut out? I'm curious to see if the lights can be seen through the racing bubble (without the light cut out).


              Racing bubble
              KTM Racing Bubble Windscreen RC390: AOMC.mx (KTM Racing Bubble Windscreen RC390: AOMC.mx)


              Anyone who has tried to put the racing windshield over the headlight?


              To see if the headlight still works a bit?


              Really want the racing windshield for the looks and aerodinamics , but dont want to loose the headlight.
              why don't you try this one bro

              KTM Moto3 Racing Bubble Windscreen RC390: AOMC.mx

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              • #1897
                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                Ive done 8500KMS on my RC so far and the metz seem pretty decent, while i can see wear on the rear tyre the front is a new one it was replaced after i met with an accident (Lunatics on our streets I tell you). Where in mumbai do you get METZ ??

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                Originally posted by Pizzaboi View Post
                Have you examined your fairing?


                We ended up going through a pair of knee sliders during that session so no, I think our cornering skills are just about right.

                The rear is over tyred, there is no way you can use the entire rear tyre of the metz without grinding off your foot pegs.

                I haven't even reached the end of the tire and I've already scraped the fairing. Interestingly though the fairing scrapes more on the right than the left.
                you managed to scrape the under belly both sides ?? mine scrapes on the right only

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                • #1898
                  Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience



                  I already have the racing bubble works like a charm


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                  I dont ride bike to add days in my life. I ride bike to add life in my days

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                  • #1899
                    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                    Originally posted by vernon24 View Post
                    Ive done 8500KMS on my RC so far and the metz seem pretty decent, while i can see wear on the rear tyre the front is a new one it was replaced after i met with an accident (Lunatics on our streets I tell you). Where in mumbai do you get METZ ??

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                    you managed to scrape the under belly both sides ?? mine scrapes on the right only
                    Just completed 13600km and got new sets of metzelers get it from the KTM guys it's cheaper than outside as the company orders in bulk front and rear will cost u around 15k


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                    I dont ride bike to add days in my life. I ride bike to add life in my days

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                    • #1900
                      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                      Originally posted by emon1990 View Post

                      I already have the racing bubble works like a charm


                      Sent from my iPhone 6 using Tapatalk
                      what is the exact difference in wind pressure and handling? (apart from looks )

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                      • #1901
                        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                        Originally posted by emon1990 View Post
                        Just completed 13600km and got new sets of metzelers get it from the KTM guys it's cheaper than outside as the company orders in bulk front and rear will cost u around 15k


                        Sent from my iPhone 6 using Tapatalk

                        Hello emon1990.
                        Since you have done 13600kms; I have a question for you. Is the power the same as when your bike was 1000 kms old or have you felt a drop in power?
                        I sometimes feel the power has reduced in my bike, maybe its a psychological effect since I am gone used to this power, but just wondering. I wanted to test ride a new bike, but the svc did not have one at the moment for test rides. My bike has done around 6500kms.

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                        • #1902
                          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                          Thats mostly a pseudo effect which happens in bikes which can handle better than the engine capacity they are designed for. Its just my vague assumption, but based on experience. Want to enjoy full power? Ride any other lower capacity bike for 2/3 days and then come back on 390.
                          Motorcycling heals, big time...

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                          • #1903
                            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                            Originally posted by ynike99 View Post
                            Thats mostly a pseudo effect which happens in bikes which can handle better than the engine capacity they are designed for. Its just my vague assumption, but based on experience. Want to enjoy full power? Ride any other lower capacity bike for 2/3 days and then come back on 390.

                            Well, I agree with you 100% about riding a lower capacity bike and then coming back to the 390. Sometimes I ride my TBTS for a week and then when I ride my 390 I feel on top of the world, but only for a day and then I am again not satisfied with the power. Planning on booking the CBR 650F as it just seems perfect since I love an inline 4 and probably after a remap and a few mods if it will perform like a CBR 600rr..... Huh the crave for power never ends....

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                            • #1904
                              Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                              Originally posted by Liveforpower View Post
                              Hello emon1990.
                              Since you have done 13600kms; I have a question for you. Is the power the same as when your bike was 1000 kms old or have you felt a drop in power?
                              I sometimes feel the power has reduced in my bike, maybe its a psychological effect since I am gone used to this power, but just wondering. I wanted to test ride a new bike, but the svc did not have one at the moment for test rides. My bike has done around 6500kms.
                              Well it did feel like that for a bit but then got my new chain sprocket kit and it felt like day 1


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                              I dont ride bike to add days in my life. I ride bike to add life in my days

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                              • #1905
                                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                                Hi guys

                                How often does the chain needs to be tensioned. I've done a few speed runs post first service and after 400 kms it seems to be loose

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