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  • Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    Originally posted by bikersdream View Post
    Check front wheel tyre pressure. Its normally 25-28 psi.
    Check the chain . Loose/tighter, adjust it. Lube the chain. Most important.

    At svc check for tyre alignment.
    Tyre pressure is fine, its at a normal level. Can this be caused by chain? Its been 750km and I've never lubed the chain, didn't know that had to be done too. Ive only washed and cleaned the bike regularly as part of my maintenance.
    Another point I'd just like to get clarified before I go tomorrow is will they charge me for it? Or does this stuff come under warranty? Isn't it like a defect or something wrong with the manufacturing itself, so it should be under warranty right? Dad is pretty livid coz this will be the third time I'm taking it to SVC, first 2 times was a broken brake pedal and a bent side stand (Done by someone while it was parked, but dad won't understand that, he blames me xD)T
    Thanks!

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    • Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

      Originally posted by AngadV View Post
      Tyre pressure is fine, its at a normal level. Can this be caused by chain? Its been 750km and I've never lubed the chain, didn't know that had to be done too. Ive only washed and cleaned the bike regularly as part of my maintenance.
      Another point I'd just like to get clarified before I go tomorrow is will they charge me for it? Or does this stuff come under warranty? Isn't it like a defect or something wrong with the manufacturing itself, so it should be under warranty right? Dad is pretty livid coz this will be the third time I'm taking it to SVC, first 2 times was a broken brake pedal and a bent side stand (Done by someone while it was parked, but dad won't understand that, he blames me xD)T
      Thanks!
      Angad, its open chain.
      So remember to lube it every 300-400 kms. Its necessary for all the bikes having open chain.
      If you don't know how to lube then ask svc for same.
      They will charge 100-200rs for cleaning and lubing.
      You can clean and lube chain on your own with any SAE90 grade oil. There are lot of videos on YouTube for lubing chain of rc390.
      I think dry chain is the thing causing the problem you mentioned.
      Don't worry. Take it to svc.

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      • Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

        Originally posted by AngadV View Post
        Guys I had a few issues with the bike, will be taking to SVC first thing in the morning on Monday, but would like to get some opinions here on what it could be.
        Firstly, the bike is a month old now, ridden for around 3 weeks, with 750km on the ODO. Never been dropped/hit, so no issues there. However I am experiencing a few issues.

        While riding, the bike feels unstable. Its a little hard to explain, but basically what I've felt is that while riding, the front of the bike is bouncy, the way it would be if you go over a really irregular patch of road, but this happens on the smallest bumps too. I rode it in a straight line in the basement, which is a flat surface, and definitely felt it again(maybe some wheel issue?).

        Also, the front of the bike feels a lot rougher/more vibrations, mainly in the handlebars, which feels very unsteady at times. Another thing I've noticed about the handlebars is that it feels very 'loose'. Earlier, there was a little bit of effort required to move it left/right, now it happens very quickly(a little too quickly) as if something is loose. While riding, to test this out, I slightly moved the handlebars left and right, and again definitely felt something off.

        Along with this, as I mentioned a few days ago, my front brake seems to have some issues too. The squeaking noise occurs more often than before, and the front brake seems a little weaker(although this weaker brake may just be my imagination.) It feels easier to press/squeeze, but with a lower braking power.A

        It's all towards the front of the bike, so I think some part is defective/spoilt maybe- wheels/handlebar etc.? I will be taking it to SVC in the morning on Monday before college and leaving it there to get it checked

        Would really like some suggestions on this, I don't feel confident enough to take the bike out again, has anyone had this issue or knows what it could be?
        Thanks!
        Few things to share with the little knowledge I have on the RC series. First off, the RC's front end is tad stiffer than the naked counterpart, so you would feel the little undulations amplified on the bar. Second, check if you forks are loose, newer bikes tend to get their forks looser, tighten all the fork pinch bolts and check for steering play, too loose or too tight a freeplay of the handlebar would adversely affect handling, since it's almost time for the first service, take not of the issues you're facing and report it to the service manager, not the mechanic who is handling the bike. Ever SVC has a senior mechanic, voice it to them, if you opt, take them on a test ride, and specify the issues to them, that way the guy gets insight as to what really he can discern as opposed to word-of-mouth.

        Check your handlebar play, get it tightened or loosed.
        Check your fork pinch bolts on the T stem
        Check the wheel for any undulations for bend (just in case)
        Check front wheel bearing (you never know)
        Report it here

        Cheers!
        VJ
        Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'
        The girl said, 'NO!'


        And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.


        THE END

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        • Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

          Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
          Few things to share with the little knowledge I have on the RC series. First off, the RC's front end is tad stiffer than the naked counterpart, so you would feel the little undulations amplified on the bar. Second, check if you forks are loose, newer bikes tend to get their forks looser, tighten all the fork pinch bolts and check for steering play, too loose or too tight a freeplay of the handlebar would adversely affect handling, since it's almost time for the first service, take not of the issues you're facing and report it to the service manager, not the mechanic who is handling the bike. Ever SVC has a senior mechanic, voice it to them, if you opt, take them on a test ride, and specify the issues to them, that way the guy gets insight as to what really he can discern as opposed to word-of-mouth.

          Check your handlebar play, get it tightened or loosed.
          Check your fork pinch bolts on the T stem
          Check the wheel for any undulations for bend (just in case)
          Check front wheel bearing (you never know)
          Report it here

          Cheers!
          VJ
          Okay today morning I took it to the SVC, and told the manager my issues. He told me to give the bike for first service, as it was due for service in another week anyways and I'd already covered 750kms and during servicing they check up the whole bike anyways. So I agreed to give it for servicing, and collected the bike in the evening. The issue was with the front forks, which were loosened up too much. They fixed that up, and now it's definitely better, the handlebars feel much more planted and stable while riding the bike, brake squealing is also gone.
          Regarding the service, now the feels feels A LOT smoother, I didn't expect there to be such a change in the bike. Power delivery feels smoother/linear, bike doesn't sputter too if you're in too high/low a gear too, and vibrations are a lot lesser. The bike feels a lot different now, its a big improvement.

          PS the bike was washed well too, it looked brand new, how do they wash it like that? I've never had it look so clean when I do it, can anyone tell how they clean their bikes?

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          • Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

            Originally posted by AngadV View Post
            Okay today morning I took it to the SVC, and told the manager my issues. He told me to give the bike for first service, as it was due for service in another week anyways and I'd already covered 750kms and during servicing they check up the whole bike anyways. So I agreed to give it for servicing, and collected the bike in the evening. The issue was with the front forks, which were loosened up too much. They fixed that up, and now it's definitely better, the handlebars feel much more planted and stable while riding the bike, brake squealing is also gone.
            Regarding the service, now the feels feels A LOT smoother, I didn't expect there to be such a change in the bike. Power delivery feels smoother/linear, bike doesn't sputter too if you're in too high/low a gear too, and vibrations are a lot lesser. The bike feels a lot different now, its a big improvement.

            PS the bike was washed well too, it looked brand new, how do they wash it like that? I've never had it look so clean when I do it, can anyone tell how they clean their bikes?

            Alas, as I expected, it was the forks. Get your bike checked periodically for loosened up bolts etc, this high strung single can shear bolts in the long run.

            Regarding the bike washed so good, it might be a placebo effect, since you've seen your bike so long gunked up, seeing her issues all sorted and the bike washed up, makes you feel like's a brand new one. They just use shampoo, pretty much it.

            But, I hope you have invested in the right set of gears, like helmet, gloves and jacket.

            Cheers!
            VJ
            Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'
            The girl said, 'NO!'


            And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.


            THE END

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            • Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

              Originally posted by AngadV View Post
              Okay today morning I took it to the SVC, and told the manager my issues. He told me to give the bike for first service, as it was due for service in another week anyways and I'd already covered 750kms and during servicing they check up the whole bike anyways. So I agreed to give it for servicing, and collected the bike in the evening. The issue was with the front forks, which were loosened up too much. They fixed that up, and now it's definitely better, the handlebars feel much more planted and stable while riding the bike, brake squealing is also gone.
              Regarding the service, now the feels feels A LOT smoother, I didn't expect there to be such a change in the bike. Power delivery feels smoother/linear, bike doesn't sputter too if you're in too high/low a gear too, and vibrations are a lot lesser. The bike feels a lot different now, its a big improvement.

              PS the bike was washed well too, it looked brand new, how do they wash it like that? I've never had it look so clean when I do it, can anyone tell how they clean their bikes?
              Bike looks me because they do diesel wash. And after that they apply a Polish. After diesel wash the blacks look better

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              • Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                So a video surfaced yesterday on YouTube where a guy starts a KTM RC 390 with his Pulsar 220F Key. He claims that a P220F key can start any of the KTM 390s.
                I'm not sure if I can paste links here but to me, if this is true, is a very sensitive matter. I do not have anyone in my friends circle who own a P220F so I cannot personally test it. Can someone check this and tell that this is FAKE? (Hopefully it is).

                Link:-

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                • Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                  Wow that's something
                  Cheerio!
                  Ride safe \m/

                  Bajrapanchi Dui-Chingari 350 (2009)

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                  • Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                    Originally posted by thrustrev View Post
                    So a video surfaced yesterday on YouTube where a guy starts a KTM RC 390 with his Pulsar 220F Key. He claims that a P220F key can start any of the KTM 390s.
                    I'm not sure if I can paste links here but to me, if this is true, is a very sensitive matter. I do not have anyone in my friends circle who own a P220F so I cannot personally test it. Can someone check this and tell that this is FAKE? (Hopefully it is).

                    Link:-
                    https://youtu.be/7orKJMsHbb4
                    This is alarming and at the same time, aghast for KTM owners. If you'll look closely, the key etch pattern for both Pulsar 220 and Duke 390 are in fact the same. It's unfortunate that similar patterns are on the round-out with KTM and Bajaj. I think if I remember correctly there was a video elsewhere where, TVS or BAJAJ keys were used to unlock most HERO bikes, I might be wrong, but the news was quite a yesteryear.

                    Maybe Bajaj thought their bike's key pattern wouldn't end up next with that of a KTM guy. Either way, this is bad luck, but I hope someone with both the bikes can try and see if Pulsar 220 keys are a direct fit to the KTMs as the (guy in the video suggests which is highly unlikely), IF it does, we have a potential security shortfall and we can try escalating this problem to Bajaj.

                    Cheers!
                    VJ
                    Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'
                    The girl said, 'NO!'


                    And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.


                    THE END

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                    • Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                      Originally posted by thrustrev View Post
                      So a video surfaced yesterday on YouTube where a guy starts a KTM RC 390 with his Pulsar 220F Key. He claims that a P220F key can start any of the KTM 390s.
                      I'm not sure if I can paste links here but to me, if this is true, is a very sensitive matter. I do not have anyone in my friends circle who own a P220F so I cannot personally test it. Can someone check this and tell that this is FAKE? (Hopefully it is).

                      Link:-
                      https://youtu.be/7orKJMsHbb4
                      I think it is fake.

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                      • Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                        Originally posted by Amodraut View Post
                        I think it is fake.
                        At 1:06 the hand holding the key disappears from the frame. Obviously the key was swapped then.
                        Leh Ladakh Aug 2015

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                        • Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                          Originally posted by Adilkadri123 View Post
                          At 1:06 the hand holding the key disappears from the frame. Obviously the key was swapped then.
                          I tried unlocking my rc with a pulsar 220 key, you can't . The video is fake or maybe the lock system of the rc or the pulsar used in the video is faulty

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                          • Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                            Originally posted by Amodraut View Post
                            I tried unlocking my rc with a pulsar 220 key, you can't . The video is fake or maybe the lock system of the rc or the pulsar used in the video is faulty
                            Thank you. Now that's some relief.

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                            Originally posted by Adilkadri123 View Post
                            At 1:06 the hand holding the key disappears from the frame. Obviously the key was swapped then.
                            Yes, it disappears for a second at 0:36. But the Key Head is still that of a Bajaj key when he puts it in the RC 390. That's when I considered the possibility of the video not being fake.
                            Now that Amodraut tried it and it didn't work, it's clear there was either some tampering with the locksets or as B7ACKTHORN said it has something to do with the Bajaj and KTM key pattern.

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                            • Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                              Originally posted by AngadV View Post
                              PS the bike was washed well too, it looked brand new, how do they wash it like that? I've never had it look so clean when I do it, can anyone tell how they clean their bikes?
                              Hey, congrats on your purchase, good to know your issues resolved. I see that you are from Bangalore, could you please tell me which SVC you have been to? I am having a terrible experience with KTM Marathahalli SVC and I am looking to change my SVC.

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                              • Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                                Originally posted by thrustrev View Post
                                Thank you. Now that's some relief.
                                Yes, it disappears for a second at 0:36. But the Key Head is still that of a Bajaj key when he puts it in the RC 390. That's when I considered the possibility of the video not being fake.
                                Now that Amodraut tried it and it didn't work, it's clear there was either some tampering with the locksets or as B7ACKTHORN said it has something to do with the Bajaj and KTM key pattern.
                                Originally posted by Amodraut View Post
                                I tried unlocking my rc with a pulsar 220 key, you can't . The video is fake or maybe the lock system of the rc or the pulsar used in the video is faulty
                                Originally posted by Adilkadri123 View Post
                                At 1:06 the hand holding the key disappears from the frame. Obviously the key was swapped then.
                                Originally posted by Amodraut View Post
                                I think it is fake.
                                Actually the key he inserts are in fact the 220's look closely you can see the key grip pattern. Now that being said had the opportunity to check my Duke's ignition with two keys of 220, none worked, in fact it doesn't even budge, an inch. It just slides in and that's it, it doesn't even move a hair's width. So this might be an extreme case of bad luck with similar key patterns.

                                But nonetheless as the user suggests any Pulsar 220 key can unlock a Duke is not true. It just doesn't work that way.

                                Cheers!
                                VJ
                                Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'
                                The girl said, 'NO!'


                                And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.


                                THE END

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