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  • #2776
    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    Changed my riding jacket to this one over here

    reason: cause it says ktm xp

    first impressions just wow in terms of looks and kinda comfortable and well protected

    cost: ₹11,000

    ignore the shitty hairstyle, credit goes to the super tight helmet

    They also had a Kawasaki one at the same price too
    and also the pants

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    • #2777
      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

      Originally posted by Chris2292 View Post
      250 kms done on ODO ,and man ! She's awesome ! Bike wants to be revved hard ! Upgrading from an RTR 180 ,this seems like the best bet ! Did not push the bike over 90kmph ,at one instance downshifted 3 gears and there was a click sound from near the engine and bike stood on track ,no rear slips,but when I Rev matched this click sound was not heard. Is this how slipper clutch works ?
      No, there isn't supposed to be any click or "katak" sounds when downshifting or extreme downshifiting, the slipper works smoothly without any sounds. I hope you're not confused with the gear engaging click. If you observe any kat or click sound, during extreme downshifting get it checked at the SVC, it isn't supposed to be. Sometimes it just be the chain slap, but that can be clearly differentiated.

      Originally posted by DoubleagentZ View Post
      Changed my riding jacket to this one over here

      reason: cause it says ktm xp

      first impressions just wow in terms of looks and kinda comfortable and well protected

      cost: ₹11,000

      ignore the shitty hairstyle, credit goes to the super tight helmet

      They also had a Kawasaki one at the same price too
      and also the pants
      What can I say 11,000 for a KTM PowerPart jacket, kid, you are indeed a deep pocketed chap. If I tell you the real price of that jacket, you'll suffer from insomnia for weeks. But hey, people go for what they like and congrats. Do post a review of it the riding gear thread.

      Universal : Riding Gear Thread - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community
      http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/universal-threads/4791-universal-riding-gear-thread.html
      The gold mine of all the topics which are frequently discussed..


      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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      • #2778
        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

        Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
        No, there isn't supposed to be any click or "katak" sounds when downshifting or extreme downshifiting, the slipper works smoothly without any sounds. I hope you're not confused with the gear engaging click. If you observe any kat or click sound, during extreme downshifting get it checked at the SVC, it isn't supposed to be. Sometimes it just be the chain slap, but that can be clearly differentiated.



        What can I say 11,000 for a KTM PowerPart jacket, kid, you are indeed a deep pocketed chap. You can get the same jacket for 5.5k But hey, people go for what they like and congrats. Do post a review of it the riding gear thread.

        Universal : Riding Gear Thread - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community
        http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/universal-threads/4791-universal-riding-gear-thread.html
        The gold mine of all the topics which are frequently discussed..


        Cheers!
        VJ
        It might be the chain slapping ,chain is pretty loose ,sound comes only when I release the clutch . Nevertheless ,bike stays straight with no rear slips even on 2-3 downshifts from 60+kmph.
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        • #2779
          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

          Originally posted by Chris2292 View Post
          It might be the chain slapping ,chain is pretty loose ,sound comes only when I release the clutch . Nevertheless ,bike stays straight with no rear slips even on 2-3 downshifts from 60+kmph.
          If you hear also when you engage the clutch, like tak or "thaak" it most probably is chain, as during hard downshifts, the chain gets stretched back and forth due to the transmission forces, so you hear that generic sound, that's normal. Adjust your chain slack and observe for any strange sounds.

          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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          • #2780
            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

            Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
            If you hear also when you engage the clutch, like tak or "thaak" it most probably is chain, as during hard downshifts, the chain gets stretched back and forth due to the transmission forces, so you hear that generic sound, that's normal. Adjust your chain slack and observe for any strange sounds.

            Cheers!
            VJ
            It's not heard when I engage for sure ! Whenever I downshift and release the clutch only it is heard ,that too only during heavy downshifts .
            The North Eastern Sojourn- wanderlust diary-7000 Kilometers|| Sikkim || Bhutan
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            • #2781
              Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

              Originally posted by Chris2292 View Post
              It's not heard when I engage for sure ! Whenever I downshift and release the clutch only it is heard ,that too only during heavy downshifts .
              As I reiterated, get your chain slack adjusted and keep us posted.

              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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              • #2782
                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
                As I reiterated, get your chain slack adjusted and keep us posted.

                Cheers!
                VJ
                Sure,will do that and update.
                The North Eastern Sojourn- wanderlust diary-7000 Kilometers|| Sikkim || Bhutan
                Dream ride Tlog - valparai-munnar-meghamalai
                Live to Ride and Ride to Live.

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                • #2783
                  Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                  Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
                  What can I say 11,000 for a KTM PowerPart jacket, kid, you are indeed a deep pocketed chap. If I tell you the real price of that jacket, you'll suffer from insomnia for weeks. But hey, people go for what they like and congrats. Do post a review of it the riding gear thread.

                  Universal : Riding Gear Thread - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community
                  http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/universal-threads/4791-universal-riding-gear-thread.html
                  The gold mine of all the topics which are frequently discussed..


                  Cheers!
                  VJ

                  Well I had an LS2 jacket too and used an alphinestar one
                  They also felt the same as this one and had those protectors inside them

                  So nah won't go insomnia

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                  • #2784
                    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                    Originally posted by Chris2292 View Post
                    Unable to upload high quality images now ,update : my RC390 got delivered ,brought her back home . definitely the slipper clutch version ,tested with downshifts . No updated mirrors though . Off for a ride now :-D :-D
                    Congrats friend. What about battery cover or any other part making noise? Do you think new ones are packed more tightly?
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                    • #2785
                      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                      Originally posted by rocker View Post
                      Congrats friend. What about battery cover or any other part making noise? Do you think new ones are packed more tightly?
                      I did notice the battery cover pretty loose after two to three times of removing it ,it moves a bit to the left and right but no noticeable rattles ,while riding it ,the cover does not seem to move. Should get it checked during the first service .
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                      • #2786
                        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                        Originally posted by Chris2292 View Post
                        I did notice the battery cover pretty loose after two to three times of removing it ,it moves a bit to the left and right but no noticeable rattles ,while riding it ,the cover does not seem to move. Should get it checked during the first service .
                        What about the headlight switch?? Is it there or not??

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                        • #2787
                          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                          Originally posted by Mail2vasant View Post
                          What about the headlight switch?? Is it there or not??
                          Headlight switch is still present ,maybe from the newer lot that won't be present.
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                          • #2788
                            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

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                            • #2789
                              Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                              Hello Guys,
                              I was in a big confusion as to which rear tire to choose. Options were the Michelin or Metz. My Metz got worn out at 7000 kms. I have fitted the Michelin 150/60/-17 as I would be doing a lot of highway riding for the next 2 months. I have noticed that during normal city riding; the Michelin is great but at higher speeds on the highway, I dint find it very confidence inspiring and have a kind of scary feeling which was not there with the Metz. I am not into cornering or leaning the bike too much. I am just confused and wondering if I just just remove the tire and go with the Metz. I have done only maybe 200kms on the Michelin. Can any of you'll please comment how the Michelin performs at high speeds, above 130kmph.

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                              • #2790
                                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                                Have been observing this for the past two tank fulls , petrol level drops to four bars and from there drops to 2 bars without notifying the 3rd bar and going to low fuel mode . Is this normal or an issue ?
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