Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

I would say visit a store and try on some gloves, but for 3k don't buy anything that doesn't have leather. Full gauntlet or short is your decision.. I have seen short cuff gloves come off during a crash. Full gauntlets would just stick to your palm but might be a pain in summer(my gloves don't have any vents) but if you're mostly doing freeway riding, they will be good. But do try on the glove before buying and buy a slightly tighter glove because the glove will have a break-in period and will get looser after that period. Try them on and get a neat fit gloves.

The gloves I have are pgs full gauntlet gloves and are really comfortable from inside and I feel are the best protection for the money.

KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Like seriously??
You want to go against the safety feature and government rule because you don't want people showing you hand gesture that your headlight is on? [emoji52]


What's a race kit?
At first, i thought KTM has launched something like the Daytona kit, Yamaha did for R15.

Imagine you're riding in 2km range in your home at low speed.. Any fall would lead random injuries. It does not give you any assurance of not hurting your wrist and upper part.
Half glove = easy to wear
Full gauntlet = takes double time to wear than short glove, double safe as compared to short glove.


On December 8,2015.
I was doing around 70kmph and applied brake to get low. Other guy on his hero Honda splendour appeared from a wrong side without headlight on a road that has no streetlight and hit me from front.

His damage = a broken headlight, dislocated shoulder, a broken helmet and forehead swelling:
My damage = a broken GoPro mount on helmet and bike repair estimate was 1.13Lac!

Guess where does the sane rider part goes now?

RC390 is a RaceBike or TrackBike but not a SportsBike.


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Okay an important query for me and maybe for others too.

I had a Pulsar220 earlier and had no issues while being ridden during Holi time.
Because next day after a wash and polish, all colours gone and it's still Black.

Last Holi I had RC390 but it was Mumbai.

This year it's Delhi.. It will be cats & dogs of colours right from 8am to mid day.
Do I have to park bike to keep it safe from colours or I can ride it during Holi while enjoying and there will be no permanent patch later on??

I don't want those colour patches. Anyone had his experience from last Holi.. Please shred some help here!!!

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I think that they've implemented it based on European norms not Indian safety feature. Nevertheless I do agree it's safer but I'd prefer one with the headlight switch

I meant racking apparels. This is my first bike so I'm not exactly familiar with the correct names but sure you can make fun of me if it makes you feel better about yourself.
I'm going with short cuffs for now because my dad's friend has an extra pair might buy full gauntlet later.

Sorry to hear that but that is something that could happen to anyone whether the person is riding an RC or an Aviator.

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bro even Indian Govt. has made move to make daylight runnin headlights mandatory. Upcoming bikes should have this feature as a must so all that hand signalling and weird looks will fade off in few months.

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Nowhere did he make fun of you. The question about racing kit was a genuine query from his side.

He's advising you full gauntlet for your own protection but in the end it's your call.

And about the accident happening to anyone is exactly the reason he asked you to go for best protection possible ie the full gauntlets.

And there's no such thing as racing apparel, the more protection you wear the better, whether it's on the street or the track.

I sincerely hope you are going to get at least a riding jacket which qualifies as bare minimum on high powered bikes.

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Plz suggest tools and things required for coolant change. Just got delivery of engine ice.wanna do it myself tomorrow. Gotta rush to office now.

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Now Indian government has also made it compulsory for the 2-wheels to have a dedicated DRL. (Check google or xBhp news)

I'm not making fun of you buddy. Just letting you know the difference in safety.

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I did not know about that. I saw a video about the 2016 model and the reviewer said the always on headlight is because of European norms. Do you mean Daylight running lamps or headlights? RC 200 and 390 both have DRLs

I don't think I'll be able to drive in the city in such humid conditions with a full gauntlet so I will buy a jacket and full gauntlet gloves for weekend getaways.

You're right the government has made it mandatory from April 2017 but KTM are implementing it from this year.
Alright man. I thought you mere making fun of me since I'm a novice/noob and this is my first bike.

And to be honest, this is my opinion but I really don't think we need always on headlights in India. I can understand for Europe because of daylight savings and fog but I live in Chennai and I really don't think always on headlight will make that much of a difference.

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

once you get the rhs fairing off, you need a regular spanner/socket (i think its a 10mm) to remove the drain bolt that on the rhs bottom. download the workshop manual for reference.
do it on a cold engine.
1. open drain plug nut, drain coolant
2. open radiator cap and expansion tank (plastic one near petrol tank) and leave it for a couple of minutes for it drain. (tilt bike towards right to make sure you get as much as coolant out)

now at this point you can simply close the coolant drain plug and refill radiator with the coolant of choice and once radiator is full, top up the expansion tank.
Go for a ride and let the fan come on.. and then wait for the engine to cool down and check the level in expansion tank.. if its below min, top it up to between min-max

Otherwise you can flush the radiator with water (using a hose) and let the water run clear thru the drain hole, and then proceed with the step i mentioned above.
there are other more time consuming lengthy flush-drain-clean procedures, but i don't think that's necessary since yours is a relatively new bike.

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1. On coming traffic can see you much clearly.
2. Same goes for the people ahead you, they can see you clearly in RVM
3. Jaywalkers who run blindly to cross road can see you coming.
4. An always on headlight is like a horn, with a benefit of no irritating beep sound.
5. Sometimes even your honking will not save you but your headlight will.
6. So many other points.

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Bro do let us know the feedback of the coolant.I heard good things about it

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Accidents happen when you least expect. The aim is to not say "it'll not make much of a difference" the aim is to say, the other party can make a difference in both your lives, you got the point.

Flashy objects always catch the eye, remember, for a car, van, SUV anything that has four or more than four wheels, their drivers, 90% of the time you're always in a blind spot, from their perspective, it's not their fault, closed space defines claustrophobic behavior, you, me, anyone who drives a car will know that. Why do ambulances have flashing red/blue lights, why are their headlights flashing, IT IS to attract the attention of the driver in front, so that the driver in the front can see the ambulance back to him from long distances, making the right move for him to pass, earlier instead of at the last moment. Horns are effective, but remember LIGHT TRAVELS FASTER THAN SOUND, basic old school principle, but saves your life.
This is a lengthy subject on which I can go on and on, but remember, safety isn't a one person treaty, it's a multi functional law.

Cheers!
VJ

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Hey friends ... what is the better way for bike puncture repair ?? From inside or by using kit from outside ??