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  • #3196
    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    Originally posted by SpeedyKol View Post
    Both the problems are pretty normal for a new bike. There will be a funny turbo boost kinda sound from the exhaust. For the engine heat, use a better coolant like Motul Motocool (Rs.400ish) or Engine Ice (Rs.1300-1500)
    You can easily take your bike to Pondi and back. Do give some bursts of acceleration to 150kmph/10k RPM.It wont be a problem for the bike. But ensure the service is done right after the Pondi trip because engine oil would be totally black for sure.

    Good to hear there's nothing wrong with my bike. Thanks for the quick reply SpeedKol.

    I touched 130 yesterday and then slowed down as I was going above 7500 RPM. I will the visit the service center and get the oil changed and might change the coolant myself or buy Engine Ice and ask if they can change it for me.

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    • #3197
      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

      I rode my friend's rc390 yesterday which is some 5 months older than mine.. It is way different from my bike.. Comparing we found that my bike had a lot more vibrations on the handle bar than his bike and the front suspension also felt stiffer.. Overall I found his bike to be smoother than mine.
      What might be wrong with my bike? Or is it just because I have only done first service till now.? I'll be doing second service shortly... It is about to complete 150 days. What should I be looking out for?

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      • #3198
        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

        Posting this on behalf of a friend who owns a Rc390. Where can he get a double bubble screen for a reasonable price? Is double bubble available as a KTM Powerpart (upgrades) for this machine?

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        • #3199
          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

          Originally posted by mehernosh View Post
          Great! I just got my bike 2 days back already completed 200 kms and I might go to Pondicherry today so that is another 250kms.

          I'm having two problems with the bike, and this is my first bike so please help out.

          First is the engine heats up a lot, I know that for the first 1000 kms I'm running with mineral oil so it will heat up a lot compared to synthetic oil, but I have to wait 7-10 mins for the fan to stop before parking and on a few occasions the fan won't stop in the basement so I have to idle the bike somewhere around my building with good wind and the fan will stop in 3-4 mins.

          Second is when I'm driving and I leave the throttle and don't hold the clutch there is a really funny sound from the exhaust. If I lower my speed and do not let go of the throttle but slowly reduce my speed I don't get this sound. I talked to the service center guy and he said this is because my bike is new.

          Also is it okay if I take my bike to Pondicherry today 120 kms from my place? I will stop at least twice and let the bike cool down and is it okay if I complete 1000 kms in say 10 days?

          Some pictures:
          Don't wait for fan off... Just cut the engine off... Bike cools down automatically after engine off...

          DO NOT QUOTE the entire picture set
          Last edited by B7ACKTHORN; 04-02-2016, 11:12 PM.

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          • #3200
            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

            Originally posted by Pawan Kajla View Post
            Don't wait for fan off... Just cut the engine off... Bike cools down automatically after engine off...
            Hey mate don't quote the whole post, might be bothersome for people browsing on mobile.

            The showroom manager told me to wait for the fan to stop before cutting off the engine. You just completed your first service did your bike heat up a lot especially in traffic?

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            • #3201
              Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

              Originally posted by Andy_kristine View Post
              Posting this on behalf of a friend who owns a Rc390. Where can he get a double bubble screen for a reasonable price? Is double bubble available as a KTM Powerpart (upgrades) for this machine?
              There is a powerparts race windshield. He might get it on ebay.. Another option is a puig windscreen.

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              • #3202
                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                Does anyone know where I can get fork frame sliders? Like this one but not as expensive and with high shipping charges?

                I saw a few fork sliders for the tyres but I think I'd prefer frame sliders to protect the fairing and other parts from crash.

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                • #3203
                  Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                  Hello everyone. I'm thinking to change the coolant in my RC. I saw that Motul's coolant has a good review. So thinking to go for that coolant. Can anyone help me in changing the coolant? Secondly, will it ban my bike's warranty? And is there any other better coolant than Motul's one? I tried to search the engine ice but it isn't available in India.
                  Thank you in advance
                  Aman Bhatia

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                  • #3204
                    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                    Originally posted by lakshbhatia25 View Post
                    Hello everyone. I'm thinking to change the coolant in my RC. I saw that Motul's coolant has a good review. So thinking to go for that coolant. Can anyone help me in changing the coolant? Secondly, will it ban my bike's warranty? And is there any other better coolant than Motul's one? I tried to search the engine ice but it isn't available in India.
                    Thank you in advance
                    Aman Bhatia
                    Afaik the stock coolant is motul. If you are facing issues change it to engine ice coolant. It has good reviews on 390
                    Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly.

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                    • #3205
                      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                      Originally posted by jRay View Post
                      Afaik the stock coolant is motul. If you are facing issues change it to engine ice coolant. It has good reviews on 390
                      Not available on the Internet! From where to get it? Is it nice?

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                      • #3206
                        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                        Originally posted by lakshbhatia25 View Post
                        Not available on the Internet! From where to get it? Is it nice?
                        Read a few post above. Or search the thread many reviews
                        Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly.

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                        • #3207
                          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                          Hello guys.
                          Thinking to change the coolant to Engine ice coolant. I have a question. Will changing the coolant void my warranty?
                          Regards
                          Aman

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                          • #3208
                            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                            Originally posted by lakshbhatia25 View Post
                            Hello guys.
                            Thinking to change the coolant to Engine ice coolant. I have a question. Will changing the coolant void my warranty?
                            Regards
                            Aman
                            It shouldn't.
                            But still its good to change it @svc

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                            • #3209
                              Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                              Originally posted by lakshbhatia25 View Post
                              Not available on the Internet! From where to get it? Is it nice?
                              http://www.themotoshop.in/product/product-details.php?proid=1



                              Check few pages back for review.

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                              • #3210
                                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                                Originally posted by mehernosh View Post

                                The showroom manager told me to wait for the fan to stop before cutting off the engine. You just completed your first service did your bike heat up a lot especially in traffic?
                                Ya sure... The bike heats up alot... Bt temperature level never crossed the 4th last bar...

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