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  • Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    Originally posted by nilesh9777 View Post
    I am checking with Wagholi and karve road service centers since last 3 weeks but they dont have part in spare , they have ordered part but yet to receive.
    hope its direct fit on 2015 RC
    Try nal stop ..they might have..contact lokesh there..
    Mine is 2014 one
    Last edited by rawat97; 04-22-2016, 03:55 PM.

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    • Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

      Originally posted by mehernosh View Post
      Anyone using any other mirrors with the bike? Thinking of getting bar end mirrors..

      I just installed mine today, got them from ebay.

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      • KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

        Originally posted by Amodraut View Post

        I just installed mine today, got them from ebay.
        Interesting! I like those indicators [emoji14]

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        • Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

          Hello everyone.
          I'll be visiting New Delhi tomorrow. I just want to know that is there anything special or any good accessory which I can buy for her (my bike) from New Delhi?
          Note - It may appear a kiddish question to you. The moderators can remove it if you think so. [emoji4]
          Thanking you
          Aman

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          • Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

            Hy Guys Need Expert Advise.

            Cleaned and lubed the RC 390 chain today and found one of the O rings to be different from others. Any idea?

            My guess is its either twisted or beginning to get shredded. Total on the ODO < 2K

            This has not caused any performance issue as such. But would like to know if this is common or should i take any precautions?

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            Blind Spot Mirrors On RC 390:

            Am sure many of the RC owners would have tried this already. Just sharing my experience.

            Like many RC owners i found the RC RVM's to be short of coverage. Either you get to see your own arms till half of the RVM's or you can see till the far end of the adjacent lane while sacrificing on the view of vehicles which are close behind you.

            It was getting difficult to shift lanes as i could hardly see if someone was close behind me or at the side of the bike.

            Ordered the Vheelocity 70079 i-Pop Flexible Car Blind Spot Convex Side Rear View Mirror from Amazon.in for 300 Rs Approx.

            Link: Vheelocity 70079 i-Pop Flexible Car Blind Spot Convex Side Rear View Mirror: Amazon.in: Car & Motorbike

            BSM'sBlind Spot Mirrors)

            • They are of good quality and has a round base.
            • The mirrors are attached to the base by a rotary socket, meaning once fixed they can rotate to adjust your view.
            • The base has a 3M adhesive double sided sticker - sticks firmly to the RVM mirrors.


            The installation is quiet easy, just remove the cover tape, select the position on RVM and stick it.

            I have been using it for 2 days now and am very much pleased with the result. Am more confident in shifting lanes as i have more visibility of who is close to the bike or just behind the bike. I choose the far end of the RVM's to place the BSM's since they gave a better view of what was behind me and next to the bike.

            I use the stock RVM's to see the far end of the other lane and for looking out for any vehicle which is far behind. The BSM's are not great to view far away vehicles since they appear too small to be noticed easily.

            To Note:
            • Not great during night but manageable.
            • Needs a little getting used to. Looking at both RVM and BSM. You will be ok with them in few hours.


            I recommend them for city usage - very useful and assurance while shifting lanes.

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            • Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

              Originally posted by Amodraut View Post
              I just installed mine today, got them from ebay.
              Nice. Could you share the link please?

              Originally posted by Thomas Wilfred View Post
              Ordered the Vheelocity 70079 i-Pop Flexible Car Blind Spot Convex Side Rear View Mirror from Amazon.in for 300 Rs Approx.

              Link: Vheelocity 70079 i-Pop Flexible Car Blind Spot Convex Side Rear View Mirror: Amazon.in: Car & Motorbike

              BSM'sBlind Spot Mirrors)
              Nice. I'll order this too but I've seen on OggyF's vlogs he's mounted the BSM's differently.

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              • Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                Originally posted by mehernosh View Post
                Nice. Could you share the link please?
                eBay is a leading global selling platform for online sellers to export products from India and sell globally. Start your global selling journey with eBay today! Low set-up cost | High profitability


                If you look at the item description the ad says that the mirrors would be foldable. The mirrors which I have got are non foldable, I ve talked to the seller about it and I would be pushing for a replacement... But the delivery from ebay takes a lot of time..

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                • Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                  Nice. I'll order this too but I've seen on OggyF's vlogs he's mounted the BSM's differently.

                  I tried out that position as well but the position at the far end gave a better view. I guess it will be personal preference.

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                  • Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                    Originally posted by Amodraut View Post
                    https://m.ebay.in/itm?itemId=191833501346

                    If you look at the item description the ad says that the mirrors would be foldable. The mirrors which I have got are non foldable, I ve talked to the seller about it and I would be pushing for a replacement... But the delivery from ebay takes a lot of time..
                    The price listed on eBay is Rs.1299.00. That's a lot for those mirrors. The exact same quality mirrors are available in the Royal Enfield Spares Store in J C Road Bangalore for Rs. 650. They even have a slightly better quality mirrors for Rs. 900. I gifted them to a friend, they are very good.

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                    • Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                      Guys Check this
                      Pirelli Diablo Rosso II Tires for Duke 200/390 and RC 200/390

                      Pirelli Diablo Rosso II Front 110/70/R17 Rs 5719
                      Pirelli Diablo Rosso II Tires 150/60/R17 Rs 7277

                      A Bi-Compound rear tyre combining long lasting mileage with excellent grip.
                      Pirelli Enhanced Patch Technology (EPT) optimising the contact patch for improved grip.
                      Functional Groove Design (FGD) to optimise wet behaviour.


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                      • Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                        Guyz.... Rattling sounds comes from front... How to fix... Someone knows about that...

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                        • Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                          Originally posted by Pawan Kajla View Post
                          Guyz.... Rattling sounds comes from front... How to fix... Someone knows about that...
                          By front, do you mean handlebars/console area, or from the front fairing area?
                          Does it sound like a keychain constantly rattling against the handlebar maybe? I've had that too, apparently comes from console, but never figured it out However its pretty minor, so I ignore it.

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                          • Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                            Originally posted by Pawan Kajla View Post
                            Guyz.... Rattling sounds comes from front... How to fix... Someone knows about that...
                            Check if battery cover is loose and also in some cases sound comes from number plate too.

                            Rev the bike in a stationary position and check where sound is coming from and don't rev when engine is cold

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                            • Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                              Originally posted by mehernosh View Post
                              Check if battery cover is loose and also in some cases sound comes from number plate too.

                              Rev the bike in a stationary position and check where sound is coming from and don't rev when engine is cold
                              It might be from battery cover, my battery cover used to make rattling sounds, just check if it's battery cover, I can tell you a simple hack which will resolve this issue. Forever

                              ride, eat, sleep, repeat
                              Ride, eat, sleep, repeat

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                              • Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                                Originally posted by Pawan Kajla View Post
                                Guyz.... Rattling sounds comes from front... How to fix... Someone knows about that...
                                It might be from battery cover, my battery cover used to make rattling sounds, just check if it's battery cover, I can tell you a simple hack which will resolve this issue. Forever


                                ride, eat, sleep, repeat
                                Ride, eat, sleep, repeat

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