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  • #3451
    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    Today i faced a strange issue. I left my office, covered approx 50 kms and took a stop at a petrol pump to get fuel. I switched off the bike and when i turned it on, i saw warning msg- high coolant temperature. After that when i started riding, I noticed that i was unable to rev beyond 5000 rpm. I am unsure if there is some problem or this is a safety feature(not to let it rev beyond a certain rpm if the bike is very hot). And today was the hottest day in delhi as well. This is the second time i faced this issue.

    After riding for a couple of kms, shutting the bike of and on, the problem disappeared. It was revving freely.

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    • #3452
      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

      Originally posted by Mail2vasant View Post
      Today i faced a strange issue. I left my office, covered approx 50 kms and took a stop at a petrol pump to get fuel. I switched off the bike and when i turned it on, i saw warning msg- high coolant temperature. After that when i started riding, I noticed that i was unable to rev beyond 5000 rpm. I am unsure if there is some problem or this is a safety feature(not to let it rev beyond a certain rpm if the bike is very hot). And today was the hottest day in delhi as well. This is the second time i faced this issue.

      After riding for a couple of kms, shutting the bike of and on, the problem disappeared. It was revving freely.
      Strange.
      Looks like ecu takes a bit time to learn overall situations on hitting high coolant temperature.
      I have faced high coolant temperature warning once and it disappeared in 20-30 second and I remember I was harsh on accelerator at that time. Anyways watch out if it happens again.

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      • #3453
        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

        Originally posted by Mail2vasant View Post
        Today i faced a strange issue. I left my office, covered approx 50 kms and took a stop at a petrol pump to get fuel. I switched off the bike and when i turned it on, i saw warning msg- high coolant temperature. After that when i started riding, I noticed that i was unable to rev beyond 5000 rpm. I am unsure if there is some problem or this is a safety feature(not to let it rev beyond a certain rpm if the bike is very hot). And today was the hottest day in delhi as well. This is the second time i faced this issue.

        After riding for a couple of kms, shutting the bike of and on, the problem disappeared. It was revving freely.
        i guess your bike went in to the 'limp' mode. ideally when you see an high coolant temp warning it is best to stop and rest it for a few minutes.
        the limp mode is triggered due to certain conditions (which might harm the engine) and enables you to 'limp' back home/nearest service center in case of emergencies.

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        • #3454
          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

          Originally posted by Amodraut View Post
          Is this an oil leak?
          That is a proper oil leak. Usually there is a slight weep, but this clearly indicates excess leak, replace the head cover gasket.
          [MENTION=38672]Mail2vasant[/MENTION], you're right. The bike has an auto RPM limit that doesn't allow the bike to rev past certain RPM if the engine gets overheated as a protective measure. Resuming the ride after a couple of mins as you've done cools the engine, so the bike was all back to normal. Nothing to worry, it's a feature of the bike.

          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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          • #3455
            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

            Rider hey can you give me the specification of stock Rc390 projector bulb for example in my bike it is Osram H9/65w(high beam)and osram H11/55w (low beam). thank you.

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            • #3456
              Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

              Originally posted by Sanket s View Post
              Does anyone has idea how much does the Rc390 or Rc200 headlight bulb(both high and low) will cost me?
              The High beam bulb (H9) is Rs 350 from the service center. Not sure about the low beam bulb.

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              Originally posted by Sanket s View Post
              Rider hey can you give me the specification of stock Rc390 projector bulb for example in my bike it is Osram H9/65w(high beam)and osram H11/55w (low beam). thank you.
              Its the same for all RC 390's. High beam is H9 and Low beam is H11. The OEM might vary depending on your location.
              BTW I am using H9 for the low beam as well after modifying it to fit in the H11 socket. It is much brighter than the H11 bulb.

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              • #3457
                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                Originally posted by maharajan18 View Post
                The High beam bulb (H9) is Rs 350 from the service center. Not sure about the low beam bulb.

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                Its the same for all RC 390's. High beam is H9 and Low beam is H11. The OEM might vary depending on your location.
                BTW I am using H9 for the low beam as well after modifying it to fit in the H11 socket. It is much brighter than the H11 bulb.
                Is it Osram or Phillips?

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                • #3458
                  Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                  Originally posted by Sanket s View Post
                  Is it Osram or Phillips?
                  The naked Duke comes with Osram OE German made bulbs.

                  For the RC going by the books it's

                  Low Beam H11 Socket PGJ91-2 12/55V
                  High Beam H11 Socket PGJ91-2 12/55V

                  Cheers!
                  VJ
                  Last edited by B7ACKTHORN; 05-19-2016, 08:52 PM.
                  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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                  • #3459
                    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                    Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
                    The naked Duke comes with Osram OE German made bulbs.

                    For the RC going by the books it's

                    Low Beam H11 Socket PGJ91-2 12/55V
                    High Beam H11 Socket PGJ91-2 12/55V

                    Cheers!
                    VJ
                    Hey how come both bulbs(high&low) be 55w
                    There must be some mistake brother.

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                    Originally posted by maharajan18 View Post
                    The High beam bulb (H9) is Rs 350 from the service center. Not sure about the low beam bulb.

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                    Its the same for all RC 390's. High beam is H9 and Low beam is H11. The OEM might vary depending on your location.
                    BTW I am using H9 for the low beam as well after modifying it to fit in the H11 socket. It is much brighter than the H11 bulb.
                    The idea sounds great man. So did u face any issue so far like battery drainage or heat melt..anything.
                    Planning to do the same soon.
                    What changes does the socket requires to install a H9 bulb in the place of H11?

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                    • #3460
                      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                      Originally posted by Sanket s View Post
                      Hey how come both bulbs(high&low) be 55w
                      There must be some mistake brother.
                      On Duke390, there is a single h4 type bulb. 55w low and 60w high. Standard convention. One bulb with 2 filaments.

                      RC has both 55w units single filament bulbs. Low beam is 55w single bulb and high beam is 2*55w beam.
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                      • #3461
                        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                        Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
                        The naked Duke comes with Osram OE German made bulbs.

                        For the RC going by the books it's

                        Low Beam H11 Socket PGJ91-2 12/55V
                        High Beam H11 Socket PGJ91-2 12/55V
                        Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post
                        RC has both 55w units single filament bulbs. Low beam is 55w single bulb and high beam is 2*55w beam.
                        Originally posted by Sanket s View Post
                        Hey how come both bulbs(high&low) be 55w
                        There must be some mistake brother.
                        unfortunately the book's aren't accurate. it does indeed have a 65w and a 55w bulb of different types (H9 and H11 types)
                        on low beam on bulb comes on, and on high both light up.
                        here are pics from a desi 2014 rc390, that should clarify the bulb types: (i doubt if it was changed later on)
                        Pics source: a friends bike

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                        • #3462
                          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                          ^^^Nice. I didnt know that. Good to know.
                          Thanks for the correction.
                          Got a $5 head? Get a $5 helmet.
                          Because everyone who passes, isn't a martyr!

                          Bullet Service Guide CBR 250R Parts Manual Fz16 service manual - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1-...VFQmJzakk/view
                          Hero Moto Corp Bikes' Parts RE STD 350 Wiring Diagram (CI) Service Manual - Classic 350/500
                          ZMR parts - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-U...it?usp=sharing
                          P200NS Spares' prices - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...taGd5R2c#gid=0

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                          • #3463
                            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                            Originally posted by maharajan18 View Post
                            The High beam bulb (H9) is Rs 350 from the service center. Not sure about the low beam bulb.
                            Its the same for all RC 390's. High beam is H9 and Low beam is H11. The OEM might vary depending on your location.
                            you are right, i did not see your post earlier, so it hasn't changed in the recent models either.

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                            • #3464
                              Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                              Originally posted by Sanket s View Post
                              Hey how come both bulbs(high&low) be 55w
                              There must be some mistake brother.

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                              The idea sounds great man. So did u face any issue so far like battery drainage or heat melt..anything.
                              Planning to do the same soon.
                              What changes does the socket requires to install a H9 bulb in the place of H11?
                              The US and European RC's use 55w H11 bulbs for both High beam and Low beam but Bajaj has upgraded the High beam to 65w H9 for the Indian market alone.
                              The H9 produces 2100 lumen of light where as the H11 is rated at 1350 lumen. So the H9 is 50% brighter than the H11.

                              The socket does not need any changes but you have to do some DIY on the bulb itself to make it fit. I will take some pictures of the mod and post it over the weekend.

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                              • #3465
                                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                                Originally posted by maharajan18 View Post
                                The socket does not need any changes but you have to do some DIY on the bulb itself to make it fit. I will take some pictures of the mod and post it over the weekend.
                                i think this is what you mean..
                                here are a series of pics showing how to make a h9 fit a h11 socket (taken from another forum where the user has done it.

                                H9toH11_1.jpg Photo by dkny10001 | Photobucket

                                H9toH11_2.jpg Photo by dkny10001 | Photobucket

                                H9toH11_3.jpg Photo by dkny10001 | Photobucket

                                H9toH11_4.jpg Photo by dkny10001 | Photobucket

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