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  • #3586
    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    Unfortunately had my first crash yesterday. A guy swerved into my lane and hit my handlebars and I lost control of the bike and went down..
    He didn't even bother to stop.


    What would be better, claim insurance or not? The clutch lever assembly is broken, my bar end mirror broke off, both gear lever and brake lever are bent. Bar end also looks like it is bent, hope the handlebar isn't..
    The fairing didn't even touch the ground all damage was taken by the bar end mirror mount..

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    • #3587
      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

      Originally posted by Amodraut View Post
      Unfortunately had my first crash yesterday. A guy swerved into my lane and hit my handlebars and I lost control of the bike and went down..
      He didn't even bother to stop.


      What would be better, claim insurance or not? The clutch lever assembly is broken, my bar end mirror broke off, both gear lever and brake lever are bent. Bar end also looks like it is bent, hope the handlebar isn't..
      The fairing didn't even touch the ground all damage was taken by the bar end mirror mount..
      I have the same damages. Thanks to an autorickshaw.

      PS. Do not quote the entire picture set. [MENTION=43594]SpeedyKol[/MENTION] Edit them appropriately.
      Last edited by B7ACKTHORN; 06-14-2016, 09:57 PM.

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      • #3588
        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

        Originally posted by Amodraut View Post
        Unfortunately had my first crash yesterday. A guy swerved into my lane and hit my handlebars and I lost control of the bike and went down..
        He didn't even bother to stop.

        What would be better, claim insurance or not? The clutch lever assembly is broken, my bar end mirror broke off, both gear lever and brake lever are bent. Bar end also looks like it is bent, hope the handlebar isn't..
        The fairing didn't even touch the ground all damage was taken by the bar end mirror mount..
        Haven't you installed Crash guard? If not, install one. It helps a lot. In fact, I've even heard many ppl say after seeing my bike, "Iss bike ko girne se bhi kuch nahi hoga."

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        • #3589
          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

          Originally posted by Amodraut View Post
          What would be better, claim insurance or not? The clutch lever assembly is broken, my bar end mirror broke off, both gear lever and brake lever are bent. Bar end also looks like it is bent, hope the handlebar isn't.. .
          Don't claim insurance for such petty repairs. replacing all those parts will cost around 1000rs max.

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          • #3590
            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

            Originally posted by Amodraut View Post
            Unfortunately had my first crash yesterday. A guy swerved into my lane and hit my handlebars and I lost control of the bike and went down..
            He didn't even bother to stop.

            What would be better, claim insurance or not? The clutch lever assembly is broken, my bar end mirror broke off, both gear lever and brake lever are bent. Bar end also looks like it is bent, hope the handlebar isn't..
            The fairing didn't even touch the ground all damage was taken by the bar end mirror mount..
            if overall cost is below 3-4K (looks like it will be less than 3K here) then dont claim insurance.

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            • #3591
              Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

              Originally posted by SpeedyKol View Post
              I have the same damages. Thanks to an autorickshaw.
              Hey.. Sorry to here that, hope you're ok..
              How much is the total cost of repairs for you?
              Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post
              Haven't you installed Crash guard? If not, install one. It helps a lot. In fact, I've even heard many ppl say after seeing my bike, "Iss bike ko girne se bhi kuch nahi hoga."
              Which crash guard are you talking about? frame sliders? Please share pics of them

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              • #3592
                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                Originally posted by Amodraut View Post
                Hey.. Sorry to here that, hope you're ok..
                How much is the total cost of repairs for you?

                Which crash guard are you talking about? frame sliders? Please share pics of them
                Any crash guard/ frame sliders. Though take the ones with deeper screw holes in them for attaching the bobbin as it improves the stiffness and load-taking capacity.

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                • #3593
                  Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                  Yesterday I completed run in period of my 1 month old RC390. So today I thought " it was time to exploit the bike. Lets see what's really under that fairing that everyone talks about." So wore my riding gear and went off to the the highway. I twisted the throttle to its limits. 4th gear and i was already at 135 kmph! I released the throttle cause i didnt had any more guts to go further. This little beast just gave me the best experience of my lifetime! I came back home with a smile on my face and said to myself- You have made the best decision of buying the KTM RC390 rather than other expensive competitors in this category(no offence) . Yeah this bike has some minor issues. But the fun factor it has is unmatched. Thanks to KTM for such a great pocket rocket!
                  Last edited by SuperShaan; 06-15-2016, 11:14 AM.

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                  • #3594
                    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                    Originally posted by SuperShaan View Post
                    Yeah this bike has some minor issues. But the fun factor it has is unmatched. Thanks to KTM for such a great pocket rocket!
                    Strongly Agree.
                    Has it's fair share of niggles but at the end of the day it puts a huge smile on the face and that is all that matters!

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                    • #3595
                      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                      Second service done.
                      Total cost- 1970
                      Parts replaced- engine oil, oil filter, air filter, spark plug and fuel filter.

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                      • #3596
                        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                        Originally posted by SuperShaan View Post
                        Lets kick the shit out of this bike. No matter if I live or die!
                        No offence, but this is the attitude that kills KTM riders and other innocent people around.
                        Please hit the race track or some secluded place. Public roads are NOT meant for all these circus events.

                        And yes, you have earned your first infraction. 2 more and you'll be promptly banned.
                        Please read xBhp Forum posting guidelines before going any further.

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                        • #3597
                          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                          Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post
                          No offence, but this is the attitude that kills KTM riders and other innocent people around.
                          Please hit the race track or some secluded place. Public roads are NOT meant for all these circus events.

                          And yes, you have earned your first infraction. 2 more and you'll be promptly banned.
                          Please read xBhp Forum posting guidelines before going any further.

                          Thanks!
                          Sorry for my post. I have edited it.

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                          • #3598
                            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                            Originally posted by Amodraut View Post
                            Unfortunately had my first crash yesterday. A guy swerved into my lane and hit my handlebars and I lost control of the bike and went down..
                            He didn't even bother to stop.
                            What would be better, claim insurance or not? The clutch lever assembly is broken, my bar end mirror broke off, both gear lever and brake lever are bent. Bar end also looks like it is bent, hope the handlebar isn't..
                            The fairing didn't even touch the ground all damage was taken by the bar end mirror mount..
                            The gear/brake lever costs Rs.625 each including service taxes (in Bangalore) .

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                            • #3599
                              Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                              Originally posted by KayKashyap View Post
                              The gear/brake lever costs Rs.625 each including service taxes (in Bangalore) .
                              390 inr the last time I had checked, Let's see

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                              • #3600
                                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                                Originally posted by SuperShaan View Post
                                Yesterday I completed run in period of my 1 month old RC390. So today I thought " it was time to exploit the bike. Lets see what's really under that fairing that everyone talks about." So wore my riding gear and went off to the the highway. I twisted the throttle to its limits. 4th gear and i was already at 135 kmph! I released the throttle cause i didnt had any more guts to go further. This little beast just gave me the best experience of my lifetime! I came back home with a smile on my face and said to myself- You have made the best decision of buying the KTM RC390 rather than other expensive competitors in this category(no offence) . Yeah this bike has some minor issues. But the fun factor it has is unmatched. Thanks to KTM for such a great pocket rocket!
                                yes its really fun to drive even after 1 and half year.
                                its really powerful bike so be easy on throttle ... specially on wet surface and roads having some sand scattered..

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