1. While starting the bike on a cod engine: Earlier, it would take 3 cranks (if thats what its called) of the starter to get started. Now it takes 6-7 cranks on a cold engine. After the bike heats up, it takes 3 cranks itself. Sometimes, right after turning on, even with the clutch completely pulled in, the bike turns off.

6. Not sure if this is related, or is even what i think it is, but near the front tyre, above the disc brake, at the base of the metal pole like thing, sometimes I've noticed a deposit, black color, which very very rarely I've noticed is dripping(at a very slow rate), but I doubt this would be related to the above.

Can you share the pic of size 14 Rubber Washer? I have some bajaj spares distributors here and I will get it today then. Secondly give me some idea how to fit the P200NS tank pad on the RC390. The curved tank is not holding the tank pad. I dont want to use feviquick or something that would spoil the tank permanently.

Guys is it possible to get white variant in rc 200....?!

Hey guys hello i have recently purchased KTM RC 390 i am facing a problem. The battery cover located on the tank is noising a lot while riding, is someone else also facing this problem please help me out what to do?

From your description, its probably a fork seal gone bust. You can get it replaced and for a long term measure you can use rubber 'booties', i think that's what it is called That reduces dust accumulation on the stanchion (the shiny metal part), which is generally the cause of the seal giving up the ghost.

Where do you fill fuel? As S1d mentioned it is best if you take it to the SVC and let them run a full check. To me it sounds like dirty petrol over a period of time clogging the injector.

Can you share the pic of size 14 Rubber Washer? I have some bajaj spares distributors here and I will get it today then. Secondly give me some idea how to fit the P200NS tank pad on the RC390. The curved tank is not holding the tank pad. I dont want to use feviquick or something that would spoil the tank permanently.

There are 2 rubber bushes that hold the battery cover in place. Make sure the battery cover slides into these bushes properly. Also make sure to push batter cover inside fully till you hear a 'click' sound which indicates the cover is locked into place.

I don't have the bike with me currently, here's an image that looks exactly like the washers I bought. These are pretty thick and that helps a lot.

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Hi everyone, I've been following this thread for quite a while, but this is my first post. I have had an RC 390 for 10 months now, ODO being approx 6000 KMs. Recently I've been experiencing a lot of issues.

1. While starting the bike on a cod engine: Earlier, it would take 3 cranks (if thats what its called) of the starter to get started. Now it takes 6-7 cranks on a cold engine. After the bike heats up, it takes 3 cranks itself. Sometimes, right after turning on, even with the clutch completely pulled in, the bike turns off.

2. Idling: While idling, the RPM isnt steady, it goes up and down. Along with this, sometimes it gets 'stuck'. For example, if to go up a slope I take the bike to say 5k rpm, even after leaving the throttle, it stays at the same rpm for 2-3 seconds, as if its still being revved. This happens at times while idling too.

3. Jerking: While riding, sometimes the bike jerks while accelerating (very mildly though). Honestly, this particular aspect could be a figment of my imagination too, if its there, its minor.

4. Power output: This is the main reason why I feel there are issues, as recently, while accelerating, it doesn't have the same effect it used to. To describe it, assume you could say if the power come through a tube, it would feel like the tube is clogged, and the entire output isn't available. It feels like something is holding the bike back while accelerating.

5. Vibrations: After second service vibrations were fine, however now, it feels like vibrations have increased excessively, to the point where the bike feels very rough at times.

6. Not sure if this is related, or is even what i think it is, but near the front tyre, above the disc brake, at the base of the metal pole like thing, sometimes I've noticed a deposit, black color, which very very rarely I've noticed is dripping(at a very slow rate), but I doubt this would be related to the above.

Judging from these aspects, to me it seems like all these are interconnected problems, caused by some particular problem, but honestly I know nothing about bike technicals.

I sincerely request that I receive help for this, as I don't know what to do. These sort of issues shouldnt be there on a relatively new bike which isnt even a year old. Its really worrying me, having spent a lot of my money on this bike. What could have caused this, I dont know, my riding style is pretty moderate, I do take it up to higher rpms once in a while, but mostly I keep it below 7-8k.

Air filter is one of the possible options, however thats most unlikely, as it was recently replaced during service.

To note, I'm taking to the service center this coming week
Thanks in advance!

@b7ackthorn @The Monk

Would request your help too please



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There is a solution somewhere on the forum, basically people have put a bit of double tape at the edges of the battery cover, to prevent it from moving. Effective DIY solution