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  • #4081
    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    Originally posted by Sird View Post
    Our DRL's circuit, just in case someone wants to see.

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    Front side : 3 Micro LED's on each side
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    Really useful.. thanks bro..🙏🙏

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    • #4082
      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

      Originally posted by Sird View Post
      I haven't done any mod.
      Just straighten those 2 clips which got bend.

      Yes, I've argued a lot on this. I say directly "You're here to hold and fill it up. Not to put it inside the tank and roam around chewing your tobacco."

      Some listen when you ask politely but others just refuse.
      😝😝 i hold the nozzle myself and i only let go after it is filled..... 😋😋

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      • #4083
        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

        Today's work, DIY coolent replacement, with engine ice.😆😆
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        • #4084
          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

          Originally posted by sheru5 View Post
          Today's work, DIY coolent replacement, with engine ice.😆😆
          How did it takes? 1ltr?
          Also Post your experience with engine ice.

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          • #4085
            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

            Originally posted by bikersdream View Post
            How did it takes? 1ltr?
            Also Post your experience with engine ice.
            I've the same coolant on my bike. It's a bit difficult in the RC for changing it and the coolant is very good. If you can afford it, I guess it's the best coolant.
            I think it takes 1.5 litres I guess. Still, the container you get with the coolant, there is sufficient amount of it. Even if you fill the system completely, still you will have some coolant left.
            Regards
            Aman

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            • #4086
              KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

              Originally posted by sheru5 View Post
              Today's work, DIY coolent replacement, with engine ice.[emoji38][emoji38]
              Bro, did you release the air? When my mechanic had changed the coolant he had told that it is important to remove the air from the radiator.
              PS - sorry moderator. I forgot to write this in my previous post.

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              • #4087
                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                Originally posted by lakshbhatia25 View Post
                Bro, did you release the air? When my mechanic had changed the coolant he had told that it is important to remove the air from the radiator.
                PS - sorry moderator. I forgot to write this in my previous post.
                I havent dont that. I need to release the air from the raidiator. I think because of that the temp has not gone down that much, my left side fairing nut got slip😧😧 i need to get a new nut. Tried to open it without opening the left fairing, but failed,😣😣 will open the left fairing and release the air today, and hopefully the engine ice will give optimum performance.😆😆

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                • #4088
                  Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                  Originally posted by sheru5 View Post
                  I havent dont that. I need to release the air from the raidiator. I think because of that the temp has not gone down that much, my left side fairing nut got slip[emoji47][emoji47] i need to get a new nut. Tried to open it without opening the left fairing, but failed,[emoji21][emoji21] will open the left fairing and release the air today, and hopefully the engine ice will give optimum performance.[emoji38][emoji38]
                  Oh ok. Cool. It is necessary to remove the air from the left side of the radiator. So, I thought I should ask.

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                  • #4089
                    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                    Originally posted by lakshbhatia25 View Post
                    Oh ok. Cool. It is necessary to remove the air from the left side of the radiator. So, I thought I should ask.
                    I did it today. 😝😝
                    To be honest i didnt find much difference in the temp😑😑..initialy the temp is low, but later it doesnt cool down as such described in the forms or anywhere.. maybe i did something wrong while replacing, maybe during flushing..or maybe i was expecting too much, i used 5lit of distilled water, used 1.2 started the engine and used the other 1.2 with the vinegar and the remaining jus flushed it in the radiator. Waited for the water to stop dripping and then added a bit of EI, shaked the bike abit and let it drip. And than added the EI.did the air bleeding too .. if i have done anything wrong while replacin it.. please let me knw .. 😆😆
                    Last edited by sheru5; 09-19-2016, 11:29 PM.

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                    • #4090
                      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                      Originally posted by sheru5 View Post
                      I did it today. 😝😝
                      To be honest i didnt find much difference in the temp😑😑..initialy the temp is low, but later it doesnt cool down as such described in the forms or anywhere.. maybe i did something wrong while replacing, maybe during flushing..or maybe i was expecting too much, i used 5lit of distilled water, used 1.2 started the engine and used the other 1.2 with the vinegar and the remaining jus flushed it in the radiator. Waited for the water to stop dripping and then added a bit of EI, shaked the bike abit and let it drip. And than added the EI.did the air bleeding too .. if i have done anything wrong while replacin it.. please let me knw .. 😆😆
                      Actually you did everything so perfect, in fact, you actually went overboard. Check the reservoir after a ride, do you see it as normal between the high and low after a 20 km ride, then you are fine. If you find the levels fluctuating, getting low, top it up.

                      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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                      • #4091
                        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                        Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
                        Actually you did everything so perfect, in fact, you actually went overboard. Check the reservoir after a ride, do you see it as normal between the high and low after a 20 km ride, then you are fine. If you find the levels fluctuating, getting low, top it up.

                        Cheers!
                        VJ
                        😂 😝😝 thank you thank you .yes the levels are normal. 😖

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                        • #4092
                          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                          Originally posted by sheru5 View Post
                          I did it today. 😝😝
                          To be honest i didnt find much difference in the temp😑😑..initialy the temp is low, but later it doesnt cool down as such described in the forms or anywhere.. maybe i did something wrong while replacing, maybe during flushing..or maybe i was expecting too much, i used 5lit of distilled water, used 1.2 started the engine and used the other 1.2 with the vinegar and the remaining jus flushed it in the radiator. Waited for the water to stop dripping and then added a bit of EI, shaked the bike abit and let it drip. And than added the EI.did the air bleeding too .. if i have done anything wrong while replacin it.. please let me knw .. 😆😆
                          I had done quite a bit of research before deciding not to opt for engine ice. Reason being any lc bike has a thermostat. And when a preset temperature is reached, the thermostat opens and coolant flows through radiator. Now even if you put anything, it will reach that temperature sooner or later. Thats why you are not seeing any difference. Our bikes optimum temperature is at 8 bars. Its designed to run at that temperature. And thermostat will make sure it reaches that temperature whether you have engine ice or any other coolant.
                          Motorcycling heals, big time...

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                          • #4093
                            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                            Originally posted by ynike99 View Post
                            I had done quite a bit of research before deciding not to opt for engine ice. Reason being any lc bike has a thermostat. And when a preset temperature is reached, the thermostat opens and coolant flows through radiator. Now even if you put anything, it will reach that temperature sooner or later. Thats why you are not seeing any difference. Our bikes optimum temperature is at 8 bars. Its designed to run at that temperature. And thermostat will make sure it reaches that temperature whether you have engine ice or any other coolant.
                            you are correct.
                            one should also remember that the temp gauge corresponds to the coolant temp and not engine temp. Certain coolants might be able to absorb and transfer the heat better than others. It's due to their chemical composition (water being the most important 'ingredient' and does most of the heat transfer), some have a higher boiling point which helps them to perform slightly better. One shouldn't be expecting drastic changes especially on a machine like the 390. And remember as coolant ages, it loses some of its efficiency.. so a refill with fresh coolant (be it engine ice or engine freeze, marketing ) might show a slight 'improvement' to the rider.

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                            • #4094
                              Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                              Originally posted by s1d View Post
                              you are correct.
                              one should also remember that the temp gauge corresponds to the coolant temp and not engine temp. Certain coolants might be able to absorb and transfer the heat better than others. It's due to their chemical composition (water being the most important 'ingredient' and does most of the heat transfer), some have a higher boiling point which helps them to perform slightly better. One shouldn't be expecting drastic changes especially on a machine like the 390. And remember as coolant ages, it loses some of its efficiency.. so a refill with fresh coolant (be it engine ice or engine freeze, marketing ) might show a slight 'improvement' to the rider.
                              That is one good information, thankyou guys. 😊😊 m feeling relieved now.😌😌😋

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                              • #4095
                                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                                Originally posted by s1d View Post
                                you are correct.
                                one should also remember that the temp gauge corresponds to the coolant temp and not engine temp. Certain coolants might be able to absorb and transfer the heat better than others. It's due to their chemical composition (water being the most important 'ingredient' and does most of the heat transfer), some have a higher boiling point which helps them to perform slightly better. One shouldn't be expecting drastic changes especially on a machine like the 390. And remember as coolant ages, it loses some of its efficiency.. so a refill with fresh coolant (be it engine ice or engine freeze, marketing ) might show a slight 'improvement' to the rider.

                                what could be life of coolant? 2yrs? or 20-30k?

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