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  • #31
    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    congo man,,,,, great step ahead,,,forget about thinking the usability of such bikes,,,,,, u go insane,,, i rode my r15v2 for 20000 bt still not able to figure out its usability,,,,,

    such machines specially such bikes are being bought out of emotions and passion,,, at least for me man,,,,,

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    • #32
      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

      Congrats mate on your new orange racer, keep up with the feedback and experience. I too felt that vibrations were more but this I noticed in idling itself as the TD have not begun here yet. Still I think below 3000rpm it calls for just 1st or 2nd gear because it is a single cylinder and these gears should keep the vibes under control. Please share some feedback on the tyres and exhaust note.

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      • #33
        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

        Originally posted by eliksir View Post
        What's the purpose of the metal piece ?
        Wondering the same. What purpose does that metal piece serve?

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        • #34
          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

          Originally posted by sparky View Post
          Please share some feedback on the tyres and exhaust note.
          Honestly, I haven't ridden enough to make any comment on tyres. Though, from the short ride on dry tarmac and some broken roads, things felt well sorted. As for the exhaust, again I haven't ridden Duke much so can't compare but it sounded a bit less tinny than Duke. Still, nowhere close to the stature of the bike. This exhaust note suits a motocross bike.

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          • #35
            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

            Originally posted by hss View Post
            Wondering the same. What purpose does that metal piece serve?
            It exists in the cbr as well. On inquiring with service guys they informed that it's a safety feature that prevents anything like keys or tools to fall inside plus it's also the level indicator to help us identify the max level till which we can fill fuel upto. Than he mentioned something about a sensor present in the vicinity that could be damaged if the nozzle goes too deep.
            Even the latest model of r15 v2 has two thin steel rods, it looks as if they have been added at last moment with tig welds

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            Last edited by mehuel; 10-14-2014, 02:03 PM. Reason: adding pic

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            • #36
              Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

              Originally posted by mehuel View Post
              Even the latest model of r15 v2 has two thin steel rods, it looks as if they have been added at last moment with tig welds
              This is really odd. How do you manage at fuel bunk? I doubt the nozzle can pass through those bars. And if it doesn't, it will rest on them and the guy will have to hold the nozzle very carefully. For me, this appears a serious hazard. I would rather prefer that the nozzle rests fit on the fuel cap.

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              • #37
                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                Originally posted by ksameer View Post
                This is really odd. How do you manage at fuel bunk? I doubt the nozzle can pass through those bars. And if it doesn't, it will rest on them and the guy will have to hold the nozzle very carefully. For me, this appears a serious hazard. I would rather prefer that the nozzle rests fit on the fuel cap.
                Well, yes I too belonged to the same school of thought. But have a look at the pulsars tank inlet below. It has been damaged because the bunk guys put the nozzle in and leave it there till its filled. Thus putting pressure on the tank inlet nozzle thin sheet and tearing it.
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                As can be seen, the right side has some scratches but the left side has torn more than an inch.
                So ya, it's a good feature, for whatever reason it's been put there but I believe it's there to prevent such tears.
                Now I just ask the bunk guys politely to hold the nozzle pointing straight in, rather than resting on the side walls. If they leave it in, even for a second, I grab it and take control, which they often arent a big fan of . So its a win win
                Last edited by mehuel; 10-14-2014, 02:27 PM.

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                • #38
                  Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                  Originally posted by mehuel View Post
                  ...have a look at the pulsars tank inlet below....
                  This is really scary. Next time up, I'll make sure that the bunk guy holds the nozzle straight than rest it carelessly on the tank. Since many bikes are now incorporating this deterrent feature, there must be a significant reason for the same. Thanks for the advise!!

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                  • #39
                    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                    Originally posted by ksameer View Post
                    This is really odd. How do you manage at fuel bunk? I doubt the nozzle can pass through those bars. And if it doesn't, it will rest on them and the guy will have to hold the nozzle very carefully. For me, this appears a serious hazard. I would rather prefer that the nozzle rests fit on the fuel cap.
                    a similar 'rod' is also present on my 2007 dio..you cant get the nozzle past this barrier and it also a reference for a full tank and to not exceed beyond that point. i remember reading something to this effect in the manual
                    i hate it when the bunk guys 'rest' the nozzle and lock the trigger. i make sure they don't do that and hold the nozzle properly. but the rc's design seems a little different. Maybe that is there to provide some rigidity to the tank (which is plastic fiber).. just speculating.
                    Last edited by s1d; 10-14-2014, 02:26 PM.

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                    • #40
                      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                      Originally posted by ksameer View Post
                      This is really scary. Next time up, I'll make sure that the bunk guy holds the nozzle straight than rest it carelessly on the tank. Since many bikes are now incorporating ... must be a significant reason for the same. Thanks for the advise!!
                      glad to be of assistance. And may I suggest trying to straightening that bent part without using any tool, with just ur fingers, to whatever extent it can be done.


                      Originally posted by s1d View Post
                      a similar 'rod' is also present on my 2007 dio..you cant get the nozzle past this barrier and it also a referenc.... i remember reading something to this effect in the manual
                      i hate it when the bunk guys 'rest' the nozzle and lock the trigger. i make sure they don't do that and hold the nozzle properly. but the rc's design seems a little different. Maybe that is there to provide some rigidity to the tank (which is plastic fiber).. just speculating.
                      Yup. Bunk guys don't care if the tank gets damaged. Best part is, be polite and they understand. . Well, most of the time).
                      As for rigidity part, it's on cbr aswell, sold mine, so no pic sadly, but other cbr owners will be able to help posting a pic if necessary. Not sure which other manufacturers have incorporated this?
                      Last edited by mehuel; 10-14-2014, 02:54 PM.

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                      • #41
                        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                        Originally posted by mehuel View Post
                        glad to be of assistance. And may I suggest trying to straightening that bent part without using any tool, with just ur fingers, to whatever extent it can be done.
                        Yeah. I'll try if the part straightens without a lot of effort. The metal doesn't look much thick so there is some hope.

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                        • #42
                          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                          Originally posted by mehuel View Post
                          As for rigidity part, it's on cbr aswell, sold mine, so no pic sadly, but other cbr owners will be able to help posting a pic if necessary. Not sure which other manufacturers have incorporated this?
                          Honda has, i think few of their bikes have this rod . and on the manual it is mentioned to not fill beyond that, since the fuel ends up in the lip of the tank. i'l post a pic from the manual of my dio shortly.
                          i was just speculating on the rigidity part.. but again it might be ktm's way of design. Maybe something in mentioned in the user manual ?? @ksameer??

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                          • #43
                            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                            Originally posted by ksameer View Post
                            This is really odd. How do you manage at fuel bunk? I doubt the nozzle can pass through those bars. And if it doesn't, it will rest on them and the guy will have to hold the nozzle very carefully. For me, this appears a serious hazard. I would rather prefer that the nozzle rests fit on the fuel cap.

                            The fuel bunk guy has to actually hold the nozzle instead of shoving it in and lazying off man. Resting the nozzle in the hole can damage the sides of the hole. But in India no one listens when told this. We got used to it riding low cost commuters that don't need as much loving but any sports class bike must be respected. Plus it prevents backlash of fuel when filling.

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                            • #44
                              Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                              Originally posted by mehuel View Post
                              glad to be of assistance. And may I suggest trying to straightening that bent part without using any tool, with just ur fingers, to whatever extent it can be done.




                              Yup. Bunk guys don't care if the tank gets damaged. Best part is, be polite and they understand. . Well, most of the time).
                              As for rigidity part, it's on cbr aswell, sold mine, so no pic sadly, but other cbr owners will be able to help posting a pic if necessary. Not sure which other manufacturers have incorporated this?


                              Bro if it were meant for tank rigidity then my duke would have it too, since its a early 2014 model this feature is missing. But it seems more like an idiot proofing method. What say?

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                              • #45
                                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                                Originally posted by Balgi View Post
                                Bro if it were meant for tank rigidity then my duke would have it too, since its a early 2014 model this feature is missing. But it seems more like an idiot proofing method. What say?
                                +1 on that. Cbr and r15 are solid metal construction but they have this too, and thus rigidity reason for rc doesnt make much sense.
                                I couldn't have put it better, Idiot proofing from petrol bunk guys . I mean look at the damage on pulsar tank by those fools. I didn't even notice until it was too late. Not much harm though, as I just have to remember not to overfill it. But still it aches

                                [MENTION=16602]s1d[/MENTION] : yup, cbr has a beautifully integrated design tank nozzle which resembles rc, whereas r15s pretty much seems like an after thought of welding 2 rods as it was missing in old r15 v1. But it gets the job done
                                Last edited by mehuel; 10-14-2014, 04:21 PM.

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