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  • #4576
    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    Originally posted by Mayankisme View Post
    So the usable quantity is around 7 lts I guess? Apart from carrying extra petrol along, is there any other solution to enhance the tank range?

    Also, how are the headlights? Does anything needs upgradation on that front?
    By any chance if KTM increases fuel tank capacity, hope we can retrofit that on older models.

    Stock Headlights are best as compared to any motorcycle in India presently. You can maintain 80-100 kmph during night on highways easily.

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    • #4577
      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

      Originally posted by Mayankisme View Post
      So the usable quantity is around 7 lts I guess? Apart from carrying extra petrol along, is there any other solution to enhance the tank range?

      Also, how are the headlights? Does anything needs upgradation on that front?
      You really don't have to carry extra fuel during the journey as almost all the highways have lot of petrol pumps within the range of 150 - 160 KMs. Just that you have to plan the journey well and the frequent fuel breaks.

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      • #4578
        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

        Originally posted by Joy Sarkar View Post
        You really don't have to carry extra fuel during the journey as almost all the highways have lot of petrol pumps within the range of 150 - 160 KMs. Just that you have to plan the journey well and the frequent fuel breaks.
        Sure, I shall go ahead with the purchase. Upgrading from cbr250.

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        • #4579
          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

          Originally posted by Mayankisme View Post
          Sure, I shall go ahead with the purchase. Upgrading from cbr250.
          Coming from CBR250 I'm sure you'll regret the decision for first couple of long tours (not daily usage as much).
          CBR is a pure tour helping machine. You give your 100% and it will make things easy for you but RC on the other hand is different. You give you 100% and it will ask for more.

          My pointer would be to just get the bike and first do your daily usage only. Do not get started with a long tour just after getting it home. Because you are so much enthusiastic that you pointed it out in your query, I thought this might be your plan.
          First I was Scared But then We Made a Deal
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          • #4580
            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

            Originally posted by Mayankisme View Post
            Sure, I shall go ahead with the purchase. Upgrading from cbr250.
            Your better off going for the 2017 duke 390 for touring , it has a 13ltr tank capacity.

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            • #4581
              KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

              Originally posted by Sird View Post
              Coming from CBR250 I'm sure you'll regret the decision for first couple of long tours (not daily usage as much).
              CBR is a pure tour helping machine. You give your 100% and it will make things easy for you but RC on the other hand is different. You give you 100% and it will ask for more.

              My pointer would be to just get the bike and first do your daily usage only. Do not get started with a long tour just after getting it home. Because you are so much enthusiastic that you pointed it out in your query, I thought this might be your plan.
              Originally posted by Deathwing View Post
              Your better off going for the 2017 duke 390 for touring , it has a 13ltr tank capacity.
              I would have gone for the R3 if it had abs and slipper clutch at that price since I keep my bike for atleast 4 years and its would have felt outdated at somepoint after an year or two.
              About the touring, I upgraded to CBR from FZ.
              Guess CBR to RC shall throw the similar challenges I faced back then. Initially I will be using the bike for daily office commutes and sunday morning rides. That should break-in the engine(and me) nicely for intercity/interstate tours.
              [MENTION=79821]Deathwing[/MENTION]- Sir I am considering fully faired motorcycles only.
              Last edited by Mayankisme; 01-28-2017, 01:12 PM.

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              • #4582
                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                2017 RC 200 launch event. Bike looks chick with that paint scheme.
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                • #4583
                  Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                  Wanted to know a few things:
                  How much is the approx cost of a first paid service that includes engine oil change, oil filter change including labour?
                  Would they let me fill motul 300v purchased by me?
                  How to tighten the mirrors,they seem to be loose.

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                  • #4584
                    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                    It rained in Delhi 6-7 days back and I bike was under cover for almost next 24 hours because I wasn't home. So the bike got this :


                    How do I get rid rid of this ?

                    I've tried :
                    1. Keep the bike faces into sunlight - Useless
                    2. Riding the bike keeping the lights on , but since the LED's do not generate much heat - Useless.
                    3. Tapping slowly with finger so that they go down as droplet and make their way out - Useless


                    Anything else I'm missing that might help?
                    First I was Scared But then We Made a Deal
                    --


                    ♥ Biker Forever ♥ xBhp ♥ Throttle Hunger ♥ Accidental Body ♥ Bike Changer ♥ Pc Lover ♥ Gadget Freak ♥

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                    • #4585
                      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                      Originally posted by SpeedyKol View Post
                      Wanted to know a few things:
                      How much is the approx cost of a first paid service that includes engine oil change, oil filter change including labour?
                      Would they let me fill motul 300v purchased by me?
                      How to tighten the mirrors,they seem to be loose.
                      Oil filter charges : 74₹
                      Fine fuel filter charges : 100₹
                      Your own oil
                      KTM Paid service charges : 747₹

                      Yes they might allow your oil depending on the kind of relation you have with them.

                      To tight mirror :
                      1. Open this :

                      2. This will loose open the indicator light.
                      3. Move the indicator light to a side and you can see a bolt and spring inside it. That's the mirror adjustment screw.
                      P.S. : you have to sit and look upwards to see it or tilt you head all the way up.

                      4.Tight and loose as per your need.
                      5. Put back the indicator to its place and tighten the screw you loose open in first step.

                      Done!
                      First I was Scared But then We Made a Deal
                      --


                      ♥ Biker Forever ♥ xBhp ♥ Throttle Hunger ♥ Accidental Body ♥ Bike Changer ♥ Pc Lover ♥ Gadget Freak ♥

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                      • #4586
                        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                        Originally posted by Sird View Post
                        It rained in Delhi 6-7 days back and I bike was under cover for almost next 24 hours because I wasn't home. So the bike got this :

                        How do I get rid rid of this ?

                        I've tried :
                        1. Keep the bike faces into sunlight - Useless
                        2. Riding the bike keeping the lights on , but since the LED's do not generate much heat - Useless.
                        3. Tapping slowly with finger so that they go down as droplet and make their way out - Useless


                        Anything else I'm missing that might help?
                        Try a hot air gun to remove this...

                        Do not quote the picture, when quoting replies with pictures. Remove them accordingly.
                        Last edited by B7ACKTHORN; 02-01-2017, 03:47 PM.

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                        • #4587
                          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                          today I am going to swap the front brake master cylinder with continental GT's one, let's see how it goes.

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                          • #4588
                            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                            Any jugaad like adding spacers for extending view area of old RC390 mirrors? Only I can see my arms.
                            I would also like to know what all points to look for while getting a paid service done when odo is just 4500kms.
                            Anything other than fine fuel filter replacement, oil filter change, coolant level check & battery voltage check?
                            Last edited by SpeedyKol; 02-02-2017, 01:56 PM.

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                            • #4589
                              Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                              Originally posted by SpeedyKol View Post
                              Any jugaad like adding spacers for extending view area of old RC390 mirrors? Only I can see my arms.
                              Try Those blind spot mirrors.
                              People use it often in cars and motorcycles.

                              Usually they cost around 100-150 bucks.
                              BUT, the double tape on them is cheap and you'll loose them in few days after all the vibration and road travels.
                              So better use 3M double tape.

                              If you've no idea about these. On YouTube see OggyF's RC390. You'll see these mirror there.
                              First I was Scared But then We Made a Deal
                              --


                              ♥ Biker Forever ♥ xBhp ♥ Throttle Hunger ♥ Accidental Body ♥ Bike Changer ♥ Pc Lover ♥ Gadget Freak ♥

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                              • #4590
                                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                                Originally posted by Sird View Post
                                Try Those blind spot mirrors.
                                People use it often in cars and motorcycles.

                                Usually they cost around 100-150 bucks.
                                BUT, the double tape on them is cheap and you'll loose them in few days after all the vibration and road travels.
                                So better use 3M double tape.

                                If you've no idea about these. On YouTube see OggyF's RC390. You'll see these mirror there.
                                Thanks for the quick reply. Planning to get the paid service done except oil change to 300v which I plan to do myself.

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