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  • SpeedyKol
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    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    Originally posted by s1d View Post
    what do you mean high speed pertol ?
    all regular fuel sold in india is 91 octane (some pumps might have upto 10% ethanol added to it)
    now coming to the 'speed' 'xtrapremium' stuff...
    if it simply said 'speed' (from BP) or 'xtrapremium' (IOC), then it is the same 91 octane fuel but with some additives, and costs around Rs.2-3 over regular fuel. this is what you most likely filled up.

    higher octane fuel will be specifically labeled e.g. Speed 97 and usually has a different color.. iirc orange for regular 91 octance fuel and Red for the higher octane fuel. these aren't very easily available in most places.

    Coming to the fuel gauge readings.. even with 1 litre less than a tank full you should be seeing all the bars light up. Here is a clear video showing you what I had explained.. clean the contacts and give it a try. I've seen them at the svc fix a similar issue on a friends without having to replace the pump.
    Thanks for the awesome video link. Really helped me understand the process.
    Regarding the fuel, there were 3 types available: Normal, Speed and Hi Speed. Hi Speed was worth 76 per litre.

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  • s1d
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    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    Originally posted by SpeedyKol View Post
    @B7ACKTHORN and @s1d
    Out of the 8 bars, only 7 bars are showing. The topmost bar is not being lit up even after filling to the brim. I will spray some contact cleaner (CRC Spray?) to see what happens.
    Recently on a 200 km ride, I filled High Speed petrol and the bike performed butter smooth. Can anyone tell me the octane rating for High Speed? It was selling for 76 per litre.
    Really sad we don't have access to Shell petrol in Kolkata.
    what do you mean high speed pertol ?
    all regular fuel sold in india is 91 octane (some pumps might have upto 10% ethanol added to it)
    now coming to the 'speed' 'xtrapremium' stuff...
    if it simply said 'speed' (from BP) or 'xtrapremium' (IOC), then it is the same 91 octane fuel but with some additives, and costs around Rs.2-3 over regular fuel. this is what you most likely filled up.

    higher octane fuel will be specifically labeled e.g. Speed 97 and usually has a different color.. iirc orange for regular 91 octance fuel and Red for the higher octane fuel. these aren't very easily available in most places.

    Coming to the fuel gauge readings.. even with 1 litre less than a tank full you should be seeing all the bars light up. Here is a clear video showing you what I had explained.. clean the contacts and give it a try. I've seen them at the svc fix a similar issue on a friends without having to replace the pump.

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  • B7ACKTHORN
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    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    Originally posted by SpeedyKol View Post
    @B7ACKTHORN and @s1d
    Out of the 8 bars, only 7 bars are showing. The topmost bar is not being lit up even after filling to the brim. I will spray some contact cleaner (CRC Spray?) to see what happens.
    Recently on a 200 km ride, I filled High Speed petrol and the bike performed butter smooth. Can anyone tell me the octane rating for High Speed? It was selling for 76 per litre.
    Really sad we don't have access to Shell petrol in Kolkata.
    Speed comes in 93 and 97 RON as the normal fuel we get is RON 91. You probably might have used the 93 RON hence the improvement. Contact cleaners are a good way to clean PCBs and switches. I'd suggest you remove the pump unit, if possible connect the fuel pump connectors to the bike and check the console by moving the float. The mechanic can check this way to find out if the float is faulty. What they do is, they pull the float all the way UP and check the console, the console should read full, if it doesn't then we have no go other than to replace the sender unit.

    Try cleaning and adjusting the float in tandem with the above procedure. Keep your observations posted.

    Hope it helps!

    Cheers!
    VJ

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  • SpeedyKol
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    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    [MENTION=39214]B7ACKTHORN[/MENTION] and [MENTION=16602]s1d[/MENTION]
    Out of the 8 bars, only 7 bars are showing. The topmost bar is not being lit up even after filling to the brim. I will spray some contact cleaner (CRC Spray?) to see what happens.
    Recently on a 200 km ride, I filled High Speed petrol and the bike performed butter smooth. Can anyone tell me the octane rating for High Speed? It was selling for 76 per litre.
    Really sad we don't have access to Shell petrol in Kolkata.

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  • B7ACKTHORN
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    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    Originally posted by SpeedyKol View Post
    Facing a weird problem. Inspite of always filling tankfuls, my fuel tank meter's top bar is not showing since the last 6 tankfuls. Anybody faced a similar situation? Even if I take it to svc, how much fuel should be inside tank?
    Could you be a bit more specific on the explanation please. By top bar you mean to say all 8 comes up and one or two bars doesn't come on? Or just the lower two is full and the second 6 bars don't light up. Either way we might have a problem with the float. If you fill your tank to brim and yet still the six bars don't light up, we have a faulty fuel float. Floats can only be replaced if need be and can't be serviced for the most part.

    On the Duke, we have fuel pump and float integrated into single unit. I'd suggest you remove the pump, adjust the float and check if it solves the issue. If it doesn't, then we have to replace the float which would mean the entire fuel pump. The float cannot be changed as a separate part, IIRC.

    Keep your observations posted.

    Cheers!
    VJ

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  • s1d
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    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    Originally posted by SpeedyKol View Post
    Facing a weird problem. Inspite of always filling tankfuls, my fuel tank meter's top bar is not showing since the last 6 tankfuls. Anybody faced a similar situation? Even if I take it to svc, how much fuel should be inside tank?
    you might want to take the fuel pump out and clean the contacts where the float slides/makes contact. over time this part could malfunction due to the fuel deposits and wear.
    or maybe on an almost empty tank, try to squirt some electronic contact cleaner spray on that area.

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  • SpeedyKol
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    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    Facing a weird problem. Inspite of always filling tankfuls, my fuel tank meter's top bar is not showing since the last 6 tankfuls. Anybody faced a similar situation? Even if I take it to svc, how much fuel should be inside tank?

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  • Ashwiin Napster
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    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    Originally posted by rawat97 View Post
    Thanks my bad USB phone charger.any idea please
    No idea on any specific brands. I think you can use any cable for that matter.

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  • rawat97
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    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    Originally posted by Ashwiin Napster View Post
    I'd suggest you go for RAM Mounts as your mobile holder as that is the best world class mount. Get a one compatible to your bike. Also, phone charger will be specific to the phone you use, you can get the one which is compatible with your phone.

    Here are a couple of links for mounts -

    https://mountsindia.net.in/ --> These guys are one of the official resellers in India.

    These mounts are available on Amazon India too. Link --> https://www.amazon.in/Ram-U-Bolt-Mou.../dp/B006X387ZS

    Hope this helps
    Thanks my bad USB phone charger.any idea please

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  • Ashwiin Napster
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    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    Originally posted by rawat97 View Post
    Hello...Need to install phone charger and mobile holder for my bike..please suggest some good one.thanks
    I'd suggest you go for RAM Mounts as your mobile holder as that is the best world class mount. Get a one compatible to your bike. Also, phone charger will be specific to the phone you use, you can get the one which is compatible with your phone.

    Here are a couple of links for mounts -

    https://mountsindia.net.in/ --> These guys are one of the official resellers in India.

    These mounts are available on Amazon India too. Link --> https://www.amazon.in/Ram-U-Bolt-Mou.../dp/B006X387ZS

    Hope this helps

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  • rawat97
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    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    Hello...Need to install phone charger and mobile holder for my bike..please suggest some good one.thanks

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  • SpeedyKol
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    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    Anybody using Shell engine oil here? What's the feedback? Am currently using Motul 300v.

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  • rawat97
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    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
    Indeed. As you've pointed out, the cold starting and rough idle is very much reduced and the bike starts a lot faster and low rpm stutter is very much reduced. The other important aspect is these plugs have a life of over 35+k kms. All Iridum plugs have 2x higher life than the conventional counterparts.

    Cheers!
    VJ
    And they cost around 250inr from amazon.. dont know why they are so cheap.

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  • B7ACKTHORN
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    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    Originally posted by rawat97 View Post
    Also changed spark plug to iridium one and there is a noticible increase of smoothness and reduction of jerkiness in lower gear.....old spark plug was 1 month and around 400 km old.
    Indeed. As you've pointed out, the cold starting and rough idle is very much reduced and the bike starts a lot faster and low rpm stutter is very much reduced. The other important aspect is these plugs have a life of over 35+k kms. All Iridum plugs have 2x higher life than the conventional counterparts.

    Cheers!
    VJ

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  • rawat97
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    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
    Circular ones are always better, these are convex lenses, which aid in pretty good FOV. Those fancy adjustable are a hit and miss, some last long, some give way soon like it happened to you. Circular ones are reliable, stick like leeches if properly stuck to the mirror.

    Cheers!
    VJ
    Thanks..added some white cotton tape around swivel joint and some what it is fine as of now..if there is any problem i will keep your advice in mind..
    Also changed spark plug to iridium one and there is a noticible increase of smoothness and reduction of jerkiness in lower gear.....old spark plug was 1 month and around 400 km old.

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