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  • #4696
    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    Originally posted by Sird View Post

    People are claiming the extra lumens are responsible for more light that we notice but also for the more load on wiring and heat to the projector. It might be a risky affair with the low beam always on. We use high beam on occasional purpose but low beam is going to stay 24x7 on and could cause issues.
    Yes you are correct, that extra lumens are responsible for more light.
    Mine is 2015 RC without always ON headlight , so its ok for me to keep H9 in low beam and use whenever needed.

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    • #4697
      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

      Originally posted by SubhashGowda07 View Post
      Few unnoticed changes in new rc 390
      I can't seem to spot the changes.
      Please explain the unnoticed changes marked in the pics.

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      • #4698
        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

        Coolant fill up spot placed to left, was comparing to 2016 and older models

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        • #4699
          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

          Originally posted by SubhashGowda07 View Post
          Coolant fill up spot placed to left, was comparing to 2016 and older models
          Coolant expansion tank has always been on the left on the rc at the same position as the pic u posted.
          on the dukes it's on the right.

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          • #4700
            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

            Originally posted by s1d View Post
            Coolant expansion tank has always been on the left on the rc at the same position as the pic u posted.
            on the dukes it's on the right.
            Originally posted by s1d View Post
            I can't seem to spot the changes.
            Please explain the unnoticed changes marked in the pics.
            The other "unnoticed" yet noticed might the metal fuel tank perhaps. But there are subtle changes to the RC series, the main one being the naked ones. Our favorite isn't it.

            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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            • #4701
              Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

              Wiring kit damaged by rat bite, svc quoting 11k+ for changing full wiring kit.they are saying the wiring should be changed from head to tail(full kit) and can't even claim in warranty. Can I get spare wiring for it ? Or do I really have to change full wiring kit ??

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              • #4702
                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                Originally posted by SubhashGowda07 View Post
                Wiring kit damaged by rat bite, svc quoting 11k+ for changing full wiring kit.they are saying the wiring should be changed from head to tail(full kit) and can't even claim in warranty. Can I get spare wiring for it ? Or do I really have to change full wiring kit ??
                See if you can claim it under insurance
                Yes, the wiring is sold as a single unit.
                It might be possible to fix the damage with some soldering using extra wire (or from another scrap wiring kit, especially if you need those connectors). I've seen svc mechanics 'helping' some customers fix theirs this way especially if you have a good rapport with them. It does involve a bit more work, but saves you a lot of money.
                Try talking to the mechanic and follow the unwritten rule if needed

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                • #4703
                  Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                  Originally posted by s1d View Post
                  See if you can claim it under insurance
                  Yes, the wiring is sold as a single unit.
                  It might be possible to fix the damage with some soldering using extra wire (or from another scrap wiring kit, especially if you need those connectors). I've seen svc mechanics 'helping' some customers fix theirs this way especially if you have a good rapport with them. It does involve a bit more work, but saves you a lot of money.
                  Try talking to the mechanic and follow the unwritten rule if needed
                  I just did talking to them about jugaad work, but they worried about if it goes short circuit. However mechanic said will do soldering at his best if it doesn't work out I have to change the kit [emoji29]

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                  • #4704
                    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                    Originally posted by SubhashGowda07 View Post
                    I just did talking to them about jugaad work, but they worried about if it goes short circuit. However mechanic said will do soldering at his best if it doesn't work out I have to change the kit [emoji29]
                    if done with patience, and taped up properly using some heat-shrink there shouldn't be any risk of short circuit.
                    but remember it is best done with the wiring kit removed from the bike (i wouldn't advice doing it with the wiring on the bike). if you are doing it with the wiring loom on the bike, then remove as many panels and stuff out of the way and make it a point to remove the petrol tank, battery and the ecu connection.
                    There isn't much 'extra' wire on these ktm's so be careful, and try to get the entire wiring loom out and then fix it, otherwise you might miss other places where there might be damage and will cause you to break your head again. Do it right the first time.

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                    • #4705
                      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                      Originally posted by s1d View Post
                      if done with patience, and taped up properly using some heat-shrink there shouldn't be any risk of short circuit.
                      but remember it is best done with the wiring kit removed from the bike (i wouldn't advice doing it with the wiring on the bike). if you are doing it with the wiring loom on the bike, then remove as many panels and stuff out of the way and make it a point to remove the petrol tank, battery and the ecu connection.
                      There isn't much 'extra' wire on these ktm's so be careful, and try to get the entire wiring loom out and then fix it, otherwise you might miss other places where there might be damage and will cause you to break your head again. Do it right the first time.
                      Thanks for the inputs bro, I just called the mechanic and he said it's just wire to wire connecting and no need of soldering he said. Looks like he gonna use some spare wire to connect and wrap with tape.

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                      • #4706
                        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                        Finally [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16]
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                        • #4707
                          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                          Mayank - you're keeping the CBR?

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                          • #4708
                            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                            Originally posted by leech View Post
                            Mayank - you're keeping the CBR?
                            Yes. No plans to sell it as of now.

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                            • #4709
                              Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                              Originally posted by SubhashGowda07 View Post
                              Wiring kit damaged by rat bite, svc quoting 11k+ for changing full wiring kit.they are saying the wiring should be changed from head to tail(full kit) and can't even claim in warranty. Can I get spare wiring for it ? Or do I really have to change full wiring kit ??
                              If we have one or two wires smeared and the wires and in continuous, we can splice the affected part and use bit wires to make the wiring intact. Again, this is to be done carefully and someone who is really competent and have a keen eye. In cases where the wiring is cut or spliced significantly then replacement is necessary. Wiring kit is replaced as a single entity. Or go full jugaad, remove the loom, inspect the affected area and then solder shink wrap, takes time and good hands.

                              I'd suggest try sourcing from any junked or totaled bikes, again this needs some luck on your side too.

                              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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                              • #4710
                                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                                [QUOTE=SubhashGowda07;1281018]Wiring kit damaged by rat bite, svc quoting 11k+ for changing full wiring kit.they are saying the wiring should be changed from head to tail(full kit) and can't even claim in warranty. Can I get spare wiring for it ? Or do I really have to change full wiring kit ?? if the full wiring is costly enough you can try connectors between the joints. i tried them once my pulsar (round lamp) had a broken connection of headlamp.
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