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  • #466
    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    Originally posted by hss View Post
    Thank you. I went to SVC and was told that my brake pedal must have hit something because of which it got bent although I am sure it didn't touch anything. The service manager also said that they have replaced the pedal on a quite a few bikes as it seems to be bend with slightest of hit. When I went there, luckily they had one last piece left. Had to pay Rs. 472 for it. Regarding the blackened part, he said they have received the white paint of fairing but there's something else which needs to be put before the paint which they don't have. Will get it painted at 1st service.

    Wait they admitted the pedals have a problem in other bikes too and still made you pay? :O

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    • #467
      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

      Originally posted by TeeJayy View Post
      There are two RPM indicators - RPM1 - when the red light starts blinking and RPM2 when the red light remains constant.

      For my bike - RPM1 and RPM2 have been set at 5K and 7.5K respectively out of the showroom. The manual too prescribes these as stock setup. However, for a couple of friends I know the RPM1 was set at 7.5 k.

      Check out what are the set levels for ur bike.

      Manual only prescribes that rpm setting for the run in period. After that its 9.5k rpm1 and 10k rpm2.

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      • #468
        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

        Originally posted by s1d View Post
        rpm1/rpm2 are set at 5k/7.5k out of the showroom. they are changed during the first service to 7.5k/10k.
        it blinks constantly between rpm1 and rpm2 and stays constantly lit up at and above the rpm2
        they are just 'visual references' to assist people in keeping the revs limited during the run-in and also to nudge them to shift on seeing the red light flashing.. i had mine (d200)set after the first service at 6k/10k
        ktm recommends to keep the rpm's under 7.5k for the first 1000km. a d200 touches 100kmph at 7500rpm .. so wonder what speeds a 390 can do! just keep the rpm within the specified limit during run in maybe nudging it a little higher, and beyond 1000km you can gradually build up higher revs.

        390 duke does 100kmph at 5.6k rpm. Rc390 does the same at 5.8-6k rpm.

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        • #469
          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

          Originally posted by rishii View Post
          Sorry why this lever is used

          Its a hand guard to protect your hands from harm in case you crash the bike or accidently bump your bike's handle against say a car mirror or a wall or another motorcycle's handlebar.

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          • #470
            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

            Originally posted by ynike99 View Post
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            These are the powerpart levers.what you got is a fake ripoff.Nonetheless, looks good.
            They are just non moving parts. They don't have to be authentic or original.

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            • #471
              Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

              Originally posted by Balgi View Post
              Manual only prescribes that rpm setting for the run in period. After that its 9.5k rpm1 and 10k rpm2.
              woah..u keep the rpm1 at 9.5k ?

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              Originally posted by wallpapers123 View Post
              They are just non moving parts. They don't have to be authentic or original.
              the chinese or philipino knock offs of these levers seem to be having really good reviews. like you said it doesn't have to be expensive to be of a good quality.
              btw, those who have used the shorty variety of the levers, have you experienced any pain/discomfort especially with the short clutch lever during rush hour stop go traffic?

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              • #472
                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                Originally posted by ynike99 View Post
                These are the powerpart levers.what you got is a fake ripoff.Nonetheless, looks good.
                Did you change the handle bar grips as well??
                The stock RC levers are so much comfortable and softer than the ones on the Dukes.

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                • #473
                  Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                  Originally posted by s1d View Post
                  btw, those who have used the shorty variety of the levers, have you experienced any pain/discomfort especially with the short clutch lever during rush hour stop go traffic?
                  The shorty levers are pretty much similar to stock in terms of stiffness I wish there was a way to decrease the reach of clutch lever.

                  FYI my hand does pain in stop go traffic.

                  P.s. Upgraded for r15 which had relatively softer clutch.

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                  • #474
                    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                    Originally posted by wallpapers123 View Post
                    Did you change the handle bar grips as well??
                    The stock RC levers are so much comfortable and softer than the ones on the Dukes.
                    no i did not change the handlebar grips. didnt feel the need as i ride always with my gloves on. but seems it has got better grips than 390 duke though still its kinda poky.

                    Sent from my XT1033 using xBhp Connect mobile app

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                    • #475
                      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                      Originally posted by Suyash Krishna View Post
                      The shorty levers are pretty much similar to stock in terms of stiffness I wish there was a way to decrease the reach of clutch lever.

                      FYI my hand does pain in stop go traffic.

                      P.s. Upgraded for r15 which had relatively softer clutch.
                      i am surprised yours are not adjustable.
                      mine is though i have to check how much does it help in solving the issue of reach adjustment.:thumbup:

                      Sent from my XT1033 using xBhp Connect mobile app

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                      • #476
                        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                        Originally posted by Suyash Krishna View Post
                        Man I got similar levers locally sourced for 1200 bucks. Manufacturer unknown but they are working fine for now.
                        Got them only for eye candy.
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                        Originally posted by ynike99 View Post
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                        These are the powerpart levers.what you got is a fake ripoff.Nonetheless, looks good.
                        Originally posted by jackofsome View Post
                        no i did not change the handlebar grips. didnt feel the need as i ride always with my gloves on. but seems it has got better grips than 390 duke though still its kinda poky.
                        Are you sure? Because I saw the handle bar grips from the top images on the test ride bike. Yours are a bit different. Now I'm confused which ones are the original..
                        Last edited by wallpapers123; 12-01-2014, 05:07 PM. Reason: incorrect spelling

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                        • #477
                          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                          Originally posted by jackofsome View Post
                          i am surprised yours are not adjustable.
                          mine is though i have to check how much does it help in solving the issue of reach adjustment.:thumbup:

                          Sent from my XT1033 using xBhp Connect mobile app
                          Mine can be adjusted but even on the lowest possible setting on the clutch side it is still far off as compared to brake side.Click image for larger version Name: ImageUploadedByxBhp Connect1417430710.904043.jpg Views: 1 Size: 91.4 KB ID: 1898379

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                          • #478
                            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                            Originally posted by Suyash Krishna View Post
                            Mine can be adjusted but even on the lowest possible setting on the clutch side it is still far off as compared to brake side.[ATTACH]165500[/ATTACH]
                            yes i see.. its pretty far off. now i am a little worried.

                            Sent from my XT1033 using xBhp Connect mobile app

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                            • #479
                              Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                              Originally posted by Suyash Krishna View Post
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                              Err...What is the use of these levers..??

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                              • #480
                                KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                                Actually its to reduce/extend the reach of levers as per individual liking, but the above ones being fake(i had these very same levers) dont do anything except adding a little bling factor.
                                Motorcycling heals, big time...

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