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  • #481
    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    Originally posted by ynike99 View Post
    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.
    How do these levers being attached to handle bars reduce/extend the clutch and break levers reach please explain..


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    • #482
      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

      Theres a knob with numbers marked.we can adjust the lever position as per that.For instance, in my previous bike, i had set the brake lever to closest setting and clutch at medium.
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      • #483
        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

        Originally posted by s1d View Post
        woah..u keep the rpm1 at 9.5k ?

        I keep rpm1 at 9.5k because I know for a fact I can control my wrist. And I'm old school. I need only to hear the engine to determine what rpm I'm at.
        And seriously, you can't tell me that bloody shift light isn't f@₹%ing annoying.

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        • #484
          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

          Anyone got the powerpart Akrapovic exhaust installed with the engine remap from ASC . Think it's really pricey but guess it's worth with better sound and 5 bhp increase in power.

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          • #485
            KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

            Originally posted by Stani Emerson John View Post
            Anyone got the powerpart Akrapovic exhaust installed with the engine remap from ASC . Think it's really pricey but guess it's worth with better sound and 5 bhp increase in power.
            AFAIK svc offers akrapović exhaust but no ecu remap.
            one can get race dynamics piggyback ecu.
            But I'm skeptical of 5bhp power bump.

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            • #486
              Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

              ok just back after changing to aftermarket brake and clutch levers. suddenly it seems the upshifts have a louder thud. any pointers?

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              • #487
                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                Originally posted by Suyash Krishna View Post
                AFAIK svc offers akrapović exhaust but no ecu remap.
                one can get race dynamics piggyback ecu.
                But I'm skeptical of 5bhp power bump.
                That's what it says on this website Akrapovic Titanium Slip-on Exhaust for KTM RC390
                If ASC are providing these exhausts then they should be doing the remap as well else there is no use paying so much for it.

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                • #488
                  Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                  Originally posted by jackofsome View Post
                  ok just back after changing to aftermarket brake and clutch levers. suddenly it seems the upshifts have a louder thud. any pointers?
                  Ensure the clutch cable is routed properly and correctly connected to the lever and the free play at the lever is correct ~3mm

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                  • #489
                    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                    Originally posted by s1d View Post
                    Ensure the clutch cable is routed properly and correctly connected to the lever and the free play at the lever is correct ~3mm
                    thanks man!

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                    • #490
                      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                      Originally posted by Stani Emerson John View Post
                      That's what it says on this website Akrapovic Titanium Slip-on Exhaust for KTM RC390
                      If ASC are providing these exhausts then they should be doing the remap as well else there is no use paying so much for it.
                      The exhast alone is pretty much useless without remap or piggyback ecu.
                      The svc don't to remaps at least where i live.

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                      • #491
                        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                        Originally posted by Balgi View Post
                        Wait they admitted the pedals have a problem in other bikes too and still made you pay? :O
                        They admitted that the pedal seems to bend/break easily, so one should take precaution. They replaced the pedals in other bikes which had got bent/broken just like in my bike, so others must have paid too. I didn't mean that they are replacing it on everyone's bike even if there's no issue.

                        Coming to RPM, can anyone tell me what is the difference between RPM1 and RPM2? I understand that after RPM1, the light blinks and after RPM2, it remains constant but what is the difference. Are we supposed to shift gears at RPM1 or RPM2?

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                        • #492
                          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                          Originally posted by hss View Post
                          They admitted that the pedal seems to bend/break easily, so one should take precaution. They replaced the pedals in other bikes which had got bent/broken just like in my bike, so others must have paid too. I didn't mean that they are replacing it on everyone's bike even if there's no issue.

                          Coming to RPM, can anyone tell me what is the difference between RPM1 and RPM2? I understand that after RPM1, the light blinks and after RPM2, it remains constant but what is the difference. Are we supposed to shift gears at RPM1 or RPM2?
                          More than anything, it gives you an idea of the RPM range u r in without looking at the dash. Owners manual recommends not exceeding 7.5k RPM during run in - these shift indicators would help you know when to shift without taking your eye off the road.
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                          • #493
                            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                            Another question - In the manual, it is stated in bold letters that one should NOT open the throttle to start the bike. Just need to press the starter button but I remember trying starting the bike without opening throttle and it didn't start on 2-3 occasions I tried. Does your bike start with just the press of button?

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                            • #494
                              Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                              Originally posted by hss View Post
                              Another question - In the manual, it is stated in bold letters that one should NOT open the throttle to start the bike. Just need to press the starter button but I remember trying starting the bike without opening throttle and it didn't start on 2-3 occasions I tried. Does your bike start with just the press of button?
                              Yes, one should not use throttle while starting, though when it didnt start a couple of times, I did give a bit of throttle and it started with some difficulty. Easiest solution when it doesnt start is to turn the ignition off (by key, not kill switch) and start again once the console is back online. This almost always works.
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                              • #495
                                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                                Originally posted by Adarsh_Bk View Post
                                Yes, one should not use throttle while starting, though when it didnt start a couple of times, I did give a bit of throttle and it started with some difficulty. Easiest solution when it doesnt start is to turn the ignition off (by key, not kill switch) and start again once the console is back online. This almost always works.

                                Guys the recommended petrol for RC 390 is RON 95, reading through many other forums i saw that in India we have only RON 93 or RON 97 available and RON 97 is available only in BPCL as speed 97, which still doesnt meet the requiremnt of recommended fuel as the fuel should not be high in octale too as thats also is not good.

                                The point I want to make is do we really need to be worried about using RON 95 fuel or is it ok to use the usual RON 91 which is the current fuel type available in all the bunks.

                                Or else if anyone can recommend any other premium fuel for RC 390 that is available easily in bangalore ( apart from shell as it is also RON 91 with extra additives)

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