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  • #511
    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    Originally posted by Balgi View Post
    Dude you could at least have said pulsar 220 bro. :P
    no man had to say this! it was almost insulting when other guys at the signal were gaping hard at the bike!

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    • #512
      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

      Originally posted by jackofsome View Post
      ok so after installing the levers i can vouch for better feel at the levers. shifting is so much fun.
      sidenote: a guy asked: "paaji modify karwayi? kaun si bike?"
      (is this a modified bike? which one?)
      I proudly- " hanji! splendor"
      oh and a pic to go with it..

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      Were u able to find a jugaad for the clutch side lever?

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      • #513
        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

        Originally posted by hss View Post
        Guys, any after market options to change the RVMs of RC 390? The stock ones just don't give any view and because of the riding position, it's not possible to turn your head to get a good view of the traffic coming from behind.
        The RVMs are adjustable. They are just really tight and give you an impression that they will break.. But they won't and like any normal RVMs, they move in all directions.. Just that they are tight.

        While adjusting the RVMs, just make sure you cup your both palms while holding the RVMs like giving them full support from back and then twist them with increasing pressure to just enough to move them.

        They are just really really tight. They are all just fine.. Trust me..
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        • #514
          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

          I am really confused between getting a Ninja 300 & RC 390. I am person who would like to go on long rides quite often. I won't be able to afford a Ninja300 I have to get a used one. Do help me out guys. I am upgrading from D200.

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          • #515
            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

            Originally posted by Suyash Krishna View Post
            Were u able to find a jugaad for the clutch side lever?
            why would i want to do a jugaad?
            i dint understand your question.

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            • #516
              Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

              Originally posted by jackofsome View Post
              why would i want to do a jugaad?
              i dint understand your question.

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              Is gap in the clutch side lever greater than on the brake side?
              or were u able to get the setup right

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              • #517
                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                Originally posted by Suyash Krishna View Post
                Is gap in the clutch side lever greater than on the brake side?
                or were u able to get the setup right
                i would say yes. but its pretty small a difference to be bothered about and its definitely not as different as posted by somebody else here with his adjustable levers.

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                • #518
                  Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                  Originally posted by jackofsome View Post
                  i would say yes. but its pretty small a difference to be bothered about and its definitely not as different as posted by somebody else here with his adjustable levers.

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                  Good for you
                  I Guess u got more than what u paid for. 😄

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                  • #519
                    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                    Originally posted by Felirox View Post
                    I am really confused between getting a Ninja 300 & RC 390. I am person who would like to go on long rides quite often. I won't be able to afford a Ninja300 I have to get a used one. Do help me out guys. I am upgrading from D200.

                    Get a good second hand ninja. You already own a d200. So there's no point to buying a bigger d200. Opt for the smoother ride. Especially if you're gonna go touring. The 390 is only for petrol heads who want to feel their arms poping out of their sockets. The adrenaline rush is awesome but its no substitute for refinement.

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                    • #520
                      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                      Originally posted by Ajay Vishwanath View Post
                      The RVMs are adjustable. They are just really tight and give you an impression that they will break.. But they won't and like any normal RVMs, they move in all directions.. Just that they are tight.

                      While adjusting the RVMs, just make sure you cup your both palms while holding the RVMs like giving them full support from back and then twist them with increasing pressure to just enough to move them.

                      They are just really really tight. They are all just fine.. Trust me..
                      The d200/390 mirrors have three tiny screws at the point where the mirror hinges on its joint, you need to expose the rubber cover to see these (normally rear view mirrors just have a ball joint which wears out over time and the mirror doesnt stay put in its set position) Once the mirror is tightened at the handle bar, you can make adjustments at the mirror end, and if you find moving the mirror too tight or loose.. then you adjust these screws accordingly.. once you find your spot then just tighten back these screws so that the mirror doesn't lose its position easily at speeds/bumps on the roads.
                      I am not sure if the rc mirrors have these screws. Also if possible try to see if the mirror can be moved a little back (like on regular bikes where you loosen the nut at the handle and adjust the mirror stem either forward or backward).. i found that moving it a little back (the guys at svc just bolt on the mirrors.. its up to us to adjust it to our requirement) on my d200 helps with much better visibility.

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                      • #521
                        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                        Originally posted by Ajay Vishwanath View Post
                        The RVMs are adjustable. They are just really tight and give you an impression that they will break.. But they won't and like any normal RVMs, they move in all directions.. Just that they are tight.

                        While adjusting the RVMs, just make sure you cup your both palms while holding the RVMs like giving them full support from back and then twist them with increasing pressure to just enough to move them.

                        They are just really really tight. They are all just fine.. Trust me..
                        I can't believe I did not try this in nearly two months!!! The RVMs are indeed adjustable! Thanks for your help! I had tried moving them with one hand previously and since they didn't budge, I assumed they are fixed.

                        As suggested, cupping mirror from the back using both palms and applying pressure moves them in an assuring way. So now both my mirrors are prefect!! And they are rock solid with no vibrations whatsoever.

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                        • #522
                          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                          Originally posted by ksameer View Post
                          I can't believe I did not try this in nearly two months!!! The RVMs are indeed adjustable! Thanks for your help! I had tried moving them with one hand previously and since they didn't budge, I assumed they are fixed.

                          As suggested, cupping mirror from the back using both palms and applying pressure moves them in an assuring way. So now both my mirrors are prefect!! And they are rock solid with no vibrations whatsoever.
                          Can you check if there are tiny screws at the mirror to stem joint ? If so loosen them a little and then adjust.. using force might damage them. That's how its on the dukes.

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                          • #523
                            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                            Can someone confirm whether the tankcap on rc is same as pulsar/duke? I used to park my duke outside and because of shitty cap, water used to go in and ultimately fuel pump got damaged.Dont want to see this happen again. Is there any alternative to pulsars tank cap?
                            Motorcycling heals, big time...

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                            • #524
                              Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                              Originally posted by ksameer View Post
                              I can't believe I did not try this in nearly two months!!! The RVMs are indeed adjustable! Thanks for your help! I had tried moving them with one hand previously and since they didn't budge, I assumed they are fixed.

                              As suggested, cupping mirror from the back using both palms and applying pressure moves them in an assuring way. So now both my mirrors are prefect!! And they are rock solid with no vibrations whatsoever.
                              Haha.. I'm glad to help.. I actually took my bike to service centre specifically for this purpose. Can't believe this!! The showroom guys were telling that the mirrors are not adjustable and are set for racing stance. Damn them!!

                              This is due to the fact that we are afraid of our new bikes and that we might break anything; and hence, we stop trying to do anything new.

                              The other thing is that we are used to the smoothness and the rotate-ability of the mirrors of our "normal" bikes.

                              That's all. There's nothing to fear bro.

                              I'm happy that I made the right choice any day for choosing the RC!!


                              Originally posted by s1d View Post
                              The d200/390 mirrors have three tiny screws at the point where the mirror hinges on its joint, you need to expose the rubber cover to see these (normally rear view mirrors just have a ball joint which wears out over time and the mirror doesnt stay put in its set position) Once the mirror is tightened at the handle bar, you can make adjustments at the mirror end, and if you find moving the mirror too tight or loose.. then you adjust these screws accordingly.. once you find your spot then just tighten back these screws so that the mirror doesn't lose its position easily at speeds/bumps on the roads.
                              I am not sure if the rc mirrors have these screws. Also if possible try to see if the mirror can be moved a little back (like on regular bikes where you loosen the nut at the handle and adjust the mirror stem either forward or backward).. i found that moving it a little back (the guys at svc just bolt on the mirrors.. its up to us to adjust it to our requirement) on my d200 helps with much better visibility.
                              Lemme check and post back..

                              Back..

                              Nope. No screws. It's just like fixed on a head of something..

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                              Last edited by Ajay Vishwanath; 12-07-2014, 08:35 PM. Reason: Congrats @ s1d on your 1200th post. :)
                              live long.. live happy.. that's the best revenge that can be served to the people who hate you..
                              PDI Checklist here - Emergency Contacts
                              Gear:
                              MT Revenge [Arrowtip] | SMK Twister [Blade]
                              Spartan Helios | Spartan Icarus
                              BB Gears Racer Gloves | Aspida Phaeton
                              BB Gears Tourer| Allen Cooper 1157
                              Spartan Odysseus
                              2007 - 2010 Kinetic Nova
                              2010 - 2015 Honda Unicorn
                              2014 - 2019 KTM RC 200
                              2017 - Today KTM Duke 390

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                              • #525
                                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                                Originally posted by ynike99 View Post
                                Can someone confirm whether the tankcap on rc is same as pulsar/duke? I used to park my duke outside and because of shitty cap, water used to go in and ultimately fuel pump got damaged.Dont want to see this happen again. Is there any alternative to pulsars tank cap?

                                The fuel cap is the same on duke's and RCs but the RC fuel cap is better with less gap. I am looking to get it for my bike too. But pulsar fuel cap is different. It has more screws (they may appear the same but duke cap is 3 screw and pulsar cap is 4 screw with different position of screws).

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