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**Nickyboy** · 12-26-2014, 02:12 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Thanx, no the bike doesn't heats up till critical temp. Was just wondering if the aftermarket coolant can keep the reading around 5-7 bars and keep the fan minimal. As the fan kicks in every now and then.

**jackofsome** · 12-26-2014, 02:47 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

ok my bike is approaching first service..
gearbox is a joy to use.
on yesterday's ride, i plan to use the limit of 7.5k rpm range and was surprised to see around 140 kmph on th speedo? not sure if i saw it correct?
besides the showroom guys promised to put back thr cracked panel under the leds in the first service..
attaching a poser pic

a proper photoshoot of the angel is due though.

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**Harry82** · 12-26-2014, 07:31 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Whats your feed back regarding vibrations guys I feel so much vibs in low speed, will it reduce after first service or we have to live with it and what is the cost of first service pls reply

**ksameer** · 12-26-2014, 07:39 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Harry82 View Post

Whats your feed back regarding vibrations guys I feel so much vibs in low speed, will it reduce after first service or we have to live with it and what is the cost of first service pls reply

Don't worry about the vibrations. They will reduce gradually. By 1000 kms, things will improve drastically. The cost of first service is generally cost of oil change (about 1200) and cost of chain lube (about 100).

**arjunrtr2625** · 12-26-2014, 08:14 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

how did you mount the rear strrap?? I have no issues with the side straps. just skeptical of taking it around the indicators as shown in the video. I feel the indicators will break

**rawat97** · 12-26-2014, 10:21 PM

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Originally posted by ksameer View Post

Don't worry about the vibrations. They will reduce gradually. By 1000 kms, things will improve drastically. The cost of first service is generally cost of oil change (about 1200) and cost of chain lube (about 100).

for me they charge 240 for chain clean and lube..I am planning to go with motul300v in future..I checked with them and they are fine to put ,,I just have to bring on my own..

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.good to see viaterra claw is perfect fit..I will get one...what is the cost for it?

**pandu** · 12-27-2014, 10:56 AM

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Originally posted by rawat97 View Post

for me they charge 240 for chain clean and lube..I am planning to go with motul300v in future..I checked with them and they are fine to put ,,I just have to bring on my own..

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.good to see viaterra claw is perfect fit..I will get one...what is the cost for it?

Well you will have two options, the smaller one will cost 2500 and the bigger one will cost around 2900.

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Originally posted by arjunrtr2625 View Post

how did you mount the rear strrap?? I have no issues with the side straps. just skeptical of taking it around the indicators as shown in the video. I feel the indicators will break

Rear one I am mounting to the tail section on the black part just a bit above the number plate.

**Dr Rock** · 12-27-2014, 11:35 AM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

hi riders, greeting from Malaysia, My name is Arvin , one of the first few guys who got this bike in my country, so far first 200km , the bike is awesome , glads to know this forums so we can get the best of the bike . My previous bike is hyosung 250R which served me for almost 150k milage

**jackofsome** · 12-27-2014, 11:55 AM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Dr Rock View Post

hi riders, greeting from Malaysia, My name is Arvin , one of the first few guys who got this bike in my country, so far first 200km , the bike is awesome , glads to know this forums so we can get the best of the bike . My previous bike is hyosung 250R which served me for almost 150k milage

welcome to the forum! yes you will get a wealth of info here!

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**Dr Rock** · 12-27-2014, 12:01 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

[QUOTE=jackofsome;1121702]welcome to the forum! yes you will get a wealth of info here!

Yes bro , been following for almost 2 weeks , so far no problem for me apart from adjusting the power of v twin into thrust of single cylinder , hehe
just a quick question , i pumped 30psi for my front tire which i notice after few days , the pressure keeps dropping to 10-12psi , is there any small holes ,,

**arjunrtr2625** · 12-27-2014, 12:13 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Nickyboy View Post

I have a question regarding the service of the bike. My bike'a service is due in next 10 days. The question is do they open the side faring while servicing (like disassembling and then assembling again)? And the second question is I doubt their engine oil which they keep in their tanker, I am thinking to buy 1.6ltrs from outside (7100 from motul) and then go from the service. If I'll do this then how much would be the servicing charge would be?

I just got my bike serviced yesterday. Yes, they do open the lower part of the fairing.
The guys at svc used Motul 7100 oil. The guy got 2 sealed bottles and he did show me to verify the genuity. Though they charged me for 2ltrs, the guy promptly asked me to take the rest of half bottle home and get it for next service.

The servicing with wax polishing came upto 2100. the oil alone was 850-860. So if you were to take the Oil from outside, You would have to barely pay 100bucks.

**Nickyboy** · 12-27-2014, 11:07 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Thanx brother, any RC390 owner from DEHRADUN?

**harish.krovvidi** · 12-28-2014, 01:17 AM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Motul 300v 15-50 if down south India were temperature hit 32+ is best bet u can get about 6-10k kmout of them on sbk generally. 10-40 is recommendation if you up north were can temp goes low as -10 degrees.

The RC390 is a sweet ride just handle it with care

**eliksir** · 12-28-2014, 07:26 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Does the bottom scrape out in corners and hairpins?

**arjunrtr2625** · 12-28-2014, 08:39 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by eliksir View Post

Does the bottom scrape out in corners and hairpins?

well, if you're going knee down in the corners, then I think it does scrape. I've scrapped the bottom on a speed breaker that was on a down slope with a relatively heavy pillion. I'm quite sure normally, out on the public roads going knee down is quite risky and very seldom tried. Out on the track I'm sure scrapping fairing in extreme lean angles is quite sure and it wont be a good thing if you are scrapping plastic while leaning!!!

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