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Originally posted by Rahul.V.
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VJ
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Engine oil, oil filter, replacement mandatory. Get your spark plug, air filter removed and cleaned. Make sure your chain is cleaned and lubed, slack adjusted, tire pressure set right. Make sure your battery is charged and if needed get your battery thoroughly charged. Engine flush isn't mandatory, but helps remove oil deposits from an engine that's been sitting for a while. If the bike is periodically fired up and ridden, then these procedures should suffice.If your bike has been sitting for a long time without firing up, engine flush and fresh fuel along with new fuel filter is necessary.
Good luck.
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.
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The fuel pump of my rc390 has rusted heavily and is giving power loss at rpm above 5k. It costs 6k+ for the original part and I can see aftermarket pumps for 2k in amazon. Has anyone got experience using these aftermarket pumps? Bike is around 7years old.tђє รเlєภt รt๏г๓Comment
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Yes, the aftermarket pumps are decent enough. OEM is expensive, primarily because you get the complete assembly and not the motor alone. Here, a CBR 250 that I know of that had its fuel pump motor bust and a replacement was sourced from Amazon and it's so far so good, touchwood.Originally posted by fayad555 View Post
What I'd suggest, a last ditch method of recovering the pump assembly. Remove the fuel pump, clean it thoroughly if you can, replace the in line fuel filter, remove/scrub the rust by applying WD40/Rustlick liberally and try running the pump motor connecting it to a battery, and douse the internals with rust cleaners while running the motor for a few seconds. If you've never cleaned your throttle body, and fuel injector, it's high time you consider this mandatory, since you'll be removing the tank it's wiser and easier to remove the throttle body and the injector for their service.
Good luck.
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.
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Hello everyone, planning to buy a used rc 390 bs3 model. May i know what is a good price range for a used one. The prices that are on olx are clsoe to 1.7l. 1.6l for 2015,2016 models that have done above 25k km. kiran2508 B7ACKTHORN . Sorry if i am disturbing you guys by tagging. But a proper guidance is needed on the pricing.Last edited by shadowrider; 09-13-2022, 11:43 AM.Comment
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Hey guys, my RC390 meter has went kaput. Bike was parked in rain and water logged inside. And the new one costs 8k! I wanted to check up if Duke 200 ABS meter would work with RC390?? I am getting a second hand for 2.5k . Also if you guys can suggest any place where I can find one....Comment
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The service center guys say that the pump needs to be replaced and I was thinking to get the OEM pump but unfortunately even after waiting for over 2months and enquiring in a lot of KTM showrooms I'm unable to source the fuel pump. I'm disappointed by ktm spare parts availability.Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
Yes, the aftermarket pumps are decent enough. OEM is expensive, primarily because you get the complete assembly and not the motor alone. Here, a CBR 250 that I know of that had its fuel pump motor bust and a replacement was sourced from Amazon and it's so far so good, touchwood.
What I'd suggest, a last ditch method of recovering the pump assembly. Remove the fuel pump, clean it thoroughly if you can, replace the in line fuel filter, remove/scrub the rust by applying WD40/Rustlick liberally and try running the pump motor connecting it to a battery, and douse the internals with rust cleaners while running the motor for a few seconds. If you've never cleaned your throttle body, and fuel injector, it's high time you consider this mandatory, since you'll be removing the tank it's wiser and easier to remove the throttle body and the injector for their service.
Good luck.
Cheers!
VJtђє รเlєภt รt๏г๓Comment
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The service center guys say that the pump needs to be replaced and I was thinking to get the OEM pump but unfortunately even after waiting for over 2months and enquiring in a lot of KTM showrooms I'm unable to source the fuel pump. I'm disappointed by ktm's spare parts availability.Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
Yes, the aftermarket pumps are decent enough. OEM is expensive, primarily because you get the complete assembly and not the motor alone. Here, a CBR 250 that I know of that had its fuel pump motor bust and a replacement was sourced from Amazon and it's so far so good, touchwood.
What I'd suggest, a last ditch method of recovering the pump assembly. Remove the fuel pump, clean it thoroughly if you can, replace the in line fuel filter, remove/scrub the rust by applying WD40/Rustlick liberally and try running the pump motor connecting it to a battery, and douse the internals with rust cleaners while running the motor for a few seconds. If you've never cleaned your throttle body, and fuel injector, it's high time you consider this mandatory, since you'll be removing the tank it's wiser and easier to remove the throttle body and the injector for their service.
Good luck.
Cheers!
VJtђє รเlєภt รt๏г๓Comment
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Try used parts market, and check if you can get a salvaged one. If you have luck, you can get one at a fraction of the cost and get it fixed at good local mechanic. If you are from Kerala, I could strongly recommend you to visit the Kochi used two wheeler market.
Good luck.
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.
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I did check the used market, there is one for 3.5k, it's not worth that money i felt.Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View PostTry used parts market, and check if you can get a salvaged one. If you have luck, you can get one at a fraction of the cost and get it fixed at good local mechanic. If you are from Kerala, I could strongly recommend you to visit the Kochi used two wheeler market.
Good luck.
Cheers!
VJ
Does anyone know the contact details of any management level officials of ktm india? I'm thinking to send an email. Thanks.tђє รเlєภt รt๏г๓Comment
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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.
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Hi,Originally posted by fayad555 View Post
The old PRICOL pump is actually no longer under production. No point in waiting any further.
Newer RC's come with DUKE 2017 type Bosch fuel pump round mounting base. So the only way is to get the tank replaced to accommodate the new Bosch pump. Also to remember if the pump is rusted probably your metal tank is also rusted, cleaning will be a temporary solution. The sock strainer will get clogged quickly if the old tank is rusted. So keep an eye out.Last edited by Manoj Sivaraman; 12-01-2022, 06:36 PM.Comment
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Excellent insight MS. Been a while since we happen to have heard from you, and you're back with crucial inputs. The old Pricol unit, can you share some more details as to how long Pricol manufactured and when the switchover i.e year, to Bosch happened? Which unit is more robust as per your experience. So, the oval base was Pricol and the round base is Bosch, am I reading it right, some more inputs, if any would be much appreciated.Originally posted by Manoj Sivaraman View Post
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VJ
Last edited by B7ACKTHORN; 12-02-2022, 01:10 AM.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.
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Hi VJ,Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
Excellent insight MS. Been a while since we happen to have heard from you, and you're back with crucial inputs. The old Pricol unit, can you share some more details as to how long Pricol manufactured and when the switchover i.e year, to Bosch happened? Which unit is more robust as per your experience. So, the oval base was Pricol and the round base is Bosch, am I reading it right, some more inputs, if any would be much appreciated.
Cheers!
VJ
Yeah, it's been more than a year I guess. Yes the old pricol unit is the oval base and Bosch is the round one.
The switch over was informed at the end of 2019. Yet the old pump was still available. Then somewhere in the end of 2020 the pricol unit was discontinued.
Bosch unit is anyday robust in comparison to the pricol one.
Bosch unit has a better pressure relief valve(the spring temper based valve which maintains the rail pressure).
Bosch pump is entirely made of plastic (no more rusting worries). Comes with quick release fuel lines, easier fuel filter changes.Comment
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Great info. I guess the press-tab couplers can be used in the older models too I reckon, considering the fuel filter is the same and no changes, throughout?Originally posted by Manoj Sivaraman View Post
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.
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Originally posted by fayad555 View PostOld pump can be rebuilt, usually what fails in most cases is the motor which costs Rs.790 to replace standalone.Originally posted by Manoj Sivaraman View Post
There is no point in replacing whole tank. We have couple bikes running rebuilt pump without any issues or loss in fuel pressure compared to OEM.
P.S. KTM SC will not carry out the rebuild, need to find good shop and mechanic who works on high end bikes.Bajaj SuperFE 150 - Forever in my heart
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