KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

[Abishek94]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Just ordered my bike the 2016 model does not have switches for lights, they will glow at all times, in accordance to the newly implemented rule, apart from that, I couldn't find any difference. I also got some nice rubber handgrips for 120 bucks, it says ktm on it as well, will upload pictures soon.



One thing I wanted to know was the hazard light module, does it add a separate switch on the handle bar or does the switch sit under the seat along with the module itself?

Congrats!
On my friends 390, the hazard light module is plugged into accessory port of the ecu under the seat and to switch on the hazard lights, he has to use the regular indicator button in the lhs switch assembly in the following order: Left-right-click.
Pattern of blinking can be changed by accessing the module under the seat.

[vishnu.leo]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

[MENTION=52925]Ajay S[/MENTION]o your bike is now officially a celibrity

and meanwhile its been a ling time that i was running a destickered raccoon, thought of trying out something different for some time

[Ajay Vishwanath]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Just ordered my bike the 2016 model does not have switches for lights, they will glow at all times, in accordance to the newly implemented rule, apart from that, I couldn't find any difference. I also got some nice rubber handgrips for 120 bucks, it says ktm on it as well, will upload pictures soon.

One thing I wanted to know was the hazard light module, does it add a separate switch on the handle bar or does the switch sit under the seat along with the module itself?

you just plug it to a connector under the rear seat, and use your indicators - right, left and off.. just one blink each side and you are set.. the lights keep glowing till you switch left or right..
I'm using it and it's very useful... especially for my folks to spot me in highway when we get split up..

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@Ajay So your bike is now officially a celibrity

and meanwhile its been a ling time that i was running a destickered raccoon, thought of trying out something different for some time

hehe, thanks man..

I'm also looking for new stickers, but looks like I might just keep mine as is.. :P

[Zed_]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

you just plug it to a connector under the rear seat, and use your indicators - right, left and off.. just one blink each side and you are set.. the lights keep glowing till you switch left or right..
I'm using it and it's very useful... especially for my folks to spot me in highway when we get split up..

Sweet! that's exactly what i wanted. I read somewhere in this post that it is available in Bangalore, can i get some details on it? the post is buried too deep now :P

[vishnu.leo]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

did a small photoshoot





p.s. latest model RCs are coming with an updated gear and brake lever, seems a bit more aesthetically designed and more strong with the ktm logo embossed on it. Happened to see a crashed bike of that lot, and from what the gear lever should have broken in the previous model, this one was just slightly bent, guess its a bit more strong the new one.

[Ajay Vishwanath]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Sweet! that's exactly what i wanted. I read somewhere in this post that it is available in Bangalore, can i get some details on it? the post is buried too deep now :P

Buy it off of eBay!!

did a small photoshoot


p.s. latest model RCs are coming with an updated gear and brake lever, seems a bit more aesthetically designed and more strong with the ktm logo embossed on it. Happened to see a crashed bike of that lot, and from what the gear lever should have broken in the previous model, this one was just slightly bent, guess its a bit more strong the new one.

Nice pics..

Thank God, bajaj is finally upping the quality!!!!

[jRay]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

2nd service update
Went to a different SVC this time, though it was far completely worth it.

Total Cost 1960/-
Changed engine oil, oil filter, air filter, spark plug.
They quoted Rs.300 for chain lubing and cleaning so i asked them to not do that.
Had complained about high vibrations after first service and turns out i was right, vibrations are a lot less now. Engine feels smooth.

[KayKashyap]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Guys , i am getting LOW BATTERY Indicator and my bike is not even a year old.. so my queries are,

Is this a problem with battery ?
and what am i supposed to do?

[Divya Sharan]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Guys , i am getting LOW BATTERY Indicator and my bike is not even a year old.. so my queries are,

Is this a problem with battery ?
and what am i supposed to do?

How much is your daily running? And how much of that is through open roads?

[KayKashyap]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

How much is your daily running? And how much of that is through open roads?

daily running is very less,weekly i do around 50-70kms. open roads during weekends which cover the most miles...

now i have given it to service center.

[Divya Sharan]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

daily running is very less,weekly i do around 50-70kms. open roads during weekends which cover the most miles...

now i have given it to service center.

Just a hunch - maybe low running is the reason, if not for loose connections! The battery isn't getting charged up enough to handle the discharge rate (simultaneously).

[KayKashyap]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Just a hunch - maybe low running is the reason, if not for loose connections! The battery isn't getting charged up enough to handle the discharge rate (simultaneously).

yea that's what even i felt. just recently i got my bike fixed as it wouldn't start because a wire had gone loose near battery.

[Zed_]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Got my bike, decided to call her toothless ( how to train your dragon)

A couple of questions-
1. Where do you guys leave your helmets? Pictures would really help.
2. What are your thoughts about an orange radiator glow, like a neon, has anyone done this?

[joe_marvy]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Guys , i am getting LOW BATTERY Indicator and my bike is not even a year old.. so my queries are,

Is this a problem with battery ?
and what am i supposed to do?

Sorry for the late response, hope you solved the issue.

It may not be battery, have a close look. Even I had the same issue, I charged the battery and after two days the low battery warning popped up again. Took it to SVC and they changed the stator coil under warranty.

Do not use the bike with Low Battery warning, you might get stranded anywhere.

Quoting @s1d 's advice during my issue:

there is a proper method to check if its indeed the battery or the bikes electrical's at fault (alternator/stator coil or the RR unit). Any battery shop will check the voltage of not only the standalone battery but also the voltages at idle, and at around 5000rpm.if you want more info, a detailed explanation is given in the workshop manual.. google it and download.

[shadymaniac313]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Guys I am currently facing a problem in my brakes both front and rear. Both the brakes make a loud screeching sound on their slightest application, especially the front one is very very loud. It's really embarrassing and I hate it. The rear brake also makes considerable noise. I tried pressure washing the brakes, removing the brake pads and cleaning them completely and mounting them back but nothing seems to work. All of these were done by the mechanics at KTM aurthorised service centers and not by me. Any suggestions?