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**Newbie101** · 10-31-2014, 03:20 AM

Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

(A lot depends on where you are riding-environmental factors)
The reason I doubt it,is because we tend to underestimate how long few things might last. To give you an example, which may or may not be the best one : let's take batteries.. if we keep changing them say every two weeks, without draining them out, we are not utilizing it properly; are we? Same logic
The guys at the service centre, suggested lubricating the chain every 500km too..

**Shantnu** · 10-31-2014, 09:56 AM

Re: KTM RC 200 &amp; RC 390 Launched

Originally posted by Ajay Vishwanath View Post

Guys & Girls.. maybe this belongs to the ownership thread but since it doesn't exist.. I'm putting it here..

FYI - There is a RC 390 ownership thread

--- here you go - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcyc...xperience.html

**Ajay Vishwanath** · 10-31-2014, 10:21 AM

Re: KTM RC 200 &amp; RC 390 Launched

Originally posted by Newbie101 View Post

(A lot depends on where you are riding-environmental factors)
The reason I doubt it,is because we tend to underestimate how long few things might last. To give you an example, which may or may not be the best one : let's take batteries.. if we keep changing them say every two weeks, without draining them out, we are not utilizing it properly; are we? Same logic
The guys at the service centre, suggested lubricating the chain every 500km too..

So I see it dirty, I clean it.. got it.. anything else that can be done in-house for maintaining the bike rather than going to the service station more frequently..?

Originally posted by Shantnu View Post

FYI - There is a RC 390 ownership thread

--- here you go - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcyc...xperience.html

Sorry.. I was more into RC200 thread.. [emoji4]

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**TeeJayy** · 10-31-2014, 10:36 AM

Re: KTM RC 200 &amp; RC 390 Launched

Originally posted by Ajay Vishwanath View Post

So I see it dirty, I clean it.. got it.. anything else that can be done in-house for maintaining the bike rather than going to the service station more frequently..?

Regular bike clean and polish, chain clean, lubrication and slack adjustment, coolant top up, changing brake pads are some of the easiest things which can be done at home.
Reg engine oil change, although its pretty easy and can be done at home, I would suggest getting it done at the SVC in the warranty period since in case you have to make any warranty claim, you would have to prove that regular maintenance was done and would be difficult to prove if done at home.

**Ajay Vishwanath** · 10-31-2014, 10:53 AM

Re: KTM RC 200 &amp; RC 390 Launched

Originally posted by TeeJayy View Post

Regular bike clean and polish, chain clean, lubrication and slack adjustment, coolant top up, changing brake pads are some of the easiest things which can be done at home.
Reg engine oil change, although its pretty easy and can be done at home, I would suggest getting it done at the SVC in the warranty period since in case you have to make any warranty claim, you would have to prove that regular maintenance was done and would be difficult to prove if done at home.

Slack adjustment and break pads change.. something I must learn to do.. I love getting my hands dirty anyways..

There's this some accelerator and clutch adjustment also right..?

Oh also for chain cleaning, kerosene is not available everywhere.. can we use petrol..? I've seen most mechanics use it.. is it actually recommended or only WD40..?

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**TeeJayy** · 10-31-2014, 11:34 AM

Re: KTM RC 200 &amp; RC 390 Launched

Originally posted by Ajay Vishwanath View Post

Oh also for chain cleaning, kerosene is not available everywhere.. can we use petrol..? I've seen most mechanics use it.. is it actually recommended or only WD40..?

Use of petrol/ diesel for cleaning chain has been challenged a lot and there are arguments both for and against. I myself have been using the Tribocor chain cleaner and it does the job really well.
Costs approx Rs. 300 for a can. I would recommend use of any of the chain cleaner sprays available in the market.

**Ajay Vishwanath** · 10-31-2014, 02:34 PM

Re: KTM RC 200 &amp; RC 390 Launched

Originally posted by TeeJayy View Post

Use of petrol/ diesel for cleaning chain has been challenged a lot and there are arguments both for and against. I myself have been using the Tribocor chain cleaner and it does the job really well.
Costs approx Rs. 300 for a can. I would recommend use of any of the chain cleaner sprays available in the market.

Oh.. so a separate chain cleaner.. I've unfortunately never heard of that brand.. any company like petroleum that is big and trusted for it..?

after the chain is clean I'll have to use a special oil or something..? I read of a gear oil in the forums by BP.. is it recommended or there's some special oil for it..?

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**BiKeLovER** · 10-31-2014, 03:25 PM

Re: KTM RC 200 &amp; RC 390 Launched

Originally posted by Ajay Vishwanath View Post

Oh.. so a separate chain cleaner.. I've unfortunately never heard of that brand.. any company like petroleum that is big and trusted for it..?

after the chain is clean I'll have to use a special oil or something..? I read of a gear oil in the forums by BP.. is it recommended or there's some special oil for it..?

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Bro any update on the delivery of your RC200

**Ajay Vishwanath** · 10-31-2014, 03:40 PM

Re: KTM RC 200 &amp; RC 390 Launched

Originally posted by BiKeLovER View Post

Bro any update on the delivery of your RC200

I'll have to go and make payment.. hopefully if time permits, I'll go today..

Wish me all the best for my exams..

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**BiKeLovER** · 10-31-2014, 03:42 PM

Re: KTM RC 200 &amp; RC 390 Launched

Originally posted by Ajay Vishwanath View Post

I'll have to go and make payment.. hopefully if time permits, I'll go today..

Wish me all the best for my exams..

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Wish you all the Best For exam first and then the RC :P

**AmitRavi07** · 10-31-2014, 03:42 PM

Re: KTM RC 200 &amp; RC 390 Launched

Originally posted by Ajay Vishwanath View Post

I'll have to go and make payment.. hopefully if time permits, I'll go today..

Wish me all the best for my exams..

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All the best for your exams and the bike.

**puneetvashisht** · 10-31-2014, 03:44 PM

Re: KTM RC 200 &amp; RC 390 Launched

Originally posted by Ajay Vishwanath View Post

Oh.. so a separate chain cleaner.. I've unfortunately never heard of that brand.. any company like petroleum that is big and trusted for it..?

after the chain is clean I'll have to use a special oil or something..? I read of a gear oil in the forums by BP.. is it recommended or there's some special oil for it..?

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Go for motul, both chain cleaner and lube is available from motul and it is recommended from ktm bajaj

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**giridhar** · 10-31-2014, 04:01 PM

Re: KTM RC 200 &amp; RC 390 Launched

Saw an unregistered RC200 near K.KNagar, mostly ridden by its owner, guess deliveries have started here.

**cool20bud** · 10-31-2014, 06:11 PM

Re: KTM RC 200 &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; RC 390 Launched

Originally posted by ksameer View Post

The helmet colour scheme matches really well with RazoR!!! Congrats

How does the helmet perform especially in terms of wind noise?

OT:-

All the stray sound is limited by the helmet's design.At 80 plus speed you could hardly even hear the engine's noise.

Very nice high speed stability.Vent on top directly send air to your ears.

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Originally posted by princesirohi View Post

the classic Indian folded mirror syndrome. if you cant remove them, fold them.

no offense meant, please do not post pics, that give an indication that you do not use rear view mirrors while riding.

to use rear view mirrors or not is your personal decision, but we at xBhp believe is safe riding and following all safe riding principals and following all traffic rules.

OT:-

Phewwwww........Wow!

You surely are pissed at people with that fancy named syndrome of yours.

It's one thing to give gyaan to junta when they are at fault and another whenever you feel like to.

Former earns you respect and latter only brings ridicule.

I posted 2 pictures of a beautiful bike and an quite impressive helmet and what you could figure out of it is bike's RVMs being folded on a stand still inside the parking area of my house?

And then accusing me of not using them on the roads and not being a safe driver?

How did you get to that presumption??

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Originally posted by Ajay Vishwanath View Post

Oh.. so a separate chain cleaner.. I've unfortunately never heard of that brand.. any company like petroleum that is big and trusted for it..?

after the chain is clean I'll have to use a special oil or something..? I read of a gear oil in the forums by BP.. is it recommended or there's some special oil for it..?

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I have been using Motul CHAIN CLEAN AND LUBE for my fz16 as well ,it isalso a good product.Though they do cost a bit more.

They come for approx rs500 for a 400ml bottle.

**Ajay Vishwanath** · 10-31-2014, 07:31 PM

Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

Thanks everyone for your wishes.. first exam wrote successfully... [emoji4]

I'll be going now for the formalities since time is permitting.. mostly I'll pick up "black beauty" up next week.. yes while my exams are running.. hope I can multitask between excitement, happiness and tension..

Lol I even named my steed before I even saw her...

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How many cleanings does the motul bottle last..? Any specific model name for the cleaner and the lube..?

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2017 - Today	KTM Duke 390

2007 - 2010	Kinetic Nova
2010 - 2015	Honda Unicorn
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2017 - Today	KTM Duke 390

2007 - 2010	Kinetic Nova
2010 - 2015	Honda Unicorn
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2017 - Today	KTM Duke 390

2007 - 2010	Kinetic Nova
2010 - 2015	Honda Unicorn
2014 - 2019	KTM RC 200
2017 - Today	KTM Duke 390

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2010 - 2015	Honda Unicorn
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