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  1. hvlmike

    manual cam chain tensioner

    I need a manual cam chain tensioner for my 2017 RC390 and I can't seem to find one anywhere. Anyone know where I can order one?
  2. hvlmike

    seized first gear

    My 2017 rc390 seized the first gear bushing! Motor had 900 miles on it. Followed break in procedure. Plenty of oil in it. Not sure why it seized? Wondering if anyone else has had this issue and if there is a fix before I put it back together.
  3. hvlmike

    Bad transmission bearing

    I had a bearing go bad on my 2017 rc390. Seems to be on the output shaft. It squeals when in gear but sounds fine in neutral. I was wondering if anyone else has heard of this. The bike only has 1000 miles on it cause something is always broken on it.
  4. hvlmike

    wont start

    My2017 rc390 ran fine when I parked it. Went to start it after a few weeks and it turned over...coughed...then died. After that it just turns over and the starter keeps running until I hit the kill switch??? I thought I fouled the plug but after replacing that and charging the battery (even...
  5. hvlmike

    water pump seals

    I'm replacing my water pump seals on my2017rc this weekend but have gotten conflicting directions on which way the seals face when installing. The flat side was originally facing inward which is opposite of what I usually see on motors. Does anyone know for sure?
  6. hvlmike

    blown head gasket

    Blew the head gasket on our new 2017 rc390 yesterday. I was aware of the problems and made a lot of mods (spal fan, rad cap, water wetter and pcv with richer map) to hopefully avoid it. Blew any way at just 3000 miles! I've read that KTM has an updated cylinder/head that resolves the issue...
  7. hvlmike

    suspension upgrades

    I did the andriani fork cartridges and Ohlins shock for the rc390 over the weekend. The forks were a pain in the ass ...fortunately I'm machinist and made my own tools for the job... (it would be impossible without the right tools!) It feels way better just sitting on it but y wife took it to...
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    new member

    Just bought a 2017 rc390 that I'm setting up for the track...for my wife.
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