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  1. Michelle

    Bleeding the radiator

    Hi everyone :) I am changing the coolant soon so I thought I would change the fan at the sametime.. Just getting everything together now.... Fan is on its way... So my question is ,, the manual says ,, fill with coolant through rad cap and tilt bike a little to the right ,, with bleed screw...
  2. I

    New KTM RC 125 owner & New Forum member

    Hi. I just bought RC 125. Its my second bike, I also have Yamaha MT09. The KTM is going to be my fun bike (race bike). Thanks
  3. Michelle

    Sad you have to fix your own bike back from the dealership :-(

    I wish I had never taken my bike into the dealership to have the valves done ,, why they would leave one valve tight is beyond me... Anyway screw it I am going to woman up and do that last valve adjustment myself :mad: ..... I have ordered the shims Hotcams ,, should be here today tomorrow ...
  4. B

    Disappointing RC390

    This morning, I decided to clean the engine. While i was removing the covers, the bracket attached to the exhaust and where where one of the bolts for the cover is screwed on suddenly went off. Apparently, this was caused by the rusting of the bolt and /or that part of the exhaust. My...
  5. Michelle

    Will it be ok ?

    Hello everyone Hope your all well :) ,,, We are now enjoying hot weather in the UK ,, YEEP PEEEEE LOL....... Guys I took my bike to the ktm dealer Tuesday to have the valves adjusted so I can at last ride my new bike now ,,, I took it over there in a van my boss kindly let me use. OK I...
  6. mdabyo

    My RC Race build

    Hey, thought i should post a build thread as i have been here for a while and finally got the bike to the track last Friday. Its been a fun road and the bike feels great! very weird going from racing as a Pro on a 600 (r6) to running lightweight on the RC. but i am enjoying it so far! The...
  7. Michelle

    Rapid Bike

    Hi there chaps I wondered if you could help me please ,, I decided to go with the Rapid Bike fueling module in the end. I am looking to install it tomorrow or Monday.. I just wanted to make sure I have got the right connectors on my bike ,, the 12v feed is above the back brake reservoir ?. is...
  8. N

    Assembly disappointment

    So I have a 16 RC now have about 450 mile on it, been hearing a vibration coming from under the instrument panel. I also had a large smear on the inside of the windscreen that I couldn't reach without taking it off. I used this rainy New England day to take the screen off and see if I could...
  9. B

    Hi New Memeber from Massachusetts

    Very interested in purchasing an RC390 as a second track bike. Currently ride an S1000RR. Thinking of getting a new 2017 when they become available. My RR is track only - not so sure I will go that route with the 390 - may start out keeping it street legal. I do about 25 track days a year-...
  10. green_bread

    Crashing Out of the Lead - 4/16/2017

    Desription from the video: https://youtu.be/fNLkn8pReXo
  11. U

    Hate my RC?

    I must be missing something, but so far I am really regretting my purchase. Bought the RC to make into a track bike, but so far I'm really disappointed. I own a Ducati 748 and 998, and I didn't expect the RC to compare to those, but so far I'm really let down. Just did my 600 mile valve check...
  12. RedRenna

    RedRenna is buying an RC390!

    Hi everyone! I pick up my brand new 2016 RC390 on Saturday and I am so excited. I have been reading lots of useful stuff on this forum over the last couple of days, and just thought I would share my excitement with you all, and give you a link to my review of the RC390 that I made back in 2015...
  13. O

    Has the RC390 improved over time?

    Hi Everyone, New to this forum but have to ask the question. My daughter has just got her learners and is riding her mothers Sym 300 scooter which is ok but not real cool, at all. As well acknowledged the Ninja is cool and has been for ages. But I'm a long time ktm dirt bike man decided to...
  14. P

    Interesting oil leak? with Video!

    Currently my bike has about 2000 miles on it. When it was at about 200 miles I noticed an oil leak coming from this bolt area. I took it to the dealer and they had it for a week and said that the oil was just chain lube. Today I was doing some cleaning and had the side cover removed and put it...
  15. Michelle

    Valve adjustment , carb re-tune

    Hello everyone I am new to this site and I am hoping for some advice please :D..... I bought a rc 390 2015 the other week , she hardly rode it and only had 577 miles on the clock when I got it... I have booked it into the ktm dealership this Friday to have the valves checked and adjusted...
  16. I

    ECK Racing EX #871 2017 LRRS Round 1

    I hope no one minds me posting my race reports here! They're partly RC390 related :) You'll just have to tolerate the SV. She's a keeper. A bit of context. I race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, New Hampshire. The Loudon Road Racing Series (LRRS) is part of Championship Cup Series...
  17. mdabyo

    raise or drop frontend for track?

    I have read a few places that people drop the front end. Thought i would see what others do? on my r6 i always had the front dropped about 10mm but was wondering what other do as a starting point for the Rc. first track day here is about 2 weeks away and i am madly trying to get the bike...
  18. H

    2015 RC 390 heat thats considered normal

    bike was bought new Aug. 2016. I bought it used Feb 2017 with 214 miles on it..runs hotter then most bikes I've owned so changed out the fan and removed the plastic veins in front of the radiator ....when starting to go for a ride the heat comes up to 7 bars on gauge....temp in 80's outside...
  19. J

    2016 RC 390 NC 788 miles

    2016 KTM RC 390 for sale in North Carolina. I purchased this bike new from Garcia Moto here in Raleigh NC last August. It only has 788 miles and has had the break in oil change performed. I have installed a fender eliminator that uses the factory lights. I have also installed a SW-MOTECH tank...
  20. mdabyo

    2015 parts FS

    Ended up picking up a crashed parts bike to have a spare in case i broke anything major on my race bike, but lots of stuff for sale if anyone needs anything.. Dash, ECU, Harness, Headlights, Tail Light, seat, keyset (ingition, tank, under steat) etc. Let me know if you need anything. -Jason
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