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Old 20th September 2021, 09:35   #706
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Re: The KTM 390 Adventure Ownership Thread!

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If you want a pre owned but used just 3000 kms first batch 390 adventure, let me know and I will put you onto a friend who is selling.
Guys, this bike got sold the next morning. Sorry about it for all those messaging me now
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Old 20th September 2021, 22:25   #707
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How are RK Takasago chains (http://global.rk-japan.co.jp/) compared to the OE Rollons , any idea ?

The ones that we get here are made in Malaysia as far as I know.
I got one, yet to install. My friend’s who have it, swear by it!
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Re: The KTM 390 Adventure Ownership Thread!

Hello people, this is a general question, don't want to make a new thread for this. Does anyone know a cheaper version of the Motionpro chain alignment tool that is shown in ? Its available on amazon for 2k but I think its too much money for what is basically a clamp and a straight edge. Thanks a lot.
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Old 21st September 2021, 08:34   #709
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How are RK Takasago chains (http://global.rk-japan.co.jp/) compared to the OE Rollons , any idea ?

The ones that we get here are made in Malaysia as far as I know.
Equivalent to DID chains, made in Japan. Rolon cannot even be put in the same bracket.
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Old 21st September 2021, 10:56   #710
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Re: The KTM 390 Adventure Ownership Thread!

Here are a few things pending to install on the bike when time permits…..

NGK plug
BMC filter
UNI filter sock
RK chain purchased from indimotard
Tire hugger from hyperrider ( will never ever buy anything from them EVER. Lack of response and customer service)

What’s already on the bike….

Denali Aux lights with data dim module
Windshield from inscape dreamz and crashguard from Zana
Grip puppies
Ram mount

What’s on my mind….

OIL! Options from Motorex, Addinol, Amsoil or Motul 300V2.
FuelX or Powertronics from Racedynamics Blr.
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Re: The KTM 390 Adventure Ownership Thread!

Footpegs were the only gripe on the 390 adv for me. Carbon racing has released s couple of Footpegs for the 390 adv. Bought the basic "Trails" Footpegs as I was not sure I needed the height adjustment on the their "Traction" foot peg. Initial impressions are good and even the Vibrations are under control (Even without the rubber inserts) . The increased footpeg area and the correction to the angle of the stock footpeg are a much needed change, especially for off road rides.

On a whim, got the fuel-x Autotune lite from Powertronics. I had heard good feedback for the product during the testing stages . I got the lite version with a single fuel map since the pro version with 10 maps seemed an overkill for the weekend and city rides that I do on the 390.

Post the Install, went for a short ride to a hill near Ramnagara, just outside Bangalore. Initial impressions of the product in this short ride:-

1. The bike feels livelier in the 2nd and 3rd gear. The need to come to 1st gear for every speed breaker or pothole is now gone and the bike can tackle these in 2nd gear.
2. The bike can take inclines(moderate ones) on 2nd gear and feels torquey in comparison to the stock bike.
3.The higher gears on the bike do not feel very different to the stock settings and since I am not after top speed, this did not bother me.

My 390 has the standard air filter and I was told that if the airfilter was changed to a BMC aftermarket one, the effect of the fuel map would be much more pronounced. For now, happy with what I have in terms of better fueling and lesser down shifts. I am yet to gauge other benefits such as reduced Engine temperature etc, as those need longer city rides , which I seldom do on the 390.
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Hello people, this is a general question, don't want to make a new thread for this. Does anyone know a cheaper version of the Motionpro chain alignment tool that is shown
I was considering one too, just saw one yesterday at Motousher by Own Your Adventure at Rs. 799, available online.
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Bought the basic "Trails" Footpegs as I was not sure I needed the height adjustment on the their "Traction" foot peg. Initial impressions are good and even the Vibrations are under control (Even without the rubber inserts).
How much were these footpegs? I would like to try these out myself.

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On a whim, got the fuel-x Autotune lite from Powertronics. I got the lite version with a single fuel map since the pro version with 10 maps seemed an overkill for the weekend and city rides that I do on the 390.

1. The bike feels livelier in the 2nd and 3rd gear. The need to come to 1st gear for every speed breaker or pothole is now gone and the bike can tackle these in 2nd gear.
2. The bike can take inclines(moderate ones) on 2nd gear and feels torquey in comparison to the stock bike.
Thanks much for this update! I'm about to go for a FuelX myself. Praveen from RaceDynamics answered all my questions. Just as a test I asked if I should go for a Powertronics first and then the FuelX just to see what he'd say (I expected he might suggest the more expensive product) and I was surprised when he said go for the FuelX first and then the Powertronics later.

I'm not looking for performance really and just want the bike to run well. With your feedback above seems the low end grunt has definitely improved by correcting the lean stock setting. Praveen confirmed that FuelX can alter both the closed loop as well as open loop part of the fuelling, was quite surprised by this actually. I also understand now that this will enable a Powertronic to have a lot more adjustability due to this.
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How much were these footpegs? I would like to try these out myself.



Thanks much for this update! I'm about to go for a FuelX myself. Praveen from RaceDynamics answered all my questions. Just as a test I asked if I should go for a Powertronics first and then the FuelX just to see what he'd say (I expected he might suggest the more expensive product) and I was surprised when he said go for the FuelX first and then the Powertronics later.

I'm not looking for performance really and just want the bike to run well. With your feedback above seems the low end grunt has definitely improved by correcting the lean stock setting. Praveen confirmed that FuelX can alter both the closed loop as well as open loop part of the fuelling, was quite surprised by this actually. I also understand now that this will enable a Powertronic to have a lot more adjustability due to this.
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The non adjustable footpegs from Carbon racing costs 3.8k and the adjustable ones cost 4.5k. Do consider going for the adjustable one, if you are on the taller side. I am 5 foot 10 for reference and the stock foot peg position was fine, but taller rides might need some adjustment with the footpeg position and the adjustable ones serve this purpose well.

As for the fuelx, I was mulling changing the sprocket and going for an after market air filter in order to make the bike livelier in the lower gears and that is when I came across some one who was testing the Fuelx product for Racedynamics. Changing the fuel management frees the bike from the stringent BS6 norms (leading to lean air fuel mixture) and hence the bike feels more agile in the lower revs.

I am not sure if Powertronics ECU can do anything for the bike, if more torque is your main concern. The ECU tends to increase the rev limit of the bike by another 1000 or 1500 rpm and hence you gain 1-2 bhp more on account of the increased revs, that too at the higher end of the rev band. Take a call according to your needs. Both the products on the bike might be an overkill for an already high strung Engine.
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Re: The KTM 390 Adventure Ownership Thread!

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The non adjustable footpegs from Carbon racing costs 3.8k and the adjustable ones cost 4.5k. Do consider going for the adjustable one, if you are on the taller side. I am 5 foot 10 for reference and the stock foot peg position was fine, but taller rides might need some adjustment with the footpeg position and the adjustable ones serve this purpose well.
I'm almost 5'9" and I'm quite comfortable with the stock pegs - I want something without the forward slant for the offroad bits. You also mentioned vibes felt more controlled so thats a plus point!


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I am not sure if Powertronics ECU can do anything for the bike, if more torque is your main concern. The ECU tends to increase the rev limit of the bike by another 1000 or 1500 rpm and hence you gain 1-2 bhp more on account of the increased revs, that too at the higher end of the rev band. Take a call according to your needs. Both the products on the bike might be an overkill for an already high strung Engine.
The Powertronics gives control over both fuelling AND ignition, that's how they are able to create maps that enable increased torque and horsepower from lower revs itself. FuelX meanwhile only controls fuelling. Infact both products do this by "lying" to the stock ECU by giving false readings from the sensors thereby making the stock ECU richen the air-fuel mixture, etc.

From what I understand, FuelX corrects the air-fuel mixture and lets the bike run the way it should, without the BS6-induced lean settings. Powertronics meanwhile is a perfect add-on to this by being able to alter ignition timing as well so you can unlock more power and higher redline. The higher redline is pointless to street riders like us as the 390 engine does not make more power past 10k rpm, the dyno graphs make this clear. It probably just gives you some headroom on a racetrack where you want to stay in the powerband.
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Re: The KTM 390 Adventure Ownership Thread!

Got a chance to fix the RK chain with a 14T front. This is the biggest and best mod I have done. Much much less jerks in lower gears. Less clutch pull, now can take 2nd gear easily without the bike shuddering to the moon and back!

Also fitted the uni filter sock and BMC filter and a tire hugger.

Waiting for the fuelx. How come these guys at racedynamics don't provide a simple installation video is beyond me seriously.

Abstaining from putting the NGK plug because there are just too many fakes around....
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Re: The KTM 390 Adventure Ownership Thread!

Can someone please share an install on the fuelx or any kind of instructions. These guys have seriously given nothing. How does suck a big company skip on this little detail so easy?!
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Got a chance to fix the RK chain with a 14T front. This is the biggest and best mod I have done. Much much less jerks in lower gears. Less clutch pull, now can take 2nd gear easily without the bike shuddering to the moon and back!
That's great. I may end up getting the RK chain for my RC too as it needs a replacement soon. Is this an endless chain BTW?
Also, did you get an OEM 14T sprocket as the A390 comes with 15T AFAIK. I'm looking at 43T rear for the RC.

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Can someone please share an install on the fuelx or any kind of instructions. These guys have seriously given nothing. How does suck a big company skip on this little detail so easy?!
I did check the website and it says its a Plug and Play setup which means you basically have coupler to coupler connection by design, so the next logical step would be to strip the motorcycle and start with disconnecting stock wiring from respective sensors, IC, Injector etc and then install the kit you have received.

From pictures shared by a fellow enthusiast I recall that Powertronics labels their wires, do check if the wires in the kit you've received are labelled.

Again from the picture posted earlier and the website image this looks like just a fuel controller and not a full fledged piggy back so it should be even easier as you'd not have to bother with the IC and sensors and only figure about about fueling related wiring, in which case I doubt instructions is really needed.

Anyways, posting really detailed picture of the kit you have received would enable others to better assist you.

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That's great. I may end up getting the RK chain for my RC too as it needs a replacement soon. Is this an endless chain BTW?
Also, did you get an OEM 14T sprocket as the A390 comes with 15T AFAIK. I'm looking at 43T rear for the RC.
Sorry buddy I don’t know what endless chain means. But yes I got the 14T for the front. Bike is much happier in the lower gears.
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