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  1. ratlab

    Metzlers no longer available in 110

    much better tire-way more grip,and the grip doesn't go away as they wear out.
  2. ratlab

    2017 RC390 Released today

    what's the difference besides exhaust and graphics?
  3. ratlab

    Ktm//galfer 320mm rotor

    yep-same problem-got better over time-also had to re-align a couple of times.used vortex pads,really aggressive.
  4. ratlab

    Lane Splitting.... yes or no ?

    can't believe any motorcyclist wouldn't want that option.been splitting traffic for 20 years here in ca without issues.15 mph over seems reasonable.
  5. ratlab

    riding position

    i had a couple of guys on liter bikes use me for a brake marker and run off the track.one guy came inside of me and couldn't make the corner- i thought i had nowhere to go-waited and waited and as soon as he went straight on i still made the corner.i was amazed and it let me know i could go way...
  6. ratlab

    Bellypan showdown

    mine feels like it has a slipper also-backshifted at speed by mistake at the track -no hopping,bouncing or sliding-i have a 2016 also and i know it doesn't have one,but sure feels like it does.
  7. ratlab

    riding position

    me on big bike and lameness on ktm-rearsets for sure-get me up and over tank.
  8. ratlab

    riding position

    been on the track 3 times in the last month and i can't seem to get body position right on this bike.i'm used to wide tires on liter bikes with big lean angles and a lot of hanging off.the tank gets in my way with tucking in and moving around.at speed,with the narrow tires,and not much power,i...
  9. ratlab

    KTM RC 390 Suspension Geometry Settings

    had +10 and forks flush and was ok on the slower tracks-went to thunderhill,ca a very fast track and went down to +2 and forks flush,with a little more preload and bike was pretty happy.losing traction and accel in fast corners with +10.thanks to catalyst reaction suspension tuning.
  10. ratlab

    I love it, but hate it even more.

    ktm warrantied both upper fairings and the brake lever-i'm kinda surprised,but nice outcome.
  11. ratlab

    RC390 vs R3 - My Dyno Results

    here's dyno sheets
  12. ratlab

    Bike suddenly got louder

    triples,clutch pressure plate and oil pump- i have 2 R3's and the recalls were handled very fast and i don't see any problems down the road.ran fine before the recall and they will be fine after.R3 needs a little work to be fun,needs the rear raised with a adjustable shock,front forks are decent...
  13. ratlab

    RC390 vs R3 - My Dyno Results

    i just did the same thing-R3-m4 full system,bmc filter,pcv,emission removal,block off plates, custom tune=40.44 and 20.88-RC390-stock pipe,pcv,k&n,airbox mod,custom tune=42.61 and 25.98.livemoto in livermore ca did the tuning.
  14. ratlab

    Braking

    i used the 320mm galfer kit,600 rbf,and vortex pads-which are the most aggressive pad i have ever used-very good on the track-thanks for the heads up on the frando m/c.
  15. ratlab

    I love it, but hate it even more.

    yeah- those are factory-close up they look pretty raw.
  16. ratlab

    I love it, but hate it even more.

    i was checking my bike for more cracks in the fairing(ktm north america is involved now) and missing bolts and i noticed my brake lever is bare metal and the casting looks like crap.somehow the black disappeared.lol. not a big deal,but wow.
  17. ratlab

    K and N Filter Air box lid

    just did the k&n +airbox mod+pcv and stock pipe and dynoed-got a tick less than 43 rwhp.i was shocked at how it transformed the bike.
  18. ratlab

    I love it, but hate it even more.

    wrenching on a R3 is a vacation-wrenching on a Rc390 is a nightmare lol,but i really like this bike.i have been pretty lucky with it also,fairings are cracking around the bolts from vibes,maybe dealer will handle that.did suspension and some engine tuning and really is a fun bike at the track.i...
  19. ratlab

    Oil changes on 50/50 street/track?

    i change oil after every track day regardless of mileage.otherwise every 2000 miles on this bike.
  20. ratlab

    rc390 Catches Fire after Crash

    the R6 is not the devils instrument of destruction,i'm sure you would do fine on one.i saw your post on barf and it will be a truly crappy commuter,but a great track bike.how much time will you spend on the track compared to all other riding?i did my first track day on the rc390 last monday and...
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