Clip-on handlebar modification : Makes living with a KTM RC 390 easier

medicineman1987 · 10th November 2020, 19:48

It's possible to fit the handlebar and top clamp from the Duke 390 on this bike. My friend has done this mod and now the bike has transformed from a weekend rider to a daily commuter and he's loving it. Although it doesn't look as sleek as this it's probably much safer than drilling into the cast clamp and introducing failure points.

ast.ggn · 14th November 2020, 15:44

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Originally Posted by medicineman1987

It's possible to fit the handlebar and top clamp from the Duke 390 on this bike. My friend has done this mod and now the bike has transformed from a weekend rider to a daily commuter and he's loving it. Although it doesn't look as sleek as this it's probably much safer than drilling into the cast clamp and introducing failure points.

Can you check with him how has he managed handle bar lock? Thanks in advance. As far as I know, it is not possible to lock the bike normally. Duke handlebar fitment is a better mod anyday, no risks.

ebonho · 14th November 2020, 19:13

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Originally Posted by ast.ggn

Can you check with him how has he managed handle bar lock? Thanks in advance. As far as I know, it is not possible to lock the bike normally. Duke handlebar fitment is a better mod anyday, no risks.

I would agree ...

Clip-on handlebar modification : Makes living with a KTM RC 390 easier-screenshot_20201114191109.png

Keep it simple and as close to factory as is possible.

Cheers, Doc

medicineman1987 · 14th November 2020, 19:44

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Originally Posted by ast.ggn

Can you check with him how has he managed handle bar lock? Thanks in advance. As far as I know, it is not possible to lock the bike normally. Duke handlebar fitment is a better mod anyday, no risks.

Lock and everything works fine according to him.

ast.ggn · 20th December 2020, 00:42

The bike has found a new home couple of days back. It had been reliable throughout the 37k kms in little less than 4 years.

Before selling it off, I have switched back to stock handlebar setup keeping in mind the safety concerns highlighted in this thread and I was using it as it is when the Xpulse was waiting for parts.

Parting shot:

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ast.ggn BHPian Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 312 Thanked: 1,440 Times	Re: Clip-on handlebar modification : Makes living with a KTM RC 390 easier The bike has found a new home couple of days back. It had been reliable throughout the 37k kms in little less than 4 years. Before selling it off, I have switched back to stock handlebar setup keeping in mind the safety concerns highlighted in this thread and I was using it as it is when the Xpulse was waiting for parts. Parting shot:
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