[scarn]

Anyone else facing the issue with shifting on lower speeds between gear 1st and 2nd where it will go to neutral rather than 1st or 2nd. I am facing this specifically while moving from red light and it is quite irritating.

[b16h22]

Originally Posted by scarn

Anyone else facing the issue with shifting on lower speeds between gear 1st and 2nd where it will go to neutral rather than 1st or 2nd. I am facing this specifically while moving from red light and it is quite irritating.

False neutrals are common in some gearboxes. Old 390s used to do it fairly frequently if you didn't shift it right. If you are shifting using the clutch, you have to be more assertive when selecting second. You have to put in that little bit of extra effort to make sure the gear is slotted in fully. Even then occasional false neutrals and accidental rev bombing was common on the 390s

[camitesh]

Originally Posted by scarn

Anyone else facing the issue with shifting on lower speeds between gear 1st and 2nd where it will go to neutral rather than 1st or 2nd. I am facing this specifically while moving from red light and it is quite irritating.

It should get better with time and KMS piling up. I faced this issue quite often when my bike was below 1k kms. After the first service and a long 2.5k kms ride, i hardly recall getting a false neutral in the last two months

[scarn]

Originally Posted by b16h22

False neutrals are common in some gearboxes. Old 390s used to do it fairly frequently if you didn't shift it right. If you are shifting using the clutch, you have to be more assertive when selecting second. You have to put in that little bit of extra effort to make sure the gear is slotted in fully. Even then occasional false neutrals and accidental rev bombing was common on the 390s

It is so frustrating tho. I have faced it even with quickshifter a couple of times where it got stuck at Neutral while shifting from 1st to 2nd even when the revs were pretty high. You just have to be mindful that you are shifting to first and that is also frustrating because it is not as seamless as it should be.

Originally Posted by camitesh

It should get better with time and KMS piling up. I faced this issue quite often when my bike was below 1k kms. After the first service and a long 2.5k kms ride, i hardly recall getting a false neutral in the last two months

I hope that is the case with mine as well. I have completed 1300 kms, and overall, it has been a good experience, except for the joke of a headlight and this false neutral issue.

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[b16h22]

Originally Posted by scarn

It is so frustrating tho. I have faced it even with quickshifter a couple of times where it got stuck at Neutral while shifting from 1st to 2nd even when the revs were pretty high. You just have to be mindful that you are shifting to first and that is also frustrating because it is not as seamless as it should be.

These bikes are very sensitive to right chain tension and clutch play. You should make sure they are in spec. And yes, the shifts can get better as the bike breaks in and the rider gets accustomed to the bike.

[ellusiv]

Originally Posted by man_of_steel

Sad to hear this. Any update on the root cause?

Well, after not having my bike for more than two weeks. The service technicians finally diagnosed that a valve lock had broken within the engine. This meant opening a brand new engine that has run only 3900 km and replacing the lock.

Although the service center people didn’t pick up whenever I called. They still kept me updated whenever they did decide to call me back or pick up my call and at the very least I’m thankful for that. They have also somehow managed to restore my audio and navigation menu which initially went missing after the first service.

The support from the showroom has been terrible throughout this with them not even registering my bike for RSA even though they took a sizable amount of money from me for it. The day she broke down, I called the showroom who promised to call me back within 10 minutes. They never called me back and I didn’t bother following up either as I knew nothing would come from it.

Now that she’s back, I keep this bike with a that pulls like a freight train at its top-ens almost always under 5.5k rpm as I’m worried about getting stuck somewhere again.

[Endless....]

Orange candys anyone?

2013 Batch 1 390 with 2024 Batch 1 390😋

[ebonho]

Originally Posted by Endless....

Orange candys anyone?

2013 Batch 1 390 with 2024 Batch 1 390😋

Wonderful photo that so clearly encapsulates the frontal a area aero profiles of the two generations.

Cheers, Doc

[scarn]

Few things I want to confirm from a fellow owners:
How much is your vertical clutch play? I think mine is a bit much to the point where I think I can hear a rattling noise from it.
Panel Gaps: Do you also have more gap in one of the side shrouds at the point where it connects to the tank? I asked the svc guys and they said all of the bikes have this gap which I don't believe.
Does the plastic panel below the seat on the right side looser than the one on the right side in your bike too? If not I will just push the SVC guys to fix these.

[Endless....]

Originally Posted by scarn

Few things I want to confirm from a fellow owners:
How much is your vertical clutch play? I think mine is a bit much to the point where I think I can hear a rattling noise from it.
Panel Gaps: Do you also have more gap in one of the side shrouds at the point where it connects to the tank? I asked the svc guys and they said all of the bikes have this gap which I don't believe.
Does the plastic panel below the seat on the right side looser than the one on the right side in your bike too? If not I will just push the SVC guys to fix these.

I would suggest you take the bike to the SVC and confirm your doubts with another 390 that’s in all probability there for service or in the showroom.

[Endless....]

Originally Posted by ebonho

Wonderful photo that so clearly encapsulates the frontal a area aero profiles of the two generations.

Cheers, Doc

Thanks Doc. After riding the new one for close to 1k kms, I can tell you that these 2 are very different, beasts nonetheless, but there is no comparison. I would not part with either 🤣

[scarn]

Originally Posted by Endless....

I would suggest you take the bike to the SVC and confirm your doubts with another 390 that’s in all probability there for service or in the showroom.

Last time I went to the SVC there weren't any that's why confirming here. Will try next time or just push them to refit anyways.

[ebonho]

Originally Posted by Endless....

Thanks Doc. After riding the new one for close to 1k kms, I can tell you that these 2 are very different, beasts nonetheless, but there is no comparison. I would not part with either 🤣

That's high praise for the Gen 1, after 10 years of development and new tech.

I must ride the Gen 3 soon.

Cheers, Doc

[Endless....]

Originally Posted by ebonho

That's high praise for the Gen 1, after 10 years of development and new tech.

I must ride the Gen 3 soon.

Cheers, Doc

I must add the fact that my Gen 1 is running on a custom ECU map from Race Dynamics 😬 Been riding a custom map for about 4 years now.

[shyamg28]

Originally Posted by Endless....

Orange candys anyone?

2013 Batch 1 390 with 2024 Batch 1 390😋

Hey Endless!
I see you run some block pattern tyres. Which ones are they and how's your experience been? And why, if I may ask?
I feel for touring, the block pattern makes sense. Doc, weigh in too please. You have also toured extensively with those type of tyres I believe.

Meanwhile, went for a pleasant ride today with a fellow RC390 owner. We exchanged for a while. He was quite blown away with the engine. Tractability and therefore roll on acceleration, were two things he clearly called out. In comparison, he felt it was extremely light, therefore requires a firm hand (only metaphorically). I can't believe I'm saying it, but a bit of added weight would help out on the highway. Especially against cross winds.
The RC is extremely well balanced. Actually works really well out on the highway. The windscreen and aerodynamics makes the speeds appear far slower than actual. The 399 is really friendly lower down compared to the 373. For experienced hands, it will make no difference I believe.

Got some accessories. Will share feedback on them soon.