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vivekgautams · 05-24-2012, 06:48 PM

[QUOTE=prateek2210;818932]@vivekgautams : White smoke is not a good sign. Get your bike checked thoroughly through some other reputed svc

I'v got white smoke solved but the engine vibes & noise has increased .It sounds like some component has broken off inside & is hitting against the moving parts in the crankcase .This issue started after the latest repair work.One more issue has popped up,the front brake has become very weak,its like no brakes.TVS service mechanics refuse to accept the problems including the weakened brakes. What shoul I do.?? The bike is just out of warrenty.

prateek2210 · 05-24-2012, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by vivekgautams

I'v got white smoke solved but the engine vibes & noise has increased .It sounds like some component has broken off inside & is hitting against the moving parts in the crankcase .This issue started after the latest repair work.One more issue has popped up,the front brake has become very weak,its like no brakes.TVS service mechanics refuse to accept the problems including the weakened brakes. What shoul I do.?? The bike is just out of warrenty.

Run to SVC now, piston valves the culprit here. Brake pad must have lost its life. What more important is the engine now.

Krish1417 · 05-24-2012, 08:40 PM

Done with the 5th and final free service.Changed the TPS, the hiccups are gone now

replaced engine oil with Shell AX7, bike feels smoother now.
The handle was a bit stiff/jammed, greased it and change the front fork oil, it absorbs the humps/potholes much better now.
Overall the mechanic did a very good job.

vivekgautams · 05-25-2012, 01:49 PM

Thank you prateek2210, will get it fixed asap.
Guys, know any proper mechanic in B'lore, who can fix the tappet problem i'm facing.?
Any specific mods which might improve the engine performance?? I was thinking of replacing the stock tyres with pirelli MT 75 or Sport Demon. Any other suggestions..
I have fitted a HID on my beast,should i fit a relay or change anything else..??

prateek2210 · 05-25-2012, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by vivekgautams

Any specific mods which might improve the engine performance??

Contact Joel for this.

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Originally Posted by vivekgautams

I was thinking of replacing the stock tyres with pirelli MT 75 or Sport Demon. Any other suggestions..

Sports Demon is not there in RTR 180 size but you will feel more planted with Pirellis , be it MT or SD

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Originally Posted by vivekgautams

I have fitted a HID on my beast,should i fit a relay or change anything else..??

Yours is the AC supply RTR, correct. Long use of HID will eat up the battery. This thread (Click Me) will help you in the conversion

pranav_salieri · 05-25-2012, 09:22 PM

@pranav_salieri : Check the electrolyte level and get the battery checked through volt-meter. I seldom remember using kick start on my bike and the battery is still working fine.

thanks ill do it but what about the engine shut off for a few kms during mornings or after a long gap without usage????

has anyone enquired about the new rear cowl fitment????

prateek2210 · 05-25-2012, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by pranav_salieri

thanks ill do it but what about the engine shut off for a few kms during mornings or after a long gap without usage????

If the battery is not getting charged enough it wont start after a gap. What is the idle rpm that you have kept?

pranav_salieri · 05-26-2012, 11:48 AM

^^^^ 1.1-1.2k rpm

prateek2210 · 05-26-2012, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by pranav_salieri

^^^^ 1.1-1.2k rpm

1.1 is low IMO, but do check the battery and then have a look for ngine shut off issue

rocker · Yesterday, 03:30 PM

After First service somedays back bike is feeling a bit sluggish. There is a bit of break pressure on both wheels by default. And after 5k rpm bike feels a bit jerky. The guy at service center cleaned the sparkplug by a cloth, may be he misaligned the sparkplug head???

05-24-2012, 08:40 PM	#10943 (permalink)
Krish1417 Born_Apachian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cuttack Posts: 381	Done with the 5th and final free service.Changed the TPS, the hiccups are gone now replaced engine oil with Shell AX7, bike feels smoother now. The handle was a bit stiff/jammed, greased it and change the front fork oil, it absorbs the humps/potholes much better now. Overall the mechanic did a very good job. __________________ Apache RTR 180 2011 \| Honda Activa 2010 \| CBZ Xtreme 2010 (1 month) \|Apache 160 FI 2009-2010 Bajaj Kristal 2007-2011 ----------------------------------------------

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05-24-2012, 06:48 PM	#10941 (permalink)
vivekgautams Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11	[QUOTE=prateek2210;818932]@vivekgautams : White smoke is not a good sign. Get your bike checked thoroughly through some other reputed svc I'v got white smoke solved but the engine vibes & noise has increased .It sounds like some component has broken off inside & is hitting against the moving parts in the crankcase .This issue started after the latest repair work.One more issue has popped up,the front brake has become very weak,its like no brakes.TVS service mechanics refuse to accept the problems including the weakened brakes. What shoul I do.?? The bike is just out of warrenty.

05-25-2012, 01:49 PM	#10944 (permalink)
vivekgautams Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11	Thank you prateek2210, will get it fixed asap. Guys, know any proper mechanic in B'lore, who can fix the tappet problem i'm facing.? Any specific mods which might improve the engine performance?? I was thinking of replacing the stock tyres with pirelli MT 75 or Sport Demon. Any other suggestions.. I have fitted a HID on my beast,should i fit a relay or change anything else..??

05-25-2012, 09:22 PM	#10946 (permalink)
pranav_salieri Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 293	@pranav_salieri : Check the electrolyte level and get the battery checked through volt-meter. I seldom remember using kick start on my bike and the battery is still working fine. thanks ill do it but what about the engine shut off for a few kms during mornings or after a long gap without usage???? has anyone enquired about the new rear cowl fitment????

05-26-2012, 11:48 AM	#10948 (permalink)
pranav_salieri Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 293	^^^^ 1.1-1.2k rpm

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