pranav_salieri

went on a short trip today i was riding my friends zma and my firnd was riding my RTR he dropped my bike because of those sucky TVS tyres(it was raining)

now i have got a scratched fairing,scratched brake lever, handle bar weight ,bent crash guard,scratched slincer,scratched foor peg with the screw missing,scratched silencer and silencer sheild and scratched grab rail! it breaks my heart to see my by like this.i feel like replacing all the scratched parts right away! i want to maintain my bike like makky's should i replace or get some stickering job done???

Makky

Thanks, Sujith! Hey Drifty, how 've you been? Nice to catch up with you after a long time.

Very true! Apache is a race track-derived motorcycle. Mileage is just an issue to discuss but, not be worried about.

Crashes 're inevitable and rarely do you run away from not getting the characteristic Apache-scar on the headlight housing. I 've been through that too. The mechanic at SVC suggested me to get it stickered for 20/30. But, I insisted it to be replaced. It lowered me by 600 odd bucks. However, I'm happy to see my baby 'clean' rather than with a scar on the face everyday. Take a decision looking into your financial status. SVC 'd adjust the crash guards by 'throwing'. Get a coat of black on parts wherever suitable. It's painful but, eventually you 'll be fine when your bike's ready.

lijok

^ I'd advice against 'repairing' the crash guard. It designed to take most of the impact. Straightening it will reduce its strength... just like a helmet that has been in a crash... Its just 400 odd bucks. Get it replaced, least you regret it later... just a suggestion from my side...

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Makky

'Throwing' is straightening the crash guard using a rod as a lever. Unless there's a crack, there's no harm I reckon. However, it's a safety issue. The biker himself needs to decide on this.

@Lijo: Why don't you start a thread for your RTR192? I haven't seen any Apache with a bigger bore kit on xBhp other than yours.

lijok

Unless it is a slight bend, its a risk bro. The next time it falls, it could snap at the weak point and become another dangerous object to the rider...

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vineshp

reading this whole ownership thread from page 1.. now i'm on page 185! waiting to get my apache by august.. thanks 4 all apachians here for this thread..very informative!

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Garry_Menace

Congrats in advance And, welcome to the tribe

I've gone through your thread when you started it and felt good that you chose RTR

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New guy

Guys, I discussed this earlier somewhere on the thread that I find it difficult to kick start my bike in mornings. Now with a few oil changes and running in, it starts in 1-2 kicks in mornings but during the day when i switch off the engine and try to kick start after 10 mins it takes too many kicks to start. I know that self start never fails but if this is a symptom of some incorrect setting/tuning then please advise.

Have also spoken to the svc mech and he said that during second service he'll adjust the tappets and hopefully that should solve the problem. Is that the solution?

Coolkar

^^ exactly the same thing I am experiencing in my Apache ABS.....

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pranav_salieri

@makky and lijok-can i claim insurance for all these parts????how much does a front grab rail,silencer sheild,hangle bar weight,footpeg cost???