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skarvind · 09-30-2009, 01:55 PM

Hi Everyone,

This is Arvind from Mumbai. I got my new RTR 180 ( white) about a month back and had the first servicing yesterday. This is my first bike and it musch of a stoke of luck I got the white one.

I was pretty enamoured by the RTR white and after a lot of head scratching ( and waiting for a new karizma ) I ended up with the RTR. Actually I always wanted the RTR not sure why I kept waiting. Well I was pretty lucky getting the white one, with everyone reporting a "non guarenteed " 1 month + booking time. One lucky call to Innovative TVS , resulted in them telling me that they had one piece. They promised to hold it till the evening if I could make it. I had to go from Goregaon to Bhandup ( pretty long and windy route) and just before they were to shut shop i managed to rech and book the bike. This was much to the disappointment of another customer, who reached the shop 5 mins later [

].

Anyway its been a interesting month so far, and the bike going good. Done about 330 kms so far. I had my first servicing yesterday at a new TVS authorized service center in Malad. The bike wasn't washed well when I went to pick it up. Managed to get it done again.

Also they said they used castrol ( not sure which particular varient). They said TVS did endorse it, I didn't believe him much but had no choice. Any recommendations for the next service.

Also when i reached home I realised there was a long scracth on the Exaust Muffler[

]. Guess i can't do much now. Any thoughts on how I can cover it ?

Also I wanted to better understand the run in. I have usually kept the bike with in 50 and a max of 4k rpms. I occasionally ( 5-6 ) times revved the engine to 6-7 k. is that okay ?

prakash_mvpa · 09-30-2009, 02:21 PM

^Well ,Castrol is Better than TVS-TRU4

nox2505 · 09-30-2009, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skarvind

Hi Everyone,

This is Arvind from Mumbai. I got my new RTR 180 ( white) about a month back and had the first servicing yesterday. This is my first bike and it musch of a stoke of luck I got the white one.

I was pretty enamoured by the RTR white and after a lot of head scratching ( and waiting for a new karizma ) I ended up with the RTR. Actually I always wanted the RTR not sure why I kept waiting. Well I was pretty lucky getting the white one, with everyone reporting a "non guarenteed " 1 month + booking time. One lucky call to Innovative TVS , resulted in them telling me that they had one piece. They promised to hold it till the evening if I could make it. I had to go from Goregaon to Bhandup ( pretty long and windy route) and just before they were to shut shop i managed to rech and book the bike. This was much to the disappointment of another customer, who reached the shop 5 mins later [

].

Anyway its been a interesting month so far, and the bike going good. Done about 330 kms so far. I had my first servicing yesterday at a new TVS authorized service center in Malad. The bike wasn't washed well when I went to pick it up. Managed to get it done again.

Also they said they used castrol ( not sure which particular varient). They said TVS did endorse it, I didn't believe him much but had no choice. Any recommendations for the next service.

Also when i reached home I realised there was a long scracth on the Exaust Muffler[

]. Guess i can't do much now. Any thoughts on how I can cover it ?

Also I wanted to better understand the run in. I have usually kept the bike with in 50 and a max of 4k rpms. I occasionally ( 5-6 ) times revved the engine to 6-7 k. is that okay ?

Try to get the servicing done by innovative TVS next time. Abd regarding scratch, u can cover it with some sticker or so. If u are sure that the scratch is by service centre, and want to register complaint, talk to Mr. Rangwala, who is mumbai region's incharge. mail me on nox2505@gmail.com for his number.

Does anyone here know RTR180's Main and idling jet is of what size?

johnjojo08 · 09-30-2009, 11:35 PM

Mobil 1 is also very good engine oil. Which will make ur bike very smooth. Other option is Motul 3000 V. Cost around 200 Rs..

abhishekdborngenius · 09-30-2009, 11:50 PM

I am 100 kms away from my first service for the RTR 180.

But I am totally confused which oil to go for.

Motul brand is unavailable in my city.
So, which engine oil is recommended best ? Is it the TVS TRU4 or the CASTROL (Plz. tell me which product from this company to go for).
If any other brand is advised, plz. mention it. I'll try to search for it in my city.

Thanks in advance ...

P.S.- I don't want to go for synthetic or semi-synthetic oils. Plz. recommend pure mineral oils only.

prakash_mvpa · 10-01-2009, 12:55 AM

Yes.Strictly Mineral Oils For 3000-3500kms.I am damn damn sure ,TVS-TRU4 is not at all a competent product for power bikes like Apache's.

I am expecting Valvoline 20W40 Oil is Good;Another Option is Obviously Castrol.Any Other Recommendations?

@johnjojo08: Are those Mineral Oils?

PS:AnyOne Knows Can We Buy Engine Oil Of Our Choice During Free Services?

mpasanthosh · 10-01-2009, 07:07 AM

Hi guys..
I hve a apache rtr 180 black...
I just got it after 1st service..its gone 720Km
I feel its a lot smoother..
Till now i hve been riding around 50-60 with rpm around 4...
Is it ok to cross high speeds nw...??
after my service my indicator buzzer is not working...

rahulvasai · 10-01-2009, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rennycornelius

tell them not to change....
they cannot get ur bike out of warranty if you'll change oil according to your wish of kms..i had a detailed talk with the manager here and he cleared me that...

the clip ons can be adjusted in three ways for that you have to open the silver cover nestled between the clip ons but the original setting provided by the company is bse t cuz the setting provided by TVS is not that good...dont know about the 180 though...

Well thanks rennycornelius,

I really want to change clip-on setting as it doesn't suit me.
may be because I am 6'2" tall.

chicane1879 · 10-01-2009, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ultimateracer

& i dnt think we need drags to prove RTR 180 against this bike...
But yes i know a guy with P180 UGIV will try to catch him...
For now bike has only completed 350KMs so you have to wait longer..

Regards,
Gaurav

Oopsie,well we all know that the RTR will remain ahead but i was more interested to know about the difference!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by abhishekdborngenius

I am 100 kms away from my first service for the RTR 180.

But I am totally confused which oil to go for.

Motul brand is unavailable in my city.
So, which engine oil is recommended best ? Is it the TVS TRU4 or the CASTROL (Plz. tell me which product from this company to go for).
If any other brand is advised, plz. mention it. I'll try to search for it in my city.

Thanks in advance ...

P.S.- I don't want to go for synthetic or semi-synthetic oils. Plz. recommend pure mineral oils only.

Go for Elf Moto4 Gold.The harshness of the engine reduced to some extent after i switched on to this oil!!

Castrol Active 4T is also another option you should look for.

@mpasanthosh

Congratulations for your new purchase!!

prakash_mvpa · 10-01-2009, 01:12 PM

Activ 4T is a semi-synth oil.

09-30-2009, 01:55 PM	#741 (permalink)
skarvind Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 8	New RTR Hi Everyone, This is Arvind from Mumbai. I got my new RTR 180 ( white) about a month back and had the first servicing yesterday. This is my first bike and it musch of a stoke of luck I got the white one. I was pretty enamoured by the RTR white and after a lot of head scratching ( and waiting for a new karizma ) I ended up with the RTR. Actually I always wanted the RTR not sure why I kept waiting. Well I was pretty lucky getting the white one, with everyone reporting a "non guarenteed " 1 month + booking time. One lucky call to Innovative TVS , resulted in them telling me that they had one piece. They promised to hold it till the evening if I could make it. I had to go from Goregaon to Bhandup ( pretty long and windy route) and just before they were to shut shop i managed to rech and book the bike. This was much to the disappointment of another customer, who reached the shop 5 mins later []. Anyway its been a interesting month so far, and the bike going good. Done about 330 kms so far. I had my first servicing yesterday at a new TVS authorized service center in Malad. The bike wasn't washed well when I went to pick it up. Managed to get it done again. Also they said they used castrol ( not sure which particular varient). They said TVS did endorse it, I didn't believe him much but had no choice. Any recommendations for the next service. Also when i reached home I realised there was a long scracth on the Exaust Muffler[]. Guess i can't do much now. Any thoughts on how I can cover it ? Also I wanted to better understand the run in. I have usually kept the bike with in 50 and a max of 4k rpms. I occasionally ( 5-6 ) times revved the engine to 6-7 k. is that okay ?

09-30-2009, 02:21 PM	#742 (permalink)
prakash_mvpa Lazy Biker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Muvattupuzha ,Kerala Posts: 607	^Well ,Castrol is Better than TVS-TRU4 __________________ Get GNU/Linux

09-30-2009, 11:50 PM	#745 (permalink)
abhishekdborngenius PassiOnaTe BiKeR ... ! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Rohtak, Haryana Posts: 34	Confused ... I am 100 kms away from my first service for the RTR 180. But I am totally confused which oil to go for. Motul brand is unavailable in my city. So, which engine oil is recommended best ? Is it the TVS TRU4 or the CASTROL (Plz. tell me which product from this company to go for). If any other brand is advised, plz. mention it. I'll try to search for it in my city. Thanks in advance ... P.S.- I don't want to go for synthetic or semi-synthetic oils. Plz. recommend pure mineral oils only. __________________ Last edited by abhishekdborngenius; 09-30-2009 at 11:53 PM.

10-01-2009, 12:55 AM	#746 (permalink)
prakash_mvpa Lazy Biker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Muvattupuzha ,Kerala Posts: 607	Yes.Strictly Mineral Oils For 3000-3500kms.I am damn damn sure ,TVS-TRU4 is not at all a competent product for power bikes like Apache's. I am expecting Valvoline 20W40 Oil is Good;Another Option is Obviously Castrol.Any Other Recommendations? @johnjojo08: Are those Mineral Oils? PS:AnyOne Knows Can We Buy Engine Oil Of Our Choice During Free Services? __________________ Get GNU/Linux

10-01-2009, 07:07 AM	#747 (permalink)
mpasanthosh Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 56	Apache 180 Hi guys.. I hve a apache rtr 180 black... I just got it after 1st service..its gone 720Km I feel its a lot smoother.. Till now i hve been riding around 50-60 with rpm around 4... Is it ok to cross high speeds nw...?? after my service my indicator buzzer is not working...

09-30-2009, 11:35 PM	#744 (permalink)
johnjojo08 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cochin Posts: 225	Mobil 1 is also very good engine oil. Which will make ur bike very smooth. Other option is Motul 3000 V. Cost around 200 Rs..

10-01-2009, 01:12 PM	#750 (permalink)
prakash_mvpa Lazy Biker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Muvattupuzha ,Kerala Posts: 607	Activ 4T is a semi-synth oil. __________________ Get GNU/Linux

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