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  • #31
    Re: TVS Apache RR 310 Review

    Originally posted by Raman Swaminathan View Post
    Nice Review Zaf7ant.

    a few questions -

    1) in the long ride, how was the wind blast reduction due to the windscreen? Is it virtually non -existent?
    2) how is the riding position? dedicated? balanced? did you feel pain in your back over long distances?
    3) I have been riding a RTR ABS for 3 years now, so it begs the question, how BAD or palpable are the vibrations? Most of my fun is lost in the vibrations that is an absolute numb-er.
    4) You SHOULD not have had a real wheel lift off. Trust me, I have been using ABS for ages now. Have braked from 60-0 in a very very short distance with 0 lift off. Get the ABS system checked and tuned in the first service.
    1. I never really felt any wind blast at all.

    2. The riding position is very comfortable. Similar or even slightly better than my old CBR 250 R.

    3. I couldn’t feel any vibrations per se, but then again I was wobbling up and down with every up and down in the road because of the suspension as I’ve mentioned. So I can’t really say.

    4. Will have that checked although I have a feeling it was a one off incident.
    " life is boring. its static, monotonous and depressing. At least up until i flip the switch and press the starter, that's when i go...OH BABY!"

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    • #32
      Re: The Shark Named Apache

      Originally posted by jazzysaravana View Post
      Damn so that's why you felt the suspension was soft in the rear. Please increase the preload to the highest setting, or one below it. Otherwise you will bottom out the suspension with your riding weight. For now you can only adjust the preload and live with, until someone makes an aftermarket one.

      Cheers!
      Are there any other effects from adjusting the preload?
      " life is boring. its static, monotonous and depressing. At least up until i flip the switch and press the starter, that's when i go...OH BABY!"

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      • #33
        Re: The Shark Named Apache

        Originally posted by zaf7ant View Post
        Are there any other effects from adjusting the preload?
        Increasing preload, makes the spring harder to compress and hence increasing stiffness. Going by the reviews TVS tuned it for someone around 70-75kgs. Thats why you feel it not dampened enough and felt it to be loose.

        So for your weight of 120kg or above 250 pounds the most ideal would be full preload. Cheers!

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        • #34
          Re: The Shark Named Apache

          Originally posted by jazzysaravana View Post
          Increasing preload, makes the spring harder to compress and hence increasing stiffness. Going by the reviews TVS tuned it for someone around 70-75kgs. Thats why you feel it not dampened enough and felt it to be loose.

          So for your weight of 120kg or above 250 pounds the most ideal would be full preload. Cheers!

          Going to do this as soon as possible. Will update the difference felt.
          " life is boring. its static, monotonous and depressing. At least up until i flip the switch and press the starter, that's when i go...OH BABY!"

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          • #35
            Re: TVS Apache RR 310 Review

            Originally posted by zaf7ant View Post
            1. I never really felt any wind blast at all.

            2. The riding position is very comfortable. Similar or even slightly better than my old CBR 250 R.

            3. I couldn’t feel any vibrations per se, but then again I was wobbling up and down with every up and down in the road because of the suspension as I’ve mentioned. So I can’t really say.

            4. Will have that checked although I have a feeling it was a one off incident.
            Encouraging that you felt the riding position is comfortable, the CBR 250R reference has almost convinced me to definitely go for this !
            A couple of things if you arent used to ABS, one-offs shouldnt happen, beats the purpose of ABS safety net. And, brake with both brakes. Don't worry the bike wont fishtail if you hit the rear hard. I have been using an ABS bike for 3+ years now and I generally brake 60-40 (F-R) . Earlier I had the stock TVS Remora tyres and the ABS would kick in often. But now I have the MRF REVZ's and the tyres themselves offer real good grip, the ABS system hasnt deployed in the 8 months since i got these tyres.
            #Shadowfax Apache RTR 180 ABS - 2014 - 2019
            #NightWing Yamaha R3 - 2019 - Current

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            • #36
              Re: TVS Apache RR 310 Review

              Great! Having booked one myself, I am eagerly waiting for the delivery. Glad to know it's CBR ish. Not a fan of too committed posture. Hope it has some traits of my ex partner- the Ninja 250.
              AweSome is too LesS!

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              • #37
                Re: TVS Apache RR 310 Review

                Do we have an ownership thread yet?
                Want to hear more from the owners.
                #Shadowfax Apache RTR 180 ABS - 2014 - 2019
                #NightWing Yamaha R3 - 2019 - Current

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                • #38
                  Re: TVS Apache RR 310 Review

                  Originally posted by zaf7ant View Post
                  I've been using the 310 from the day I got it (JAN 25) for only in-city commutes in moderate to heavy traffic. I haven't had much of a problem yet with the comfort except when carrying a pillion ( can't seem to be able do it even for even short distances). The only thing I would like to point out though, from the comfort point of view, is that the clutch distance seems to be a bit too long (hopefully it can be rectified) and that does put a strain on the hand.
                  Thank you so much for your inputs buddy. Though my plan has been postponed a bit

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                  • #39
                    Re: TVS Apache RR 310 Review

                    Originally posted by Raman Swaminathan View Post
                    Do we have an ownership thread yet?
                    Want to hear more from the owners.

                    I think this would work as an ownership thread -

                    TVS Apache RR310 Launched at 2.05 Lakh Ex-Showroom! - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community
                    https://www.xbhp.com/talkies/news/39174-tvs-apache-rr310-launched-2-05-lakh-ex-showroom-38.html#post1331324
                    Motorcycle news from around the world, worth a discussion!
                    #Shadowfax Apache RTR 180 ABS - 2014 - 2019
                    #NightWing Yamaha R3 - 2019 - Current

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                    • #40
                      Re: TVS Apache RR 310 Review

                      Hi zaf7ant,

                      Could you please also post some pics with you on the bike? One with ready/starting position and if anyone can help then one with riding position

                      Want to gauge how does it look on a 6 feet 'er.

                      second, since you are from Fort Kochi, how does the Bike behave while driving at some nice pace and a strong wind lashes out from sideways?

                      Thanks!
                      Doc

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