@shrjun - Joel had specified 500kms/below 6000 rpms for the running in. Just keep varying your rpm's and after 500kms do start to stretch the rpm's.

Was just wary of over-stressing a non - OEM bore . 6000 rpms equates to around 80 kmph on the speedometer,right ?

Could you tell me the running-in schedule of the stock engine as per the TVS manual ? I can't seem to find mine right now.

By the way,how many kms have you run on the new bore and are you using a FS engine oil ?

I don't see one, it's a small thing at the end of the can with 2 allen key bolts.

if possible you can meet up with me and ride my 180(177cc) and compare it... while i ride you 172

and yea... 7k rpm on rtr 180 is 91 kmph...
so, you must be doing 80 @ 6k rpm on joeled 160...

Could work something out...after the running in period .Although,I'll be riding the bike for only about a month now as I'm leaving for work somewhere else.

@Joel
Came to know that your FFE's would soon have the Race Concepts logo and would be available in carbon fiber options as well (firstly for the YZF R-15).

Would the same be available for the Apache RTR 180, later on? Please say Yes

Yeah even I thought I came across a post where Joel mentioned about carbon fibre stuff. But I dont think Its ready yet or Joel woud've mentioned it. I love the exhaust but Im not a fan of chrome Anyway , im going down to his facility at KR Puram this weekend. Got an appointment for some level 1 Joel'ing . So Ill get a few updates from him when I meet him ..

Thanks a lot buddy And all my best wishes too.

Thanks
Cant wait ! And can someone please tell me if the latest batch of FFEs have the race-concepts logo ?

anything in store or being developed 4 250???

The CBR 250 work will start soon. Exhausts will be ready in a month.

Hey guys

I've just started using Joel's tuned free flow exhaust for my RTR 180. First of all, Joel shipped me the item (very neatly & securely packed) within one week of my order
Not ridden much, but here is a noob's review of the exhaust with dB killer.

Looks- The short and stubby (up swept plus angled a little to the outside) canister sure looks business and smashing as well

Sound- Even with dB killer, it's pure music for an enthusiast. It's not too loud while giving everything expected from a FFE. Gives goosebumps while blipping the throttle at idle (just for the fun of it) and down shifting.

Performance- Yes, the gains are best felt at low to mid rpm on an RTR. Down shifts has been minimized, further. Power delivery has become more crisper, smoother, and quicker through out the rev range. The tacho needle is looking composed even when it hovers at higher revs.

Ok, i know the sound quality and performance will reach another level with the dB killer removed. But at least for the time being, i'am 100% satisfied with it installed

Using a Pro tuned FFE (not a slip-on but a full system) was always a dream for me. But, Joel has made that dream come true. Now i'am enjoying Next Level Performance from my RTR 180. And the bang you get for that hard earned buck, can't be compared.

Thank's a lot Joel, for all the pain and effort you've put through in designing and fabricating unique FFE's especially for Indian performance 4 stroke singles. All my best wishes to you

Update. 14/12/2011.
Done some more miles with the tuned FFE. Very much satisfied with the performance gain as well as build quality.

Do we need to re-jet or any kind of tuning on carb side, if using FFE??
Plz, hold your laughs.. I know it's silly to ask..

That's a genuine query Bro. I've asked Joel about it. He said no need to re-tune, it's just Plug and Play

^^ good to know that..
So theoretically, it wont decrease mileage..