Since '02 xBhp is different things to different people. From a close knit national community of bikers to India's only motorcycling lifestyle magazine and a place to make like-minded biker friends. Join us

Castrol Power 1

Learn & practice evasive maneuvers.

Our Partner

Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

My Apache RTR 160 EFI is giving some problem

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • My Apache RTR 160 EFI is giving some problem

    Hi Guys,
    I am George own an apache rtr 160 efi since 2008. my bike is superb since i take a great care in maintaining it. have installed k&n filter n ngk irridium spark plug, which gives my bike fly like a rocket.
    my bike km reading is 35000 n im using k&n from past 1.5 yrs.
    I have two problems
    1) the needle in the rpm meter fluctuates at 7500 rpm n don't go up( this problem im showing to the tvs dealer since my 2nd free service & they have replaced the speedometer 4 times till date but the problem is still there.)

    2) My bike shuts down automatically while riding,so i have to on/off the ignition switch n start it ride. (this problem i am facing since few days n i am worried about it). Is it because of the fuel injector?? can it be cleaned or should i replace it n wat would be the cost of it.

    please help

  • #2
    Query approved
    Happiness is finding you have another Gear left....

    Join xBhp On

    Comment


    • #3
      1) Does the engine speed seem to increase after the 7.5k mark?

      2) Is there any specific time when the engine switches off? Like changing the gears or braking...
      Get ready for the ride! 24 Hours on a Bike...

      An amazing ghat, a beautiful beach and next to zero visibility fog - All in 150kms
      Marvellous Monsoon!

      Lavasa - Cornering into heaven!

      A 3 day log for a 3 day ride! 3 Days On The Road

      Visit Little Rann of Kutch in Kutch Calling...

      Comment


      • #4
        installing a knn on an EfI could mean lean fuel/air ratio....does the bike stopall of a sudden or does it choke and then stop???
        Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!' -Hunter S. Thompson

        Comment


        • #5
          The K&N is the problem. If the mix is low on fuel and high on air, the bike will sputter n choke to a stop... whereas vice versa, the engine will be on a perennial high RPM and your average will plummet. Probably the K&N or the jets of the FI. perhaps after 35,000 kms they r clogged... do not get them cleaned, replace them.

          Has anyone heard of the the ABS option on the RTR 180 ???

          Comment


          • #6
            sorry guys for the late reply,
            on 8th i.e day before yesterday i visited bridgestone tvs (rajaji nagar) were i purchased my bike, they said they need to first check what is the problem on the computer n found the co level was down to -6 so leveled up to the standards n gave me n told ride for a while n check it if any problem occurs will see later ..since then there is no problem with shutdown of the engine or misfiring...my mileage increased to somewhat 55-60 km don't know exactly since i have to fill petrol to its tank neck n check it..

            The only problem left is the rpm niddle fluctuation at 7500 rpm.

            @vkavadia
            1) my vehicle struggles when i reach 7500k n the niddle starts to fluctuate rapidly there itself even after giving the throttle to its limit
            2) no there was no specific timing when it got shutdown before the tuning

            @revvhard

            Dude installing of k&n filter was the best thing i did to my bike
            It increased my initial pickup, good mileage, n the sound from the exhaust is awesome like must have never heard it..
            &
            there is no improper mixture of fuel/air ratio since everything is controlled by the electrical circuits i.e the ecu of the bike..

            @Huzee

            replacing the fuel injector is the best option thats what i think too....

            Comment


            • #7
              Check Petrol Filter

              I did faced the same issue with my Fi and the problem was the petrol filter under the tank. It cost 120/- INR and will rectify it.

              Comment


              • #8
                Suggesting For RTR EFI

                hello guys i would like to suggest something for RTR EFI 160..if there is a variable fluctuation in ilde (standard is 1450 rpm) often..clean your throttle body inside...it did the trick for my bike...and changed my fuel injector too..out of 4 nozzle 2 wer blocked..have to check the performance and mileage and will inform you all..

                Comment


                • #9
                  Originally posted by imsuperkool View Post
                  2) My bike shuts down automatically while riding,so i have to on/off the ignition switch n start it ride. (this problem i am facing since few days n i am worried about it). Is it because of the fuel injector?? can it be cleaned or should i replace it n wat would be the cost of it.

                  please help
                  I had similar problem with my R15. The bike would suddenly turn off but would work again when i turned off and on the engine kill switch. I changed the relay etc but no use. Finally it turned out to be the fault of the engine kill switch and i got the entire right hand switch assembly changed..
                  PM me for Daytona Racing ECU for the R15
                  sigpic

                  Comment


                  • #10
                    i have a 220 Fi and faced a similar problem, except that my bike flucated at 6000 rpm and then revved till 7500 rpm only. I had the fuel filter replaced and changed the place where i regularly put fuel.
                    never encountered the problem ever since i did this.

                    Comment


                    • #11
                      Originally posted by imsuperkool View Post
                      sorry guys for the late reply,
                      on 8th i.e day before yesterday i visited bridgestone tvs (rajaji nagar) were i purchased my bike, they said they need to first check what is the problem on the computer n found the co level was down to -6 so leveled up to the standards n gave me n told ride for a while n check it if any problem occurs will see later ..since then there is no problem with shutdown of the engine or misfiring...my mileage increased to somewhat 55-60 km don't know exactly since i have to fill petrol to its tank neck n check it..

                      The only problem left is the rpm niddle fluctuation at 7500 rpm.

                      @vkavadia
                      1) my vehicle struggles when i reach 7500k n the niddle starts to fluctuate rapidly there itself even after giving the throttle to its limit
                      2) no there was no specific timing when it got shutdown before the tuning

                      @revvhard


                      Dude installing of k&n filter was the best thing i did to my bike

                      It increased my initial pickup, good mileage, n the sound from the exhaust is awesome like must have never heard it..
                      &
                      there is no improper mixture of fuel/air ratio since everything is controlled by the electrical circuits i.e the ecu of the bike..

                      @Huzee

                      replacing the fuel injector is the best option thats what i think too....
                      1> Have you ever changed FUEL FILTER..?

                      2> Is it only needle or Engine also feels stressed @ 7500RPM ?

                      3> Does bike rev's more than 7500RPM in lower gears (1st-2nd) or even when bike is at N ?
                      Its not enough to know how to twist the throttle; you must have judgement to know when and where to do it.

                      Comment


                      • #12
                        dude one good option is to clean or change ur fuel injectors and one important thing to be considered for a 5 year old bike is cleaning up the carbon settlement on the valve seating area, where this actually might create a lack of compression at top ends, just clean it properly by polishing it or shaving it off according to the deposit
                        LIVE FREE, MAKE THE MOST

                        Comment


                        • #13
                          my bike is not recharging the battery while running

                          hello guys,

                          im facing another one problem ...my bike battery is not recharging while running. i have recharged the battery recently for more than 3-4 times..battery is fine but don't know whats happening...a local guy said it might be the regulator problem but don't know how to check its working fine or not...

                          help needed fast since my whole bike is runs with battery since its EFI..

                          Originally posted by broadwheelre View Post
                          dude one good option is to clean or change ur fuel injectors and one important thing to be considered for a 5 year old bike is cleaning up the carbon settlement on the valve seating area, where this actually might create a lack of compression at top ends, just clean it properly by polishing it or shaving it off according to the deposit
                          I have changed my fuel injector...and i changed the fuel filter olso recently...but olso still my RPM needle fluctuates when it touches 8k mark on the RPM meter when i ride or just give the throttle when in netural...
                          Last edited by imsuperkool; 12-07-2011, 10:47 AM.

                          Comment


                          • #14
                            Originally posted by imsuperkool View Post
                            hello guys,

                            im facing another one problem ...my bike battery is not recharging while running. i have recharged the battery recently for more than 3-4 times..battery is fine but don't know whats happening...a local guy said it might be the regulator problem but don't know how to check its working fine or not...
                            The regulator rectifier(RR) unit might have gone kaput.The output readings can be checked with the help of a multimeter.

                            D.I.Y-Valve clearance setting RTR180
                            D.I.Y-RTR180 brake fluid replacing/brake bleeding
                            D.I.Y-RTR180 brake pad replacing/cleaning
                            Exploded view of Mikuni BS-29 carb

                            A motorcycle functions entirely in accordance with the laws of reason, and a study of the art of motorcycle maintenance is really a miniature study of the art of rationality itself.

                            Comment


                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Drifty View Post
                              The regulator rectifier(RR) unit might have gone kaput.The output readings can be checked with the help of a multimeter.
                              thanks..i will check with multimeter and do what is to be done..

                              Comment

                              Working...
                              X