Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

I think you are facing more or less same issue as to me.

My bike is just 6 months old and has ran 3500+ kms.

It was all good till second service and few days before second service, the bike refused to start and the display goes off and reset automatically. There is no issue in using horn and other electrical.

ASC said relay has gone and will replace under warranty and did the same. But exactly after a month, the same issue happened.

This time I went to main dealership at city (NP TVS MADURAI) and asked to resolve and complete third free service.

They said they have resolved but within 4-5 kms from asc, again the same issue happened. Asked them to check and replace battery.

Next day asc called and asked to take bike and nothing wrong with battery.

Now again after a month (600-700 kms) I’m facing same issue and this time I’m not going to asc or regional manager.

I have tweeted about the issue and I hope I’ll get a call back.
Just do the same brother.

Demand for a replacement/refund for sure. However, they won’t provide refund. But Don’t let this matter pass. Atleast they can rectify it or replace it. We have to fight back for getting faulty ones.
Don’t trust those Asc people’s sugarcoated words.

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Sometimes it will just be a small issue but the showroom dummies can't figure it out.
If even after the switch change it fails then they will suggest to change the wiring kit.
Don't agree to all these nonsense. Demand for a replacement with another new Motorcycle don't compromise on these matters.

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Hi, I just made an account on this website and I hope this is the appropriate thread to post this. I own the R 2.0 ABS Model and have done close to 1k KMs since taking delivery. Around the end of July the bike started to exhibit an unusual problem that I couldn't find a solution for in the forums. The ignition/self start wouldn't work despite the kill switch being on and the battery not being low. Holding the starter switch down for a few seconds or sometimes few minutes would eventually make it start up. On a few occasions I had to push the bike because it simply refused to start and the bike doesn't have a kickstart. Matrix TVS Mira road where I get my bike serviced said the battery needed to be replaced and claimed to have checked the wiring and the switches and didn't find any fault in them. The battery replacement took a month to arrive and the bike continued to have the same issue with the temporary battery installed. The problem continued with the new battery as well after which I made them open up the Switch panel on the right handlebar. The technician reconnected all the cables which didn't seem to make any difference and said that the self start switch needs to be replaced. So while I wait for the replacement switch to arrive under warranty they have installed a temporary replacement which like the temporary battery has not made any difference. Haven't contacted customer care yet but I will if the replacement switch doesn't fix the issue. If anyone has a solution or recommendation on how to diagnose the problem then please let me know.

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Thanks a lot

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

Thanks a lot

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

Part number for the rear disc pad cover, and the cost.


TVS has virtual parts catalog in their website, here you can click on the red dots the bike and it will show you the basic components part number and split up.



Note: Check the first page of this thread, I've added the parts catalog and the links thereof. You can download them and use it for your reference.

Cheers!
VJ

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Can any one help me ? iam looking for rear disc caliper cap. How can I get it ? Part number?

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It's highly unlikely, I enquired about it at a local dealership who've began rolling out the new model. The guy himself had no idea whether it's possible. It's still unclear.

But keeping in mind, the crash detection system, G-Force monitor, race track stats etc I believe there's a lot of sensors at play in the new system. So even if it's upgradeable it'll probably be a costly affair.

Maybe a tweet to TVS might fetch an appropriate answer to your question, they're quite responsive to user complaints & queries there.

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TVS smart xconnect with Bluetooth launched for Apache. Any1 has information if it is for new models or for the existing ones also with an upgrade? How much does that upgrade costs?

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Rs. 320~ for a pair approx. The old Apache's rear pads cost something similar, IIRC. The prices have been increased for sure.

Cheers!
VJ

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Hi biker brothers,

May I know how much the brake pad (a pair) costs? [ For apache 200 ]

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

What he says it correct. It is the exhaust weld that has given up. It is not a manufacturing detect but whenever (if) it shows up, it can be replaced under warranty. Older bikes have 2 years or 24k KMs warranty and newer bikes have 5 years or 60k KMs warranty (whichever comes earlier). The whole exhaust assembly costs 12-14k, if it has to be replaced outside warranty. If you're under warranty, do escalate to TVS Customer Care via email.

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Followup:
@aryus suggested that I would get this done under warranty. Since it is a manufacturing defect.

I just got back from the service center, follwoing are the statements I was told.
1) "The exhaust is done for". On probing what was wrong I got to know that the muffler weld is broken and that is now making the rattling noise.
2) To fix this the whole exhaust assembly will need tp be replced. Costs around 12K. Last time they quoted 9K.
3) The weld cannot be fixed since nobody can reach inside the exhause and weld it.
4) This is not a manufacturing defect.

These are all statements made by the service adviser. Logical probing was as good as talking to a wall. It was downright exhausting to have a discussion.

I wonder what are the options left for me. I can reach out to TVS but apart from emailing them I am not aware of any other means, calling customer care has not helped.

Contacting someone in TVS, is that the right path? Or any other options I can look at?

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Can any help me ? iam looking for rear disc caliper cap. How can I get it ? Part number?

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Thanks mate! This really helped.