Hi guys
Need some help with the prices and tyres for Apache 200 FI. I went to Hare Krishna (Malad) and Matrix Motors (Mira Road) this weekend and both of them have the bike with Remora Tyres. They are saying that TVS has stopped giving Pirelli tyres. Whereas the TVS website shows Pirelli tyres. Also, the ex-showroom prices they are quoting is 1600 higher than what is shown on the TVS website.
(107600 - Showroom quoted price vs 105980 - website quote) The website quoted price is for the Pirelli tyres and the showroom quoted price are for Remora tyres!!!

Need some help with difference in prices and tyres as I wanted Pirelli tyres.

So I'm just guessing here, I paid 1.09L on road for the bike in Maharashtra in December. That could mean the prices have increased since then (because of the budget maybe?) and TVS have not updated the new price on their website. You should call other showrooms and get a on road quotes for more info.

I was also told that Pirelli tyres have been discontinued but they're available at similar prices outside if you want to get them. You will also get a good discount by exchanging the almost new Remoras.

There was no news of TVS increasing the prices but in July '17 there was a news on price reduction due to GST Effect, though the exact amount was not disclosed...

The price difference between a Remora Tyre and Pirelli Tyre variant for a normal Apache 200V is around Rs. 5000 (TVS Website prices). Shouldn't the FI be cheaper by approx. same amount considering that they now come with Remora tyres?

Anyone know how to stiffen up the rear shock? Bike moves around a fair bit on bumpy roads.

Anyone know how to stiffen up the rear shock? Bike moves around a fair bit on bumpy roads.

So, I have finally managed to get rid of the spongy feeling /inadequate bite thanks to my trusted local mechanic earlier today. I have basically given up on the SVC as they are clueless and frustrating.

The culprit was the piston assembly in the master cylinder which pumps the brake oil into the line. Everything else is working perfectly. Upon inspecting the piston assembly, it was clear that springs had recessed and were no longer strong enough to pump the brake oil properly. Also noticed were scratches the improper piston had caused on the walls of the cylinder shaft and it required polishing.

Instead of using a stock piston as replacement (approx. Rs. 300), my mechanic used one which comes as stock on Honda Hornet (approx Rs500). It's a perfect fit and the braking performance is now better than it has ever been on my RTR. Thank **** for that! I have also replaced the Dot3 fluid with Dot4 type.

On a bike so well put together, I wonder why TVS chose to cut corners on the braking unit of all things. The unit is being sourced from some obscure Chinese manufacturer it seems (I noticed some chinese markings inside the master cylinder. Hope they don't do that on more advanced bikes like the Akula.

That's stiff.

visited three showroom today for fi+abs

From what I read and heard, ABS has been launched only with carb. Fi+ABS should bring the onroad price close to 1.35 lakhs I think and TVS is yet to launch it.