Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

Hi buddy, can't comment on the touring part as of now, But Fi+ABS is not available.

I'm from Mangalore as well, getting my bike from Sai Radha TVS today.

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

I always wash my bike in the evening. I use Ariel / surf excel liquid with 1 cap : 5 lit water. After washing I use a dry cloth and wipe out droplets. For polishing you can buy any products like shine n go, Sheeba, vista. I use vista which is available in Bangalore shell petrol station.

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

I too follow the same , after drying i use sheeba polish to protect the painted surface on the alloys.

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

Hi guys, finally got my first bike and so far I'm loving my choice ^_^ Odo was around 10kms. I'm guessing it's normal since it's ridden down to RTO for registration? Got a trash helmet as freebie and also some fuel ^_^ I'm kind of new to biking, but the bike seems very beginner friendly and forgiving. I have ridden a fz and rc200 before. This one feels similar to fz but with more power. Gears and clutch is so much better than RC200, In which I used to struggle to find neutral. (maybe it's just badly maintained), Ridden over 30 kms today in the city, felt a bit of heat on the right side other than that I have nothing to complain about. Also I'm over 182cms and skinny, I can tuck in my legs pretty comfortably and have no issues with posture. Also, thanks Harry for the tips regarding PDI. I did check screws and nuts, everything seemed well put together, hopefully this ownership experience goes well ^_^

----consecutive posts auto-merged-----

Here are some pictures. I had trouble uploading images, hopefully it's visible to all. On the other note, is there any way we can upload pictures from cellphone?

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

Congratulations for your new ride brother.

Always keep up with our start up display message : WEAR YOUR GEAR

Happy miles ahead.

Ride safe.

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

Thanks Harry! Yeah bought a helmet before going to get delivery of the bike, gonna be buying a jacket and gloves next month as soon as I get my salary :P

I have 2 silly questions: Showroom guys didn't have a manual in stock, they told me it'll be given in a week. I don't feel like waiting for a week, Can I find user manual online anywhere?

So the showroom told me first service is either 500kms or 1 month whichever comes first. Is it correct? Because usually I see the first service will be at 1000 kms. 500kms seemed a bit odd. (Excuse my poor knowledge if I'm wrong)

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

Yeah, I saw this issue from few owners too.

Showroom people is not giving the manual at the time of delivery.

This is not limited to TVS alone. Even other dealerships are practising the same.

However I got mine at the time of delivery itself along with medical and tool kits.

But my doubt is, why a manufacturer can’t provide one manual for each bike? So that there should not be an issue in handing over the manual to the owner at Day 1 itself.

I have no idea about online pdf document for the same.

But I suggest you to check every pages in this ownership topic and you might find one.

Regarding the service interval, yes the Manual says first service must be at 500-750 Kms or 1 month whichever comes earlier.

For safer side, showroom people will tell the minimum kms that is 500.

I have already received a text message from TVS for first service reminder, but still I didn’t get RC book on my hands.

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

I got my manual today, roughly one week after getting the bike from Hare Krishna TVS, Goregaon. Good timing since I'm at 475km and need the service coupons. Pretty good dealership experience apart from this little niggle.

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

Follow-up question: Did you go to the service center in Charkop for your first service yet? How much were you charged?

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

Anyone have images of brake and clutch lever. I'm checking with a seller from AliExpress for adjustable clutch n brake levers. He needs picture of those

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

Congrats on your new ride!
By the pictures you posted, it seems you have bought a wrong sized helmet, seems very loose.
A loose fitting helmet is not much of use.
Try to get a helmet that fits snugly without creating any pressure point.

Dont get me wrong brother, just imforming you as many guys make this mistake, i also did back in the day.

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

Hi Rahul, you're correct about it being loose and I understand it's bad. It's not too loose though, couldn't find the right size. Is there any solution for it? Like extra padding or something? Sorry if I'm going OT here.

Anyway coming back to bike, few observations.
1. Doesn't start in the morning without choke. Showroom guy told me it's normal, but my friend's fz starts without any choke in first crank (the first version, carb model) So should I be worried?

2. Today I got the message "check speed sensor". It went off once I restarted the bike. Can anybody shed some light on it.

3. Maintenance of matte paint. It's a dust magnet. Just water wash is enough or should I use any products?

Apart from these, the bike is a gem. Was a bit skeptical before purchase as I was confused between NS and Apache. People told me Apache is for short people and it doesn't have power of NS200. Now after owning I feel I've made the perfect decision. 140kms done so far, couldn't ride much because I use cab for office.

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

OT

First measure your head and see what size you are, then if the size difference is too much changing the padding wont do you any good. You will have to get a new helmet.
Now lets say you're a size M and you have bought a size L then changing the padding will do the job.

You can check online how to measure your head size.

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

1) Carb needs some tuning. But let us not disturb it for the first 500kms/1st service.

2) Check speedo sensor may show up if the key is on and the bike is stationary for more than 3 minutes. It'll go if you turn off the key and turn on again or if the bike is on the move. Appears irrespective of the position of the kill switch.

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

Hi,

You're right about the 2nd one. Tried keeping the key on for few minutes and it happened again, guess it's all normal. Thanks for the help!

About carb tuning, showroom guy told me cold starts is normal. So I suppose the service guys also will tell me the same thing? Anyhow let's see how it goes. If they don't do it, I'll try to do it myself. I've gone through sportztourer's video of carb tuning, hopefully I don't screw it up.