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I rode the said bike once for like a km it didn't feel uncomfortable I would get a better idea of that guy would let me ride for longer distances. How comfortable would you say the bike is for you and for a pillion? And thank you for the prompt response

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Well for rider it's quite comfortable, But for the pillion the seat doesn't look comfortable especially for elderly ladies.

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Finally fitted the Ladies foot rest from a local shop as there was no stock in Brilliant TVS.

First service is due now. Booked appointment for Friday as express service. Below will be carried out.

1. Change the Oil (Synthetic)
2. water wash
3. Lube the chain.

Is there anything else apart from the above?.

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With the Engine oil change, get the oil filter changed too.

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Yes the stock remora tyres offer somehow manageable grip during dry conditions but it doesn't provide the same satisfaction in wet conditions!!!

I managed not to slide off/fell down in corners/blind turns as I was using the front brake more often. Anyhow one thing I've noticed clearly is these stock tyres lose grip especially when riding through sand/gravel !!!

I felt like the rear tyre jerks off as happens in the MotoGP lol!!!

Can someone say which is the best tyre offering superior dry and wet grip ??

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[emoji23] Yes , but during rainy season the engine temperature will go down easily...

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It's just marketing gimmicks ,I hope so. Anyhow the recommended grade may be 10w30 but I am sure 20w50 won't create any hazzle buddy.


I've finished 1000+ Kms as of now and I didn't find any problems still now.

(P.S) Apart from the mentioned Grade other grades 10w30, 40,50 will also works fine but somehow I've choosen this let's see,how far it goes.

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If your sprocket is totally worned out then you should replace it with a new one.The chain noise you referred might arise if the chain is not lubed or a dry chain.



And Where you bought the oil MOTUL?

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Finally you had got the attachment, fine.

I also have given my bike for express service twice. One thing I noticed is that these ASC guys are irresponsible and work for the name sake.(Not blaming all ASCs).


Okay I hope there will be a waiting room available, you can just wait and see whether the service is done properly or not.
* Check whether they're filling 1200 ml of oil lol because Infront of me one fellows bike was filled with 1000 ml oil instead of 1200 ml.
*Ask to do a BRAKE service. (Opening the brake cylinder, cleaning the brake pads and pressure wash)
Apart from if there's any complaint you can mention .

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Thanks Ashwin. But is there any way to check if the 1.2 litres of oil is filled? . As far the brake is concerned, I get only mild screem which can be ignored. But I a afraid to touch it as they might mess it up.

I am planning to request them if I can be nearer to the bike while filling the Oil.

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Can a sprocket worn out within 8k Kms? I don't think so.

I got the oil from a retailer near my location.

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I own a apache rtr 200, finished 19k kilometres.

I am recently facing a few issues with my bike.

First of all, I notice that when I drive through very crowded areas(jam packed traffic) my engine heats up a lot and idle RPM reduces below 1k and if I let go of the throttle the engine stalls in 2-3 seconds.

I have noticed in my bike that when the engine is cool, the idle RPM is higher and as a ride and the engine heats up, the idle RPM goes down.

Sometimes my bike doesn’t start when I put the fuel valve in ON position, even though there is a lot of petrol. When I switch to reserve the engine starts.

Other problems are:

1.There a lot of Vibrations in my bike at 5k+ rpm

2.The digital console Clock resets very often, and during the past 2-3 days it resets every 2-5 minutes while driving. When my bike is running the digital console shuts down for a second and then starts up again just like when we put the key into ignition.


3.The Gear shaft of my bike has gotten very hard, giving me a hard time shifting gears. The real problem arrives when my bike is idle and I want to switch to neutral gear from the 1st gear. No matter how hard a push the gear lever it won’t go into neutral. Sometime I am afraid I might break the gear lever by applying so much force. To switch to neutral I have to set the bike in motion by releasing the clutch a little and then only I can engage neutral. And switching gears while riding on higher rpms give me ‘khat khat’ sound.

4.My AFR screw is jammed. What should I do about this.


Please help me identify the problems why these things are occurring and how do I solve them

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Yes ! Actually the mechanic guy will bring a 1L of TVS TRU4 oil as there is no 1.2 L bottle available ! So he should add the extra 200 ml in a measuring jar.


As your bike is due for first service, it's better to do a full brake cleaning.(Just order them to do)

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No way ,8k is a very low period !!

It can last more than 20 K Kms and maintenance also plays a part here.


*While changing the new oil change the Air filter also, it costs around 40-50 Rs.

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I can upload the photo of my sprocket afterwards.

Definitely I can ask for an air filter.