Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

Hi All,
I got my RTR2004V ABS Race Edition 2.0 in march 2019, and I like the bike a lot. But Very 1st month, the right fork was leaking oil. Got it replaced. And the service center they told, it can happen . So i paired and got it replaced. But then again on just after second service the same right fork was leaking. This time I was bit upset, once is okay 2nd time with in 3 month not good. I ride the vehicle for 12 km a day (single rider) and not wont jump speed breakers. I take care of my bike well. But they were telling due to hump this will happen, and said this time we will fix it had wont happen. But yesterday was my 3rd service and the bike started leaking oil like couple weeks ago. This time also the same right fork. This time they dint charge me for the oil and seal. But still they dint find the issue. Am 100% sure this will happen next month also. Am worried, what to do next ? in fork the only serviceable part is oil seal ? anything else can be the issue ?


And as of now the odometer is reading 1650km. Very sad that the premium suspension is having these kind of issue !!

thanks,
Merin

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

It looks like either the service center is not fixing the seal properly or overfilling the forks with oil. Overfilling can cause seal to get damaged due to potholes and bumps. My RTR 180's fork seals haven't been replaced since over 25k (2+ years) during which I have replaced the oil twice (once coz to change to heavier grade and second to change springs). This is the reason I DIY almost everything on my bike now, these amateurs just know how to ruin the bike.
Go to another service center and ask them to replace the seal and measure and fill correctly. You can check the manual for fork oil quantity also.

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Thanks for reply, yes if it leaks again I need to change the service center and see. And this fork as per manual uses KYB oil, but these service center says, company recommends tvs fork oil.....

I wanted to change oil myself but will it affect warranty condition?

Thanks

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

Hi, I want to do some modifications to the Apache 200 like adding knuckle guard, luggage mount (on the back side like Himalayan), ladies handle, etc.
Is there any better place in chennai for this?

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When I do cornering at 80+ kmph, the front end is wobbling. And in the low speeds also, sometimes I feel as if I am riding with low tyre pressure on the front. But if I check the front tyre pressure, it will be fine. Can anyone please help me with this?

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Guys. How can i get right side handle bar for Apache rtr 200. I enquired about that in cochin tvs showroom in kochi, they said , they have no stock, and also its hard to get those. Even the company supplying this items only on demand. Can anybody source one for me? Part number : N9151840

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

Guys, iam looking for rear disc caliper cap. How can I get it ? Part number?

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

Check your cone set and clip ons

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

Hey everyone, its been 21000 kms with my RTR200 now, just over one and a half years.

Lately there was a sort of rattling noise from the exhaust assembly. I got it checked at the service center. Turns out the muffler weld gave up.

I asked them options to fix it but they say that the exhaust will need to be replaced since they cant weld it now. I'm pretty sure replacement is gonna be a costly affair.

Its a bit odd that something which was welded in the manufacturing process cannot be welded now. I wanted to check with fellow owners if they faced any exhaust related noises, and how they were fixed.

I am considering getting it checked from someone professional to see if they can help weld it together, any recommendations in Mumbai?

Also, I'm not really looking to get an aftermarket exhaust but if it is really the most feasible option then I can look into it. I have zero reaserch on the aftermarket exhausts for first gen RTR200 so again, the internet and you guys are all I have.

Thanks a lot!
Ride safe.

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

It will be most probably replacement under warranty. You'll not have to pay anything. If at all you have to pay, it'll be very less like 1-2k. The price of the stock exhaust is 12-14k.

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Is it a manufacturing defect? I have not been able to find this on the thread.

How would I get the service center to fix it under warranty? They seemed to be least interested in getting it fixed. SNC TVS, Parel, Mumbai is where I visited.(always do, its close to my place.)

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

It is a known issue in 200 4v and 160 4v. I know few people who got it replaced for free under warranty.

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

Thanks mate! This really helped.

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

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

Re: TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ownership Experience

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?