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  • #661
    Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

    Originally posted by hariharan618 View Post
    Hi please help. I'm buying this 160 4v, but in the showroom mechanic itself told me that, for FI variants incase of any problem nobody will know to repair and it's better to get carb. Please help
    A skilled mechanic can work on any kinda bikes ,no Matter it's carburettor or FI !!!
    In general, FI ones are maintenance free and better than carb version and by the way the carb ones aren't that bad !!!

    Anyhow buy the ABS Version either it's carb or FI .

    CHEERS

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    • #662
      Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

      I'm definitely buying the abs version. Cost isn't a problem. Only thing in my mind is, on fi if something happens and I will be on a lockdown and nobody will know what to do.
      Originally posted by Aswinlogi View Post
      A skilled mechanic can work on any kinda bikes ,no Matter it's carburettor or FI !!!
      In general, FI ones are maintenance free and better than carb version and by the way the carb ones aren't that bad !!!

      Anyhow buy the ABS Version either it's carb or FI .

      CHEERS

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      • #663
        Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

        Can you please let me know which showrrom you bought the bike?
        Originally posted by dhruvafc View Post
        Hi all, just got my black Apache RTR 160 4v Carb Dual Disc 2 days ago at Coimbatore. I hear a peculiar cracking noise (sounds like minute explosions) in the exhaust when I let go of the accelerator while on movement without closing the clutch. I used to hear it in my uncle's 11 year old Victor but only after it aged a lot. Startled at how it's happening on my 2 day old Apache. Since I'm a bit of a noob on this subject, any insight would be much appreciated. TIA.

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        • #664
          Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

          Originally posted by dhruvafc View Post
          Hi all, just got my black Apache RTR 160 4v Carb Dual Disc 2 days ago at Coimbatore. I hear a peculiar cracking noise (sounds like minute explosions) in the exhaust when I let go of the accelerator while on movement without closing the clutch. I used to hear it in my uncle's 11 year old Victor but only after it aged a lot. Startled at how it's happening on my 2 day old Apache. Since I'm a bit of a noob on this subject, any insight would be much appreciated. TIA.
          That is perfectly normal.
          https://spkreviews.home.blog/index/

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          • #665
            Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

            Originally posted by Aswinlogi View Post
            [b]A skilled mechanic can work on any kinda bikes ,no Matter it's carburettor or FI !!![b]
            In general, FI ones are maintenance free and better than carb version and by the way the carb ones aren't that bad !!!

            Anyhow buy the ABS Version either it's carb or FI .

            CHEERS
            One can't work on FI without the diagnostic tools required. No mechanic would've worked on FI bikes probably. FI technology is kind of proprietary and 99.99% can't be serviced out of SVC (that too a select few SVCs with diagnostic tools).

            By FI, I mean the FI system itself. All other components are exactly the same and can be serviced by anyone.
            https://spkreviews.home.blog/index/

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            • #666
              Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

              Originally posted by hariharan618 View Post
              Can you please let me know which showrrom you bought the bike?
              Yeah I too sailing on a same boat nowadays , It isn't a normal condition...!!!The misfire happened in the engine causes such sounds and it's solely caused by carburetor. So during your next service due, kindly ask the SVC to check on this.


              There won't be any much symptoms but this causes to reduce the actual mileage , I have seen !!!!

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              • #667
                Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                Wrong quote?
                Originally posted by Aswinlogi View Post
                Yeah I too sailing on a same boat nowadays , It isn't a normal condition...!!!The misfire happened in the engine causes such sounds and it's solely caused by carburetor. So during your next service due, kindly ask the SVC to check on this.


                There won't be any much symptoms but this causes to reduce the actual mileage , I have seen !!!!

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                • #668
                  Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                  Can someone explain this ?



                  The instrument cluster on the carb version has yellow backlight and misses the gear position indicator as well as the lap timer. The one on the Fi variant has white backlight and is ready for TVS’s Bluetooth connect feature as well (similar to what we saw on the TVS NTorq 125 scooter) whenever TVS upgrades this machine.
                  I'm still worried whether to go with the FI / Carb , as people are giving mixed opinions about service as well as reliability on FI.
                  Please tag / Please advise if there are any FI owners here.

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                  • #669
                    Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                    Originally posted by hariharan618 View Post
                    Can someone explain this ?





                    I'm still worried whether to go with the FI / Carb , as people are giving mixed opinions about service as well as reliability on FI.
                    Please tag / Please advise if there are any FI owners here.
                    Just keep 3 things in mind for FI.
                    1. battery should always be in good condition
                    2. fuel level should be always more than reserve.
                    3. get the injector cleaned at company suggested intervals and never skip.

                    and you are good to go. there's literally no point going with carb in 2019, we always keep asking companies for newer technologies but never reward them when they do provide fi etc.. future is FI not carb.
                    Fz25 2018 (ABS retrofitted)

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                    • #670
                      Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                      Originally posted by slopegatri View Post
                      get the injector cleaned at company suggested intervals and never skip.
                      What interval does TVS suggest for cleaning of injectors?

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                      • #671
                        Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                        Originally posted by ashwanth.r View Post
                        What interval does TVS suggest for cleaning of injectors?
                        Don't know , it should be there in owners manual. ( i don't have this bike )
                        Fz25 2018 (ABS retrofitted)

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                        • #672
                          Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                          Anyone from Coimbatore have the FI variant? How's the service? I've been hearing mixed reviews about after sales service specially on the FI variant, that the sc guys are lazy specially on the fi variant

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                          • #673
                            Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                            Originally posted by hariharan618 View Post
                            Anyone from Coimbatore have the FI variant? How's the service? I've been hearing mixed reviews about after sales service specially on the FI variant, that the sc guys are lazy specially on the fi variant
                            In general most of the ASC's are not good at after sales service but anyhow one or more ASC might have got a good name and reputation ,so kindly find the right one.

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                            • #674
                              Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                              Originally posted by hariharan618 View Post
                              Can someone explain this ?





                              I'm still worried whether to go with the FI / Carb , as people are giving mixed opinions about service as well as reliability on FI.
                              Please tag / Please advise if there are any FI owners here.
                              Both are good !!

                              But maintenance of carb is easier and less cost than FI .

                              Verdict: If you need a FI model and doesn't worry about the cost (hike around 10K than carb) , better Choose the FI one!!!

                              Cheers.

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                              • #675
                                Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                                Hi all, I have did a mileage check by empty tank- tank method .

                                I emptied the fuel tank and filled a 6L of SPEED PETROL from BPCL ,then riding continuously till the tank is empty again.

                                The initial trip meter 1 was at 616 Kms and after the ride (consuming 6L) it was about 875 Kms .!!!

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                                RIDE WAS FULLY IN HIGHWAYS WITH SPEEDS OF 70-100 km/ph.

                                *I mostly maintained 65-80 throughout the ride and some stretch of 50 Kms were at 90- 100's too.

                                *At 5k RPM it does around 65-75 easily without any stress.

                                So the accurate mileage figure is :

                                Distance covered
                                Trip 1 reading : 875-615 km
                                Total Kms. : 260 kms
                                MILEAGE. : "43" (260/6).

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