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  • #1006
    Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

    Oops! I'm worrying that i have crossed 4.5K Kms in motul FS will switch to a new one ASAP.
    Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post
    I believe this article would be enough to explain why I prefer shorter drain intervals;

    Dan's Motorcycle " 4-Stroke Oil "

    Plus I know of several members here who follow shorter drain intervals and have gone over 100k km's before having their engine opened whereas I do not know of anyone who has maintained 5k+ drain intervals and yet crossed 100k without having the motor rebuilt.

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    • #1007
      Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

      Originally posted by Aswinlogi View Post
      Oops! I'm worrying that i have crossed 4.5K Kms in motul FS will switch to a new one ASAP.
      What is the cost of Motul FS? Does it come in 1.2 L bottle, or 1.5L? Or you buy two 1L bottles?
      sigpicOm Yamahaya Namaha...praise the lord!

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      • #1008
        Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

        Originally posted by rakeshchn View Post
        What is the cost of Motul FS? Does it come in 1.2 L bottle, or 1.5L? Or you buy two 1L bottles?
        Motul FS prices around Rs. 700-800 per litre. And only 20w50 alone comes with a 1.5 L bottle. There are few other oils are available in 1.2 L bottle but I'm not sure as there are not many!

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        • #1009
          TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

          A very small metal part has chipped off near a nut of the engine, the bike is only 3months old and completed first service, how is this possible ? Should I be worried and contact asc? It’s from the top nut of oil filter, I think a gift from asc.
          Last edited by vikramaditya6; 09-15-2019, 10:54 PM.

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          • #1010
            Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

            Originally posted by tripping_billie View Post
            Absolutely, it is cheap insurance to ensure engine lasts longer, esp considering the kind of abuse our motorcycles engines see everyday in traffic conditions or otherwise. 400 rupees per 2000 kms is just 0.2 rupees per km, compare that with 15k + rupees to rebuild the engine!

            My bike has completed 3000 kms and its 4 months old now.
            But I am facing a problem. A loud noise comes from the bike's engine side (or may be from engine itself) when I ride in 5th gear between 38-55 km/hr speed.
            The noise mostly comes in 5th gear. Noise is as if some autorickshaw is going on highway at high speed.
            Also, the gear shifting is hard and not smooth. specially 1st and 2nd gears.

            Please help in resolving the issue. I wish I could make the bike super smooth.

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            • #1011
              Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

              Most probably, it's not engine but an broken silencer...
              Relax, you are not the only one who faced this problem.
              Replace the silencer in warranty
              Originally posted by sumitbadaya View Post
              My bike has completed 3000 kms and its 4 months old now.
              But I am facing a problem. A loud noise comes from the bike's engine side (or may be from engine itself) when I ride in 5th gear between 38-55 km/hr speed.
              The noise mostly comes in 5th gear. Noise is as if some autorickshaw is going on highway at high speed.
              Also, the gear shifting is hard and not smooth. specially 1st and 2nd gears.

              Please help in resolving the issue. I wish I could make the bike super smooth.

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              • #1012
                Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                Originally posted by jaypatel View Post
                Most probably, it's not engine but an broken silencer...
                Relax, you are not the only one who faced this problem.
                Replace the silencer in warranty
                No. The noise is not from silencer for sure.
                I got it replaced before 3 weeks only.
                And silencer noise should have nothing to do with riding in 5th gear.

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

                Originally posted by Aswinlogi View Post
                What kinda noise?

                Disc screeching? Elaborate it.

                My bike has completed 3000 kms and its 4 months old now.
                But I am facing a problem. A loud noise comes from the bike's engine side (or may be from engine itself) when I ride in 5th gear between 38-55 km/hr speed.
                The noise mostly comes in 5th gear. Noise is as if some autorickshaw is going on highway at high speed.
                Also, the gear shifting is hard and not smooth. specially 1st and 2nd gears.

                Please help in resolving the issue. I wish I could make the bike super smooth..

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                • #1013
                  Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                  Originally posted by sumitbadaya View Post
                  My bike has completed 3000 kms and its 4 months old now.
                  But I am facing a problem. A loud noise comes from the bike's engine side (or may be from engine itself) when I ride in 5th gear between 38-55 km/hr speed.
                  The noise mostly comes in 5th gear. Noise is as if some autorickshaw is going on highway at high speed.
                  Also, the gear shifting is hard and not smooth. specially 1st and 2nd gears.

                  Please help in resolving the issue. I wish I could make the bike super smooth.
                  Check the connection between your engine and exhaust pipe. Ensure that both Allen head screws are in place and well tightened also you’ll be having a washer which won’t be visible.

                  Also check for any hole or crack in the exhaust pipe from the starting (engine end) to muffler joint (below the foot rest) you can find a small hole just right below foot rest and that’s normal.

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                  • #1014
                    Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                    Originally posted by rakeshchn View Post
                    What is the cost of Motul FS? Does it come in 1.2 L bottle, or 1.5L? Or you buy two 1L bottles?
                    Recently, I changed my rtr 160 4v engine oil. Till 5 th service , I meant ( from 0 km to 14 k KM ) it was running only on TVS Tru 4 fully synthetic oil. All the 5 free services carried out with oil replacement. Now I switched to Motul 7100 10w40. It’s around 750 bucks for a litre. I bought 2 bottles and replaced my oil. It’s been 100 kms since I changed. Bike is all smooth and I have good reviews from my friends regarding this oil. Mileage has been increased slightly but I run 50 kms In TVS oil and another 50 in Motul, so it’s a mixture. Yet to confirm mileage again.

                    I recommend Motul for all rtr riders, smoother engine and gear shifts are ❤️ sweet . Motul can withstand upto 4.5k km .

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                    • #1015
                      Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                      Originally posted by sumitbadaya View Post
                      My bike has completed 3000 kms and its 4 months old now.
                      But I am facing a problem. A loud noise comes from the bike's engine side (or may be from engine itself) when I ride in 5th gear between 38-55 km/hr speed.
                      The noise mostly comes in 5th gear. Noise is as if some autorickshaw is going on highway at high speed.
                      Also, the gear shifting is hard and not smooth. specially 1st and 2nd gears.

                      Please help in resolving the issue. I wish I could make the bike super smooth.
                      Check your Chain slackness and adjust it.

                      Clean the chain with kerosene or diesel.
                      Adjust the chain.
                      Then lubricate the chain

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                      • #1016
                        Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                        Originally posted by sumitbadaya
                        Hi bro, am a regular viewer of your youtube channel.
                        Guess you got the wrong person, my YT channel would at best get a video or two a year.

                        Plus I take pride in staying oldschool and keeping a safe distance from such gay-shit.

                        I have apache 160 4v, 3 months old.. around 3100 kms ridden.

                        From past 1 month, my bike's engine (or something from engine side) is making loud noise...its like as if engine is having too much load on it while running. Specially when speed is between 38-52 kmph.
                        I am using motul 7100 10W40 engine oil and had it since 2500 kms ridden.
                        Also, gear shifts are not smooth. Specially first and second gear.
                        New motorcycles take time to set in, my P220 took about 40k km's for the shifts to be silky smooth as I do not muscle my way when it comes to shifting even in spite of riding hard.

                        So give it time and change oil religiously, personally I'd not bother to spend so much money on an oil.

                        I simply use the cheapest Diesel oil I can get and change at 1.5~2k intervals, thats all.

                        And the rear disc brake is making squeaking noise when i apply brakes.
                        Ignore or get a better helmet.

                        Please help me in resolving these issues. Even if i go to service center, what am i supposed to ask them to check?

                        Plz help
                        DIY is the way to go.

                        This is a good start:

                        Motorcycle Repair Course

                        Cheers,
                        A.P.
                        Motorcycling Experience:
                        2000 ~ 2017 Y2K Kinetic Zoom (Disposed at 15k)
                        2011 ~ 2015 Hero Honda Karizma R (Sold at 56.5k)
                        2013 ~ 2014 Bajaj Discover 100 4G (Sold at 16.5k)
                        2015 ~ 2017 TVS Wego (Totaled at 18k)
                        2015 - Bajaj Pulsar 220F (Currently 31k) < Garage Queen!
                        2017 - Bajaj CT100B (Currently 21k) < 'Golden Quadrilateral' Runner!

                        The Ride was Good, but Life is short, spend it Wisely!
                        Adios Comrades!
                        A.P. 2018

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                        • #1017
                          Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                          If the noise is from silencer then it maybe a cause of improper fitting of your silencer. Contact ASC for this issue, I hope it should be fine.

                          And if you want the super smooth gear shifts just take care of the drive chain. *Maintain a dirt free chain and do lubing periodically.
                          *Don't drive in lower RPM'S Maintain a 4-5K RPM while shifting gears to get optimum performance and mileage.
                          Originally posted by sumitbadaya View Post
                          No. The noise is not from silencer for sure.
                          I got it replaced before 3 weeks only.
                          And silencer noise should have nothing to do with riding in 5th gear.

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                          My bike has completed 3000 kms and its 4 months old now.
                          But I am facing a problem. A loud noise comes from the bike's engine side (or may be from engine itself) when I ride in 5th gear between 38-55 km/hr speed.
                          The noise mostly comes in 5th gear. Noise is as if some autorickshaw is going on highway at high speed.
                          Also, the gear shifting is hard and not smooth. specially 1st and 2nd gears.

                          Please help in resolving the issue. I wish I could make the bike super smooth..
                          Last edited by Aswinlogi; 09-21-2019, 03:58 PM.

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                          • #1018
                            Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                            Hi Everyone,

                            Recently I've changed the disc pads (front and rear) and did a general service. Everything is fine. Engine feels super smooth. But on the drive chain part I do feel something fishy. It gives me frustration and not a peaceful ride. In initial gears at lower RPMs that ""TAK TAK "" Noise comes!!! Even though I grease/ lube chain properly at specific time Intervals, I doubt the problem must be something else.

                            Chain sprocket and Drive chain seems good enough.

                            ODO : 19K

                            Is the chain tensioner/ chain guide maybe faulty? I do came over this video...

                            MOTORCYCLE CHAIN NOISE! CHAIN GUIDE REPLACEMENT TVS APACHE RTR 200 & 160, CHAIN TENSIONER/RETAINER
                            https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc8qKzecYRA
                            A complete chain sprocket maintenance was carried out on my motorcycle and in this video we will be changing the chain guide on a motorcycle: TVS Apache RTR ...



                            Thanks in advance!!!

                            Edit : Recent rains made the drive chain wet and I cleaned, tightened and lubed the chain. Now it's alright.

                            But I'm not damn sure still how much kms the stock Drive chain will last .
                            Let's see...
                            Last edited by Aswinlogi; 10-01-2019, 04:34 PM.

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                            • #1019
                              Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                              Need some help from the owners:

                              1) Common issues faced by everyone
                              2) TVS parts and after sales quality (I hear it's not good, at all)
                              3) Do you trust your machine 100% when you go out, far from home, on some lonely deserted road? (Reliability of a TVS)
                              4) (rather the most important) Is it comfortable for tall riders, say 6 feet tall? (I hear it's cramped)

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                              • #1020
                                TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                                Originally posted by Noob350 View Post
                                Need some help from the owners:

                                1) Common issues faced by everyone
                                2) TVS parts and after sales quality (I hear it's not good, at all)
                                3) Do you trust your machine 100% when you go out, far from home, on some lonely deserted road? (Reliability of a TVS)
                                4) (rather the most important) Is it comfortable for tall riders, say 6 feet tall? (I hear it's cramped)
                                1) TVS brakes aren’t up to the mark. Their engine performs a lot, but the brakes are not match for that engine. I changed my brake fluid from dot 3 to dot 4. Now it’s fine.

                                2) TVS parts are in good quality. No issue with their parts. I used TVS Dot 4 fluid, TVS brake pads , TVS chain Lube, TVS Engine oil, TVS spark plug (manufactured by Bosch).

                                3) Yeah, I trust my mechanic. Sometimes I used to cross
                                Verify with other mechanic also. Most of the time I fix issues in my bike. Sometimes because of time constrain and lack of tools I approach mechanic.

                                4) I’m , 5 feet 8 inches. It’s quite comfortable for me.
                                Last edited by TarunSundar; 10-21-2019, 12:20 AM.

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