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  • #901
    Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

    Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post
    Could be anything from a loose mount or a pinch bolt to timing chain/cam clatter.

    First thing I'd suggest would be to change the oil and see if the noise persists, if it is the oil that was at fault then you'd be better off with shorter drain intervals.
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    In your case I doubt its from the engine, as it sounds to be more like the drive chain making noise as everything else inside the engine isn't in motion with the engine killed.

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    This is not an issue to begin with, it is a very common occurrence.

    Simply get a better helmet to muffle the noise or learn to ignore it.
    Sad but it's true

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    • #902
      Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

      Originally posted by Siby.dj View Post
      Sad but it's true
      If its the drive chain then as long as its properly adjusted and lubed you can safely ignore it.

      Since there is metal to metal contact it is bound to make some noise irrespective of what you do, some expensive lubes are said to reduce the noise but personally I'd say its simply not worth the hassle.
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      2015 ~ 2017 TVS Wego (Totaled at 18k)
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      • #903
        Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

        Greetings to fellow XBHPians!!!
        I just brought home this very beautiful motorcycle 2 weeks back. Racing Black [emoji469].

        I have been wondering if our bike needs some protection for moderate to heavy rain.
        I stay in Mumbai and travel to office everyday (around 18KM roundtrip) and weekends are for short trips

        I understand that bikes are designed keeping in mind that these will be driven in rains too.
        My main concerns are the fuel lid, console... and any other water-sensitive part that might be better off with some covering. How has your experience been?
        Also, the chain will need lubrication often right?
        Last edited by parsh; 06-11-2019, 11:44 PM.

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        • #904
          Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

          Originally posted by parsh View Post
          Greetings to fellow XBHPians!!!
          I just brought home this very beautiful motorcycle 2 weeks back. Racing Black [emoji469].

          I have been wondering if our bike needs some protection for moderate to heavy rain.
          I stay in Mumbai and travel to office everyday (around 18KM roundtrip) and weekends are for short trips

          I understand that bikes are designed keeping in mind that these will be driven in rains too.
          My main concerns are the fuel lid, console... and any other water-sensitive part that might be better off with some covering. How has your experience been?
          Also, the chain will need lubrication often right?
          I had ridden it yesterday during the heavy mumbai rains and I didn't face any issues with water. I would recommend inspecting the chain and lube it accordingly. Our bikes are bad for pillions when riding in the rains. They will definitely have mud all over the leg and back even at regular road speeds. Congratulations bro. Welcome to the club.[emoji1]

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          • #905
            Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

            Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post
            If its the drive chain then as long as its properly adjusted and lubed you can safely ignore it.

            Since there is metal to metal contact it is bound to make some noise irrespective of what you do, some expensive lubes are said to reduce the noise but personally I'd say its simply not worth the hassle.
            Update. The noise has vanished suddenly after I rode my bike during heavy rains

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            • #906
              Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

              Originally posted by Siby.dj View Post
              Update. The noise has vanished suddenly after I rode my bike during heavy rains
              They'll come back when the links dry up a bit, but then again as said before ignore it completely.
              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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              • #907
                Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                Originally posted by parsh View Post
                Greetings to fellow XBHPians!!!
                I just brought home this very beautiful motorcycle 2 weeks back. Racing Black [emoji469].

                I have been wondering if our bike needs some protection for moderate to heavy rain.
                I stay in Mumbai and travel to office everyday (around 18KM roundtrip) and weekends are for short trips

                I understand that bikes are designed keeping in mind that these will be driven in rains too.
                My main concerns are the fuel lid, console... and any other water-sensitive part that might be better off with some covering. How has your experience been?
                Also, the chain will need lubrication often right?
                Yes , Eventhough bikes are built to operate under different weathers we should take care of it.

                Always remember that parking in open areas during a sunny/rainy day will have adverse effects. Prolonged parking in sunlight may cause exposure to high UV radiations andso the paint would start fade

                And similarly parking in rainy places (often) will cause rusting of metal parts and failure of electricals.

                *So it's better to find a shelter for parking !!!

                And last thing as you've mentioned that the drivechain will also get messed up with rain water and needs Lubing. Normally a well lubed chain can be ridden for more than 500 Kms. Try TVS TRU spray for Lubing (after cleaning the chain), as it's too good .

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                • #908
                  Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                  Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post
                  Could be anything from a loose mount or a pinch bolt to timing chain/cam clatter.

                  First thing I'd suggest would be to change the oil and see if the noise persists, if it is the oil that was at fault then you'd be better off with shorter drain intervals.
                  Yeah I too suspect something similar as from my repeated inspection this noise will come only at very specific times. That is when riding through the same stretches of road at similar RPMs, and disappears in other places. So the noise is not always present when engine is running. But 100% sure it is from engine and not drive chain, wheels etc.

                  Taking in for 4th free service in couple of days, will talk to ASC people. But from my past experiences I am not hopeful about them identifying and/or fixing it.
                  sigpicOm Yamahaya Namaha...praise the lord!

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                  • #909
                    Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                    Hello everyone I came across one problem ii n my bike the engine oil is decreasing by 80 to 100 ml every 1000 kms is it okay or is thier any problem in my bike no smoke from exhaust once I got 680 ml after drain in 2000kms help me

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                    • #910
                      Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                      Originally posted by [email protected] View Post
                      Hello everyone I came across one problem ii n my bike the engine oil is decreasing by 80 to 100 ml every 1000 kms is it okay or is thier any problem in my bike no smoke from exhaust once I got 680 ml after drain in 2000kms help me
                      I have heard that the oil lvl do decrease. But not at the lvl you mentioned. Maybe other can provide more information.

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                      • #911
                        Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                        Originally posted by Siby.dj View Post
                        I have heard that the oil lvl do decrease. But not at the lvl you mentioned. Maybe other can provide more information.
                        Out of 900ml 680 ml drained

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                        • #912
                          Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                          Hi everyone

                          I have an observation, there is occasional KHAT KHAT sound from handle during hard braking & on potholes, what could be the reason. My bike has only 3100 km on odo & this problem occurred from last two weeks.

                          Thanks

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                          • #913
                            Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                            Originally posted by [email protected] View Post
                            Out of 900ml 680 ml drained
                            The oil level should be maintained at 1200ml !

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                            • #914
                              Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                              Originally posted by [email protected] View Post
                              Hello everyone I came across one problem ii n my bike the engine oil is decreasing by 80 to 100 ml every 1000 kms is it okay or is thier any problem in my bike no smoke from exhaust once I got 680 ml after drain in 2000kms help me
                              How much Kms on your ODO, I hope you must be using TVS TRU4 FS oil and I too noticed that the engine oil level got decreased during long rides.

                              But whatsoever after crossing 10,000 KMS it feels alright. Now I have crossed 14,000 Kms while the last oil change was @9700 Kms. The senior ASC said that the oil drain interval for TRU 4 FS is 6000 Kms.

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                              • #915
                                Re: TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Ownership Experience

                                Originally posted by [email protected] View Post
                                Hello everyone I came across one problem ii n my bike the engine oil is decreasing by 80 to 100 ml every 1000 kms is it okay or is thier any problem in my bike no smoke from exhaust once I got 680 ml after drain in 2000kms help me
                                Make sure that there's no oil leakage anywhere from the engine. It's recommended to top-up the oil and check after a 1000 Kms.

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