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**shahbaz63** · 01-19-2014, 01:59 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by Rahul.g View Post

My RTR 160 is running on 90/90 17" michelin pilot sporty for front and 120/80 17" zapper vyde for rear, so far o have done around 2k kms on this setup.
It grips very well now, cornering is fun now and not much difference in performance. I managed a top speed of 126 kmph( speedo indicated).

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God combination... Is there any effect on mileage.

**Rahul.g** · 01-19-2014, 02:18 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post

God combination... Is there any effect on mileage.

Frankly speaking I haven't tested the mileage, but still I can say its around 42 - 43 kmpl

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**shahbaz63** · 01-19-2014, 09:21 PM

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I am getting mileage of ~450 km/ (12-14 litre)

**Durvesh_RTR** · 01-20-2014, 03:43 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Shell Super petrol

Please fill your bike with shell super petrol .I usually fill my bike with shell normal petrol yesterday after hitting reserve I filled shell super petrol .It was amazing you can feel the vibrations reduced almost immediately .The engine revs better .The bike feels really smooth after it I wonder how my bike will feel when I will go for Motul after 20k and shell super vs stock new bike with tvs oil+normal petrol.

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Originally posted by Phil_Ivor View Post

I am running on MRF FX 100/80 17" front and MRF Zapper Q 120/80 17" rear. Well i couldn't feel any lack in performance but the front got a wee bit heavier than normal. Nothing a few kms of riding and getting used to won't cure

Yes u can still accelerate hard bro but you need to be smoother with the throttle inputs. We cannot just chop the throttle, try to be gradual yet fast.

So far I have touched 132kmph.. that was my fastest. The bike hovers around 110-115 with ease though. And yes the acceleration is still crisp

But, I feel, to get the best out of the bike, better stick to the stock tyre specs of the bike. U can upgrade to stickier rubber but try to stick to the stock specs so that it won't ruin the feel of the bike.

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Originally posted by Durvesh_RTR View Post

Which tyres will be the best?

I had thought of Zapper FYI (r15)90/80 front and zapper VYDE 120/80 rear
or Some nice pirelli MT75
90/80 - 17 M/C 46S TL for front
110/80 - 17 M/C 57S TL for rear

You have any other suggestions?

I read in the manual that changing the tyre size will affect ABS I just wish to know will the 90/80 pirelli affect my ABS?
I am really torn between 90/80 pirelli for front as paired tyres have same thread pattern will give better water disassipation vs 90/90 other brand as the size will remain full stock?

**shahbaz63** · 01-20-2014, 04:16 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

I have changed both tires but no effect on ABS. ^

**Durvesh_RTR** · 01-20-2014, 08:27 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post

I have changed both tires but no effect on ABS. ^

What is the size of your front tyre?

**vivekgautams** · 01-20-2014, 08:59 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post

I have changed both tires but no effect on ABS. ^

Which brand of tyres are you rolling on.??

**shahbaz63** · 01-20-2014, 09:31 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by vivekgautams View Post

Which brand of tyres are you rolling on.??

Pilort Sporty Front (Michelline) - 100"
Vertigo Rear (CEAT) - 120"

**prateek2210** · 01-20-2014, 09:58 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Its been three days that I have went back to stock lighting, the more I am riding at night, the more I am missing my projector. 3 years and I was in love with them

**aditya_iyer** · 01-21-2014, 01:34 AM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Wow, The light from Osram Nightracer plus is definitely better than stock as when i rode today, the light from lower dipper was more than sufficient & the color is very good to look at. Must recommend for anyone suffering from the low light in new Apache 160 headlight

Thanx to [MENTION=47593]Adarsh_Bk[/MENTION] for recommending it

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**A4D** · 01-21-2014, 12:00 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

lost compression of my bike and my valve bended this is a pic of another bike this one was unbelievable

**Adarsh_Bk** · 01-21-2014, 12:17 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by aditya_iyer View Post

Wow, The light from Osram Nightracer plus is definitely better than stock as when i rode today, the light from lower dipper was more than sufficient & the color is very good to look at. Must recommend for anyone suffering from the low light in new Apache 160 headlight

Thanx to @Adarsh_Bk for recommending it

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Most welcome buddy

Glad that you liked the throw. You will see the improvement in high beam the moment you ride on pitch dark highways. Also press the pass switch when you are in low beam and see the magic

(Not recommended to do always).

Originally posted by A4D View Post

lost compression of my bike and my valve bended this is a pic of another bike this one was unbelievable

Any idea how the valves got bent?

**shahbaz63** · 01-21-2014, 12:19 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

I am planning to change my tires... Suggestion for both with profile...

Use - Cornering & Straigh Road , not much of off roading.

**VinayakVerma** · 01-21-2014, 01:51 PM

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Hi Aditya . Can you post pics with both high and low beam of nightracer ? . Your Apache is with new headlight or old design ?

**vivekgautams** · 01-21-2014, 02:08 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post

I am planning to change my tires... Suggestion for both with profile...

Use - Cornering & Straigh Road , not much of off roading.

I've been rolling on Michelin Pilot Sporty 90/90 17" for the past 12k km.. No punctures, no cracks... I found that the front brakes are just superb( could make out the difference right after I changed from TVS tyres).. Excellent for dry straight & superb for corners.. Nothing great for wet(when tyre are cold).. The performance of tyre increases (in wet) when it reaches a slight warm temperature..

Are you planning( or already using ..??) for a 100/80 17" for the front..?? The tyre might touch the mud guard.. Stick to a 90/90 17"..

Michelin has a Pilot Sporty 120/80 17" for the rear.. You can go for it.. INR 2300-2400..

Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post

Pilort Sporty Front (Michelline) - 100"
Vertigo Rear (CEAT) - 120"

I'm confused.. Have you changed your tyres or are you going to change your tyres..??

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