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**shojolbd** · 10-27-2014, 09:44 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by Balgi View Post

Dude why would you use high octane fuels when:
1)yours is not a high compression engine and thus can't benefit in anyway from the fuel.
2)knowing that high octane fuels are no longer available readily and most high octane fuels are just normal fuels with additives.
3) additives from these fuels can damage your piston rings, carb, and catalytic convertor.
As said before please clean your carb and reset all carb settings to stock, do this by unscrewing and rescrewing the afr screw again to stock. Additionally I would suggest getting rid of the ngk iridium plug in favour of a bosh rr6 dual contact plug for better combustion.

The stock Bosch plug is better than the Iridium?

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**John P Daniel** · 10-27-2014, 09:46 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by shojolbd View Post

There is no smell of petrol and the lag only happens when the negine is cold at first startups, the bike doesn't want to rev from the idle 11000rpm and stalls if i give quick throttle, if i increase the throttle very slowly it stutters.. and revs only after the throttle is turned substantial amount.

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Clean the carb completely and retune the carburetor. Also, clean the spark plug. Use normal petrol. This clears these problems for most bikes.

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**Abishek94** · 10-27-2014, 09:46 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by shojolbd View Post

The stock Bosch plug is better than the Iridium?

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The stock Bosch plugs are better than what most other companies provide as stock. But it is known to have a short lifespan and replacement interval according to tvs is 15k km.

**vivekgautams** · 10-27-2014, 10:02 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by shojolbd View Post

Thanks everyone for the replies. Here ia more details of my bike :

* Total Mileage is only 2400km
* Air filter has been cleaned
* Chain tention adjusted and lubed
* Plug in use is NGK Iridium
* Fuel used is High Octane Petrol
* No smoke from the exhaust
* No leakage of fuel from the tank or carburetor
* Tyre is MRF Vyde 120/80 at the rear (changed)
* Engine oil is Motul 5100 15w50
* Carburetor checked and adjusted to 1.8 full turns but still pretty rich as plug is dark.
* Tappets are fine.
* Tyre pressure always maintained 25PSI and 32PSI front and rear respectively.

Now can you guys find anything wrong here? I know about the thicker oil and fatter tyre but will they make such huge difference?

One problem i have noticed after starting the bike is that when i give throttle there is a big lag and rpm doesnt want to increase and only increases when i turn the theotyle too much and at times it shuts off. After running in idle for few minutes the throttle response becomes fine.

Here is what I think:-
1. May be the Ir plug is not in the right heat range. Revert back to the "stock" plug. Then give the FE a test.
2. When I shifted from TVS TRU4 10W30 SS oil (aka,hot water) to Shell Advance Ultra 10W40 FS, I could feel the sluggishness when doing climbing upslopes. I'v tried Shell AX7 10W40 & faced a lot of cold start issues. As winter is approaching, I would advise you to go for a 10W40 oil. The thicker the oil more sluggish the engine becomes & more idling time for the oil to heat up (it depends on the environment temperature).
3. Get the carb. tuned by a mechanic. There is no default number of turns for the AF. The number of turns varies from bike to bike & from place to place the bike runs. I'v noticed that the AF becomes leaner when the altitude decreases to sea level & AF becomes rich when altitude increases, this change was observed with no changes to the screw.

**Balgi** · 10-27-2014, 10:11 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by shojolbd View Post

The stock Bosch plug is better than the Iridium?

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No not stock plug. The Bosch rr6 dual contact plug. It has a higher firing rate than the stock single contact plug. For reference the stock plug is Bosch R6 and one I suggested is Bosch RR6

**Abishek94** · 10-27-2014, 10:22 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by Balgi View Post

No not stock plug. The Bosch rr6 dual contact plug. It has a higher firing rate than the stock single contact plug. For reference the stock plug is Bosch R6 and one I suggested is Bosch RR6

Is dual contact same as double electrode?

Because the stock spark plug is a double electrode plug.

**Balgi** · 10-27-2014, 10:31 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by Abishek94 View Post

Is dual contact same as double electrode?

Because the stock spark plug is a double electrode plug.

I'll post a pic if possible. That'll solve the confusion.

**shojolbd** · 10-27-2014, 11:35 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Thanks to all of you nice guys. My stock plug is Bosch R6. Let me give a pic. The stock plug is more black than the iridium. And this is how my plug looks even after cleaning with WD40.

Sorry unable to attach pics... will try again

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**shojolbd** · 10-27-2014, 11:43 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Ah.. successful at last.
And this is how my plug looks even AFTER cleaning with WD40 and toothbrush.

**bhadoriabtp** · 10-28-2014, 02:08 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

BOSCH RR6 PLUG, is it avail able online and at what price.

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please advise me what is expected life of engine of RTR180 in terms of kelo-meters,well maintained,regularly serviced and carefully driven.

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i want to get my rear tire changed of my rtr180. i want a 120/80/17 tire, i want to know is it possible to get it fitted without any technical problem. which is the best tire avail able long durable ,soft, and comfortable tire avail able in the market and at what price.

**shojolbd** · 10-28-2014, 04:13 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by bhadoriabtp View Post

BOSCH RR6 PLUG, is it avail able online and at what price.

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please advise me what is expected life of engine of RTR180 in terms of kelo-meters,well maintained,regularly serviced and carefully driven.

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i want to get my rear tire changed of my rtr180. i want a 120/80/17 tire, i want to know is it possible to get it fitted without any technical problem. which is the best tire avail able long durable ,soft, and comfortable tire avail able in the market and at what price.

MRF VYDE 120/80 is best for RTR 180. Fits without any issue. I m using. Excellent tyre.

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**FortySeven-47** · 11-01-2014, 09:57 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by shojolbd View Post

MRF VYDE 120/80 is best for RTR 180. Fits without any issue. I m using. Excellent tyre.

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^^ agreed, have been using the same. It is a very good tyre compared to tvs.

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**Shahryar Khan** · 11-05-2014, 08:31 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS led light beast eyes

Hey guys i brought this Apache 180 abs second hand for 50K nov 2012 model the problem is with the eyes one of the eyes is bright and the other one is little dull I had shown to svc guys they told me the headlight and eyes are one piece n it will cost me around 3000 rs foe the new one is it true they are one piece..............n i am uploading the pic of the eyes can it be restored to its original form

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**prateek2210** · 11-06-2014, 03:45 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

[MENTION=25765]Shah[/MENTION]ryr : Show this to bike electrician, see if that can help.

@Tribals : Returned from another 1000kms ride from hills. Full of off roading, white devil performed extremely well. More I ride it, more I am getting attached to it.

**TVSian** · 11-09-2014, 09:21 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

OK,Guys,I am just 15 so I can't get an RTR or drive it Myself ! So,eh... I have heard many people esp buyers talking about the Next Gen RTRs 180 and ABS will get every thing looking the Same with very small changes but with a Whole Damn Bucket of Improvements from BMW on the Inside.They are saying the RTR will get EFI,4 Valves,DOHC,Twin Spark Plugs,Knock Sensor,Oxygen Sensors,Dual Cradle Race Frame,Swingarms,6 Speed Gearbox,Water Cooling Loop Block,Complete NVH Improvement and Better Parts Quality and Much better Fit & Finish.But what I need is eh... They need to make the R15,P220,200 NS/SS Beater right ? Please pour in your Expectations and Suggestions and More Importantly,

DO WE NEED A RE-DESIGNED HEADLIGHT DOME ?

Thanks

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