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  • #16741
    Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

    Originally posted by msuthar25 View Post
    My odo is just at 270kms!!
    And its more of rubbery sound of squeaking

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    Could be due to dust in the disc pad, wash once and ride for few km, it should go.

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    • #16742
      Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

      Originally posted by msuthar25 View Post
      My odo is just at 270kms!!
      And its more of rubbery sound of squeaking

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      Put the bike on centre stand and rotate the rear wheel slowly and observe from where the noise is coming. Maybe something is getting rubbed against each other.
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      • #16743
        Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

        Seems like brake pads are being in contact with the disc...


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        • #16744
          Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

          Clocked 10k odo.Changed to shell ax7. Planning for tyre change, anybody using Michelin pilot sporty? Manuvering grip nd life??
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          • #16745
            Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

            Originally posted by RVSB-RocketVicknySuperBoy View Post
            Isnt it the Pulsar's powerband?
            I heard that it starts from 4k and ends at 8k rpm.
            I also heard that people are claiming their RTR180 is faster than P220 in initial but it is because the lowend torque.
            Try out a wheelie on a Pulsar and an Apache, the Apache will wheelie with lesser effort than Pulsar.
            Just leave the clutch and wheelie will pop.
            And IMO, the RTRs has the feel and fun of 2-strokes!!!



            The above quote is a reply of mine in another thread.
            Actually, I've driven the apache for well over 2000kms when my brother's bike was with me. I did try to rev it and found it to be most eager and optimal at 6k-9k rpm. The initial output may be due to lower kerb weight but i did feel the flat out acceleration in 5th gear was best at 6-9k rpm where it lies between its torque and power band. But it could be true that actual power band could be below that but this is what I experienced.

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            • #16746
              Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

              Originally posted by ajojohn303 View Post
              Clocked 10k odo.Changed to shell ax7. Planning for tyre change, anybody using Michelin pilot sporty? Manuvering grip nd life??
              Sent from my XT1052 using xBhp Connect mobile app

              I am using Michelin pilot sporty front tyre. Its much better than stock but nothing great, nothing exceptional. After 21k km with the tyre, it still looks good for another 5k km. Beginning to loose grip post 20k though the treads look good.
              You would be better off with r15v2 front tyre, which is the best in the particular size.

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              • #16747
                Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                Originally posted by Abishek94 View Post
                I am using Michelin pilot sporty front tyre. Its much better than stock but nothing great, nothing exceptional. After 21k km with the tyre, it still looks good for another 5k km. Beginning to loose grip post 20k though the treads look good.
                You would be better off with r15v2 front tyre, which is the best in the particular size.
                Thanks but what about rear one?

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                • #16748
                  Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                  Originally posted by ajojohn303 View Post
                  Thanks but what about rear one?

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                  I don't think the rear one will be much different from the front pilot sporty in terms of grip.
                  At the moment the only viable option for rtrs in stock size are mrfs.

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                  • #16749
                    Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                    Originally posted by Abishek94 View Post
                    I am using Michelin pilot sporty front tyre. Its much better than stock but nothing great, nothing exceptional. After 21k km with the tyre, it still looks good for another 5k km. Beginning to loose grip post 20k though the treads look good.
                    You would be better off with r15v2 front tyre, which is the best in the particular size.
                    How much did the michelin front tyre cost you ?? How does it fare with the MRF zapper fs ? Am in a dilemma to choose michelin or mrf this time for the tyre change. Iam happy with zapper vyde for the rear .
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                    • #16750
                      Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                      [MENTION=68216]Chris2292[/MENTION]

                      What do you mean 130/80 would be over doing it? Would it cause More Harm(Sprocket Loading & Decrease in Mileage) than good(Better grip, and wider contact Area)?
                      By the way, how is the 120/80 on the stock rim? Do you have to run at a lower PSI to keep the contact area the same?

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                      • #16751
                        Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                        Originally posted by darth_vader19 View Post
                        [MENTION=68216]Chris2292[/MENTION]

                        What do you mean 130/80 would be over doing it? Would it cause More Harm(Sprocket Loading & Decrease in Mileage) than good(Better grip, and wider contact Area)?
                        By the way, how is the 120/80 on the stock rim? Do you have to run at a lower PSI to keep the contact area the same?
                        130/80 needs the chain cover to be removed ,and yes ! It would be of more weight leading to the sprockets gettin damaged soon. No idea if the mileage would drop but logically it would.120/80 on the stock rim is more or less like the stock tyres only ,I run it at 38psi but 35psi would be the right level . additionally , I might be wrong but in 120/80, the 80 refers to the ratio of the tyre height corresponding to the width of the tyre. So in that case the contact area of both the tyres(110/80 and 120/80) should more or less be similar only (experts please correct me if I am wrong).
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                        • #16752
                          Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                          Originally posted by Chris2292 View Post
                          130/80 needs the chain cover to be removed ,and yes ! It would be of more weight leading to the sprockets gettin damaged soon. No idea if the mileage would drop but logically it would.120/80 on the stock rim is more or less like the stock tyres only ,I run it at 38psi but 35psi would be the right level . additionally , I might be wrong but in 120/80, the 80 refers to the ratio of the tyre height corresponding to the width of the tyre. So in that case the contact area of both the tyres(110/80 and 120/80) should more or less be similar only (experts please correct me if I am wrong).
                          Woah 38. That's a lot, man!
                          Are there any other mods you've done?
                          I Hear that Exhausts Reduce some of the vibes.

                          BTW has anyone tried adjusting the footpegs? I' 6'2" and the bike is sort of Cramped as of now.
                          The pillion foot pegs Seem okay

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                          • #16753
                            Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                            Originally posted by darth_vader19 View Post
                            Woah 38. That's a lot, man!
                            Are there any other mods you've done?
                            I Hear that Exhausts Reduce some of the vibes.

                            BTW has anyone tried adjusting the footpegs? I' 6'2" and the bike is sort of Cramped as of now.
                            The pillion foot pegs Seem okay
                            Just the usual, i have fitted a dual ring projector, have the blue heart mod in my scoops, hazard lamps and k&n fitted wid an upjetted main jet. Exhaust does reduce vibs but needs to be fit in a perfect manner else you would get backfires plus while touring its a pain to the ears , to some people its music though :P . AFAIK you cannot adjust the footpegs to a different position .
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                            • #16754
                              Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                              i am planning to fit LED turn indicators for my bike can anyone suggest me a good shop in SP road bangalore to get this done???
                              Last edited by pranav_salieri; 03-29-2015, 08:57 PM.

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                              • #16755
                                Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                                Originally posted by pranav_salieri View Post
                                i am planning to fit LED turn indicators for my bike can anyone suggest me a good shop in SP road bangalore to get this done???
                                You can source rs200 led indicators.

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