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**Chris2292** · 05-14-2015, 01:23 AM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post

Small OT :
Just bought this Bluetooth Helmet Headset from aliexpress for 27$ (now 31$) and guess what , it was delivered from Netherlands in 20days. Tested indoors, calls are crisp and clear , will check tomorrow how it performs while on the move, alongwith GPS navigation and music

Does it pair with the other headsets like Sena ??

**prateek2210** · 05-14-2015, 01:30 AM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by Chris2292 View Post

Does it pair with the other headsets like Sena ??

Nope, pairing only happens with same headset. If I want to pair it with one, I have to buy the same set again.
Mine doesn't support Intercom as I seldom have pillion. Even on tour, my fellow bikers are in vicinity so didn't feel the need of it as of now.

**sanjaynk15** · 05-14-2015, 09:44 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by devils_friend View Post

Seems like air lock inside the fuel tank. Open the lid and close after 2 minutes. Things should be fine.

Buddy it didn't solve the issue

That exhaust popping sound starts when rpm is in 2-3k range.. when i shift and leave the throttle.. when i rev past 3.5k it disappears

Anyone has any idea about this??

**Chris2292** · 05-15-2015, 09:23 AM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post

Nope, pairing only happens with same headset. If I want to pair it with one, I have to buy the same set again.
Mine doesn't support Intercom as I seldom have pillion. Even on tour, my fellow bikers are in vicinity so didn't feel the need of it as of now.

But for the price offered this seems as the best bet, how is the clarity on the go .?? A review maybe :P ?

**prateek2210** · 05-15-2015, 11:40 AM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by Chris2292 View Post

But for the price offered this seems as the best bet, how is the clarity on the go .?? A review maybe :P ?

Yesterday went for a short spin.
1) Music is clear and crisp.
2)Made and received calls while on the move (it can redial last call, by press of a button), was very clear till 90ish kmph, after that you have to slow down a little.
3)GPS voice was also loud and clear.

Will use it for some more days and will come back with more.
By the way the battery life with music on is approx 5hours and without its 8hours, which I guess is enough for a day ride. One can recharge it using USB charger, thinking of getting one on the bike.

Originally posted by sanjaynk15 View Post

Buddy it didn't solve the issue

That exhaust popping sound starts when rpm is in 2-3k range.. when i shift and leave the throttle.. when i rev past 3.5k it disappears

Anyone has any idea about this??

Get the exhaust outlet valve checked.

**Chris2292** · 05-15-2015, 11:53 AM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post

Yesterday went for a short spin.
1) Music is clear and crisp.
2)Made and received calls while on the move (it can redial last call, by press of a button), was very clear till 90ish kmph, after that you have to slow down a little.
3)GPS voice was also loud and clear.

Will use it for some more days and will come back with more.
By the way the battery life with music on is approx 5hours and without its 8hours, which I guess is enough for a day ride. One can recharge it using USB charger, thinking of getting one on the bike.

Get the exhaust outlet valve checked.

Seems good :-) 👍 good buy mate.

**Albert Paul** · 05-15-2015, 01:32 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post

Yesterday went for a short spin.
1) Music is clear and crisp.
2)Made and received calls while on the move (it can redial last call, by press of a button), was very clear till 90ish kmph, after that you have to slow down a little.
3)GPS voice was also loud and clear.

Will use it for some more days and will come back with more.
By the way the battery life with music on is approx 5hours and without its 8hours, which I guess is enough for a day ride. One can recharge it using USB charger, thinking of getting one on the bike.

Looks great and a VFM Helmet, Can you help me with some doubts,

Is that legit genuine LS2 helmet ?

All that music/call/GPS features are standard equipment with Helmet ?

How come this is better than a good earphone with mic and button(Rs.1500 for Senneiser) and a GPS map like Google Map in Android ? considering the fact that provided ear phones and call accept/disconnecting module look like fat !!

I went for a trip to Munnar yesterday, writing my first travelogue yeaa!!

**prateek2210** · 05-15-2015, 01:42 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by Albert Paul View Post

Looks great and a VFM Helmet, Can you help me with some doubts,

Is that legit genuine LS2 helmet ?

All that music/call/GPS features are standard equipment with Helmet ?

How come this is better than a good earphone with mic and button(Rs.1500 for Senneiser) and a GPS map like Google Map in Android ? considering the fact that provided ear phones and call accept/disconnecting module look like fat !!

My LS2 is now almost 5years old, Yes this one is the original one, the heaviest and came with DOT (clear coated) and with genuine warranty. I am still using the stock visor as we cant find the replacement visor anymore.

No, I just bought the Bluetooth Headset and installed on the helmet.
In ear headphones were being used by me till today but for long rides they pain a lot, plus while picking calls we have to make sure that the mic of those earphones are near the mouth, who would find the mic at 90kmph and then answer.

**New guy** · 05-15-2015, 07:20 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post

....plus while picking calls we have to make sure that the mic of those earphones are near the mouth, who would find the mic at 90kmph and then answer.

Brother, not a safe practice to answer calls while riding, that too at high speeds.
Please avoid for your own safety and for the safety of other road users.

**prateek2210** · 05-15-2015, 11:19 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by New guy View Post

Brother, not a safe practice to answer calls while riding, that too at high speeds.
Please avoid for your own safety and for the safety of other road users.

Thanks for the concern. But people here know me very well from safety point

**Chetas Das** · 05-16-2015, 02:04 AM

RTR 180: new set of different front and rear tyres

Hi All,

With the monsoons just around the corner, I decided it was high time to get the tyres on my RTR 180 changed (the stock tyres are a nightmare). Both front and rear are 17" rims.

It was a no brainer to go for the 120/80-17 MRF Zapper VYDE as the rear tyre. I'm confused between the MRF ZAPPER FY1 (80/90-17) and the MRF ZAPPER FY1 which happen to be the R15v2's front tyre (90/80-17). Will the latter fit onto my front rim?

Is the mismatch in front and rear tyres going to affect performance and safety?

Request you to please help me out as the grip on my current tyres is getting worse with time.

**julianpaul** · 05-16-2015, 07:23 PM

Re: RTR 180: new set of different front and rear tyres

The FY seemed a bit narrow at 80mm so I got myself an FY1 about a couple weeks ago. Fits and runs perfectly.

Only possible issue is the profile is now 72mm instead of the stock 81mm so there will probably be an error in the speedo/odo readings. Yet to test that out.

**jaggu_rtr** · 05-16-2015, 09:57 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Just got fitted mrf zapper c 110-80 tl for rear and 90_90 for front, let me see how they perform

Jaggudada

**Chetas Das** · 05-18-2015, 12:13 AM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

[MENTION=6063]julianpaul[/MENTION] [MENTION=50496]jaggu_rtr[/MENTION] Can you guys please put up a small review of how the tyres fared at the end of this week, if there are any speedo errors and thrown in a mention for me? That would be great. Gonna change mine at the end of this week.

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[MENTION=6063]julianpaul[/MENTION] [MENTION=50496]jaggu_rtr[/MENTION] Can you guys please put up a small review of how the tyres fared at the end of this week, if there are any speedo errors and thrown in a mention for me? That would be great. Gonna change mine at the end of this week.

**shahbaz63** · 05-19-2015, 04:44 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

I did upgrade my tyres, very minor change in gear ratio. Nothing much.

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I did upgrade my tyres, very minor change in gear ratio. Nothing much.

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