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**vishnu.leo** · 05-19-2015, 09:04 PM

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

A good buy indeed. Been using the sena system for the past 5-6 months now. So i know how a big boon it is when it comes to audio GPS directions. Its way safer than having to look at phone or gps screen each time. Then comes the usual emergency "where the hell are you" call from mom.

Do check wether the system is weatherproof or not. A friend was on lookout for a cheaper option like this and being in kerala weather is something that we always have to worry about.

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 !!

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

Some helmets as you move up the price scale have ports/holes/recesses that are ready to accept these kind of systems so that they dont have the inconvenience of causing ear pain during long runs.(both my sparX and Nexx have the capability to use such systems factory built. So fitting the Sena was easy as a cake).
Good trip Indeed. Was there last weekend myself. perfect climate i must say.

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**jaggu_rtr** · 05-19-2015, 09:09 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Grip improved a lot wen compared to tvs stock tyres

Jaggudada

**prateek2210** · 05-20-2015, 01:18 AM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by vishnu.leo View Post

A good buy indeed. Been using the sena system for the past 5-6 months now. So i know how a big boon it is when it comes to audio GPS directions. Its way safer than having to look at phone or gps screen each time. Then comes the usual emergency "where the hell are you" call from mom.

Do check wether the system is weatherproof or not. A friend was on lookout for a cheaper option like this and being in kerala weather is something that we always have to worry about.

Yes, that needs to be checked, but I seldom ride in the rain so it would be ok for me. Main work for this would be my GPS and urgent calls.
There is one more on Aliexpress that is I guess waterproof and falls under "inexpensive" tag too :P

**suj** · 05-20-2015, 11:17 AM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Just got fitted MRF Zapper vyde 120/80 r17....it was a perfect fit

**Rahul.g** · 05-20-2015, 11:18 AM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by Chetas Das View Post

[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.

I have the setup you mentioned(ie zapper vyde at rear and zapper fy1 at front)
If you want grip and love cornering, you will love this setup.
With the fy1, height of the front will drop which in return gives you better feedback from the front and also braking becomes very good and the feedback from the brakes you'll get will be awesome.
But you will feel bumps more compared to before, speedo shows error of around 2kmph.
Overall it provides amazing grip be it braking, cornering, wet or straight. It sticks to the road.

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**suj** · 05-20-2015, 11:29 AM

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Just got MRF Zapper vyde 120/80r17....It was a perfect fit without any hiccups

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**shahbaz63** · 05-20-2015, 11:51 AM

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please share link of that "inexpensive stuff"

Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post

Yes, that needs to be checked, but I seldom ride in the rain so it would be ok for me. Main work for this would be my GPS and urgent calls.
There is one more on Aliexpress that is I guess waterproof and falls under "inexpensive" tag too :P

**Chetas Das** · 05-20-2015, 12:56 PM

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Perfect! Just what I needed. Thanks @Rahul.g

**prateek2210** · 05-20-2015, 01:05 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post

please share link of that "inexpensive stuff"

Ye le

Link

**Mr_Many_Places** · 05-20-2015, 03:13 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Hey bro [MENTION=77431]suj[/MENTION] that tyre seems to be very close to the chain guard ? Does it touch it ?

**sanjaynk15** · 05-20-2015, 03:41 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

[MENTION=75631]Mr_Many_Places[/MENTION]
I have the zapper c 120/80 even that is close to the chain guard but doesn't touch it.

**suj** · 05-20-2015, 09:37 PM

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Originally posted by Mr_Many_Places View Post

Hey bro [MENTION=77431]suj[/MENTION] that tyre seems to be very close to the chain guard ? Does it touch it ?

No not at all...sidewalls doesn't touch swing arm ... you will get gap just like default tyre..overall it's a perfect fit

**Techtarus** · 05-22-2015, 12:04 AM

Apache RTR 180 (Variant: Old model) DOP: MAY 2015

Hi All,

I have been in search for purchasing a new bike since 6 months and tried to check out the reviews of the latest Apache RTR 180 or the information around the web. I did not found any latest reviews so far and thought of sharing my ownership experience.

My previous bikes: Kelvinator Avanthi Autogear, Kinetic Honda, TVS Apache RTR 160, Now RTR 180.

I'm interested to buy an R15 but due to its pillion seat height I dropped the idea as my mother needs to ride on it regularly.

My experience with Apache is awesome and from the first day I am in love with it but the cons are vibration in the past. But this time TVS guys have refined the engine well and it doesn't vibrate much. I will share my experience in the coming days as I have completed 700kms till now.

I can share you the pictures of the changes done in the bike later. Thanks for reading my post with patience and grammatical mistakes too

....

Cons: The only thing I am not satisfied is the tank scoops are now made of plastic.

**sambit** · 05-23-2015, 02:40 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

The new RTRs now comes with a Disc Cover. Such a feature was in Discover 100.

**Mr_Many_Places** · 05-24-2015, 01:06 PM

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Small Update !!

Done with the 4th service @ 4300km. ( yes yes i use my bike as a snail).
No oil change. Just usual washing, lubing & tightening of the chain & clutch adjustment.
Bike is running just as new. No problems whatsover. The remora tyres are doing their job decently.
Just a wee bit of a problem. The chain guard hits the left shock absorber everytime i have a pillion on board &their is a big pothole. Its kind of a big sound. I tight the screws up every other week but still this problem persists. If the guard is loose it hits the shock absorber. If it ain't loose then also the same scenario. Anybody else has faced this problem ?? Whats the remedy to this ??

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