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**aditya.prasanna** · 05-09-2016, 03:45 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Thanks a lot. Yes it's heating while in heavy traffic. Will get it checked soon.

**APACHE_RAJ** · 05-16-2016, 06:08 PM

Apache rtr 180 engine oil leak and frint shock absorber oil leak problem

In my rtr engine in the exhaust side , there is oil leakage problem and it attracts the dust.. Also it will reduce my engine oil, and oil leakage problem is also with my front shock absorber.... Please help me guyz..

**ajextreme** · 05-17-2016, 01:18 AM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

^^^ This is summer time and in heavy traffic the engine will get heated up with varying throttle outputs, frequent gear changes and clutch play. There is nothing much you can do about it. Just don't worry about it too much. Better grade engine oil might help reduce heating to a little extent.
For the vibes, periodically get the nuts and bolts tightened.
Rear brakes will never have the bite as front does. Keep tapping it for better braking response. Don't just press the brakes and hold on, press and release. Maybe practice this on a empty road until you are happy with the feel.
After the run in is over, you will find a significant improvement in the smoothness of the engine and power. Until then just be kind on the engine and have some patience.

**evyavan** · 05-17-2016, 05:49 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Anyone here ever opened the stock exhaust? Something in the Exhaust on my 180 sounds loose or faulty and there is this rattling noise. Anyone faced this before? Any suggestions other than buying a new exhaust or converting to FFE?

**susheelkumar** · 05-17-2016, 06:39 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Guys I need some help from you. My bike is currently suffering from the common RTR head leakage syndrome. I found that @vivekgautams have used Anabond 666T and would like to know how good it is & from where can I source it in Bangalore? Its not readily available in all hardware shops & most of shop guys some or the other brand which I believe are not good enough. Can u tell me any specific shop in Bangalore from where it can be sourced.

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Originally posted by evyavan View Post

Anyone here ever opened the stock exhaust? Something in the Exhaust on my 180 sounds loose or faulty and there is this rattling noise. Anyone faced this before? Any suggestions other than buying a new exhaust or converting to FFE?

Is it inside the exhaust or the holding point of the exhaust that's causing the rattling noise?

**vivekgautams** · 05-17-2016, 07:01 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by susheelkumar View Post

Guys I need some help from you. My bike is currently suffering from the common RTR head leakage syndrome. I found that @vivekgautams have used Anabond 666T and would like to know how good it is & from where can I source it in Bangalore? Its not readily available in all hardware shops & most of shop guys some or the other brand which I believe are not good enough. Can u tell me any specific shop in Bangalore from where it can be sourced.

Hey bro, Anabond 666t is not that good. The leak had reduced but did not stop completely.
I had to replace my bore-piston kit after 40k km. While assembling the engine, I got my mech to use Anabond Grey gasket maker, it has a better temperature rating than the 666T.
The mech applied the gasket-maker but completely ignored the instructions. He applied a quantity he liked and assembled the engine and immediately after assembly started the engine. He did not allow the gasket maker to harden slightly before assembly nor did he allow it to cure before starting the engine. This caused the gasket to leak a bit.
After some time and km the oil leak has stopped. All it needed was time to cure.
You can buy Anabond grey gasket maker on Amazondotcom. You will need 40/50 grams but pack of 250 grams or so is available.But just make the mech follow the instructions correctly.

Cheers!

**kdevdatta** · 05-17-2016, 07:33 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Got new shoes for my sweetheart [emoji5]

MRF Revz 120/80

**evyavan** · 05-17-2016, 07:34 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by susheelkumar View Post

Is it inside the exhaust or the holding point of the exhaust that's causing the rattling noise?

Problem found while checking for exhaust issues, and the problem is not with exhaust. The rubber bush that keeps centre stand from touching the chassis is lost and the stand now rests on the metal part that used to hold the bush. That's what is causing the rattling noise.

But, I still want to know if there is something we can do to bring the exhaust note to what it used to be in the glory days. Any suggestions?

Originally posted by kdevdatta View Post

Got new shoes for my sweetheart [emoji5]

MRF Revz 120/80

Dude, share cost and experience. Does it hold well on wet surface and loose gravel? Pilot Sporty is a terror on loose soil and wet surface.

**kdevdatta** · 05-17-2016, 08:00 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by evyavan View Post

Dude, share cost and experience. Does it hold well on wet surface and loose gravel? Pilot Sporty is a terror on loose soil and wet surface.

Costed 3000/- at Lokmanya Tyres, Pune. Just yesterday changed the tyre, so can't comment much on the experience. But seems good. Definitely better than TVS tyres. [emoji16] So wet grip must be good. Monsoon is just around the corner, so testing time is not away.

Will update after a bit of usage.

**susheelkumar** · 05-18-2016, 06:24 PM

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Originally posted by vivekgautams View Post

Hey bro, Anabond 666t is not that good. The leak had reduced but did not stop completely.
I had to replace my bore-piston kit after 40k km. While assembling the engine, I got my mech to use Anabond Grey gasket maker, it has a better temperature rating than the 666T.
The mech applied the gasket-maker but completely ignored the instructions. He applied a quantity he liked and assembled the engine and immediately after assembly started the engine. He did not allow the gasket maker to harden slightly before assembly nor did he allow it to cure before starting the engine. This caused the gasket to leak a bit.
After some time and km the oil leak has stopped. All it needed was time to cure.
You can buy Anabond grey gasket maker on Amazondotcom. You will need 40/50 grams but pack of 250 grams or so is available.But just make the mech follow the instructions correctly.

Cheers!

Thanks vivek for the reply. I should have waited for your reply. I bought Anabond 666T (red) yesterday. Today went to buy gasket rings from SVC. I asked them what sealant they use & they said anabond some 3xx or 5xx series with grey color and not the 666T. BTW I got 25g for 50rs from one automobile shop (approx gmap location: https://goo.gl/maps/WbNpmYJSSb12) in Devansandra road. I believe this should do good for normal Shell Ax7 semi-synthetic oil. Whenever I went for fully synthetic I have got into this situation. Anyway let me try this for now. If this also doesn't help then definitely I will go for the grey one which you suggested.

Originally posted by evyavan View Post

Problem found while checking for exhaust issues, and the problem is not with exhaust. The rubber bush that keeps centre stand from touching the chassis is lost and the stand now rests on the metal part that used to hold the bush. That's what is causing the rattling noise.

But, I still want to know if there is something we can do to bring the exhaust note to what it used to be in the glory days. Any suggestions?

I think you can buy that rubber bush for centre stand. Check it out with SVC.

**PankajRTR** · 05-20-2016, 05:37 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Bets feature if this bike is its very small footprint and hence the very precise handling, specially under panic breaking... It saves your life on such occasions..

**speedyrtr180** · 05-20-2016, 10:49 PM

rtr 180 engine oil concern.

hi guys, i have rtr 180. i am little concerned about the specific recommended engine oil viscosity grade as in the manual book there is only advertising about tvs oil which is in case 10w30. i want to know about my engine requirement of viscosity grade engine oil. As i have seen bajaj has recommended/written in their manual book any 20w50 or their own bajaj 20w50 oil is suitable for the pulsar series. i want to know aside the tvs oil which oil grade is recommended for my engine oil? like if i dont want to use tvs 10w30 which grade oil is needed if i want to use different brand like castrol,motul etc etc. currently i hv poured valvoline 20w50 4t premium. will is cause any harm or much friction in the engine ?

**cep** · 05-22-2016, 10:39 AM

Re: rtr 180 engine oil concern.

Originally posted by speedyrtr180 View Post

hi guys, i have rtr 180. i am little concerned about the specific recommended engine oil viscosity grade as in the manual book there is only advertising about tvs oil which is in case 10w30. i want to know about my engine requirement of viscosity grade engine oil. As i have seen bajaj has recommended/written in their manual book any 20w50 or their own bajaj 20w50 oil is suitable for the pulsar series. i want to know aside the tvs oil which oil grade is recommended for my engine oil? like if i dont want to use tvs 10w30 which grade oil is needed if i want to use different brand like castrol,motul etc etc. currently i hv poured valvoline 20w50 4t premium. will is cause any harm or much friction in the engine ?

some help. Other members who have used Valvoline 20w50 should be able to comment on it specifically.

**speedyrtr180** · 05-25-2016, 01:20 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

it is good to hear from you bro. your reply covered all the answers of my doubts. thanks.

**ankky247** · 05-26-2016, 09:16 AM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Hi guys,I have tvs apache rtr 160,the problem is the sound coming like mixer or grinder which we use in kitchen.Its from engine.What should it be???Help me

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