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  • Installing a bike alarm security system on a new RTR will result in d lapse of the warranty ???

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    • @chicane:

      thanks for sharing
      TVS is sending some good things to their customers ha!!!


      Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post

      Thats sweet!.

      Wonder why we dont get such goodies
      May be that's only for the 180 tribe.
      The Magician"

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      • I never got these letters from TVS...
        Regards,
        Nikunj K


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        • Originally posted by chicane1879 View Post
          Guys, forget something to share with you ppl.My brother received this letter from TVS.
          What Kind of letter can we see that one?
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          Kinetic Honda (2stroke Owner "My Uncle") 1988 - SOLD Sep. 2010
          TVS-SUZUKI SHOGUN 1996- SOLD 5.Aug.2012
          TVS APACHE RTR 180- SOLD 28.Aug.2012
          TVS STAR CITY Present- 5.Sep.2012
          TVS SCOOTY PEP+ SOLD March 2015
          Royal Enfield Classic 500 TAN
          SOLD Sep.2016

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          • Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post
            @chicane


            Thats sweet!

            Wonder why we dont get such goodies
            What Kind Of Goodies?
            Satish?
            Kinetic Honda (2stroke Owner "My Uncle") 1988 - SOLD Sep. 2010
            TVS-SUZUKI SHOGUN 1996- SOLD 5.Aug.2012
            TVS APACHE RTR 180- SOLD 28.Aug.2012
            TVS STAR CITY Present- 5.Sep.2012
            TVS SCOOTY PEP+ SOLD March 2015
            Royal Enfield Classic 500 TAN
            SOLD Sep.2016

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            • My bike has completed 750 kms, will it be ok if i occasionally rip my bike take the speed upto 80 kms/hr !!
              When approaching a corner, stay on the gas until you see Jesus. Then brake HARD.

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              • Went for drive today morning at 2, ripped my bike upto 117 km/hr, don' know what impact will it have on bikes engine !! hope its not bad to rip occasionally till it completes 1000 kms

                But vibrations are too much, my friend sitting behind me was not able to put his feet on rear pegs and even i noticed bike vibrated more than expected and it didn't felt good.
                When approaching a corner, stay on the gas until you see Jesus. Then brake HARD.

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                • Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post
                  @chicane


                  Thats sweet!

                  Wonder why we dont get such goodies
                  At least you don't expect any goodies from them.You have taken enough 'free' items from them under warranty.

                  Originally posted by ameyashogun View Post
                  What Kind of letter can we see that one?
                  Click Click Photo
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                  Originally posted by abbydance4life View Post
                  My bike has completed 750 kms, will it be ok if i occasionally rip my bike take the speed upto 80 kms/hr !!
                  Nothing will happen.Try not to do extended periods of ripping at high speeds.
                  Last edited by chicane1879; 05-22-2010, 09:07 AM.

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                  • noboby replied t my q >:P



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                    • Originally posted by abbydance4life View Post
                      Went for drive today morning at 2, ripped my bike upto 117 km/hr, don' know what impact will it have on bikes engine !! hope its not bad to rip occasionally till it completes 1000 kms

                      But vibrations are too much, my friend sitting behind me was not able to put his feet on rear pegs and even i noticed bike vibrated more than expected and it didn't felt good.


                      nothings gonna happen if u rip once in a while but not regularly......



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                      • Originally posted by dead_piper View Post
                        i recently encountered a bad experience on my apache180... riding on a wet road at 50 something... n was braking cos of traffic in front... the bike started skidding and fishtailing lost control n luckily gained back control in the last few seconds of banging into the car in front. for now i'm quite alright but thoroughly unimpressed with my stock tyres... :| i dont wish to encounter the same problem again so pls suggest some tips to solve the handling issue n the grip issue...
                        *if tyre change is recommended... suggest which ones. (*for wet roads*).
                        Stock tyres are ok on tarmac road but not good on wet road, they tend to loose grip on wet surface.

                        You can change your stock tyres to

                        Rear :100/80 - 17 Zapper S (Yamaha R15)
                        Front: 90/90 - 17 Zapper FS(Pulsar 220)

                        You can also go for Zapper Q on rear.
                        When approaching a corner, stay on the gas until you see Jesus. Then brake HARD.

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                        • Originally posted by abbydance4life View Post
                          Stock tyres are ok on tarmac road but not good on wet road, they tend to loose grip on wet surface.

                          You can change your stock tyres to

                          Rear :100/80 - 17 Zapper S (Yamaha R15)
                          Front: 90/90 - 17 Zapper FS(Pulsar 220)

                          You can also go for Zapper Q on rear.
                          You wont get Zapper Q in 110/80 17". I dont know if the new Unicorn rear tyre is called Zapper Q. But the tread pattern doesnt suggest so.
                          You can only ride better tomorrow if you ride safe today.

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                          • Originally posted by dead_piper View Post
                            i recently encountered a bad experience on my apache180... riding on a wet road at 50 something... n was braking cos of traffic in front... the bike started skidding and fishtailing lost control n luckily gained back control in the last few seconds of banging into the car in front. for now i'm quite alright but thoroughly unimpressed with my stock tyres... :| i dont wish to encounter the same problem again so pls suggest some tips to solve the handling issue n the grip issue...
                            *if tyre change is recommended... suggest which ones. (*for wet roads*).
                            Well for 180, the best bet would be the 110-spec Zapper launched with the CB Dazzler.It would take a while before it comes out in the open market.Other than that there is an option of 110-spec IRC.Can't recall the exact model number.Do not over-size the tyre specs as it will hamper overall performance

                            Next time be cautious while riding during rains. Some tips from my side:
                            -On wet roads, always expect the unexpected.Even the oil-spills would get disguised with the rain water and create havoc if you are not alert while riding.
                            -While taking a turn and during exit do not give abrupt acceleration as the tyre side walls in contact would not give you enough grip and the rear would slip out , as a result.And this applies to 180 more because of the presence of greater amount of low-end torque.
                            -Under hard/panic braking try to bring your weights to the front keeping all weights on the handle bar and brake accordingly depending on conditions.Do not ever put dab on the rear brakes abruptly.Proper modulation is required on both brakes

                            ...But still there will always be difference under emergency/panic braking conditions. So try to follow the basics as much as possible.It might come in handy anytime.



                            Originally posted by sri.vaibhav View Post
                            Installing a bike alarm security system on a new RTR will result in d lapse of the warranty ???
                            May be or may be not.It depends on the discretion of the service center of TVS where you service your bike

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                            • Originally posted by rennycornelius View Post
                              @chicane:

                              thanks for sharing
                              TVS is sending some good things to their customers ha!!!




                              May be that's only for the 180 tribe.
                              ya may be! But am their loyal customer........my bike is from the 1st lot


                              Originally posted by chicane1879 View Post
                              At least you don't expect any goodies from them.You have taken enough 'free' items from them under warranty.

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                              More is never enough
                              07 HH Zma
                              11 Honda Aviator DLX
                              14 Ford Figo 1.4 TDCI (Now Caged:( )
                              16 Scooty Zest
                              11 CBR 250R

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                              • The One Way Clutch!!!

                                Took my bike to the svc yesterday... to replace the one way clutch.. According to the mechanic, RTR 180's one way clutch has an inherent design failure which makes it go kaput in some time..( Which I guess means that all RTR 180 clutches will have to be replaced, at some point, sooner than normal!)
                                But, the new batch of 180s comin out have a new clutch design alongwith a DCI or DCU or something, which lasts good... Now, is this fact true?? Anyone else heard about this?
                                BTW, my clutch will be replaced by the new clutch, free of cost...

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