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**social** · 10-09-2010, 12:39 PM

Originally posted by blazing180 View Post

Hey just check out the RTR official site the power they are claiming is 17.03 which is supposed to be 17.30....i wonder if TVS is following bajas startegy to fool customers check out there

check out the nearby showroom and have a test ride even i wonder why they are doing this will definitely spil the image of that bike

Lets just be

It's a number... and just meant to be.

If you care about numbers, then the power to weight ratio of 124.08 bhp/ton simply does not add up. I did my calculations and I got 122.60 (considering 17.03ps) and 124.55 (considering 17.3 ps)...

@badbikerboy Do let us know how the oil performs? It's semi-synthetic right. Currently running on Castrol 4T Activ. The vibes are a little less around 4-4.5k and normal betwee 4.5k-5.8k

. Above those it's butter smooth. Not much different for TVS TRU4... except a little cheaper

**lazyfrog** · 10-09-2010, 06:16 PM

Hey one small Q
Why the hell does most of the rtr bikes logo get stolen ? will they sell it or what ?

**Shankar7** · 10-09-2010, 09:02 PM

Few questions, Just booked my bike

Hey Guys, first of all thanks a lot for all your comments/info on bike. I am new to this biking community and from past few weeks I learnt a lot by browsing the site. Guys i have a few questions for u all and i would appreciate quick help on this.

1

I had just booked Apache RTR 180 CC Perl white and expected delivery is 8 days. I want to know what all things i need to take care of before taking the delivery ( buying bike for the first time).

2

Does Perl white costs 1000 bucks more ?( Showroom guy asked 1000 more for white color)

3

Somewhere in thread i read an article ( by Motoman, where he recommends ripping the bike to his limits during run in period ) Can i follow this method or ride my bike for 1000 kms as my Manual suggests ?

4

What is the reliability of this bike ? ( 2 -3 years down the lane, as i want to use this for close to 4 to 5 years before moving on to car).

5

The proper run in Procedure please ?( The posts are scattered so much that it is hard to compile the entire procedure). Please give me the gist of the process.

Thanks guys and i am looking forward for your quick reply

**social** · 10-09-2010, 10:08 PM

Originally posted by Shankar7 View Post

Hey Guys, first of all thanks a lot for all your comments/info on bike. I am new to this biking community and from past few weeks I learnt a lot by browsing the site. Guys i have a few questions for u all and i would appreciate quick help on this.

1

I had just booked Apache RTR 180 CC Perl white and expected delivery is 8 days. I want to know what all things i need to take care of before taking the delivery ( buying bike for the first time).

Just do a visual inspection of the bike and look out for large scratches.

2

Does Perl white costs 1000 bucks more ?( Showroom guy asked 1000 more for white color)

No it does not. All colours cost the same. Refuse to pay a rupee more. Try other dealer if this one refuses.

3

Somewhere in thread i read an article ( by Motoman, where he recommends ripping the bike to his limits during run in period ) Can i follow this method or ride my bike for 1000 kms as my Manual suggests ?

AFAIK this is not really suited for Indian bikes. Keep the rpm below 4K on all gears at least till the 1st service

4

What is the reliability of this bike ? ( 2 -3 years down the lane, as i want to use this for close to 4 to 5 years before moving on to car).

Don't think anyone here has this bike for 2 years. Everyone is covered under warranty But I think it's been good for most so far.

5

The proper run in Procedure please ?( The posts are scattered so much that it is hard to compile the entire procedure). Please give me the gist of the process.

Really simple. Try not to exceed 4K rpm till the 1st service. After that it depends. Since you want to keep this for 3-4 years, I think it is better if you stay within 4k till 1000km.

Answers in bold. BTW welcome onboard

**badbikerboy** · 10-09-2010, 11:43 PM

Need a suggestion!

hey guys, I didn't changed the oil-filter bcoz at that time it wasn't available at the shop.

So tell me if I can change it now? Is it really necessary? Any harmful effect?

Originally posted by social View Post

@badbikerboy Do let us know how the oil performs? It's semi-synthetic right.

Ofcourse i'll definitely post about this oil and yes its semi-synthetic...

**haxor** · 10-09-2010, 11:46 PM

Originally posted by badbikerboy View Post

hey guys, I didn't changed the oil-filter bcoz at that time it wasn't available at the shop.

So tell me if I can change it now? Is it really necessary? Any harmful effect?

Ofcourse i'll definitely post about this oil and yes its semi-synthetic...

Tell me first
which oil did you switch?synthtic to syn
or semi-syn to semi-syn?

oil grades were same?

**badbikerboy** · 10-10-2010, 12:16 AM

thats one hell of a mess i created!!!

Originally posted by haxor View Post

Tell me first
which oil did you switch?synthtic to syn
or semi-syn to semi-syn?

oil grades were same?

i am feeling a bit worried because of the answer i am going to post

tell me i didn't do that much of a mistake...

I switched from TVS Tru4 mineral to Castrol Power1 semi-synthetic,
Oil grades- from .. ^20w40^...... to ..^15w40^.......

**chicane1879** · 10-10-2010, 01:13 AM

Originally posted by badbikerboy View Post

i am feeling a bit worried because of the answer i am going to post

tell me i didn't do that much of a mistake...

I switched from TVS Tru4 mineral to Castrol Power1 semi-synthetic,
Oil grades- from .. ^20w40^...... to ..^15w40^.......

It's fine dude no need to worry.

Make it a point to replace it next time.

**haxor** · 10-10-2010, 09:19 AM

Originally posted by chicane1879 View Post

It's fine dude no need to worry.

Make it a point to replace it next time.

The oil filter usually contains 15-20ml of oil

Wouldnt that matter?

**dead_piper** · 10-10-2010, 10:14 AM

did you guys see the hyper edge pics in xbhp???

xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/news/15179-tvs-apache-160-hyper-edge-here.html#post508275

**badbikerboy** · 10-10-2010, 10:25 AM

@swagat,renny,haxor

Aftr changing the oil i've completed 20-25 kms only.

So can I change the oil filter now or just leave it for next oil change???

**haxor** · 10-10-2010, 11:56 AM

Originally posted by badbikerboy View Post

@swagat,renny,haxor

Aftr changing the oil i've completed 20-25 kms only.

So can I change the oil filter now or just leave it for next oil change???

Changing The Oil Filter Now is advisable.

**rennycornelius** · 10-10-2010, 12:20 PM

Originally posted by badbikerboy View Post

So can I change the oil filter now or just leave it for next oil change???

Change the filter in the next oil change.
No need to worry.

**rio.acharya** · 10-10-2010, 12:28 PM

hey guys i just conducted a small experiment today. tried to keep the bikes engine at 2.5k rpm while the bike is in neutral and couldn't do it. as soon as the rpm is about to reach 2.5k rpm it suddenly jumps to 3k rpm and the rpm needle is constantly jumping a little .can u guys tell me if this is normal.

**rennycornelius** · 10-10-2010, 12:32 PM

Originally posted by rio.acharya View Post

hey guys i just conducted a small experiment today. tried to keep the bikes engine at 2.5k rpm while the bike is in neutral and couldn't do it. as soon as the rpm is about to reach 2.5k rpm it suddenly jumps to 3k rpm and the rpm needle is constantly jumping a little .can u guys tell me if this is normal.

Long time ha!!

Oh by the way welcome to the world of RTR's speedo/tacho assembly acting wierd!

Time to knock the warranty gate!

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