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**velociraptor13** · 10-31-2010, 02:03 AM

Originally posted by A4D View Post

Thanks man have saved them just incase i need them in future

Lol love it wish i could find one here in Mumbai

i Stay in Kandivali so didnt go to Innovative from where i purchased my bike byt went to sky rider malad link road luckily he fixed it but i hated the SVC looked sidey.I like Innovative for the place they have to service bikes and wash them too proper SVC but dont know about the Mechanics

Better stay out of malad svc,razorblades(has a 160) had a very bad experience.Now he takes it to innovative tvs,and i must say the mechs are pretty good there(had personally accompanied razor recently during the last service)
Ps- i am planning to buy a bike,was considering the apache 180,but looking at all these problems,i am in two minds.

**A4D** · 10-31-2010, 02:17 AM

My Baby

Few pics of my babe thinking of a name too how about u guys help me out from the names that i upload here.These are in Eskimo language and it is Snow

talini---snow angels
chiup----snow that makes halos
sotla----snow sparkling with sunlight
tlun-----snow sparkling with moonlight
astrila--snow sparkling with starlight
clim-----snow sparkling with flashlight or headlight
huantla--special snow rolled into "snow reefers" and smoked
by wild Eskimo youth
klin-----remembered snow
ertla----snow used by Eskimo teenagers for exquisite erotic rituals
blanca---white
moroti---white
bianco---white

**shivank** · 10-31-2010, 02:23 AM

Originally posted by A4D View Post

Few pics of my babe thinking of a name too how about u guys help me out from the names that i upload here.These are in Eskimo language and it is Snow

talini---snow angels
chiup----snow that makes halos
sotla----snow sparkling with sunlight
tlun-----snow sparkling with moonlight
astrila--snow sparkling with starlight
clim-----snow sparkling with flashlight or headlight
huantla--special snow rolled into "snow reefers" and smoked
by wild Eskimo youth
klin-----remembered snow
ertla----snow used by Eskimo teenagers for exquisite erotic rituals
blanca---white
moroti---white
bianco---white

Bold one is the boldest of'em all..

***MIHIR*** · 10-31-2010, 02:47 AM

Originally posted by a4d View Post

few pics of my babe thinking of a name too how about u guys help me out from the names that i upload here.these are in eskimo language and it is snow

talini---snow angels
chiup----snow that makes halos
sotla----snow sparkling with sunlight
tlun-----snow sparkling with moonlight
astrila--snow sparkling with starlight
clim-----snow sparkling with flashlight or headlight
huantla--special snow rolled into "snow reefers" and smoked
by wild eskimo youth
klin-----remembered snow
ertla----snow used by eskimo teenagers for exquisite erotic rituals
blanca---white
moroti---white
bianco---white

,,

**haxor** · 10-31-2010, 03:29 AM

Originally posted by A4D View Post

huantla--special snow rolled into "snow reefers" and smoked
by wild Eskimo youth

Ganja?

If I may suggest!

**social** · 10-31-2010, 08:54 AM

Originally posted by teekranthi View Post

I have purchased Apache 180 (White) 10 days ago and have driven 500kms till date and finished 1st service. Now, I must say that I am not satisfied with the product.

Guess it is simply bad luck that you are facing a lot of problems. The SC people (read head mechanic) is quite capable of resolving most of the problems you are facing. Just one advice - Take up one or two problem with the bike at a time. Fix those and be sure they are fixed by riding for a day or two. And then take up the other problems. Usually working on lots of issue together creates problems and you are not even sure if any of the fixes are working at all.

You will have to visit the SC a fair number of times but this way you can do away with most of the problems described. Guess your baby is demanding way too much of your time

**teekranthi** · 10-31-2010, 09:13 AM

Originally posted by A4D View Post

Very true well if you live in india things like this will happen.Regarding the bike drifting on the right hand side my brother faced the same problem and it was rectified adjusting the cone setting.Rest i can say i hope your issues gets solved cos i feel its a wonderful bike and i too have thought thousand times before going for it so dont want to be dissapointed best of luck

Nice to hear that there were no other issues except fuel leak. Congrats and enjoy the ride.

**teekranthi** · 10-31-2010, 09:19 AM

Originally posted by social View Post

Guess it is simply bad luck that you are facing a lot of problems. The SC people (read head mechanic) is quite capable of resolving most of the problems you are facing. Just one advice - Take up one or two problem with the bike at a time. Fix those and be sure they are fixed by riding for a day or two. And then take up the other problems. Usually working on lots of issue together creates problems and you are not even sure if any of the fixes are working at all.

You will have to visit the SC a fair number of times but this way you can do away with most of the problems described. Guess your baby is demanding way too much of your time

Yah. me too thought the same and my biggest issue is disk brake. Once that is done, rest can be taken care slowly. I am going for disk change today and i am hopeful that it works.

**teekranthi** · 10-31-2010, 09:34 AM

Originally posted by haxor View Post

Bolds........

During first service, i asked them not to change oil with TVS True4. Instead I gave them Castrol Power1 4T and I feel that gear shifting is good now. It was just yesterday I changed oil. so want to wait and watch the smoothness of gear shifting. Even SVC guys are sure that Castrol is way better than True4.

Vibrations in handle are somewhere at 6.5k to 7k rpm. Is it normal

For front shocks, even after changing the front forks, I get the thud sound and am forced to believe that its normal in Apache. If thats true then apache has one of the worst front suspensions in India.

**social** · 10-31-2010, 10:01 AM

Originally posted by teekranthi View Post

During first service, i asked them not to change oil with TVS True4. Instead I gave them Castrol Power1 4T and I feel that gear shifting is good now. It was just yesterday I changed oil. so want to wait and watch the smoothness of gear shifting. Even SVC guys are sure that Castrol is way better than True4.

Vibrations in handle are somewhere at 6.5k to 7k rpm. Is it normal

For front shocks, even after changing the front forks, I get the thud sound and am forced to believe that its normal in Apache. If thats true then apache has one of the worst front suspensions in India.

Yup Castrol is better than TVS oil (been using it for the past few months). The TV SC people just fill engine oil from the huge drums

Vibes at 6.5-7k is not quite normal, the bike should be smooth after 6k rpm (4.5-6k is the normal range

) Since you changed your front shocks that should not be a problem. Have a look at the wheels to check for alignment and balancing problem.

And the front shocks are pretty hard. Guess it is normal for Apaches. Don't worry about it. You'll get used to it.

And please use the multi-quote option while replying. Helps keep the thread clean and not attract mod attention

:P

**Drifty** · 10-31-2010, 02:02 PM

Originally posted by social View Post

And the front shocks are pretty hard. Guess it is normal for Apaches. Don't worry about it. You'll get used to it.

Yes.I too feel the same.The front shocks are stiff.It gives a hard feeling when ridden over potholes and not as smooth compared to other bikes.

**ameyashogun** · 10-31-2010, 08:02 PM

Originally posted by lijok View Post

Attaching few pics of the tools I use when adjusting the chain...

Now, I have seen some stupid mechanics loosening just the bolt on the right side and adjusting the chain, but that should not be followed. The bolts at both the sides should be loosened enough so that the axle can move freely in its slot, then adjust the small nuts equally on both sides. Once enough tension is achieved, reverse the process to tighten the axle in place....

thanks for photos & information
right now ODO 13356.8
did chain setting just b4 350km let's see how much she can take b4 again loosing

Another Prob i found just came back from small Pune Trip
350km pick up is good, breaking good but not crossing the 120 mark easily
i mean which she use to do in early days
in early days top speed 134 full throttle
now days full throttle 123 did everything same as i use to do in early days
engine oil castrol power 1 15w40
spark plug changed 12000 ODO
break pads front back 12000
never cleaned the carb or setting factory set till date (Issue?)
rest normal like other RTR 180
Anything About oil or carb????????
Wat say?
TC Ride safe

**A4D** · 11-01-2010, 03:51 AM

Originally posted by velociraptor13 View Post

Better stay out of malad svc,razorblades(has a 160) had a very bad experience.Now he takes it to innovative tvs,and i must say the mechs are pretty good there(had personally accompanied razor recently during the last service)
Ps- i am planning to buy a bike,was considering the apache 180,but looking at all these problems,i am in two minds.

Thanks bro will be going to Innovative for sure,Regarding the bike all i can say is i have read all the pages of the this forum and i still bought this bike cos i was mesmerized by the way 180RTR performs and i got an awsome response from Mr Pravin from Innovative Bhandup.Rest its ur choice

Originally posted by shivank View Post

Bold one is the boldest of'em all..

That is Good SHit Bro

Originally posted by *MIHIR* View Post

,,

Thanks mate

Originally posted by haxor View Post

Ganja?
lol nicee
If I may suggest!

Originally posted by teekranthi View Post

Nice to hear that there were no other issues except fuel leak. Congrats and enjoy the ride.

Thanks i hope i wont face no more issues

**sambit** · 11-01-2010, 03:08 PM

Yesterday I almost had a major accident,when my bike slipped in rain.I was at around 60kmph,when needed to brake suddenly,due to a truck crossing road infront of me...the rear tire slipped and the bike turned almost 90 degrees,when I let go of my bike.Then there was the funniest scene....I was standing at the middle of the road absolutely upright on one leg(left leg),and the bike,went rotating under the truck. Thank god the driver stopped the truck.or else I would have seen my bike being crushed.
What a scene it was.....but there was a possibility of I being dead.
Nothing happen to me,and miraculously nothing happened to the bike either...

The extension on the main stand(on left side) has made a some funny looking impressions on the road

.sparks were coming out of it,when it happened.
(For people of BBSR-CTC:next time you cross the road near Phulnakhara,and see the lines on the road.....just know,I have marked my territory).

Caution:never ever take your girlfriend on a wet road with a TVS tyre.
First the tyre will DUMP you,and after that,your girlfriend will...

**social** · 11-01-2010, 03:55 PM

Originally posted by sambit View Post

Yesterday I almost had a major accident,when my bike slipped in rain.I was at around 60kmph,when needed to brake suddenly,due to a truck crossing road infront of me...the rear tire slipped and the bike turned almost 90 degrees,when I let go of my bike.Then there was the funniest scene....I was standing at the middle of the road absolutely upright on one leg(left leg),and the bike,went rotating under the truck. Thank god the driver stopped the truck.or else I would have seen my bike being crushed.
What a scene it was.....but there was a possibility of I being dead.
Nothing happen to me,and miraculously nothing happened to the bike either...

The extension on the main stand(on left side) has made a some funny looking impressions on the road

.sparks were coming out of it,when it happened.
(For people of BBSR-CTC:next time you cross the road near Phulnakhara,and see the lines on the road.....just know,I have marked my territory).

Caution:never ever take your girlfriend on a wet road with a TVS tyre.
First the tyre will DUMP you,and after that,your girlfriend will...

Scary stuff! Even I nearly crashed yesterday... tried to take a long left turn at too high a speed... ran wide lost space and managed to scrape the divider at around 60kph...

And worst part I can't even blame the tvs tyres

But guess all's well that ends well.

Ride Safe!

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