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  • #6481
    Originally posted by lijok View Post


    Config:
    RTR180 with
    K&N filter
    Biggger jet
    Joels FFE
    Joels big bore kit

    Test 'track': NH07- somewhere between Nagercoil and Tirunelveli
    Time: Between 5-6AM, May 7, 2011
    Originally posted by lijok View Post
    12cc increase as per Joel.
    0-60 3.3 as per console. 4.2 as per mobile GPS
    Great, LijoK bhaijaan Congoz for the same. Anyways, your dream of reading 145kmph at the console is much nearer now I think it, now, will be easily achievable by playing with the gearing only, ain't it? Or there's something else in your mind...?

    And, I would love to hear the exhaust note if you can provide a video

    Originally posted by Mirhawk View Post
    Wow!! Great!! Hopefully I will be able to hit triple digit too after first servicing tomorrow ! (I haven't crossed 50 yet! )
    Aayega aayega tera bhi time aayega
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    • #6482
      @Garry - yes, sprocketing should easily take me there..

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      • #6483
        Finally changed my tyres at 11.5k kms.

        Changed the front to 90/90 17 MRF and rear to 110/80 17 IRC (Cost me a total of 3000 bucks after exchange). I wanted the dazzler one on the rear but the dealer says MRF has stopped making that tyre He added further that Dazzler will come with TVS tyres

        I guess he's going overboard, but he's promised me a free tyre change if I can get the dazzler tyre from any dealer
        कृपया यहाँ पर ज्ञान न बांटे
        यहाँ पर सभी ज्ञानी हैं |

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        • #6484
          1 Accident, 4 Servicing Later....

          Hi,

          Wanted to share my experience with the RTR 180 1 accident, and 4 services later.

          1. RTR is one of the best motorcycles ever to be built. Every part on the bike is built for specific function and performs those functions with least amount of problems, except for the tyres. Example: When the bike and me met with an accident, the bike pretty much skidded for a distance of 10 metres, and damage was minimal, only cosmetic. Only the crash guard, the dampeners and the saree guard suffered. I expected more with the way the accident happened.
          2. Service stations are just a pain the wrong end. They are the exact opposite of the bike. They aren't functional at all. Just a rip off. Example: After only the fourth servicing, did the squeaky noise in the front disc break was fixed.
          3. The bikes has been revs freely and happily. Example: Always have been the first off the signals 99% of the time. 1% I wasn't in the mood or had a pillion.
          4. Bike aint that stable after 100 kmph. guessing the tyres. I keep getting a feeling of low grip. Feels as if the bike wants to leave the tarmac. Dont know at that moment if I am on a bike or a plane.
          5. A every easy to maintain the bike, provided you pay attention to her everytime you ride. Small niggles present, but either you can fix them (hope you know a good mechanic) or you work around it.
          6. Decent economy: Get around 41 kmpl. Usually I ride her around the 6k rpm, irrespective of the gear.
          7. Comfort level not too bad. Have done a few trips to Lonavala, and wasn't too tired post them.

          So, overall, worth every rupee I paid for her.

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          • #6485
            The cursed tvs tires almost took another toll...it made me remember all moments of my life in those 2 sec..... many thanks to god...that the volvo bus behind me had really good tires and brakes!! . It happened during the last week's rain in Bangalore. I stopped at the traffic light and vroomed ahead on my white menace...and voila! that bloody idiot pulsar guy stopped without any reason in front of me making me go for all the brakes!!!...and the rest of story is known to everyone who has driven on the wet surface...

            So......i am planning to get my rear tire changed to MRF Zapper or Michelin M45. and...also planning to buy the protective jackets and stuff!!

            Now the problem is...when i checked the website of MRF, i could see that MRF Zapper Q is available in 110/90 18...whereas RTR 180 rear is 17 inches...will it be a problem??? Will Zapper Wyde 120/80 17 will be a fit for RTR 180? Also, will it void warranty? My bike is 5900KM old.

            Please advise!!
            It takes more love to share the saddle than it does to share the bed :)

            2010 - White Menace..RTR 180

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            • #6486
              Originally posted by Mirhawk View Post
              Hello Guys. Gave My Babe a wash today. Although didn't wet her much, mostly sponging. Can anyone tell Me where should I not allow water to be sprayed on? It would be a lot helpful in future. Also, thanks to those who helped Me out about idle rpm earlier. Did it perfectly.
              Plus noticed one thing. Was trying to remove the rear mudflap, noticed that one screw is missing !! Am going to complain this to the SVC. Man they need to do something about all this. Don't they check the bike before delivery ?? Also, could anyone tell Me how to remove the rear mudflap as I was unsuccessful last time . I removed the number plate, then the two side screws below seat(one of which was missing!). Even then it wouldn't come of!! Anymore screws I need to unscrew?
              Mirhawk...it is little confusing inside when you take out the mudflap. There are two more screws on the either side...after you have unscrewed those...try to pull it out very gently... I am attaching the pic of the flap...hope you find it useful....
              It takes more love to share the saddle than it does to share the bed :)

              2010 - White Menace..RTR 180

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              • #6487
                Originally posted by social View Post
                Hey Guys,

                I am getting my tyres changed:

                From current TVS OEM to

                Front - 90/90 17" IRC (Cost 1.5k)
                Rear - 110/80 17" IRC (Cost 1.7k)

                Just wanted to check if IRC is better than MRF.
                The MRF option for Front is 90/90 Zapper FS and the Rear is Zapper C.

                Suggestions please
                Hey Social...pls let me know if you are from Bangalore...if yes..then do let me know where to get the rear IRC
                It takes more love to share the saddle than it does to share the bed :)

                2010 - White Menace..RTR 180

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                • #6488
                  Originally posted by Tachyon View Post
                  Now the problem is...when i checked the website of MRF, i could see that MRF Zapper Q is available in 110/90 18...whereas RTR 180 rear is 17 inches...will it be a problem??? Will Zapper Wyde 120/80 17 will be a fit for RTR 180? Also, will it void warranty? My bike is 5900KM old.

                  Please advise!!
                  MRF Zapper Q 18'' wont fit on your bike's rear tyre which is 17''.Yes,you can fit 120/80 section tyre but you will lose some acceleration and mileage in the process.Safe bet is to go for Dazzler's stock rear tyre which is MRF Zapper C 110/80 17''.Its a direct fit and is of the same stock size.
                  No,changing the tyres dont void the warranty of the bike!

                  D.I.Y-Valve clearance setting RTR180
                  D.I.Y-RTR180 brake fluid replacing/brake bleeding
                  D.I.Y-RTR180 brake pad replacing/cleaning
                  Exploded view of Mikuni BS-29 carb

                  A motorcycle functions entirely in accordance with the laws of reason, and a study of the art of motorcycle maintenance is really a miniature study of the art of rationality itself.

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                  • #6489
                    @Tachyon - Zapper C 110/80-17" is the stock size tire from MRF.

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                    • #6490
                      Originally posted by whiteknight View Post
                      did you just install it, just like that, with no coil rewinding, APE rr, and all the electrical stuff, if you want the full power then you must do the rewinding, other than that it is just a 35w white bulb, i have seen the 65w bulb without coil rewinding, it just performs like a standard one. still is it worth it or not?
                      No Coil rewinding done. But its way better than the stock 35W. The road is well lit !
                      It's always better to lose a second in life than to lose life in a second!

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                      • #6491
                        guys!!! got my oil changed from stock to Castrol power1(15w40) and also got 3M additive....the pickup is really nice and gears are smoother ...the service center guy agreed for 3M only after some persuasion ...i don't understand what is the fuss about it!!!!
                        It takes more love to share the saddle than it does to share the bed :)

                        2010 - White Menace..RTR 180

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                        • #6492
                          Originally posted by Tachyon View Post
                          The cursed tvs tires almost took another toll...it made me remember all moments of my life in those 2 sec..... many thanks to god...that the volvo bus behind me had really good tires and brakes!! . It happened during the last week's rain in Bangalore. I stopped at the traffic light and vroomed ahead on my white menace...and voila! that bloody idiot pulsar guy stopped without any reason in front of me making me go for all the brakes!!!...and the rest of story is known to everyone who has driven on the wet surface...

                          So......i am planning to get my rear tire changed to MRF Zapper or Michelin M45. and...also planning to buy the protective jackets and stuff!!

                          Now the problem is...when i checked the website of MRF, i could see that MRF Zapper Q is available in 110/90 18...whereas RTR 180 rear is 17 inches...will it be a problem??? Will Zapper Wyde 120/80 17 will be a fit for RTR 180? Also, will it void warranty? My bike is 5900KM old.

                          Please advise!!
                          If you drive fast in rain, any tire will skid.
                          I had 2 accidents, both on a surface with lots of sand and my speed was above 60+ both the times. I have driven a lot in rain but never faced any issue bcoz my speed never crosses 45+ in traffic(with slow acceleration) and 50+n in less traffic.
                          After riding a lot in rain I can say that TVS tires are not that bad as ppl call it, they are good tires. But if you still dont have confidence on TVS tires, go for a change.

                          P.S. My bike is RTR 180 and I'm using stock tires for close to 29k kms.
                          sigpicMy triplog of South Indian Trip.

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                          • #6493
                            After 2 accidents in a single month.. Got This :



                            Close up :

                            Last edited by Kirankj1724; 05-09-2011, 12:31 PM.

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                            • #6494
                              @kirankj1724: At the first glance I thought that it is some SBK (from the frontal view) then another thought tapped in my mind that I am on RTR 180 thread. Looking cool! More information on the Headlamp?

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                              • #6495
                                @abhi :
                                its the normal projector+HID+Angel eye setup
                                The only difference is the headlamp assemblybelongs to RX/MAX100 category.. (guessing)
                                It has a plastic frame to hold the projector

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