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**Maverickk** · 05-18-2011, 02:12 AM

Thanx everyone regarding the rpm thing!i've set the idling rpm to 1.3k and in a way or two its better than previous setting.
Also i asked about the clutch freeplay settings, so any suggestions that it should be changed from factory settings or not?
And soon my bike will be completing 1000kms, i guess then i can start flying?

**chucknorris** · 05-18-2011, 05:51 AM

Guys I am from chennai and I have a an Apache 180 . It started giving problems with electricals . I had to pay 3000 for a new coil and now the gears jammed I could only ride the bike in one gear . ANd the now the mechanic says i would have to0 shell 8k to change the whole gear set . Can someone suggest me a good trustable mechanic in chennai who can do up my apache ? Or anyways now that I am changing the gear set , is there anything I can do to Increase the performance .

**flyingJian** · 05-18-2011, 10:03 AM

Originally posted by haxor View Post

come on it aint stainless steel,its alooy and its brittle and will break if hammering is done.Change it asap,dont risk your life riding that bike!

Brother i strongly oppose any kind of hammering on any part of bike and i am also aware that if a hammer is use there is a very high chance of a crack in the alloy.

But all the repairing process was done in workshop and i only came to know when they brought the alloy wheel for welding

, when i asked how did this happen, they said to fix the bent they have to use hammer.

Mistake was not theres its mine, i should have asked before but the damage was already done

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Guys could you all please check the cost of rear alloy wheel at your SVCs?
Thanks for the help

**Newbie** · 05-18-2011, 10:31 AM

Need help with tyres for my RTR 180.

Am super confused with the options available. Am planning to upgrade from the stock tyres, without any mods to the bike. Budget right now is around 3k for both the tyres. Post the 1st, dont mind stretching it to 6-7 k. Important thing is excellent wet weather + gravel grip under extreme breaking. Based on various reviews IRC NR48 are the way to go, until I read a post in the tyres forum. So it would be great help if someone can advise good tyres, along with the approx rates in Navi Mumbai region. Thanks in advance. Also, sorry if this is repeat question. Basically, am looking for reviews from people around the Navi Mumbai region. Reason being similar riding conditions and all...

**Newbie** · 05-18-2011, 10:54 AM

Originally posted by chucknorris View Post

Guys I am from chennai and I have a an Apache 180 . It started giving problems with electricals . I had to pay 3000 for a new coil and now the gears jammed I could only ride the bike in one gear . ANd the now the mechanic says i would have to0 shell 8k to change the whole gear set . Can someone suggest me a good trustable mechanic in chennai who can do up my apache ? Or anyways now that I am changing the gear set , is there anything I can do to Increase the performance .

Query 1: How old is your bike?
Query 2: How do you usually ride your bike? High revs or smooth shift? Trying to gauge whether RTR stands up to a extended abuse on the long run. So that I can be little more careful with my Grey ghost! (No disrespect, to your riding style, bro. Just want to protect my baby)

**n.krishna.p** · 05-18-2011, 11:11 AM

Originally posted by Newbie View Post

Am super confused with the options available. Am planning to upgrade from the stock tyres, without any mods to the bike. Budget right now is around 3k for both the tyres. Post the 1st, dont mind stretching it to 6-7 k. Important thing is excellent wet weather + gravel grip under extreme breaking. Based on various reviews IRC NR48 are the way to go, until I read a post in the tyres forum. So it would be great help if someone can advise good tyres, along with the approx rates in Navi Mumbai region. Thanks in advance. Also, sorry if this is repeat question. Basically, am looking for reviews from people around the Navi Mumbai region. Reason being similar riding conditions and all...

Try sourcing the MT71 on the Pirellis, they have the exact size for the rear, 110/80*17. Michelin pilot sport comes in 17 inchers but its 100/90. Also they are street tyres so wont help much in the gravel. Sirac street is fantastic but not available in 17 inchers.

If you can get hold of pirelli, put them on, however this would cost you close to 2.5K not sure of the exact price at your place.

**chicane1879** · 05-18-2011, 11:32 AM

Originally posted by chucknorris View Post

Guys I am from chennai and I have a an Apache 180 . It started giving problems with electricals . I had to pay 3000 for a new coil and now the gears jammed I could only ride the bike in one gear . ANd the now the mechanic says i would have to0 shell 8k to change the whole gear set . Can someone suggest me a good trustable mechanic in chennai who can do up my apache ? Or anyways now that I am changing the gear set , is there anything I can do to Increase the performance .

Whoa..Why are you spending your own money in replacing the parts.

Your bike is in warranty, Right? You can replace every damn thing under warranty!!

And why are you so hell belt upon servicing/replacing the critical parts from an outside mechanic?

**pranav_salieri** · 05-18-2011, 05:43 PM

@social- my tci unit has already been replaced by my local mech. but ill take it to the svc for a check up! and how set my A/F ratio for good combustion??? since it was rich all these days???

**pranav_salieri** · 05-18-2011, 05:46 PM

ahh chicane seeing you after long time! @-chicane my refuses go beyond 110 with a pillion and without one it refuses to beyond 120. i weigh 70 kgs.how much can a RTR180 do on a straight surface on speedo??

**kantu** · 05-18-2011, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by pranav_salieri View Post

ahh chicane seeing you after long time! @-chicane my refuses go beyond 110 with a pillion and without one it refuses to beyond 120. i weigh 70 kgs.how much can a RTR180 do on a straight surface on speedo??

Maga leave your bike in SVC for one full day on a week day , ask the svc for expert mechanics to service your bike.You can tune the a/f screw , there are detailed steps available on ********** site and here also one guy had posted a video.And you need to clean the air filters regularly if you travel near flyover etc kinda construction zones.Once in month take it to sc they will do all of this for 100 rs. or do it yourself. PS : Expert mechanics are different from others in svc , they are certified by tvs themselves, you can see a expert logo kinda thing on their shirts.I instruct managers to get it done by them only.

**chicane1879** · 05-18-2011, 06:09 PM

Originally posted by pranav_salieri View Post

ahh chicane seeing you after long time! @-chicane my refuses go beyond 110 with a pillion and without one it refuses to beyond 120. i weigh 70 kgs.how much can a RTR180 do on a straight surface on speedo??

A well maintained/tuned stock 180 can hit over 130km/hr easily. Top speed recorded by most of the users out here is around 135-140km/hr(speedo).

Check/Clean the spark plugs, air filter and the carburetter. And finally tune the carb by an experienced technician to get optimum performance.

**nisnth** · 05-18-2011, 08:14 PM

Originally posted by chicane1879 View Post

A well maintained/tuned stock 180 can hit over 130km/hr easily. Top speed recorded by most of the users out here is around 135-140km/hr(speedo).

Check/Clean the spark plugs, air filter and the carburetter. And finally tune the carb by an experienced technician to get optimum performance.

135 - 140 on stock

????? Are you sure? I could barely do 128 on my 1- month/1000 km old RTR !! I haven't been able to beat that score til date !!

**Garry_Menace** · 05-18-2011, 09:08 PM

Originally posted by chicane1879 View Post

A well maintained/tuned stock 180 can hit over 130km/hr easily. Top speed recorded by most of the users out here is around 135-140km/hr(speedo).

Check/Clean the spark plugs, air filter and the carburetter. And finally tune the carb by an experienced technician to get optimum performance.

Originally posted by nisnth View Post

135 - 140 on stock

????? Are you sure? I could barely do 128 on my 1- month/1000 km old RTR !! I haven't been able to beat that score til date !!

Mine is 125 on console. Tested 3-4 times on 2 different RTR180

**pranav_salieri** · 05-18-2011, 09:08 PM

guys i have an interesting info to share! i went to my local mech to tighten up my rear footpeg. and i told him about the tappet sound sound he said it was okay and the engine should get heated up it seems and if he removes the tappet sound then the bikes performance mileage will drop it seems .is this true???

also my bike's handle starts to shake when i take my hands off at about 60-63 km/h it shakes like hell only at that speed even at 100 it doesnt shake! i told this to him and he said its normal and to stop this shaking he has to change the tyre! is this true???

**lijok** · 05-18-2011, 09:16 PM

Originally posted by nisnth View Post

135 - 140 on stock

????? Are you sure? I could barely do 128 on my 1- month/1000 km old RTR !! I haven't been able to beat that score til date !!

Originally posted by Garry_Menace View Post

Mine is 125 on console. Tested 3-4 times on 2 different RTR180

The catch here is 'well maintained/tuned'

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