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**Lord_Neo** · 07-19-2011, 11:16 AM

Saddlesore on 180

I am planning to do a Saddlesore on 180, somewhere early next year.

I wanted to know if anyone has attempted or completed a SaddleSore on an Apache 180? I think, for a ride lasting for 1700 KMS, the forward-lean position might strain the lower back and put an excess pressure on wrists.

Any tips, suggestions from XBHP gurus might prove to be of assistance.

**saipranav** · 07-19-2011, 01:37 PM

Sorry guys, my net was down for 2 days and i could not connect to you guys...
Anyways, i tried hearing where the sound is coming from, i am not able to confidently say it, its confusing, but i think its coming from the inside.
I took a couple of pictures of the spark plug,(I HOPE THIS IS THE SPARK PLUG)... What do you guys suggest i should do?

**dead_piper** · 07-19-2011, 02:25 PM

saipranav dude this is how u should show spark plug. (the inside which faces towards engine)

found this pic in Google-not mine

**Abhii46** · 07-19-2011, 02:26 PM

Originally posted by abhijeet080808 View Post

So, how is the smoothness, compared to stock?

Hi Abhijeet,

Smoothness is more and urge to go faster is even more.

**gixxer_junkie_m** · 07-19-2011, 04:55 PM

Originally posted by chicane1879 View Post

Hey guys, RTR turned 2 yesterday. Now the ODO(cumulative reading) reads 28000+kms. Managed to replace the speedometer(again) under warranty a month back. The bike is as wild as ever and still a hoot to ride. Even the mileage is pretty good which varies from 35-45km/hr. It's been a 2 years of delightful experience with the bike and hoping it continue in the same manner!!

It's built to last,it'll take lot more abuse than we can muster.Congratulations.

Originally posted by saipranav View Post

Sorry guys, my net was down for 2 days and i could not connect to you guys...
Anyways, i tried hearing where the sound is coming from, i am not able to confidently say it, its confusing, but i think its coming from the inside.
I took a couple of pictures of the spark plug,(I HOPE THIS IS THE SPARK PLUG)... What do you guys suggest i should do?

No sweat,give it another try.

**saipranav** · 07-19-2011, 08:51 PM

Originally posted by gixxer_junkie_m View Post

It's built to last,it'll take lot more abuse than we can muster.Congratulations.

No sweat,give it another try.

Okay, tried really heard this time... i'm pretty sure that the sound is coming from the box kind of thing with the horizontal lines on it... the one on which we have the spark plug...
Will take pics of the spark plug in the morning and post it up... it looks like i need to use a spanner to remove it, any precautions which i need to follow while removing it/putting it back?

**Zippo** · 07-19-2011, 09:53 PM

Originally posted by saipranav View Post

Okay, tried really heard this time... i'm pretty sure that the sound is coming from the box kind of thing with the horizontal lines on it... the one on which we have the spark plug...
Will take pics of the spark plug in the morning and post it up... it looks like i need to use a spanner to remove it, any precautions which i need to follow while removing it/putting it back?

Use the sparkplug spanner that is part of your RTR toolkit. You have to keep unscrewing it a little longer that you think. Don't apply excessive pressure both while removing and installing it back. and make sure dirt or dust does not get into the hole where the spark plug sits.

**social** · 07-20-2011, 01:15 AM

Does anybody have an idea how much the brake lever costs?

Had a skid today. A brick in the middle of the road and I saw it at the last moment (night time

) and fell down while trying to avoid it. My brake lever is twisted

**lijok** · 07-20-2011, 01:59 AM

Originally posted by social View Post

Does anybody have an idea how much the brake lever costs?

Had a skid today. A brick in the middle of the road and I saw it at the last moment (night time

) and fell down while trying to avoid it. My brake lever is twisted

all the rocks in Leh could not make you fall, and a lone brick had the guts?

**Garry_Menace** · 07-20-2011, 06:18 AM

Originally posted by lijok View Post

all the rocks in Leh could not make you fall, and a lone brick had the guts?

LOL, Lijo

**social** · 07-20-2011, 10:44 AM

Originally posted by lijok View Post

all the rocks in Leh could not make you fall, and a lone brick had the guts?

Hehe!

I did fall a couple of times out there. On the sands of Moray Plains and Ice on Baralachala

**dead_piper** · 07-20-2011, 10:47 AM

Originally posted by saipranav View Post

Okay, tried really heard this time... i'm pretty sure that the sound is coming from the box kind of thing with the horizontal lines on it... the one on which we have the spark plug...
Will take pics of the spark plug in the morning and post it up... it looks like i need to use a spanner to remove it, any precautions which i need to follow while removing it/putting it back?

dude just take it to castrol or a good mech. DON"T fiddle with it unless until u know what u r doing.

**saipranav** · 07-20-2011, 12:48 PM

Originally posted by dead_piper View Post

dude just take it to castrol or a good mech. DON"T fiddle with it unless until u know what u r doing.

All right sire... going right away...
Tried removing the spark plug, ITS GOD DARN TIGHT...
the engine idle rpm is 1.4k but when i used it for 2-3 minutes its going upto 4k RPM in idling

**sid137** · 07-20-2011, 02:15 PM

problem!!

hey guys i have been a proud owner of a pearl white rtr 180 for the last 20 months!!
my friend had a minor accident on my bike this feb wherin he hit an auto

however i got everything done from innovative tvs service centre (bhandup--mumbai)
i have lately realised wen i cross speeds above 100 my rear tyre starts wobbling nd the bike shakes uncontrollably..
guys pls help me out as in what d reason might be...
i dont trust d tvs service centres any more so wont take the bike there as they dont seem to be very good at their work nd charge a lot too!!
hope i get this sorted asap!!
nd thanx for reading thru this entire post

**Zippo** · 07-20-2011, 02:27 PM

Originally posted by sid137 View Post

hey guys i have been a proud owner of a pearl white rtr 180 for the last 20 months!!
my friend had a minor accident on my bike this feb wherin he hit an auto

however i got everything done from innovative tvs service centre (bhandup--mumbai)
i have lately realised wen i cross speeds above 100 my rear tyre starts wobbling nd the bike shakes uncontrollably..
guys pls help me out as in what d reason might be...
i dont trust d tvs service centres any more so wont take the bike there as they dont seem to be very good at their work nd charge a lot too!!
hope i get this sorted asap!!
nd thanx for reading thru this entire post

Are you sure the wobble is from the rear wheel? If yes, there can be several reasons:

Lower than recommended air pressure
Bent wheel
Worn out wheel bearings
Uneven tire wear
Loose swing arm
Leaky suspensions (mostly this might not be the reason)

Check for all these. But before checking all these, check if the ball racer (head nut) is loose.

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