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**flyingJian** · 08-01-2011, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by shivank View Post

Thanks for the info bro..It would certainly help.
I think I will go and try Motul once for sure!

The Castrol Bike zone you are referring to here is the one in sector-37,right? If it's at some other place then could you please tell the location.

The one I am referring is in Sector- 58, Noida. The direction for the same is:
When you go from Shoprix Mall to 12-22, you have to take the third right and than immediately enter the service lane(which is in Shoprix Mall direction) , have to ride for another 300m and there you are in front of CBZ.

Also please do write your experience with Motul oil.

Originally posted by Drifty View Post

Guys I had completely got ride of the handle-bar vibes!You will have to rid the bike to believe me!Inserted thick rubber patches inside the clip-on bolts & loads of rubber inside the clamp cover on which there is the RTR logo.I revved the bike to its redline as well as in the 'sweet' 4k-5.5k range many times but failed to notice any vibrations.

You will just need a tube rubber,allen key(5mm) and a 12mm spanner(provided with tool kit) for the work.I think those who are fed up of handle bar vibes should definately try this.

BTW,what's there to adjust in the clip out I could not find it out.Anyone??How to adjust the clip-ons?

Thanks Drify for the above info, but could you please clear the line highlighted in red, not able to get it. A picture of same will be of great help.

Hope to get rid of unbearable vibes.

Originally posted by lijok View Post

Recently i saw a couple of RTR180s at office which had quite uneven wear on the front tyre. I was surprised to see more than one like that. Check your tryres for any such uneven wear...

and if you are still on the stock rubbers, use this an opportunity to throw them away...

Mine too have uneven wear in the Front tyre. Right side of the tyre is worn more than left in hills and valley manner.

Initially i though there is some problem with the front fork oil and got it changed in the SVC, while working on that the mech told that the front fork is not in line that is the right fork has a slight bent and because of this only tyre is wearing in uneven manner.
He asked me whether i had an accident head on but i never had one so how the fork bent is a mystery

First i need to get it fixed and than only i can think of switching to new rubber

or else this will ruin the new rubber also

**kantu** · 08-01-2011, 03:02 PM

Originally posted by Zippo View Post

@kantu: Is your bike from service recently? Some idiots at SVC spray oil to the disks. It happened with my bike too and I had to wait for about a 300 km before the brakes recovered from it. Check for this.

Considering that diesel or any oils being sprayed on discs it should happen in dry also , but i have issue only in rains , front discs are pathetic on braking power at all , its only 8k kms old so i am not sure if i should replace disc pads or i am not sure if they cleaned it at all in recent service

**praki_bp** · 08-01-2011, 05:43 PM

Originally posted by Kirankj1724 View Post

finally got my bike converted to FULL-DC

Dude, lemme know where you got it done. I need to convert my bike to DC very badly. Fixed projector lamp and suffering now :-(

**white.warrior** · 08-01-2011, 06:19 PM

Originally posted by Garry_Menace View Post

Well, if it is in context to overheating problem, then it is normal in case of new bikes to get heated up very soon. The reason behind it being very simple that the new cylinder kit's parts get scratched which we call as "piston rawaa ho raha hai" in local language. Scratching as in... the piston gets mated up with the cylinder walls and metal from the mating surfaces gets scratched up and it remains with the engine oil and gets circulated. It makes the engine to get heated up sooner. Not to worry about that, it is normal

Thanks @Garry for this important piece of info

was searching for posts regarding this as bike is 20 days old and it heats a lot.. even in heavy rains the engine remains hot

**Viscmad** · 08-01-2011, 07:32 PM

Today while cleaning my bike i noticed that in the right side shocker there are 3 metal washers and some amount of gap while in the left there is only one metal washers with no gap

Right Side

Left Side

Is it Normal ???

**lijok** · 08-01-2011, 07:40 PM

Originally posted by Viscmad View Post

Today while cleaning my bike i noticed that in the right side shocker there are 3 metal washers and some amount of gap while in the left there is only one metal washers with no gap

Right Side

Left Side

Is it Normal ???

If you have proper tools and a strong heart to take in any issues, remove the nut and see why they are used. Generally one washer is enough.

EDIT: I noticed the same thing in 2 RTRs parked in my office. My own bike is not with me now, so cant check... so like Drify has said below, its normal..

**Drifty** · 08-01-2011, 08:26 PM

Originally posted by vineshp View Post

Thanks a lot for your swift reply!
I meant to ask , is there anything in Owner's manual that voids warranty if the tyres are changed to any other brand?

also thanks to Drifty for the info!

Welcome buddy!

Originally posted by Kirankj1724 View Post

I'm having the similar issue but including in dry conditions.. i have to apply a extra bit of pressure on the brake lever.. and still the effect is worse than drum brakes.. have got pads cleaned several times.. still of no use..

Check the brake fluid level.You will have to bleed the brakes I guess.

Originally posted by pushkarb View Post

A little bit more detail please. Noob here :| Or a couple of more pictures of the process, pretty please.

Originally posted by flyingJian View Post

Thanks Drify for the above info, but could you please clear the line highlighted in red, not able to get it. A picture of same will be of great help.

Hope to get rid of unbearable vibes.

I am reffering to the nut bolts which holds the clip-ons at their place.I kept a layer of tube rubber between them cause from this,the vibrations are transferred to the handle bars.Nothing major,just open the cover and you will get it.Sorry yaar,I forgot to take the pics when I opened it.

Originally posted by Viscmad View Post

Today while cleaning my bike i noticed that in the right side shocker there are 3 metal washers and some amount of gap while in the left there is only one metal washers with no gap

Is it Normal ???

Its NORMAL!

**Viscmad** · 08-01-2011, 09:14 PM

@Lijo and Drifty thanks for checking it out and clearing my dought

**Garry_Menace** · 08-01-2011, 11:45 PM

Originally posted by Krish1417 View Post

Thanks Garry and Drifty for your valuable inputs

I went to the service centre and told them about the problem.The self start was working fine.They told they can't replace the battery as the self is working fine.The manager told if any problem persist further they will replace the battery.
Should i charge the battery

Well, I suggest NOT to charge the battery externally. I mean, don't get it charged by connecting it to electricity. It should get charged from the bike's RR only. If it ain't getting charged, then either the battery is faulty or the RR unit.

Originally posted by white.warrior View Post

Thanks @Garry for this important piece of info

was searching for posts regarding this as bike is 20 days old and it heats a lot.. even in heavy rains the engine remains hot

We are here to share and get the knowledge only, buddy. Don't say thanks and lets learn togather

**Krish1417** · 08-02-2011, 12:34 AM

Originally posted by Garry_Menace View Post

Well, I suggest NOT to charge the battery externally. I mean, don't get it charged by connecting it to electricity. It should get charged from the bike's RR only. If it ain't getting charged, then either the battery is faulty or the RR unit.

We are here to share and get the knowledge only, buddy. Don't say thanks and lets learn togather

Thanks Garry for coming to my rescue again

Btw do RR unit means the rectifier

And which engine oil are you using?

**aamirjamal** · 08-02-2011, 04:01 AM

Originally posted by Rtrlover83 View Post

As turmeric is kind of like a coloring agent, i suppose it's there to stay for a while. But will fade away as time moves on

And don't be angry with your friend, he didn't do it on purpose right?

Yeah. I was pretty angry at that time. But then, it's only human to make mistakes

I used alcohol swabs and detergent powder to eliminate all the marks. It's great now

Plus I also got a petrol lock installed on the bike yesterday... Turns out that the pipe is getting in the throttle wire's way making it get stuck at a higher position and hence leading to excessively high RPMs at start

. I thought there was something wrong with the bike. Luckily a friend of mine pointed it out and I'll be getting it fixed first thing tomorrow

**sujithbvm** · 08-02-2011, 11:27 AM

Originally posted by Viscmad View Post

Today while cleaning my bike i noticed that in the right side shocker there are 3 metal washers and some amount of gap while in the left there is only one metal washers with no gap

Right Side

Left Side

Is it Normal ???

Even me noticed it today my bike also have 3 washers on one side and 1 on the other side ....Don't know y they setup like this

**kantu** · 08-02-2011, 01:43 PM

Originally posted by sujithbvm View Post

Even me noticed it today my bike also have 3 washers on one side and 1 on the other side ....Don't know y they setup like this

Yeah even i saw that and as seen in pic as well one of the bolt is slightly tilted for me , dont know why

**susheelkumar** · 08-02-2011, 04:07 PM

Hi guys,

Is it possible to get the split grab rails from tvs showroom?
any idea how much it would cost??

**Garry_Menace** · 08-02-2011, 06:58 PM

Originally posted by Krish1417 View Post

Thanks Garry for coming to my rescue again

Btw do RR unit means the rectifier

And which engine oil are you using?

Mention not, dude

Yeah, by RR unit, I meant Regulator/Rectifier unit only.

Originally posted by susheelkumar View Post

Hi guys,

Is it possible to get the split grab rails from tvs showroom?
any idea how much it would cost??

660 INR (2008 price

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