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  • #8476
    Hi guys,my bike seem to heat,even after riding for 10-15kms.The engine becomes little rough(not noisy though).And after parking for 30 mins or so,it becomes normal.Its been 600kkms after the second service and engine oil change,i had pour Motul 20W40 mineral oil.What engine oil are you guys using?Any inputs would be appreciated
    Apache RTR 180 2011 | Honda Activa 2010 | CBZ Xtreme 2010 (1 month) |Apache 160 FI 2009-2010
    Bajaj Kristal 2007-2011
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    • #8477
      Originally posted by pranav_salieri View Post
      can you take your hands off at speeds like 125-130???
      Why just take your hands off? You can even try doing circus on the bike.
      Last edited by Abhii46; 10-05-2011, 12:26 AM.
      sigpicMy triplog of South Indian Trip.

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      • #8478
        Originally posted by pranav_salieri View Post
        guys esp. chicane, garry,drifty- how is the high speed handling of this bike????is it as god as r15 because i have taken r15 at 130 and found its handling at that speed to be good! can you take your hands off at speeds like 125-130??? i am planning to check the top whack thats why... i reckon that the top speed handling can be bettered with better tyres....



        @drifty-i test rode r15 v2 my friends looks good in flesh....but lacks the grunt it can NO way beat apache in that grunty feel.......and pick up
        it depends on road how smooth it is. I have done top wack of 137 and by god it was scary the bike was on its full threshold and handel trying to shake but i have holded it tightly. And when cross wind are going on even speed of 90 scares me some time. I feel the bike is not stable at high speeds the handel starts to shake above 125. for high spees runs p220 and r15 is best their faring helps them a lot and keep stable .Wese The best time to rip it is early mornings . Less wind ,cold air,empty roads,less pedestrians.
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        • #8479
          Originally posted by Garry_Menace View Post
          Congrats buddy! Welcome to Tribe Apache

          Its okay that you touched the top speed of 124kmph but I hope you're following the proper running-in of the bike and this top speed run was the only or one of the 2-3 speed burst for the running-in period.

          Anyways, nice to see someone from Ynr.. Its my hometown.
          ya bro its was hte first time i did eslier i was having passion plus so u can imagine my speed hunger hehehehe but dats it now day i run it 70-80 at max that is
          -=Live to Ride=-
          2006 Hero Honda, Passion Plus-Black Blue
          2011 TVS Apache, RTR-180 ABS-White (Stolen)
          2013-KTM, Duke 200          -White

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          • #8480
            Originally posted by abhishekch View Post
            does it means no tps cable connected to tci in abs



            welcome to the tribe buddy. have a safe RTRing...


            thanks
            well its a mystery how the indicator got like this. after all of investigation i came to conclusion that may be a moron has broken it in the tight parking of janakpuri distric center.
            thanks alot mate check out my helmet also in my avatar pic
            -=Live to Ride=-
            2006 Hero Honda, Passion Plus-Black Blue
            2011 TVS Apache, RTR-180 ABS-White (Stolen)
            2013-KTM, Duke 200            -White

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            • #8481
              Originally posted by Krish1417 View Post
              Hi guys,my bike seem to heat,even after riding for 10-15kms.The engine becomes little rough(not noisy though).And after parking for 30 mins or so,it becomes normal.Its been 600kkms after the second service and engine oil change,i had pour Motul 20W40 mineral oil.What engine oil are you guys using?Any inputs would be appreciated
              Guys,any inputs on the above?Should i use semi-synthetic/synthetic engine oil if any,which brand would be the best
              Apache RTR 180 2011 | Honda Activa 2010 | CBZ Xtreme 2010 (1 month) |Apache 160 FI 2009-2010
              Bajaj Kristal 2007-2011
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              • #8482
                The journey...

                Its been such a long time since i posted here. After 9 months and 13000 kms on the White Beast, all I can say is WOW...What a bike! It still has the same roar, grunt, and "flies" everytime I twist the throttle...I've been on Numerous short, mid and long rides and craving for more even today! A very reliable bike, been through 4 days & 1260 kms of continuous rains, bad roads, winding roads, amazing ghats..and yet not a single niggle on the bike!

                A few good pics of my journey on the beast..














                It's always better to lose a second in life than to lose life in a second!

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                • #8483
                  Originally posted by nisnth View Post
                  Its been such a long time since i posted here. After 9 months and 13000 kms on the White Beast, all I can say is WOW...What a bike! It still has the same roar, grunt, and "flies" everytime I twist the throttle...I've been on Numerous short, mid and long rides and craving for more even today! A very reliable bike, been through 4 days & 1260 kms of continuous rains, bad roads, winding roads, amazing ghats..and yet not a single niggle on the bike!

                  A few good pics of my journey on the beast..
                  Great pics.
                  sigpicMy triplog of South Indian Trip.

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                  • #8484
                    Originally posted by Krish1417 View Post
                    Guys,any inputs on the above?Should i use semi-synthetic/synthetic engine oil if any,which brand would be the best
                    Bro, Motul 3000 4T premium 20w40 can be used till 2.5k. Just check the level and the color of the oil often. You can try the 15W50 grade next time though. Many recommend the W50 grade for our hot Indian riding conditions.

                    Also, stick to mineral oil for around 7000kms. Then you can try a Semi-synthetic oil.
                    The Apache is ever willing to red line each cog, but the Rider ain't. Enjoy RTR, Safely. Period.

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                    • #8485
                      @nisnth
                      Great to hear from you Bro Sweet photos. Glad that our ride held your back the whole trip and not letting you down amidst the one five and the kwacker in particular
                      The Apache is ever willing to red line each cog, but the Rider ain't. Enjoy RTR, Safely. Period.

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                      • #8486
                        Afr ?

                        Originally posted by Krish1417 View Post
                        Guys,any inputs on the above?Should i use semi-synthetic/synthetic engine oil if any,which brand would be the best
                        it should have been the case if 10W30 oil was used but since u have used 20W40 it shud be something else. I guess your AFR is running little LEANER as mine,that means less fuel,more air. if u r getting better mileage than before,get ur carb tuned a little bit(Few turns anticlockwise of the Fuel Screw). Heating issue with such a short ride shudn't be there with 20W40

                        Regards
                        sigpic
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                        • #8487
                          Originally posted by nisnth View Post
                          Its been such a long time since i posted here. After 9 months and 13000 kms on the White Beast, all I can say is WOW...What a bike! It still has the same roar, grunt, and "flies" everytime I twist the throttle...I've been on Numerous short, mid and long rides and craving for more even today! A very reliable bike, been through 4 days & 1260 kms of continuous rains, bad roads, winding roads, amazing ghats..and yet not a single niggle on the bike!

                          A few good pics of my journey on the beast..















                          Awesome pics..
                          BTW which CAM did u use ,i m planning to buy a good one for my outdoor shooting
                          sigpic
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                          I Dream, I Dare, I Do !!

                          << 100Rabh N3gi!! >>
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                          • #8488
                            Originally posted by shiwaan View Post
                            Name:Apache RTR 180 ABS
                            Top Speed: 125kph
                            Positive point:Powerful,Look & Style and ABS
                            Congrats and welcome to the tribe

                            Originally posted by abhishekch View Post
                            some pics
                            Originally posted by nisnth View Post
                            A few good pics of my journey on the beast..
                            Awesome pics @abhishekch and @nisnth
                            "Safety doesn't happen by accident"
                            "Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle"

                            Regards,
                            Muhammed Saleem P
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                            TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS (Sep 2011-Present)
                            Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme (Jan 2011                            -Present)


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                            • #8489
                              Originally posted by gautam_k View Post
                              regarding the kick thing, even i had the same problem. Bike not starting with kick. But a mech at a TVS service centre in bhandup, mumbai said i wasnt kicking rite
                              he said don't just extend the kick lever and start kicking like crazy. He instead asked me to gently press the kick lever as far as it goes without actually kicking it. A point will come when the lever will become stiff. It is at this point that you should always start and end your kicking motion. I tried it. And within 2 kicks the bike came to life.
                              Try this if you aren't doing it already.

                              Originally posted by Krish1417 View Post
                              I usually start my bike with kick..Keep the engine switch off and kick the lever couple of times falsely,wait for 30 seconds or so,on the engine switch and then kick..Works for me flawlessly
                              Originally posted by Drifty View Post
                              Its a good practice to press & release the clutch a few times before starting the engine OR crank the engine with the ignition OFF.If your bike is well tuned then it should start at the first or second(full) kick with the above methods.
                              Guys, I had tried all the tips mentioned above, but still facing problem with kick starting in mornings.
                              Some days it takes up to 10-12 kicks for engine to start
                              I even sought help from some of my friends but no one could find correct method of starting.
                              So I guess there is something wrong and will have to report it when I give for service next week.
                              Any additional thoughts on this
                              "Safety doesn't happen by accident"
                              "Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle"

                              Regards,
                              Muhammed Saleem P
                              -----------------------------------------------
                              TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS (Sep 2011-Present)
                              Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme (Jan 2011                              -Present)


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                              • #8490
                                Thanks everyone! The only thing spoiling my near-perfect ride is the Infamous "thud" / cone set issue! The SVC says the Cone-set is fine and so replaced the shock-absorbers pumps. It rectified, much to my relief, only to reoccur after a month! Anyone here got the issue permanently sorted out?


                                Originally posted by itssaurabh.negi View Post
                                BTW which CAM did u use ,i m planning to buy a good one for my outdoor shooting
                                Its an old advanced Point n shoot cam - Canon S3IS
                                It's always better to lose a second in life than to lose life in a second!

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