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**raceing.619** · 10-15-2009, 01:18 PM

Congst REVZ RACING

1. total charge (engine oil + filter) = Rs.265.00.

3. engine heating & tappet sound reduced.
4. but I think engine note become little bit loud.

**jmjmec** · 10-15-2009, 03:55 PM

@prakash_mvpa

hi i did ask about your front forks they all seem to agree that the probable cause must be the fork pistons, what your local mechanics called the piston pump if you experience the problem again it might be worthwhile taking the bike to Periar TVS as far as i can make out the they are'nt that very hesitant about replacing parts under warranty

**prakash_mvpa** · 10-15-2009, 05:09 PM

^Thanks for the Info.As of Now ,the Problem is not reoccuring as of Yet.moreover ,I have doubts whether if I purchase from one dealer and do the servicing at other dealer...I am doubtful.
again thanks.
PS:How is Kothamangalam dealer service?

**hsinava** · 10-15-2009, 11:11 PM

Originally posted by chicane1879 View Post

Couldn't get you.Could you please elaborate more about the problem/issue you are facing!!

This is my first bike, and ive only done 400ish kms on it yet, so the issues in stability I face might just be my fault. But the issues I face are

-I've been on a friends ZMA with a pillion,and the maneuverability and handling is better than a 180 with a pillion. I mean the 180 just wobbles like mad with somebody sitting behind me. Never got that from the ZMA.
-Riding alone, I've felt that other bikes are generally more comfortable than the 180 on normal and bumpy roads.

So is this because of the crap stock tyres or is it just me?

Pretty pleased with everything else though.

**chicane1879** · 10-16-2009, 09:32 AM

Originally posted by hsinava View Post

This is my first bike, and ive only done 400ish kms on it yet, so the issues in stability I face might just be my fault. But the issues I face are

-I've been on a friends ZMA with a pillion,and the maneuverability and handling is better than a 180 with a pillion. I mean the 180 just wobbles like mad with somebody sitting behind me. Never got that from the ZMA.
-Riding alone, I've felt that other bikes are generally more comfortable than the 180 on normal and bumpy roads.

So is this because of the crap stock tyres or is it just me?

Pretty pleased with everything else though.

This is news to me.

Even if your bike is new, these would be the possible reasons for the issue.

(i) Bent Alloy Rim
(ii) Low Shockabsorber oil/leak
(iii) Low Greasing of the T-joint(Handle)/Lack of sufficient bearings.
(iv) Low Tyre Pressure

Did you spill your bike by any chance.Probably the handle/chassis has taken the beating and that is reflected in the handling.

**REVZ RACING** · 10-16-2009, 10:34 AM

guys......i noticed somthing when riding to work this mronning.........i left the steering momentarily to check for vehicle balance.....the bike was PULLING towards right......will be going to the SC in the evening.......

what could be the cause???

thanx....
REVZ

**chicane1879** · 10-16-2009, 11:00 AM

Originally posted by REVZ RACING View Post

guys......i noticed somthing when riding to work this mronning.........i left the steering momentarily to check for vehicle balance.....the bike was PULLING towards right......will be going to the SC in the evening.......

what could be the cause???

thanx....
REVZ

Even i noticed my bike pulling towards right during the first few days of ownership. Tightened and greased the steering cone.After that the pull has been reduced by 90%!!

**rennycornelius** · 10-16-2009, 11:00 AM

Originally posted by hsinava View Post

-I've been on a friends ZMA with a pillion,and the maneuverability and handling is better than a 180 with a pillion. I mean the 180 just wobbles like mad with somebody sitting behind me. Never got that from the ZMA.
-Riding alone, I've felt that other bikes are generally more comfortable than the 180 on normal and bumpy roads.

So is this because of the crap stock tyres or is it just me?

Pretty pleased with everything else though.

pillon always creates the havoc in handling always remember that...
if the pillion is well knowing your kinda riding and is complementing you in the turns by properly leaning with the bike on leans,and distributing the weight while getting out will compliment but still it cannot be compared when u ride alone...

who was the pillion in both cases??
i mean same or diff??
his weight also be playing great role in that...

otherwise check the points what CHICANE mentioned....

the RTR180 is slightly on the stiffer side that complements great on the handling but sucks at the comfort depatment (remember the famous ride of BEEMER 3 series???

)

if you want soft ride make the rear shocks at 2 or 1 setting, but you then have to sacrifice on the feel and little angles on the leaning department....

**prakash_mvpa** · 10-16-2009, 01:03 PM

Any One Tried Motul Chain Clean and Chain Lube?I have these.Is there any thread regarding using chain lubes/cleaners(I searched and did not find one).

**raceing.619** · 10-16-2009, 01:12 PM

I'm not sure....but I think SVC guys used something like that...... I'm getting "sic" "sic" like sound from chain sproket..... what is reason for that??????

**prakash_mvpa** · 10-16-2009, 01:26 PM

chain may be loose.adjust and oil.till now ,I am depending on a mechanic to lube My Bike's Chain with SAE 90 Gear Oil every week.

**raceing.619** · 10-16-2009, 02:03 PM

Originally posted by prakash_mvpa View Post

chain may be loose.adjust and oil.till now ,I am depending on a mechanic to lube My Bike's Chain with SAE 90 Gear Oil every week.

thanks dude

........ I'll check it today........

**REVZ RACING** · 10-16-2009, 03:20 PM

guys.....i called up SC ..... they will be closing at around 5pm today....i wont be able 2 reach there before 6pm.....so they are askin me to come on 21st as they will be closed till then for Diwali....

i have told them that i will be comming anyways...and asked them to wait...but wll it be olrite if i run my bike in the preesent conditin....i.e......with steering cone noise, rhs-pulling & brake noise??....

i know that i souldnt be riding in these conditions....but still asking you guys...

REVZ

**REVZ RACING** · 10-16-2009, 10:14 PM

went to the Sc in the evening....they checked the steering for the 'tuck' noise....dosent seem to come from the steering cone....tightened some bolts, now the sound is still there but reduced a little bit....RHS pulling is the same though.....they said that they will be looking into it at the time of first service....along with the brakes...

could anyone tell me how Disk Brakes are cleaned??

**jmjmec** · 10-17-2009, 01:49 AM

@prakash_mvpa
Technically you can get your bike serviced at any TVS authorized service center so no problems there and the service guys would'int even make an issue out of it after all when you think about it they are getting a new customer.

I really don't know about the quality of service at Kothamangalam, i dont own a TVS bike after all. The only reason i can comment on periar is cos i personally work there.

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