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  • #9601
    TVS at the AutoExpo 2011

    A few pics of the TVS stall in the AutoExpo. Nothing new and the main attraction was the 250cc offroader.

    Beauty and the Beast



    Under seat exhaust



    Engine Block (Future of Apache 250??)



    Is this the Mother of Sprockets



    What is this? A motorised roller skater



    Some Eye Candy



    कृपया यहाँ पर ज्ञान न बांटे
    यहाँ पर सभी ज्ञानी हैं |

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    • #9602
      hey guys..i got my 180 yesterday...the bike is running fantastic..n i'm taking care to have proper running in of engine..

      but I have spotted a sound at cylinder head, suppose dat a wooden piece is stuck in brake drum and the periodic noise it will make when wheel starts rotating, exactly this kind of noise I have spotted at cylinder head.
      when i asked tvs people abt this, they said this bike has roller bearings at tappets which make noise and gradually it will decrease. but I don't agree with this point..a bearing is meant to reduce friction n noise..

      n secondly the tachometer pointer starts fluctuating when it reaches 3000rpm mark..can't figure out why these problems are there...

      Please help me to sort out this..


      N i saw many discussions in this thread that some bikes couldn't cross 8.5k rpm in 5th gear....how should i check this...is it ok if i raise the accelerator to full in such new condition?
      Last edited by sid712; 01-07-2012, 12:40 AM. Reason: question about rpm limit

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      • #9603
        After almost a month after joelling my ride, got an opportunity to rip hard... reaching todays top whack of 132kmph odo was relatively easy....

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        • #9604
          Originally posted by lijok View Post
          After almost a month after joelling my ride, got an opportunity to rip hard... reaching todays top whack of 132kmph odo was relatively easy....
          Happy for that
          The Apache is ever willing to red line each cog, but the Rider ain't. Enjoy RTR, Safely. Period.

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          • #9605
            Originally posted by sid712 View Post
            hey guys..i got my 180 yesterday...the bike is running fantastic..n i'm taking care to have proper running in of engine..

            but I have spotted a sound at cylinder head, suppose dat a wooden piece is stuck in brake drum and the periodic noise it will make when wheel starts rotating, exactly this kind of noise I have spotted at cylinder head.
            when i asked tvs people abt this, they said this bike has roller bearings at tappets which make noise and gradually it will decrease. but I don't agree with this point..a bearing is meant to reduce friction n noise..

            n secondly the tachometer pointer starts fluctuating when it reaches 3000rpm mark..can't figure out why these problems are there...

            Please help me to sort out this..


            N i saw many discussions in this thread that some bikes couldn't cross 8.5k rpm in 5th gear....how should i check this...is it ok if i raise the accelerator to full in such new condition?
            Congrats Buddy

            If it's a slight vibe with the tacho needle, then it's ok.

            As you are in the run-in phase, don't think about such high rpm. Shift gears at 3000-3500 rpm. Keep the top speed at 50km/hr (don't look at the speedo all the time, concentrate on the road). Vary the engine speed often. Avoid up hill rides and pillion (just try) during the run-in period of 1000km. Check tyre pressure (25psi front, 28 or 30 rear) every week. Try to replace engine oil and filter after 250km. Yes, before your first service.

            Keep us updated. Happy biking.
            The Apache is ever willing to red line each cog, but the Rider ain't. Enjoy RTR, Safely. Period.

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            • #9606
              thanks a lot man for these useful tips...
              the tacho needle fluctuation @ 3k rpm is noticeably big...let say if needle is at 3k and fluctuation range is 2.8k-3.2k! I'm going to service center to ask about this...

              and did u have any idea about the noise at tappets? did u spot dem in ur bike too?? that "roller bearing explanation" is unbelievable...

              engine oil and filter after 250km
              ...can u please suggest me a good engine oil...I'm thinking to use shell advance AX5..but please give suggestion if there is any other better oil..

              Keep the top speed at 50km/hr (don't look at the speedo all the time, concentrate on the road).
              ...that was really true n funny thing u figured out buddy..hehehehe...

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              • #9607
                @sid712
                Shell Advance AX-5 10w40 is a premium mineral oil. It should be very good. Matches well with the run-in phase as well. I guess the SVC guy's would replace it along with filter for you. Just ask them politely
                The Apache is ever willing to red line each cog, but the Rider ain't. Enjoy RTR, Safely. Period.

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                • #9608
                  @Social: Those 250fx and 400fx have been there since ages, man! That '69' 250fx is being ridden by my friend, KP (Aravind KP) for National Supercross Championship. Well, they are not carbbed and compete in the 'Foreign class' against the Hondas and the Yamahas. The Japs 've a little edge over the desis. Nevertheless, TVS MX bikes 're brilliant and above what rest of the jokers from Indian auto families can conceive. The 160fx (Indian class) has the block from 160. And it can eat Impulse for breakfast, I reckon!
                  Last edited by Makky; 01-07-2012, 05:47 PM.

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                  • #9609
                    Originally posted by Makky View Post
                    @Social: Those 250fx and 400fx have been there since ages, man! That '69' 250fx is being ridden by my friend, KP (Aravind KP) for National Supercross Championship. Well, they are not carbbed and compete in the 'Foreign class' against the Hondas and Yamahas. The Japs 've a little edge over the desis. However, TVS MX bikes 're brilliant and above what rest of the jokers from Indian auto families can conceive. The 160fx (Indian class) has the block from 160.
                    I'm quoting your post elsewhere since people do not believe that these are not new!!

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                    • #9610
                      ^^ Need photos? Got loads of them, mate!

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                      • #9611
                        Originally posted by Makky View Post
                        ^^ Need photos? Got loads of them, mate!

                        will ask if it becomes an argument and heats up... lol

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                        • #9612
                          KP air-borne on his '69' 250fx! Captured in 2009 at Blr.



                          @Lijo: Too late! Didn't see!
                          Last edited by Makky; 01-07-2012, 06:08 PM.

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                          • #9613
                            @lijok: I just tried tuning my carb today..What will be the number of turns required .. I read some posts behind that 3.5 turns will give a perfect mixture..
                            Is it for the stock air filter ?I have a cosworth filter fitted and what will be the number of turns required..Lesser number of turns takes in more air right?
                            Or should the mixture be more rich...To get the best performance out of cosworth..Please suggest.

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                            • #9614
                              ^^^ you were wanting to re paint your bike right??i want to paint my alloys white.

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                              • #9615
                                Originally posted by mpasanthosh View Post
                                @lijok: I just tried tuning my carb today..What will be the number of turns required .. I read some posts behind that 3.5 turns will give a perfect mixture..
                                Is it for the stock air filter ?I have a cosworth filter fitted and what will be the number of turns required..Lesser number of turns takes in more air right?
                                Or should the mixture be more rich...To get the best performance out of cosworth..Please suggest.
                                I'm sorry to say I've not yet learned carb tuning...

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