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  • #9601
    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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    • #9602
      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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      • #9603
        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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        • #9604
          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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          • #9605
            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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            • #9606
              @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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              • #9607
                @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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                • #9608
                  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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                  • #9609
                    ^^ Need photos? Got loads of them, mate!

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                    • #9610
                      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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                      • #9611
                        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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                        • #9612
                          @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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                          • #9613
                            ^^^ you were wanting to re paint your bike right??i want to paint my alloys white.

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                            • #9614
                              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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                              • #9615
                                Guys someone has messed up with the spare parts catalouge. So I have created a new one, but this one is protected. So I request the members the to mention the details of the parts they buy here so that I can update. Also those who have added the link to their Signature, do update it. Here is the new link:

                                Apache RTR 180 Spare Parts Catalouges
                                https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AkwMjzfcZEO-dFVHeVdwYkJ4S1k2SjZycDYybmlsb2c
                                Last edited by Mirhawk; 01-08-2012, 03:46 PM. Reason: Link Updated.
                                Originally posted by Mirhawk
                                I couldn't repair the Brakes, so I just made the Horn more louder!
                                Apache RTR 180 Bike Parts Catalouge
                                TVS Apache RTR 180/160 Wiring Schema

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