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**abhishekdborngenius** · 10-27-2009, 11:40 PM

i - i SIR ...
Lets wait for another 500 kms to unleash the DNA

BTW I've got an average of 48 kmpl (TOUCH WOOD) ... Juz Lovin It

**ultimateracer** · 10-27-2009, 11:47 PM

Originally posted by abhishekdborngenius View Post

^^^ Cool Pics Bro ... How did u get my bike there.

Well I was at My friends House and saw This black one in the near by house...I was having my digicam with me so i decided to ask that guy for some photos....

But you can see that it was full of dust.....so what could i have done...!!!!

I think i could have caught some very gud shots....Damn....!!!

Will try next time....

Thanks for comments....

I know all the RTR 180 owners in my City...Coz there are not many of them in this small city....!!!Thats matter of pride..

3 white RTR's
and 2 black beast...

**naveen2cool** · 10-28-2009, 01:34 AM

Originally posted by ultimateracer View Post

Hey Guys some More Pics....

Hope U Like them and Please Please Comment...

This one is my Favourite.....

Top Speed Attained....100Km/Hr.....

Completed First thousand Kms today...now not going to wait more....gonna go for high speed Ride....

:

And Guys....Do Comment....

pics are just awesome

your white beast looks so clean. Did do click these pics just after the service?

@all
any tips for keeping the "white apache" a "white apache"

???

**chicane1879** · 10-28-2009, 09:23 AM

@ultimateracer

Nice pics, dude..Next time do try to get some shots near some scenic location!!

**abhijeet080808** · 10-28-2009, 11:49 AM

Originally posted by IFlyLow View Post

Can you please tell us why is that Abhijeet? Even I had a similar question. got the thread while I was searching before posting.

When a new engine starts running in, the valves sort of bed into the valve ports and starts fitting each other properly. This causes the tappet clearance to get a bit tighter as the run in continues. So, if the tappet is not set a bit loose from the factory, this will eat up all the clearance and the valves will not close properly anymore. This will cause loss of power and the valves will burn out and need to be replaced. That is why a looser tappet is any day preferable to a tighter than required tappet. Looser tappets will only cause some noise and restrict the top end a bit, but will not harm the engine.

So, before you ask any mechs to resolve the noise, think again. They can easily tighten it beyond the specifications and cause valve damages. And these mechs never use feeler gauge to set the clearance properly.

**IFlyLow** · 10-28-2009, 12:19 PM

Thanks a ton bro. Nice and simple explanation. Kudos.

Cheers

**naveen2cool** · 10-28-2009, 09:38 PM

A small query

Today i noticed that there are circular marks on the outer surface of the rear disc. They are a bit deeper than the front disc. When i touch the outer surface of the front disc it feels smooth whereas the rear one feels rough. And also i have noticed that after a ride the rear disc gets hot but the front disc dosen't. Is this normal or any problem with my rear disc? My bike has done only 720kms and first service over.

**ultimateracer** · 10-28-2009, 11:03 PM

Originally posted by naveen2cool View Post

pics are just awesome

your white beast looks so clean. Did do click these pics just after the service?

@all
any tips for keeping the "white apache" a "white apache"

???

Well I clicked that photos after i washed my bike and applied Wax to it....It cost me just 2 hours

....My friend got P150 and we both wash our bikes together which indeed is fun....

Originally posted by chicane1879 View Post

@ultimateracer

Nice pics, dude..Next time do try to get some shots near some scenic location!!

Well I already thought of going out of city but my friends were busy...one of them recently bought YZF-R15...if we get time i wud be happy to post pics of Yellow YZF and This White Angel....

**bala_racing** · 10-29-2009, 11:19 AM

Originally posted by bala_racing View Post

You are right....lijok & badbikerboy...

The thing is , I'm not seeing much of these complaints in other bikes like that of Honda Unicorn & others.

Are Menacers the most complaining fellows? just kidding....

Someone can share the positive experiences with this bike..for me.

As my previous decision, I going to book this bike tomorrow

Can't take my eyes away from it!! and will join your Elite owners group!!

Can anyone tell me which is a better TVS showroom in Bangalore? (service & spares)

I got my Victor from Ramkay-TVS, Adyar, Chennai in 2003. Their service is pretty good and responsive.

Guys...Booked my RTR 180 (white) with Tristar-TVS , Bangalore. The bike is getting delivered today evening.

Proud to join with u guys ..."The great owners of a great product".

I'm following this thread on "run-in"...will start running-in and I'll post my experiences.

**lijok** · 10-29-2009, 04:58 PM

Originally posted by bala_racing View Post

Guys...Booked my RTR 180 (white) with Tristar-TVS , Bangalore. The bike is getting delivered today evening.

Proud to join with u guys ..."The great owners of a great product".

I'm following this thread on "run-in"...will start running-in and I'll post my experiences.

Congrats bro... welcome to the tribe... I'm sure you'll enjoy every bit of the bike...

**raceing.619** · 10-29-2009, 05:45 PM

Originally posted by bala_racing View Post

Guys...Booked my RTR 180 (white) with Tristar-TVS , Bangalore. The bike is getting delivered today evening.

Proud to join with u guys ..."The great owners of a great product".

I'm following this thread on "run-in"...will start running-in and I'll post my experiences.

Congs dude!!!!!!! Wellcome to MENACE CLUB ......

**chicane1879** · 10-29-2009, 09:46 PM

Originally posted by bala_racing View Post

Guys...Booked my RTR 180 (white) with Tristar-TVS , Bangalore. The bike is getting delivered today evening.

Proud to join with u guys ..."The great owners of a great product".

I'm following this thread on "run-in"...will start running-in and I'll post my experiences.

Congratulations for the machine. Do post some pics and a small review of the bike.

PS: This thread crossed the 1000 posts mark!!

**abhishekdborngenius** · 10-29-2009, 10:26 PM

Drag Experience ...

Today two of my best friends joined me for some fun (One with P220 DTSi and other with ZMA-R). Mischievous thoughts ran on our minds and in no time we were on our main area where we carry out drag races occasionally. Clearly, my darling RTR din't stand in front of the P220 but we achieved some good figures.

Stats for RTR 180::
Road Length = 1 km
Top Speed Achieved = 121 kmph
0-60 kmph Timer Recording = 3.4 sec

I really felt that my bike was even rising from the front while taking it in the second gear too while the drag. The light weight of the bike makes it to rise from the front in first and second gears. All in all, I din't quite like the riding position of the P220 as now I have driven my RTR a lot. P220 felt like a grandpa bike(no offense

) to me in terms of riding position and handle-bar ergonomics. I simply love the riding position and the handle-bars of the Menace. Rest I am still exploring the bike and will try to get the best out of it.

Attached are some mobile cam pics of the RTR meter recordings(Bad quality though).

Peace

**shokhatri** · 10-30-2009, 12:40 AM

Finally decided to buy RTR 180 (T.Grey) ...
Will buy tomm (Friday)....

You can give me tips/precautions (on run-in period)
Thanks in advance .
Shoyeb.

**chicane1879** · 10-30-2009, 09:29 AM

@Abhishek

How much difference was there between the P220 and the 180. Also did you dragged against ZMA?

Also i think in a 1km run it could have hit higher speeds!!

Originally posted by shokhatri View Post

Finally decided to buy RTR 180 (T.Grey) ...
Will buy tomm (Friday)....

You can give me tips/precautions (on run-in period)
Thanks in advance .
Shoyeb.

One more 180 joins the club.Congratulations, dude!!

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