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  • Originally posted by nisnth View Post
    Yes its 120 and I did not find much of a weight difference between this and SriChakra!

    1. Impact on pickup as it is wider - NONE, no noticeable change. The feel is smoother since the tires are a bit softer

    2. Impact on top speed as it is heavier too : Havent been able to check, but I've reached 120kmph in a pretty normal way like earlier!

    3. How the bike looks from behind - Never looked better
    Plz dont make me throw my 250 odd km used tires to the bin.
    || My Doc says bhp is directly proportional to testosterone. I want more I want more .............. ||

    2003 Bajaj Caliber 115 (SOLD)
    2009 TVS Apache RTR 160
    2012 TVS Apache RTR 180 (SOLD)
    2013 Yamaha R15 V2.0 SE (SOLD)
    2015 Yamaha Ray Z
    2016 KTM RC390
    2016 Triumph Street Triple

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    • Originally posted by abhirairtr View Post
      yes it might b the chain kit. n it is always advisable to go from the minor issues first. directly blaming the engine n touching the engine for no certain reason is harmful. due to the power n high acceleration there is lot of strain on the chain n chain sprocket due to which they deform. this is when ur pick up drops, cause sufficient power is not being transmitted to ur rear wheel. the power is lost due to the loose nature of the chain.. so it is always good to check ur chain stiffness frequently n lubricate the chain well..
      as told by others, go n check the chain kit first. even after changing the 'chain' needs to b checked for stiffness at least thrice a month n use only chain spray initially.
      You are right bro. i did not blame the engine coz its way to early something can happen to engine as my bike completed 1 yr few days back. I totally agree with you about keeping care of the chain slack n lubricating it and i do get it done every 10-15days. But its just that i am not being able to relate the sound to the chain being the problem. The sound doesnt comes from rear wheel side chain but instead from the engine side( i mean the whole assembly but cant pin point the exact place of sound). I guess the part of chain which goes inside should be the problem. Sorry if i am sounding noob.

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      • @maverickk - You were sure that the sound was coming from the engine, that is why told you about piston. It must be a loose chain then, check again.

        P.S : Even new bike can have busted piston / engine seizures
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        • Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post
          @maverickk - You were sure that the sound was coming from the engine, that is why told you about piston. It must be a loose chain then, check again.

          P.S : Even new bike can have busted piston / engine seizures
          I said i am not sure but had a feeling and that too went away after that tip u gave me to check regarding pistons.

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          • Originally posted by prateekm View Post
            Just got a Motul 300V Factory Line double ester 10W40 synthetic oil. Will fill it in the bike at the next servicing and update you guys with the results. Anybody else who has used the same oil?
            Its a very good oil, but unfortunately I've had some bad experiences. Dont worry, keep checking the oil level atleast every 500kms. If it is dropping fast, shorten your oil replace interval (which will then make you bankrupt and you'll switch to something more VFM:P )

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            • Originally posted by Krish1417 View Post
              I was out of my city for 4 days, while riding today the low fuel indicator was blinking and the bike jerked like it has no petrol.Rushed to the
              nearby petrol pump, even after that it behaved like it has no petrol for a second.Then rode for 5kms and there was no issue

              EDIT- Also noticed little carbon like deposit on the left side of the engine where the engine number is, not near the engine fins.
              It happens only when i don't use the bike for say 2-5 days.
              Anyone?
              Originally posted by saipranav View Post
              Just changed my rear tyre to MRF Zapper S 100/80x17(R15 V1) spec tyre...
              Please do post some pics
              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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              • Originally posted by nisnth View Post

                3. How the bike looks from behind - Never looked better

                Pics please
                || My Doc says bhp is directly proportional to testosterone. I want more I want more .............. ||

                2003 Bajaj Caliber 115 (SOLD)
                2009 TVS Apache RTR 160
                2012 TVS Apache RTR 180 (SOLD)
                2013 Yamaha R15 V2.0 SE (SOLD)
                2015 Yamaha Ray Z
                2016 KTM RC390
                2016 Triumph Street Triple

                http://www.facebook.com/dinesh11051986

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                • Originally posted by lijok View Post
                  Its a very good oil, but unfortunately I've had some bad experiences. Dont worry, keep checking the oil level atleast every 500kms. If it is dropping fast, shorten your oil replace interval (which will then make you bankrupt and you'll switch to something more VFM:P )
                  Well, I get Motul oils for FREE so I'll try it and post the results here

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                  • why are you all sticking to 100/80 or 120/80 ??

                    how about 120/90 or 100/90?
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                    • Originally posted by Maverickk View Post
                      You are right bro. i did not blame the engine coz its way to early something can happen to engine as my bike completed 1 yr few days back. I totally agree with you about keeping care of the chain slack n lubricating it and i do get it done every 10-15days. But its just that i am not being able to relate the sound to the chain being the problem. The sound doesnt comes from rear wheel side chain but instead from the engine side( i mean the whole assembly but cant pin point the exact place of sound). I guess the part of chain which goes inside should be the problem. Sorry if i am sounding noob.
                      Same with me Bro. I too thought some thing was wrong inside the engine, cos the sound comes from the front part.

                      As you said, the front sprocket area would be the source.

                      P.S. Got some extra cash yesterday, so i'd be replacing the chain set this Saturday. It cost's 1000 INR here in my place. Will post the updates.
                      The Apache is ever willing to red line each cog, but the Rider ain't. Enjoy RTR, Safely. Period.

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                      • Originally posted by Rtrlover83 View Post
                        Same with me Bro. I too thought some thing was wrong inside the engine, cos the sound comes from the front part.

                        As you said, the front sprocket area would be the source.

                        P.S. Got some extra cash yesterday, so i'd be replacing the chain set this Saturday. It cost's 1000 INR here in my place. Will post the updates.
                        Ah, thanx bro. You have no idea how relieved i am coz till now i had a feeling i am the only one having this kind of problem. Now i feel confident that the front sprocket and chain part must have been the culprit. I would be eagerly waiting for your review and the changes you have noticed after replacing the chain set especially regarding this noise we are experiencing. I have been dying to restore my RTR back to its glory. Yes it costs around 1000 INR here too.

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                        • Originally posted by Maverickk View Post
                          Ah, thanx bro. You have no idea how relieved i am coz till now i had a feeling i am the only one having this kind of problem. Now i feel confident that the front sprocket and chain part must have been the culprit. I would be eagerly waiting for your review and the changes you have noticed after replacing the chain set especially regarding this noise we are experiencing. I have been dying to restore my RTR back to its glory. Yes it costs around 1000 INR here too.
                          till then u make sure of wat problems ur bike is causing. do this exercise n probably u urself might get to know the issue..
                          1) Park ur bike on the main/center stand.
                          2) Start ur bike (n preferably have another person to help u out) and run the bike starting from the first gear.
                          3) As it is running check the nature of the chain in between the 2 sprocket(front & Rear) i.e., if the chain is having a sinusoidal(wavy) kind of motion. This is ur first hint to show that it is something with ur chain.
                          Note: do not concentrate much on the sound in the above step.
                          4) Now, since u tell that the sound is from the engine side of the bike.
                          Ask ur friend or companion to shift gears as u check at lower side of the chain. u may find that the wavy nature of the chain will be in contact with some other part of ur bike. this is caused because when u accelerate n de-accelerate, there is a kind of jerk in the chain movement. n due to this the chain may hit the chain sprockets or any other substance coming in the path of the wavy chain moment when u throttle or release it.

                          i have had the same issue, n got my chain kit replaced. now its fine n no more noise. so check it thoroughly. if u were not able to still find out then u might have to get ur bike checked thoroughly from a good n trustworthy mech..
                          Abhishek N Rai
                          Bangalore

                          Apache RTR 180sigpic

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                          • Originally posted by Rtrlover83 View Post
                            P.S. Got some extra cash yesterday, so i'd be replacing the chain set this Saturday. It cost's 1000 INR here in my place. Will post the updates.
                            Here its of 1300 INR. How come this difference?

                            @Maverickk - Do follow what abhirai has guided, that is the easiest way to check the chain and sprocket life. But what I am thinking, if your bike is just 1500kms old, how come the chain is showing the problem.

                            @krish1417 - Don't worry about the petrol hiccup problem. It happens when the tank is empty.
                            And are you sure its carbon and not dirt mixed with oil?
                            Fare thee well xBhp, All the best for being the biggest name in corporate world

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                            • Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post

                              @Maverickk - Do follow what abhirai has guided, that is the easiest way to check the chain and sprocket life. But what I am thinking, if your bike is just 1500kms old, how come the chain is showing the problem.

                              1500kms is the right time for it to happen. because the the factory made sprockets n chain r brand new n wouldn't have subjected to wear.
                              after using it for some time, the parts in the bike get worn out little. this is y the run-in period is important as well as the first service. in the first service, the major work done to the bike is adjusting of the loosened parts n adjusting the chain to suit the worn out or deformed sprockets.
                              but in this case it has taken 1500kms for it to happen or first service wouldn't have been done up-to the mark(if it is the problem with the chain kit).
                              Abhishek N Rai
                              Bangalore

                              Apache RTR 180sigpic

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                              • Originally posted by Krish1417 View Post
                                Anyone?
                                Hi there. as far as i know it must b an air block. When was ur bike last serviced?
                                Abhishek N Rai
                                Bangalore

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