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**pcgamer** · 06-20-2012, 12:02 AM

Originally posted by vivekgautams View Post

WOW a similar bike & SVC problem.I think TVS SVC's mechanics undergo same training for giving excuses.

Can you tell me which TVS you went.?
This is a tappet issue for sure.I checked with a TVS & a local mechanic. The performance as well as millage had dropped like hell on my bike.A local mechanic adjusted the tappets when the bike's engine was cold & He charged me Rs250. You better go to a local mech. he'l fix it faster. TVS SVC will take a day or two to adjust a tappet..

Yeah, I think they don't undergo any training other than to give those excuses

. The SVC I went to was Sona TVS, Mysore.

Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post

There should not be any tappet issue with almost 6k kms on odo. Are you sure the sound is not from the exhaust (if it is its the cat con), if it is not tappet adjustment doesn't need more than 1 hour and local mechanics might not have the right instrument to do it. Tappet clearance is 0.06mm for the intake & 0.08mm for the exhaust.

That sound is definitely coming from the engine. I've observed it many times by keeping my ears close to the engine. I think it started from somewhere around 3.5K KM.

I'll try to fix it myself within a week after managing to get a hold of all the tools as Rs.250 seems a bit out of hand for a student like me just for tappet setting

**prateek2210** · 06-20-2012, 12:16 AM

Originally posted by pcgamer View Post

I'll try to fix it myself within a week after managing to get a hold of all the tools as Rs.250 seems a bit out of hand for a student like me just for tappet setting

Careful while doing it on your own, or else ask the svc

**vivekgautams** · 06-20-2012, 09:51 AM

Originally posted by pcgamer View Post

Yeah, I think they don't undergo any training other than to give those excuses

. The SVC I went to was Sona TVS, Mysore.
That sound is definitely coming from the engine. I've observed it many times by keeping my ears close to the engine. I think it started from somewhere around 3.5K KM.
I'll try to fix it myself within a week after managing to get a hold of all the tools as Rs.250 seems a bit out of hand for a student like me just for tappet setting

Is your bike in warranty period.?? Do you have a "free" service left..??
If Yes, go to TVS SVC & talk/argue/shout.

They will be able to fix it at a very low price. TVS SVC will take a lot of time but the wait is worth it.
Or else go to any SVC get the tappet adjusted. While at the SVC, learn how to set the tappets & the next time u'l be able do it your self (if required). Why do you want to take the risk of fixing it yourself..?? Just remember that to you are playing around with the most complex part of the engine, the engine head.

All the best my friend..

**vivekgautams** · 06-20-2012, 10:14 AM

Originally posted by Redeemer View Post

hi vivek, any pointer about where i can get those in bangalore?

Hey..You can get anything & everything required for a bike/car on J.C Road, B'lore for a good price

. But be careful of fake products.

**manubhat** · 06-20-2012, 10:29 AM

Hi guys,
A friend of mine wants to sell his Joel'D RTR-195..
It has big bore,modified head,camshaft with stock exhaust.
What price can we expect for it?
It was from the first batch of RTR 180..
July-Aug 2009.
33k kms done.
Color:White.

Thank you.

**A4D** · 06-20-2012, 11:30 AM

Hello people Im leaving for a trip to Ladakh from Mumbai on my beast, please Guide me regarding the bikes Maintenance and the Parts that i should carry with me. Thanks

**susheelkumar** · 06-20-2012, 11:59 AM

Originally posted by pcgamer View Post

I'll try to fix it myself within a week after managing to get a hold of all the tools as Rs.250 seems a bit out of hand for a student like me just for tappet setting

Are you staying in bangalore?
If yes goto Tristar TVS SVC (Domlur) and meet a person named Lokesh.
Tell him about it & he will help you out.
PM me if any more info required.

**prateek2210** · 06-20-2012, 01:20 PM

Originally posted by manubhat View Post

Hi guys,
A friend of mine wants to sell his Joel'D RTR-195..
It has big bore,modified head,camshaft with stock exhaust.
What price can we expect for it?
It was from the first batch of RTR 180..
July-Aug 2009.
33k kms done.
Color:White.

Thank you.

Try selling the stock bike and the joel parts separately, a non-enthusiast will not understand the importance of the parts

Originally posted by A4D View Post

Hello people Im leaving for a trip to Ladakh from Mumbai on my beast, please Guide me regarding the bikes Maintenance and the Parts that i should carry with me. Thanks

Get extra clutch wire and throttle cable, alongwith spare bulb (headlight), foot pump, puncture repair kit, and trust me most of the time you will bring these things packed as it is.

**vrags** · 06-20-2012, 06:29 PM

Replacing Disc pads

Guys, any time frame on replacing the pads? I'm done with 12k ODO n still runnin on stock pads on both the discs.

Well now..I have something to share with you all..

The front disc on my bike seems like loosened in its grip and and I need to press hard enough to make a sharp braking. I can clearly sense there is no effective sharp breaking as earlier. I started noticing it recently. I doubt its cause of disc plates as it has developed scratches due to constant friction with pads which can be sensed by touching on it. I think even if I replace my pads, I need to change the plates too to get back to the knife-edged breaking. Any thoughts?

**prateek2210** · 06-20-2012, 09:22 PM

Originally posted by vrags View Post

Guys, any time frame ........... Any thoughts?

Here by disc pads , you mean disc plates , correct me if I am wrong?
If you are using stock(first) brake pads for 12k kms, buddy your disc plate needs replacement for sure

**pcgamer** · 06-21-2012, 12:06 AM

Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post

Careful while doing it on your own, or else ask the svc

Originally posted by vivekgautams View Post

Is your bike in warranty period.?? Do you have a "free" service left..??
If Yes, go to TVS SVC & talk/argue/shout.

They will be able to fix it at a very low price. TVS SVC will take a lot of time but the wait is worth it.
Or else go to any SVC get the tappet adjusted. While at the SVC, learn how to set the tappets & the next time u'l be able do it your self (if required). Why do you want to take the risk of fixing it yourself..?? Just remember that to you are playing around with the most complex part of the engine, the engine head.

All the best my friend..

Thanks to both of you. You guys are totally right about the risk with the cylinder. I've started thinking otherwise now!!

Originally posted by susheelkumar View Post

Are you staying in bangalore?
If yes goto Tristar TVS SVC (Domlur) and meet a person named Lokesh.
Tell him about it & he will help you out.
PM me if any more info required.

Right now, I haven't brought my bike to BLR. If I bring it here, I'll definitely take it there. Thanks a lot

**shahbaz63** · 06-21-2012, 12:14 PM

Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post

Just a mere wiring issue from the brake pedal. Tell the svc , they will fix it

To change the time go to odo display and press and hold second button and change time using first button. It must be written in the manual

Thanks, you were right it was a problem of loose wire connection only

**shahbaz63** · 06-21-2012, 12:17 PM

Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post

Just follow the basic run in procedure of not exceeding 5k rpm mark till 1000kms. Get the oil, oil filter changed at 1000kms. Even after that vary your speed at different rpms. Don't switch oil till 5000kms, change the oil at every 2000kms (if TVS tru4), get the servicing done as mentioned in the manual (do read it when you get it after 6 days). Use the kick start in the morning instead of the self. Don't go for any mods until the warranty is over and you are sure of the use of the mods.
Rest all good

Cool, but its really tough for me to keep it below 5k rpm

:/

But i am trying hard to go slow slow slow (around40-50kmph)

And yes as u know i will be getting that Projector headlight ASAP my warranty expired

**shahbaz63** · 06-21-2012, 12:18 PM

Originally posted by rocker View Post

Nopess its not taken from anywhere. Own experience

Great

Nice to see fellow apachian here

I can turn to you guyz whenever i need help

**shahbaz63** · 06-21-2012, 12:29 PM

Hello guys

My Apache 180 ABS gear shifting is not as smooth as few of the members mentioned here in this forums :/ sometime false neutral also happens....

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