Into Africa on 180cc TVS Apache's - ADVrider

Hey guys this link above is worth viewing, four guys in South Africa took a road trip on the RTR 180. Surprised to discover that the Apache is sold in South Africa as well as Mexico!

And my Silencer is making some noise now, like Coin dropping, I have checked it, the Silver Metal which help silencer from getting heated (the one where RTR is written) is loose, anybody what to do ? tried tightening both of the Screws/nut attached but didnt happen seems its already tighten, but that Metal seems to be loose, easily movable .

You Can replace it, but price depends on the type of Visor you are going to use... & Transparent visor on White bike ... errrrrrrrrrrr No Combination

You Can replace it, but price depends on the type of Visor you are going to use... & Transparent visor on White bike ... errrrrrrrrrrr No Combination

+1 for that

Completed 2,000 km on ODO.

Bike Delivered - 13 - June - 2012
Registration Date - 27 - June - 2012
Kilometer's Done - 2033km
Top Speed - 118km
0 to 60 - 5.3 Seconds
Mileage > 42
Servicing Completed - 1
Next Servicing - 2500 km
RedLined RPM- Never
RPM - 8.5-8.7k Max


Mileage Details :-
I Am getting Mileage of 42 (Min.)
Road - 50% Highway & 50% City.
Highway Speed - Between 60-100 (Completely Insane Riding, Ripping (Racing) Throttle Response)
Everyday km's - >75

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Always Leading after Traffic Signal or on free highway, Pick Up is simply outstanding, Furious Rush.

Full Marks for Aggression & Throttle Response.

Flickable & awesome mid range torque but after 105km/h you will not be as comfortable as you are on 80s & 90s.

Gear Shifting sometimes Maska Sometime Chaska, Average Shifting of Gears.
Brakes - "ABS" must be in every bike, that's what my Honest Opinion is, Lots of moments to share. Trust on my words its really a worth of paying 8-11k more BLINDLY.

With Disc on both wheel stopping distance will always surprise you.

Free Body Massage (Vibration) though not very much but still you will realize it easily, specially on right foot peg.

Fuel Meter shows different levels, what I Assume is the best way to judge your fuel meter is to keep Bike on Main stand for 1-2 Minutes & Then Switch on Ignition . else after few km's ride it goes high for sometime but yes it do settle down.

Riding Position first week I was bit uncomfortable but now i am almost relaxed when riding my Beast.

Suspensions works fine no much fuss.

Cornering & Handling is fun loving job, And yes its a Bike for Experienced & Professional as well as for amateur.


Query now,

As I have completed 2k now what should be my next step ? what are all the instruction to follow when giving bike for second servicing ?

And my Silencer is making some noise now, like Coin dropping, I have checked it, the Silver Metal which help silencer from getting heated (the one where RTR is written) is loose, anybody what to do ? tried tightening both of the Screws/nut attached but didnt happen seems its already tighten, but that Metal seems to be loose, easily movable . HELP

The bikes chain is in bad condition this monsoon..Any method of protecting the chain..??Like chain spray or lube...

The bikes chain is in bad condition this monsoon..Any method of protecting the chain..??Like chain spray or lube...

The proper way IMO is to first clean and then lube the drive chain every 500-750kms for best performance as well as chain/sprocket life. The SVC would do this job for you and would charge around 80INR.

We can lube it alright at home, but cleaning is a difficult job at-least for me. Putting lube on top of a dirty chain would do no good.

P. S. as shahbaz said, TVS Truspray costing around 295 can be used for lubing.

You can clean your chain and both sprocket with diesel I did it myself
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met with minor accident

Front Brake lever bend .. I am Completely safe ... Thanks to my Helmet ^_^

Else it would have been little bit more dangerous .... Ride Safe :|