Thanks for your reply. I will stay with TVS TRU4 PREMIUM oil.

I do have a problem with my bike. I cannot apply the first gear from Neutral if i press the clutch fully the bike refuses to go to 1st gear but when apply the clutch half pressed or partialy i can apply the first gear, the issue is not while applying 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th gear. Is this a problem or a normal thing.

I owned a splendor 2003 model before owning this bike which has very short gear ratios. Can any one explain idle gears to be maintained for speed range for the apache. Thanks

Thankyou...!!


Today I took a ride in the city everything was normal..After 25km of riding,I was doing speed of 60's when I need to stop for the signal,I braked & when I pulled the clutch lever, the lever became full tight..So I pulled left & checked/waited for some time & to my amazement the clutch lever became normal.. I have no idea why the lever just tightened up like hell & then normal after some time.. Is it the clutch plate ..?? Bike has done just 14k km

20% AnGeL...80% DeVil...but still its an apache...

Hi guys...
First of all, sorry for posting my bike's review this much late....
I got my beast last month. Yesterday morning gave her for 1st service.
ODO READING-684km
MILEAGE-I guess about 40kmpl(I didnt check it properly because my clutch had some problems)

Problems faced till now-
1. One of the main problems that I faced was that my bike revved above 2.5k rpm even in the neutral.(I meant if I apply a little bit clutch also it roared...causing fuel wastage..)

2. Second thing was that engine heated up a lot.(even after travelling for about 6kms also it was heated as if I had travelled for more than 50kms).I dont know if this is regular in other apaches.

3. Gear shift- The gear shift was very hard.Some times it became stuck in neutral and second gear that i had to shift it again for getting it to proper gear.

I got her back for the SVC at about 3pm.
After the service they had adjusted the clutch and my first problem was solved. The SV agent told me that the gear shifts and engine heating problems will be gone only after 3rd service.


Things I love about my BEAST...
* It is always willing to go faster.
*The pickup & power delivery it good.
*Killer looks(the new headlamps , engine guard..etc. )

Things I didnt like:-
*During night driving I felt that I needed a more powerful headlamp. The stock lamps does not give good vision.
*My rear brake was not effective sometimes.

Guys please help me on the things below:-
* My speedometer blinks the service remainder light after the service also..Is there a way to turn that off till the next service.Or should I give it to SVC again to turn ot off...??
* Please suggest me the different types of cleaning liquids for cleaning the body of my beast. Does using these types of liquids cause any problems to the paint..??
* After I refueled from the petrol pump,the clock changed to default 12:00am..What could have happened?? I read the manual and it said the clock changes to default only if the battery is unplugged..
*I have not checked accurate mileage till now...Please tell me a method to find out the mileage more accurately.

Kindly help me on these things...

Will upload the pics soon...

Congrats on your Beast...


Regarding Service Indicator - Turn On Engine wait for light to go off & after that ... Simultaniously press Mode & Select button for 4 seconds.& then turn OFF Engine & again Turn On...(Note after that you have to set your clock again)


For Cleaning of Dashboard use Motomax & for White Body use 3m or Formula 1 product you can also use Motomax Products for all but might be bit costly.


Till 1-1.5k Mileage of 40 seems to be good, after completing 4k I am Getting Mileage of minimum 45 maximum i got is 52 to check you have to keep 1 liter bottle of petrol with you & have to drain petrol inside your tank completely...

Gear Shift will become smooth after few more hundred of kilometers dont need to wait till 3rd servicing.... but just be gentle with it :P

Not Sure but guess as Bike is Still a new might be the reason, wait for few more kilometers.or PM "Drifty"or "Aargee" sir about the issue they will be the best person to answer your this question...

To Find out aargee sir go throughWhat Bikesection

Thanks for that info...
But will it automatically remind me when the next service period comes..??
( i mean if i change it now by myself)

Also can you tell me how much a removable rear fender would cost..?? I was planning to put it till the heavy rains are over...

hey congratz on the new beast... And you better put that fender on soon...it sure gets dirty easily without that... I too have to get one this week, don't know how much it costs.

About the headlamps....I too have the same doubt...
Apachians Can we do anything about that... since the bike has done only about 1.8k Kms i cant go in for an HID or projector setup right???

Thanks dude...By the way from which dealer did you take your bike?? ( I meant you live in cochin right??)

One more thing I noticed was that the a lot of mud gets stuck in my engine guard even though the front mud guard is placed in a good position...

The rear fender is just rs 89+tax and labour would around 25rs + tax. I fitted the rear fender right from the day i bought the bike, it also make the bike look bettter.

Hi mates, need the price of Rear shock absorbers for RTR 180.

See I would Say you can easily go for HID & all its Complete DC Set up & what you need to do is to maintain a good relationship with SVC Manager & request him politely that sir its not good for Dark nights where in I tour for Long trip so its really bothering me can i Change it to slightly higher voltage?

This is what i have done & he told me yes go for it but dont exceed Voltage too much ...

As i said Relationship matter it costed me 90 rs only no labour Charge ...


And don't go for Projector, It surely will cost you warranty .... Wait for 5 Servicing Vishnu ... as you going I am not surprised that it wont take 1 year for you to void free servicing ... So Wait ....

And don't go for Projector, It surely will cost you warranty .... Wait for 5 Servicing Vishnu ... as you going I am not surprised that it wont take 1 year for you to void free servicing ... So Wait ....[/QUOTE]



obviously after the warranty period not now. i had a chat with one of the SVC people in CochinTVS while i was there about the lighting. They said i could go for any kind of mods but at the cost of the warranty. but i could go in for an 55w bulb from Osram or so. (he said they might not notice it):P

but i am not goin for that anyway..happy to stay with warranty especially with such crappy service out here.

REAR FENDER FLAP

'Your Apache RTR 180 is provided with a rear fender flap, which can be removed or re-fixed for a better look to suit your taste. Contact nearest TVS Motor Company Authorised Dealer / Authorised Service Centre for removal and re-assembly'

Guys, the above is quoted from page 2 of Apache RTR 180 User Manual. My Apache is a Feb 2010 model. I got the rear fender flap free of cost. It was not fixed at the time of delivery, but in due course i got it when i asked. Using it during rainy season is strongly recommended by TVS and is mentioned on Page 2 at the bottom as a Note as well.

So i think owners should get the rear fender flap free of cost.

Its included in OTR and comes fitted along with bike.
I never had any prob with my classic RTR The throw is good in high beam. 55W bulb would be enough.
Yeah ! This should have been in TODO list while picking up the bike.

Any one still running on GS150 air filters here ? Dont like the idea of riding around with a foam type air filter in rainy seasons.

In the new version of RTR, the rear fender is not free of cost. Its an optional one.
The stock RTR come without rear fender, and we need to purchase it separately and fix it. This is even mentioned in my manual too.