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After a good service my RTR ran for some 300km or less..The bike was normal & pick up, acceleration was very normal..After I changed to Shell Ultra 10W40,did around 40km & the bike was feeling a bit sluggish & a few more kms the bikes speed would drop down while ascending slopes..& some times on a highway when I was doing 90s & when the road would incline the bike's rmp would drop & eventually the speed would drop to 70s..

After riding for 800km(approx) on the FS ,bike was better on inclines & sluggish had decreased automatically(I did nothing to the bike,not even a wash)..

Now after another service,the bike is amazing,actually smoother & better gear shifts..No sluggishness what so ever..(Totally 1.4k km done on the F.S oil)

I spoke to a few mechanics & even read a post in the Engine oil thread,That F.S & a non recommended engine oil grade would make bikes sluggish(as mechanical energy produced is wasted on splashing the oil (high viscosity oil) from the sump to the end reaches of the crank/cylinder head..) & the reason for the automatic restoration of performance, is that the oils slowly(slower in F.S than mineral) lose their viscosity..
Well this was my personal experience & this might not happen with all RTRs...

hey guys! I'm buying the beast next week! white 180 with ABS! TD the beast with ABS... loved the feeling! Any pointers for me? How do I break her in? How do I squeeze out the best mileage? One of my friends has the non-abs version. but he says his bike returns only 35-40! :O

Welcome to tribe... I own the one ....

Break In .. Well Don't do sudden acceleration & ride below 65kp/h that too decent acceleration, never try to do 0-60 lap in running period...

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Pratreek2210 : Thanks man! Love the angel eye on your ride and the rtr styling too!

Thats not the point bro, I did 132 with Tru4

errr one more :P lol

Please read the whole context guys ... I am saying the same thing that its not oil which affects Top end (majorly) ...


People has Done 135 on TVS Tru4 Some 130+ on Motul & Shell too...


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Some of my friends have used Valvoline SS 20w40 in their RTR's and have given excellent rating to the oil. Right now I'm using Motul SS 15w50 and very satisfied with it. Still in my next oil change I would opt for Valvoline SS 20w40. Because I heard so much good about it

Hey the recommended grade for RTR is 20W40, if so then 15W50 should be good right, as it can cool down the bike at high revs since its 50 and not 40 also 15w should idle for cold start. Correct me if i am wrong.

I already shot the reply before reading that post which explains what you said

Actually now recommended grade is 10W30 (Tru4 Premium is 10W30)


Sorry Guyz did a back to back posting today ;-)

10W30 is too thin an oil for the RTR180. Stick to xW40 or xW50. And those using FS/SS oil, do regular oil level checks.

I think people living in north can enjoy 10w30 more then people living in south - due to weather condition

Hi,

I have completed my 1st service at 650kms for my RTR 160, the bike has ran 1000 kms now.I am planning to clean my bikes chain every 350 kms, as it is raining every morning the bike chain is getting dirty easily.

I have shortlisted 2 products for chain lubricants

1) OKS 451 Chain lube
2) TVS Chain lubricant TRU Spray.

Can you guys recommended which is better and VFM.

Also can i use kerosene or diesel to clean the chain or can any recommended products for cleaning


Note: Motul chain cleaner & lube is out of reach as it cost around 1000rs.

I have done 1000kms with TVS TRU4 10w30 oil, engine feels very hot when u hit the speed 60-70 mark. I don't have option to change the brand of engine oil, as it would void the warranty. Otherwise i would have opted for Shell AX7.