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**hemnath** · 09-03-2012, 11:16 PM

Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post

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

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.

**shahbaz63** · 09-03-2012, 11:17 PM

Never used the other one but pretty sure about TVS lube spray its easy to use & cheap too... very VFM product without doubt...

you can search for Yamalube

**shahbaz63** · 09-03-2012, 11:19 PM

Originally posted by hemnath View Post

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.

If you really want's a change you have to spend money ... you can simply change engine oil after servicing but it only result that the one they change will be waste of your money that is 230 & when you go for other service they are no expert to recognize a burn oil

**Rtrlover83** · 09-04-2012, 08:48 AM

Originally posted by hemnath View Post

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.

Check the video below and try watching till the end. You can use TVS TruSpray instead of Motul chain lube. Try to use a pair of disposable gloves. The kerosene smell is hard to go off if bare hands are used and that's just my opinion. Please ask if you have doubt at any part of the video.

P.S. Make sure the bike is turned off while doing chain maintenance.
How To Clean and Lubricate Your Motorcycle Drive Chain - YouTube

**shahbaz63** · 09-04-2012, 10:15 AM

It was in stock its still available with shopkeeper here, in Mumbai...and now I can feel her heartbeats @

**rocker** · 09-04-2012, 12:07 PM

Originally posted by lijok View Post

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.

You may be right but I compensate it with an extra oil change between regular services

**shahbaz63** · 09-04-2012, 01:55 PM

Guys Check for Damper while replacing Disk brake pads ... Replacing only pad will do no good

**krrishi** · 09-04-2012, 05:38 PM

Shaby, your RTR had jerking issues sometime earlier right? Has the issue been fixed? if yes what was that "million dollar" solution? my ride is suffering from "jerkophobia", inspite of getting it a new sparkplug, cleaning the convertor, inspecting the tuning which was in a "perfect" state.

**shahbaz63** · 09-04-2012, 06:17 PM

naah actually it wasn't jerking sorry for not informing I was dark thinking its jerking...

**krrishi** · 09-04-2012, 06:32 PM

Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post

naah actually it wasn't jerking sorry for not informing I was dark thinking its jerking...

Wokay !!! Running out of solutions to fix this bug, anyways, 600 kms done after the last oil change & its time to change the "Tvs Aquafina" oil to something more sturdy, havent read anywhere(in this forum) in the near past, about "Castrol" being used in the RTR, any reviews?

**Garry_Menace** · 09-04-2012, 06:33 PM

Originally posted by krrishi View Post

Shaby, your RTR had jerking issues sometime earlier right? Has the issue been fixed? if yes what was that "million dollar" solution? my ride is suffering from "jerkophobia", inspite of getting it a new sparkplug, cleaning the convertor, inspecting the tuning which was in a "perfect" state.

Jerking in 3-4K RPM range? Check if the TPS is okay.

**krrishi** · 09-04-2012, 07:18 PM

Originally posted by Garry_Menace View Post

Jerking in 3-4K RPM range? Check if the TPS is okay.

Copy that Garry, the jerks kill the torque that is about to develop in that range,feels like some evil force is not allowing me to accelerate

.. Yeah i will have to check the TPS,the last time it was checked(4 weeks ago), i was told that it is in perfect health so will have to recheck it as, even i feel the TPS is the culprit.

**shahbaz63** · 09-04-2012, 09:53 PM

Yash TVS Andheri gives very good service ... Mumbaikar have a visit there for your issues

**krrishi** · 09-04-2012, 10:07 PM

Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post

Yash TVS Andheri gives very good service ... Mumbaikar have a visit there for your issues

Is it?? its just ten mins away from my place, will definetly try to get in touch with one of the mechs & take it from there , my friend has had a very good experience with Vijay tvs in borivali but, for me its too far off a place.

**shahbaz63** · 09-04-2012, 11:54 PM

For a Good Service If i can travel Mumbra to Andheri then i guess you can also from Andheri to Borivali ...

What we want is the Incharge of SVC who listen to our problem & gives no false excuses to not work on that... And there they listen & try to solve it asap plus point is you can see it through transparent glass, i mean you can observe what they doing !

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