Since '02 xBhp is different things to different people. From a close knit national community of bikers to India's only motorcycling lifestyle magazine and a place to make like-minded biker friends. Join us

Axor
Magazine
Castrol Power 1

Squeeze that brake, don’t grat a handful.

Our Partner

Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

TVS Apache RTR 180

Collapse
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 1,275
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous 1 336 736 786 826 831 832 833 834 835 836 837 838 839 840 841 846 886 936 1275 template Next
  • #12526
    Originally posted by Shadowknight View Post
    First long ride on my rtr
    Chennai to Vellore - i made sure that the fuel in the main tank is empty and following the reserve to reserve method (resetted the trip meter)ive put petrol for 150bucks (2.08L) in Chennai and i maintained the speed between 45-55km/hr throgh the entire 150km drive ,i was surprised that i could go 142km for 150bucks (not sure if this could happen,gotta confirm on my way back again just to be sure)

    i could sense these after first service
    pro's
    Mileage on city - 45Km/L before 38.3km/L
    Mileage oh highway - 68Km/L before nvr tested.
    couldn feel the vibes, maybe i got used to it

    Con's
    Drop in pickup
    screech noise in the front disc whenever i apply (ive told the svc guys several times but they just couldn't fix it)

    now almost 1K on the ODO ....
    For the disc screeching noise, sak for a pressure wash first. Yours is a new baby, so the brakes pads are may be bedding in creating such noise in the event. Try to get a pressure wash, it should clear that noise. I too faced the same problem with my P150, and after a pressure wash and an air jet for drying it up, the brake is working fine, zilch sound.

    Originally posted by drmsp View Post
    Regarding mileage I want to add something. My cousin bought RTR180 few days ago and he got mileage of 56 kmpl for first 500 km. I was surprised because I am getting mileage of 50-55 in my RTR160 (100% city driving). But he has driving of highway and city in ratio of (70:30).
    So now I can believe that it can be possible on highway with constant speed.
    Highway rides tend to give a higher Fuel Efficiency because of less number of gear shifts and braking. Also, there is a region/zone when our babies just glide, consuming less fuel in the event. The more easy you go on the throttle or brake or hold up a speed, usually 50-70 KMPH, the less fuel is consumed. The explanation might not exactly refer to the phenomenon but its quite close I believe. The engine RPMs don't rise and fall as fast as when in city, so a constant jet of fuel+air mixture is fed, increasing the FE. That's why I love highways, GO-Green + Satisfying biking hunger.
    Regards,
    Akash Yadav

    The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It is a very mean and nasty place. It will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it.

    Comment

    • #12527
      Originally posted by Akash.Yadav View Post
      For the disc screeching noise, sak for a pressure wash first. Yours is a new baby, so the brakes pads are may be bedding in creating such noise in the event. Try to get a pressure wash, it should clear that noise. I too faced the same problem with my P150, and after a pressure wash and an air jet for drying it up, the brake is working fine, zilch sound.
      Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post
      Thats a good mileage but I still doubt it
      Regrading noise from front disc, ask the svc to get the disc pad re installed after giving them a pressure wash.
      Drop in pickup as in............?
      i inquired about it with the svc and they said if you need pick up you will lose mileage and vice versa.
      and about the noise in the front brakes ,i have given the bike for pressure wash and still the noise persists :/

      Comment

      • #12528
        @Shadowknight Check the color of your spark plug tip to see the level of AFR mixture tuning. If the mechanic is talking about carb tuning and if he has tuned it too lean, it'll be harmful to your engine.

        Comment

        • #12529
          Completed around 1030Kms on my odo.. No problem with the bike... but the headlights really sucks... Guys please suggest me a good headlamps for rtr... Just got serviced once.. Can I use projector lamps for my rtr 180??
          Last edited by Sudhir P Bhat; 11-11-2012, 11:38 PM.

          Comment

          • #12530
            To get rid of the squeeing sound from the disc, give the pads a pressure wash DIRECTLY! If it doesn't work for you, then sanding the pads is the option.
            Join my facebook Page: Life On 2-Wheels | Blog: Life On 2-Wheels

            D.I.Y.s:
            Service manual & Parts manual for Apache RTR | Tappets Adjustment | Carburetor Tuning | ​Carburetor Cleaning | Clutch Adjustment | Drive Chain Adjustment | Brake Adjustment (Drum)

            Travel Stories:
            A surprising 3 days' ride... Delhi-Dehradun-Mussoorie-Delhi!
            My first biking trip... Delhi-Agra-Delhi
            The Graduation Ride... Delhi-Dharamshala-McLeodganj-D'shala-Delhi (Link to FB photos)

            Comment

            • #12531
              Has anyone here changed the handlebars to the 'racer' position? If so, are you experiencing any sort of back pain?
              Also, do the new RTRs have a less aggressive riding position? I rode a new 180 recently and felt so(the handlebar was in the default position)..
              Last edited by pcgamer; 11-12-2012, 01:23 AM.

              Comment

              • #12532
                Originally posted by Sudhir P Bhat View Post
                Completed around 1030Kms on my odo.. No problem with the bike... but the headlights really sucks... Guys please suggest me a good headlamps for rtr... Just got serviced once.. Can I use projector lamps for my rtr 180??
                regarding the headlights i was told by a friend of mine to replace the yellow light with the philips 5000k white light,should cost around 500 bucks including the fitting charges .

                Comment

                • #12533
                  Originally posted by pcgamer View Post
                  Has anyone here changed the handlebars to the 'racer' position? If so, are you experiencing any sort of back pain?
                  Also, do the new RTRs have a less aggressive riding position? I rode a new 180 recently and felt so(the handlebar was in the default position)..
                  Yes.. I had changed the handlebars to the 'racer' position. Not experiencing any sort of back-pain but I'm experiencing heavy pressure on my shoulders and palm...Especially while cornering... So better to use riding gloves.
                  Last edited by Sudhir P Bhat; 11-12-2012, 11:54 PM.

                  Comment

                  • #12534
                    Originally posted by Shadowknight View Post
                    regarding the headlights i was told by a friend of mine to replace the yellow light with the philips 5000k white light,should cost around 500 bucks including the fitting charges .
                    Thanks Buddy!!! Enjoy Riding..

                    Comment

                    • #12535
                      HAPPY DIWALI to all of you
                      Fare thee well xBhp, All the best for being the biggest name in corporate world

                      FAQs-RTR owners
                      Helmet Range

                      Your Friendly MotoVlogger


                      Comment

                      • #12536
                        Originally posted by Sudhir P Bhat View Post
                        Completed around 1030Kms on my odo.. No problem with the bike... but the headlights really sucks... Guys please suggest me a good headlamps for rtr... Just got serviced once.. Can I use projector lamps for my rtr 180??
                        Sure you can add HID+projector setup on RTR. I can help you with that. PM me for more details.
                        FAQs-RTR owners

                        For me its never been nor will ever be my DL, For me its always been and will always remain my RL {Riding License}

                        I confess that I ♥ :
                        *Being ogled at while waiting
                        for lights to turn green
                        *Fielding queries from massed onlookers
                        *Pushing dream bikes to their limits
                        *Blasting past slowpokes
                        *Hoiking the front wheel
                        *Scraping a knee around corners

                        Comment

                        • #12537
                          Originally posted by Shadowknight View Post
                          regarding the headlights i was told by a friend of mine to replace the yellow light with the philips 5000k white light,should cost around 500 bucks including the fitting charges .
                          i think that would be a big mistake....putting a white light where yellow light seems insufficient ...bad move. i know this because im running white light on mine. i thought of putting in a bi-xenon setup, but dropped the idea a two three months before. but now i am seriously considering it, and would change into that by the end of the month if i get the components needed for my concept
                          Just your friendly neighborhood panda. @thebigfatlazypanda

                          Comment

                          • #12538
                            Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                            Originally posted by vishnu.leo View Post
                            i think that would be a big mistake....putting a white light where yellow light seems insufficient ...bad move. i know this because im running white light on mine. i thought of putting in a bi-xenon setup, but dropped the idea a two three months before. but now i am seriously considering it, and would change into that by the end of the month if i get the components needed for my concept
                            What's a bi-xenon!??

                            Sent from my WT19i
                            Don't matter what it is: Touring; Racing; Commuting. All I know is, I belong on the saddle.

                            Rides : Honda CB Twister(Feb 2011 - Present) | TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS(Sept 2012 - May 2016) | Honda CBR250R C-ABS Repsol(March 2017 - Present)

                            Break-in tension? Read this.

                            Love camping and riding? Google - On Rustic Routes.

                            Comment

                            • #12539
                              Originally posted by vishnu.leo View Post
                              i think that would be a big mistake....putting a white light where yellow light seems insufficient ...bad move. i know this because im running white light on mine. i thought of putting in a bi-xenon setup, but dropped the idea a two three months before. but now i am seriously considering it, and would change into that by the end of the month if i get the components needed for my concept
                              I can help you with that

                              Originally posted by madhav766 View Post
                              What's a bi-xenon!??
                              Bi-xenon its a Projector with HID

                              P.S. Try to use 'GooGle baba' before asking small question
                              FAQs-RTR owners

                              For me its never been nor will ever be my DL, For me its always been and will always remain my RL {Riding License}

                              I confess that I ♥ :
                              *Being ogled at while waiting
                              for lights to turn green
                              *Fielding queries from massed onlookers
                              *Pushing dream bikes to their limits
                              *Blasting past slowpokes
                              *Hoiking the front wheel
                              *Scraping a knee around corners

                              Comment

                              • #12540
                                Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post
                                HAPPY DIWALI to all of you

                                Thats a neat bokeh
                                site:xbhp.com keyword -> Google this to dig up stuff in xbhp faster

                                Comment

                                Previous 1 336 736 786 826 831 832 833 834 835 836 837 838 839 840 841 846 886 936 1275 template Next
                                Working...
                                X
                                © xBhp.com 2026. All rights reserved.
                                Designed by xBhp