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**Shadowknight** · 12-16-2012, 10:04 AM

Originally posted by Rtrlover83 View Post

Yes, it's OK to do so. But, use the throttle gradually (slowly build up speeds) till 5000 km. This will ensure best fuel economy and performance from your bike.

Constant redlining will harm the engine. Anything below that is not much of a concern for the short stroke screamer mill.

The safe max speed is for you to decide after judging the road/your bikes condition, riding gear and speed limits set by our Law and whatever you might find worth considering

cool mate thanks

**shahbaz63** · 12-16-2012, 05:11 PM

Meanwhile on Riding planet, 14,000 km completed on ODO ... \m/

**shahbaz63** · 12-17-2012, 07:58 PM

Wanna change the Visor, any suggestion ? link ? any idea ? Old waala can be fitted into new one ?

Need help!

**madhav766** · 12-17-2012, 09:08 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post

Wanna change the Visor, any suggestion ? link ? any idea ? Old waala can be fitted into new one ?

Need help!

Afaik no. Old won't fit. But why??? You could get one made from the fake carbon fibre material.

Sent from my WT19i

**shahbaz63** · 12-17-2012, 09:24 PM

No, I wan't the visor, the one like old model & also if anybody can suggest me tank cap cover (fuel cap) ???

**madhav766** · 12-17-2012, 09:32 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post

No, I wan't the visor, the one like old model & also if anybody can suggest me tank cap cover (fuel cap) ???

That's what I said shaby, get one made to fit your bike but to look like old one. And fuel cap?? I didn't know we could change that!!

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**shahbaz63** · 12-17-2012, 09:58 PM

Actually you don't change Cap's, those are same like your tank pad .. exactly same but only made for Fuel Tank Cover (Gas Cap)

**pcgamer** · 12-18-2012, 12:47 AM

Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post

Meanwhile on Riding planet, 14,000 km completed on ODO ... \m/

Wow. How many kilometers on an average do you ride in a day dude?

**pv1984** · 12-18-2012, 08:43 AM

Hi Guys,

I am planning to buy a new bike early next year and I have couple of options as of now.
Apache RTR 180(ABS) and Pulsar 200 NS, I have ridden both the bikes(for just few minutes) and I am confused about the choice.
I am 5'8" and 90Kgs, would mostly use it about 40-60km daily and weekend drive of about 200kms.
I loved the ABS on RTR, the braking is so much better, however the only drawbacks(my opinion) are
1) No MonoShocks
2) Comfort( as the riding postion is like leaning forward)
3) Maintenance( Not sure how easy/diff it is to maintain a RTR)
4) Vibrations(Vibes in the new RTR 2012 series ?)
5) Tyres.

So, I would like your feedback before I can make a decision.

Note : The above are my opinions/concerns, don't intend to offend any one.

**prateek2210** · 12-18-2012, 10:07 AM

Changed clutch plates, pressure plates,head gasket, tappets adjusted, oil changed (GULF), oil filter changed - Total cost 1320INR....odo reading 32545kms. Seems 2013 Ladakh trip will be my White Devil's last.

Originally posted by pv1984 View Post

I am 5'8" and 90Kgs, would mostly use it about 40-60km daily and weekend drive of about 200kms.
I loved the ABS on RTR, the braking is so much better, however the only drawbacks(my opinion) are
1) No MonoShocks : There is no guarantee that "only" monoshocks will be comfy.
2) Comfort( as the riding postion is like leaning forward) : Its not a crouching position which is more painful.
3) Maintenance( Not sure how easy/diff it is to maintain a RTR) : For me all these two years, it was easy to maintain
4) Vibrations(Vibes in the new RTR 2012 series ?) : Honestly the vibes have been hyped too much, but its more noticeable in 5k - 7k rpm mark, that too sometimes. Try getting little heavy bar-end weights and it will decrease it little bit.
5) Tyres - They are good tyres minus when wet, but they will go long........very long.

So, I would like your feedback before I can make a decision.

Note : The above are my opinions/concerns, don't intend to offend any one.

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**shahbaz63** · 12-18-2012, 02:02 PM

At-least 70 km.

Originally posted by pcgamer View Post

Wow. How many kilometers on an average do you ride in a day dude?

**kantu** · 12-18-2012, 06:24 PM

Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post

Changed clutch plates....Total cost 1320INR.

Hey whats the cost price for Clutch plates alone, I need to get them replaced in next service.

**yash3339** · 12-18-2012, 07:48 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by kantu View Post

Hey whats the cost price for Clutch plates alone, I need to get them replaced in next service.

Even I'd like to know that. Done 17.5k km and I'm beginning to feel that the clutch plates need to be changed..
And also tappets.. do they do that at every service? I really hate the noise and the lost performance..

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**mansha** · 12-18-2012, 08:27 PM

Originally posted by mansha View Post

Hi guys,
I have a query or issue to discuss here. Hope you guys can help.

I own a TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS which I bought last month. Received the delivery on 31st October. The first servicing is done.
Whenever I ride the bike, there is some krr sound from the front. It comes when the bike vibrates, and sounds like some part is loose. I took the bike to the service center and they said it is the fairing and suggested that they tightened it. However, the sound is still there

I am new to Apache, so I am wondering if the sound should be there? If not, what can be the possible reason? I have been hearing this sound since the first week.

Also, another question I have is that when I ride above 60kmph, the moment I release the accelerator or reduce the acceleration to reduce the speed, there is a kach sound at the bottom, which is more like the sound that comes when the bike goes through a pot hole. I informed the service center about this too but just like any service center, they did not fix the problem.

Somebody help me! Please.

**Rtrlover83** · 12-18-2012, 09:37 PM

Originally posted by pv1984 View Post

Hi Guys,

I am planning to buy a new bike early next year and I have couple of options as of now.
Apache RTR 180(ABS) and Pulsar 200 NS, I have ridden both the bikes(for just few minutes) and I am confused about the choice.
I am 5'8" and 90Kgs, would mostly use it about 40-60km daily and weekend drive of about 200kms.
I loved the ABS on RTR, the braking is so much better, however the only drawbacks(my opinion) are
1) No MonoShocks
2) Comfort( as the riding postion is like leaning forward)
3) Maintenance( Not sure how easy/diff it is to maintain a RTR)
4) Vibrations(Vibes in the new RTR 2012 series ?)
5) Tyres.

So, I would like your feedback before I can make a decision.

Note : The above are my opinions/concerns, don't intend to offend any one.

Yes, I too (may be not everyone here) find the riding position of series RTR quite taxing while moving through heavy traffic and on long rides. As you need to ride 40-60 km per day, I would suggest to go for the Pulsar 200NS as it is a proper street motorcycle (riding position) with all that tech packed beautifully well! But, be ready to compromise on ABS, a bullet proof screamer of an engine, and the bassy exhaust note of an RTR. I don't know if the NS's handle bar/front end is as light and flickable like FZ16 or Duke. Afaik, Pulsar 200NS does not sport MRF Zappers, instead comes with Eurogrip. There is still time for New Year, relax and make the right decision.

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