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  • 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.
    The Apache is ever willing to red line each cog, but the Rider ain't. Enjoy RTR, Safely. Period.

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    • Originally posted by kantu View Post
      Hey whats the cost price for Clutch plates alone, I need to get them replaced in next service.
      Originally posted by yash3339 View Post
      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..
      Right now its around 700INR, but got it from non-svc at 475 :P
      Regarding tappets , try not to fiddle with them every time until necessary

      Originally posted by mansha View Post
      Somebody help me! Please.
      Have you checked the bolts on headlight assembly and front meter console?
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      • Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

        Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post
        Right now its around 700INR, but got it from non-svc at 475 :P
        Regarding tappets , try not to fiddle with them every time until necessary
        Haha cool. From where?
        And how do you tell if you really need to adjust rappers?

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        • Originally posted by mansha View Post
          Somebody help me! Please.
          Park the bike. Put it in neutral and rev it till the sound starts appearing. Listen carefully and close in on the location making the noise and report back.

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          • Originally posted by yash3339 View Post
            Haha cool. From where?
            And how do you tell if you really need to adjust rappers?
            Original part but from a shop nearby

            Originally posted by pcgamer View Post
            Park the bike. Put it in neutral and rev it till the sound starts appearing. Listen carefully and close in on the location making the noise and report back.
            ^^ True, it would be from the left side of the block, slight tic-tic metallic sound
            Fare thee well xBhp, All the best for being the biggest name in corporate world

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            • I'm planning Ladhak & Spiti both ! Prateek - you been there @Spiti so wanna know its possible to do both in one tour ? or need to get one more for Spiti ?

              BTW This plan is not going to happen soon ... need a time but planning starts ....
              Pride & Prejudice: Ladakh Ride,

              Ride To Raajmachi - Highway, Off Roading, Tent fire & Dhamaal

              Madness in Rajasthan - Travelogue
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              • Originally posted by mansha View Post
                Somebody help me! Please.
                Sometime back one of the horns became loose and was slightly touching against the crash guard. This caused a rattling noise at 4.0-5K Rpm. Mechs could not find it, somehow I did. Correctly aligned and tightened the horn and sound vanished. Another time rattling noise from fairing area was taken care of by the SVC by tightening nuts holding the fairing.
                The Apache is ever willing to red line each cog, but the Rider ain't. Enjoy RTR, Safely. Period.

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                • Well laughing stuff may be or may be i go mad, i wish i am, suddenly my Bike is showing 63kp/h @5000rpm which should be 67kp/h ?


                  Why this is happening ?
                  Pride & Prejudice: Ladakh Ride,

                  Ride To Raajmachi - Highway, Off Roading, Tent fire & Dhamaal

                  Madness in Rajasthan - Travelogue
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                  • Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post
                    I'm planning Ladhak & Spiti both ! Prateek - you been there @Spiti so wanna know its possible to do both in one tour ? or need to get one more for Spiti ?

                    BTW This plan is not going to happen soon ... need a time but planning starts ....
                    To do both Ladakh and Spiti , it would be a month long tour.

                    Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post
                    Well laughing stuff may be or may be i go mad, i wish i am, suddenly my Bike is showing 63kp/h @5000rpm which should be 67kp/h ?


                    Why this is happening ?
                    All hail the mighty TPS
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                    • Crap service center's they are good for nothing !!! I wouldn't be surprised to know that my Engine also has to be replaced now!! Crap naah! just kidding !! but they are like sir you tell me what's wrong with your bike & what need to be done !!!

                      Even the Clutch plate thing I told them then they come to know about it!!!

                      Waise as per there Team Sales Manager ABS stands for "ANTI BRAKING SYSTEM" , yes you heard it right.
                      Pride & Prejudice: Ladakh Ride,

                      Ride To Raajmachi - Highway, Off Roading, Tent fire & Dhamaal

                      Madness in Rajasthan - Travelogue
                      www.facebook.com/shahbaz008

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                      • Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                        Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post
                        Crap service center's they are good for nothing !!! I wouldn't be surprised to know that my Engine also has to be replaced now!! Crap naah! just kidding !! but they are like sir you tell me what's wrong with your bike & what need to be done !!!

                        Even the Clutch plate thing I told them then they come to know about it!!!

                        Waise as per there Team Sales Manager ABS stands for "ANTI BRAKING SYSTEM" , yes you heard it right.
                        Okay, the people at my svc aren't that bad.

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                        • Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post
                          Crap service center's they are good for nothing !!! I wouldn't be surprised to know that my Engine also has to be replaced now!! Crap naah! just kidding !! but they are like sir you tell me what's wrong with your bike & what need to be done !!!

                          Even the Clutch plate thing I told them then they come to know about it!!!

                          Waise as per there Team Sales Manager ABS stands for "ANTI BRAKING SYSTEM" , yes you heard it right.
                          LOL.... Mail the TVS about their ignorance. And that too in a city like Mumbai. I am pity much relieved, I have a good ASC here...
                          Your RPM/Kmph problem might be due to Low air pressure. Check that as well....
                          HH Dawn - TVS Star City - Yamaha Gladiator - TVS RTR 180 - Honda CBR 250R - Yamaha R3

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                          • Well, this has been reported to TVS at least 10 time may be twice of that, in fact lot's of live experience in front of Territory Manager, TM are helpful indeed, very helpful, they support us very well but Service Center are crap ...
                            Pride & Prejudice: Ladakh Ride,

                            Ride To Raajmachi - Highway, Off Roading, Tent fire & Dhamaal

                            Madness in Rajasthan - Travelogue
                            www.facebook.com/shahbaz008

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                            • Done ! mail & all it's been more then 10 time may be twice of that,


                              Although TM are helpful there very helpful but SVC people are more then pathetic just a bunch of garbage working there, including Service In charge, supervisor & store in charge too

                              Reason is they aren't from TVS but from some local dealer who don't care about Reputation of TVS but just wanna sell bikes & get money from Paid servicing, although if it was direct TVS then scenario would b different & they would have takne each & every bike seriously like there Territory Manager does (T.M.),

                              I am running on burning Clutch Plate, Miss alligned Handle Bar, Noise in both brake from last 20 day's but not resolved yet...

                              Clutch Plate isn't available with them & they are not able to resolve rest of things ...

                              Rest In Peace T.V.S. Mumbai you piece of crap.

                              Spoken with 2 T.M., head Incharge & Head service Manager now don't know who will help me .
                              Last edited by shahbaz63; 12-19-2012, 05:49 PM.
                              Pride & Prejudice: Ladakh Ride,

                              Ride To Raajmachi - Highway, Off Roading, Tent fire & Dhamaal

                              Madness in Rajasthan - Travelogue
                              www.facebook.com/shahbaz008

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                              • Guys, especially Mumbaikars, wanted to know from where can i obtain the Shell AX-7, enquired at the petrol pumps in my area & a couple of shops that stock up engine oil, unfortunately they have only Castrol& Motul 15w-50 in store which I think MAYBE a misfit for the RTR...even a Motul 10w40 would be perfect.
                                OBJECTS IN THE MIRROR OF MY BEAST DO NOT APPEAR CLOSE- THEY SIMPLY DISAPPEAR !!!

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