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**sambit** · 03-12-2013, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post

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Just want to share with my fellow tribals, this is what I was doing on Saturday in scorching heat, with tanned body and 3-4kgs along with a tripod on my back with no water or food

<Enjoy>

WOW. great pics mate. Hope to see you next tym, on a Duke 390 may be.

Originally posted by shelton_jh View Post

hey guys can someone tell me what is the usual life of clutch plate assembly ?

Mine first one lasted for 25K kms. second one has crossed 20K kms now, still no sign of any problem.

@Prateek, Now I know, how hard a ripper you are,replacing the clutch plates at 15K kms

. Whats on your ODO now??

**prateek2210** · 03-12-2013, 06:18 PM

Originally posted by sambit View Post

WOW. great pics mate. Hope to see you next tym, on a Duke 390 may be.

Fingers,bones,muscles...remaining hair....all crossed

Originally posted by sambit View Post

@Prateek, Now I know, how hard a ripper you are,replacing the clutch plates at 15K kms

. Whats on your ODO now??

Hehehehe I reserve my comments on this

. Stuck at 34k kms now.....

**Prithvi R** · 03-12-2013, 06:19 PM

@prateek bro you planning to buy a new bike?

**prateek2210** · 03-12-2013, 06:29 PM

Originally posted by Prithvi R View Post

@prateek bro you planning to buy a new bike?

After I am done with Spiti in July......

**shahbaz63** · 03-12-2013, 08:00 PM

Anyways When KTM DUKE 390 is coming to India ?

**madhav766** · 03-12-2013, 08:13 PM

Guys, like I said, I had an accident a while back, and had a major overhauling done on my bike. The entire front was changed for all real reasons. Lately, I've noticed, vibes have gone up at the handlebar(never were there before), and the handlebar wobbles between 55-65kmph, more so during deceleration. Both my disks make a loud squeaky noise when I use them. ABS works ok, not as precise as before. The feedback at the brakes isn't like it was before. More than anything I'm bothered by the wobble. ABS will take time, I've decided to ask once nicely and then shoot a mail to TVS. The wobble - what may be the cause? and the fix? And vibes?? Can I do anything to take them back to normal? (I'm not bothered by the vibes though!)

**Garry_Menace** · 03-12-2013, 09:05 PM

Originally posted by adityajohanan View Post

I really like the tune I got. Only problem is when the engine is hot, the idle rpm goes up to 1.5k and when cold it is 1.1k.. but other than that, the feel of riding and the pickup is really good.

You need to adjust the idling RPM back to 1.2K when the engine is hot, i.e., the time it gets upto high values. This should solve your problem if the tune is optimum. Else you gotta re-tune it.

Originally posted by madhav766 View Post

Guys, like I said, I had an accident a while back, and had a major overhauling done on my bike. The entire front was changed for all real reasons. Lately, I've noticed, vibes have gone up at the handlebar(never were there before), and the handlebar wobbles between 55-65kmph, more so during deceleration. Both my disks make a loud squeaky noise when I use them. ABS works ok, not as precise as before. The feedback at the brakes isn't like it was before. More than anything I'm bothered by the wobble. ABS will take time, I've decided to ask once nicely and then shoot a mail to TVS. The wobble - what may be the cause? and the fix? And vibes?? Can I do anything to take them back to normal? (I'm not bothered by the vibes though!)

Did the shocker rods got replaced? I suspect bent rod(s) here.

**sambit** · 03-12-2013, 09:46 PM

Originally posted by madhav766 View Post

Guys, like I said, I had an accident a while back, and had a major overhauling done on my bike. The entire front was changed for all real reasons. Lately, I've noticed, vibes have gone up at the handlebar(never were there before), and the handlebar wobbles between 55-65kmph, more so during deceleration. Both my disks make a loud squeaky noise when I use them. ABS works ok, not as precise as before. The feedback at the brakes isn't like it was before. More than anything I'm bothered by the wobble. ABS will take time, I've decided to ask once nicely and then shoot a mail to TVS. The wobble - what may be the cause? and the fix? And vibes?? Can I do anything to take them back to normal? (I'm not bothered by the vibes though!)

May be, they havnt tightened the cone sets/racer properly....

**huntphani** · 03-13-2013, 12:10 PM

Originally posted by madhav766 View Post

Guys, like I said, I had an accident a while back, and had a major overhauling done on my bike. The entire front was changed for all real reasons. Lately, I've noticed, vibes have gone up at the handlebar(never were there before), and the handlebar wobbles between 55-65kmph, more so during deceleration. Both my disks make a loud squeaky noise when I use them. ABS works ok, not as precise as before. The feedback at the brakes isn't like it was before. More than anything I'm bothered by the wobble. ABS will take time, I've decided to ask once nicely and then shoot a mail to TVS. The wobble - what may be the cause? and the fix? And vibes?? Can I do anything to take them back to normal? (I'm not bothered by the vibes though!)

Exactly the same problem!! I gave to Tristar last week and I got the bike with nothing done. I think they just washed the bike and gave it back.

Meanwhile, I was thinking how would it be if TVS stopped production of rtr

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**adityajohanan** · 03-13-2013, 12:37 PM

Originally posted by huntphani View Post

Meanwhile, I was thinking how would it be if TVS stopped production of rtr

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Wouldn't it be better for who ever suggested that to jump in the well instead of suggesting that.?

**Fear_The_White_Menace** · 03-13-2013, 09:13 PM

Originally posted by aditya_iyer View Post

So after much thinking & testing both Apache & Dazzler, i have finally brought the new Apache 160 RD 2012 in Red yesterday from Century TVS, Pune & loved every bit of moment when i brought it home ( still haven't gone above 40 considering break-in/running of engine). As i am relatively new to bikes as i recently upgraded from a Scooty Pep to Apache

, Would love to get tips & guidelines on how to maintain the bike till it reaches the 1000km mark, where to get good bike gears like Helmet, gloves & info regarding elbow guards,etc and meet fellow Apachians from Pune.Thanx

Congrats Bro Aditya

Enjoy the Racing Throttle Response.
your name sounds familiar, by any chance are you from karnataka? to be precise somewhere around udupi narasimharajapura?
Till the first 1000 kms please dont rev the bike above 5K RPM that's it.. & yes dont forget change the engine oil & oil filter after 500-700 kms.

Ride Safe.

**evyavan** · 03-13-2013, 09:37 PM

Originally posted by Fear_The_White_Menace View Post

.. & yes dont forget change the engine oil & oil filter after 500-700 kms.

First service falls at this range and oil change is an item in the itinerary.

**Fear_The_White_Menace** · 03-13-2013, 09:46 PM

Originally posted by evyavan View Post

First service falls at this range and oil change is an item in the itinerary.

Hmm.. thats exactly what i meant, it was just a gentle reminder buddy.

**evyavan** · 03-13-2013, 10:04 PM

Originally posted by Fear_The_White_Menace View Post

Hmm.. thats exactly what i meant, it was just a gentle reminder buddy.

Yep. Got the spirit buddy. :thumbup:

**Rohitdng** · 03-13-2013, 11:11 PM

Hi this Rohit from Mumbai. I was facing problem with my bike. Oil use to get over within few weeks. My top speed went down from 130 to 100, from 100 to 80 and from 80 to 60. By top speed I mean when i reach that speed my bike starts lagging as if there is no fuel in my bike. It even left carbon from the silencer. Consulted svc and they told me that you block piston is worn out and needs to be replaced and it would cost Rs 5000. Since I was not in financial condition I did not get that repaired at that time. 3 days back I got block piston replaced from one of my mechanic. I rode 250 Kms after that but i still feel somewhere something is missing. I don't get that typical "RTR" punch. Can anyone suggest me what needs to be done? And why would I face this problem just within 3 years/ 30000kms of purchase or my bike.

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