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  • #13621
    Originally posted by vivekgautams View Post
    The smoothness will run for atleast 5-6k km, after which it will run like a new liter of TVS oil(well,almost).. So, you can do 6+2k km on that oil..!!



    My bike had a major oil leak from the engine head but the oil lasted for ~8k km, BUT, yes, the oil level had dropped down to 400ml & oil was changed asap..
    What do you suggest now.? Change or don't change

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    • #13622
      Originally posted by adityajohanan View Post
      What do you suggest now.? Change or don't change
      Bro, How many km have you covered on bike..?(It is better if you shifted to FS after 10/12k km..)
      Go for FS, it is worth it.. BUT just keep a check on the oil levels..

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      • #13623
        Originally posted by vivekgautams View Post
        Bro, How many km have you covered on bike..?(It is better if you shifted to FS after 10/12k km..)
        Go for FS, it is worth it.. BUT just keep a check on the oil levels..
        Just 6.5k.. any reason why after 10/12k? Because the engine will be fully seasoned only then.?

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        • #13624
          Originally posted by adityajohanan View Post
          Just 6.5k.. any reason why after 10/12k? Because the engine will be fully seasoned only then.?
          Yes, "seasoning"..
          So that any metal pieces/bits/dust gets drained out easily with Mineral or SS oil.. OR its just a legend..

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          • #13625
            Originally posted by Rtrlover83 View Post
            I too have used the Shell Advance Ultra 10W40. Must say it's a very good FS engine oil at 750 INR. But, noticed drop in oil level at alarming rates. Had to buy a spare bottle for top ups. So wasn't easy on my pocket (Drifty bro too have experienced this with the Ultra).

            Using Advance AX7 now. Peace of mind, assured.
            Bro, I dont think you would remember but ages back you had suggested me the same , I had got Shell Advance Ultra then and never looked back since! It really is a great oil, had reduced the vibes by a great extent! And yeah, the level drops quite quickly and I too have a spare bottle for topping up
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            • #13626
              Originally posted by vivekgautams View Post
              Yes, "seasoning"..
              So that any metal pieces/bits/dust gets drained out easily with Mineral or SS oil.. OR its just a legend..
              Well, yea, but I ride at high revs and I guess 6.5k kms of my riding is equal to 9-10 k kms of sedate riders, since its the amount the engine has run and not the tyres. What say.? Does it make sense or should I wait ?

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              • #13627
                Originally posted by adityajohanan View Post
                Well, yea, but I ride at high revs and I guess 6.5k kms of my riding is equal to 9-10 k kms of sedate riders, since its the amount the engine has run and not the tyres. What say.? Does it make sense or should I wait ?

                My bike has never seen me shifting below 6k rpm & 95% of those ~8k km was on highway @90-100kmph... Don't worry it will last 8k++ km..
                Just wait for the 3rd service atleast then shift over to FS..

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                • #13628
                  Originally posted by vivekgautams View Post
                  My bike has never seen me shifting below 6k rpm & 95% of those ~8k km was on highway @90-100kmph... Don't worry it will last 8k++ km..
                  Just wait for the 3rd service atleast then shift over to FS..
                  No buddy, I meant, isn't that sort of riding for 6.5k kms enough seasoning.? And my bike has got set serviced many times.its quite old but was kept aside for quite long..
                  Last edited by adityajohanan; 03-18-2013, 09:06 AM.

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                  • #13629
                    I'm currently Motul 5100 SS. I felt it was quite Ok. But after reading all the posts regarding Shell FS, I'm tempted to go for that. :P

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                    • #13630
                      Shell FS is good oil too... I m running on Minerla Motul Oil


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                      • #13631
                        Need advice on buying second hand RTR

                        I found some good OLX post about RTR 180 2012 version and its very closer to my place. So I'm thinking of checking it out on this Saturday. Before that I need some advice as this will be my first bike. I've no bike experience previously.

                        What things should I check or ask to the owner ?.

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                        • #13632
                          Originally posted by hypheni View Post
                          I found some good OLX post about RTR 180 2012 version and its very closer to my place. So I'm thinking of checking it out on this Saturday. Before that I need some advice as this will be my first bike. I've no bike experience previously.

                          What things should I check or ask to the owner ?.
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                          • #13633
                            Originally posted by hypheni View Post
                            I found some good OLX post about RTR 180 2012 version and its very closer to my place. So I'm thinking of checking it out on this Saturday. Before that I need some advice as this will be my first bike. I've no bike experience previously.

                            What things should I check or ask to the owner ?.
                            I recently picked up a second hand RTR 180.
                            First of all:http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/universa...sed-bikes.html
                            Check the tire wear,compare it with km's run,to see that the odometer is true.
                            Ask about run in of engine,to see whether it got a good run in or not.
                            Ask mileage he is getting.
                            Test ride the bike..must rev freely and fast like any RTR would.
                            Try to go to a showroom to get a TD,compare it with the bike.
                            Check service history.
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                            • #13634
                              Okay. I'm done with TVS SVC. Can anyone tell me where the handlebar cone is? And how I can adjust it/check it so that I can see if it is the culprit of the wobbling? And my vehicle drags to the left. I only notice the drag when I try doing a christ(I love this stunt). So how can I fix this myself? Any tutorials/ experiences?
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                              • #13635
                                Originally posted by madhav766 View Post
                                Okay. I'm done with TVS SVC. Can anyone tell me where the handlebar cone is? And how I can adjust it/check it so that I can see if it is the culprit of the wobbling? And my vehicle drags to the left. I only notice the drag when I try doing a christ(I love this stunt). So how can I fix this myself? Any tutorials/ experiences?
                                I had faced the same wobbling when handle inputs were give.. I was able to pinpoint the problem when I put the bike on center stand & turned the handle bar to the left & right, I noticed that the free ply was not uniform.
                                If you have the same prob. the adjustment is simple..Open the 2 allen sockets(you need allen keys for this) on the handle bar just next to the RTR logo, then you will get a nut after you remove the cover, Adjust the nut(quite a big one & mostly you need to loosen the nut). & put back everything the right way & you are done.

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