Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Now what do you say?

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^ that sounds like some vampire tale.!

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Seems like a designing contest :P

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Apaches come with higher maintenance cost than their direct competitors Pulsars.....
Stock tvs tyres are very very bad even on dry tarmac.....and vibration problem at higher speeds is what TVS owners should be known to.

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And does this post comes from Pulsar owner, hoping that the post is not in negative sense

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Problem.? I rally don't count the vibes as a problem.. it's just fun..!! About maintenance, it is a little expensive buy totally worth the feel..

Btw, where is prateek.? Not to be seen around for a long time.

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I am here , just viewing silently until the last post by a "pulsar owner". Just busy with a friend's marriage.
And yes, my bike is still sitting idle

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Sitting idle.? What happened.? Btw I don't think a pulsar is even a competitor to the RTR.

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Vibrations are there for every bike. And why would someone who doesn't own an RTR 180 reply to a query about it?

I own one with ABS and I've never thought of vibrations as a problem. There are only two minor RPM windows where you might feel a bit of so-called vibes. The RTRs get better through every iteration. You will not feel ANY vibration if you wear a pair of gloves. Also by the second service when everything sets in after 3K KMs of road rage and tightening of parts the vibes that you feel in the beginning reduce a lot.

ABS is bang on and so effective that you are tempted to rip at every nook and corner, though I personally do advice against it and would ask you to hold your horses there. I've been saved by the ABS too many times.

Yes, the stock tires are not that good on wet roads and too humid conditions as I think it's hard compound rubber. I request seniors to correct me if am wrong here. But they can hold on to the road on normal conditions.

I saw someone complaining about riding posture in new RTRs. I'm 6' and I'm very comfortable with it.
Run in period should be by the book or it's bound to cost you.

Throughout the warranty period service costs average on 300 INR.

Still I would ask you to take at least 3 test rides on tried and tested machines before you settle for one. And that goes for every other ride available out there.

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Wait for some more days. Some new designed RTR is coming. And about maintenance, dont worry, it comes with one of the best engine components, which can take hard ripping and abuse. Only question is ASC. If the ASC people are good and knowledgeable, your bike wont be any thing less than a Honda. The only reason, I am not able to make my mind to upgrade, is because I have got one of the best Mechs for my RTR, and after 3.7 years, its still in showroom condition.

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Hehe who said am a pulsar owner.....
And no its not in any negative sense.
Actually I had owned a grey rtr 180 until I sold it off.
Yes the bike has a crazy sound and acceleration. Still remember my ffe days :P
Cheers

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Yeah the engine can take ripping.....and by tyres I mean cornering grip......had got zapper vyde for my rtr rear.......grips crazy.....asc people are very careless though.......

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Can you please tell me where is Castrol biking zone or Bosch express bike service in Bangalore ??
Thanks

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Guyz, I had fit a new front mudguard after the stocks were damaged..
After the change Im feeling my ride so bumpy..
I have never felt the roads that much bumpy these many years..
What might be the reason??
Is it problem with the shock absorbers??

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Mudguard and Bumps!! not relevant at all. The mech must have done some blunder while taking out and refitting the Shocks, or the Racer unit. Is it only feeling stiff? Or wobbling as well?