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  • #13966
    Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

    Originally posted by susheelkumar View Post
    AFAIK Shell petrol bunks are open all night.
    Recently I filled petrol around 11-11.30pm in Shell bunk nearby Value Forum Mall. If you are coming from marathalli go straight after the Koondanahalli signal..After some3kms you will find the bunk on your left side.
    There is another one past the graphite/ITPL signal.
    Moreover Shell guyz dont tamper with the petrol readings, so u get what you pay for.
    Also I have noticed petrol price is less than other bunks. i.e. it was 71.85/litre while other bunks where 40paise+ more.
    I normally do full tanks so even that small difference will be big.
    Never goto Indian Oil bunks. They are 24/7 looters. The one Indian Oil bunk nearby bellandur in outer ring road is kind of ok.
    Also one HP petrol bunk nearby Manipal Hospital in HAL Old Airport road is also fine.
    Are you sure they(Shell) are open all night..?? Coz, I fill every Monday at 5:45/6:00 am & I end up waiting till 6:10-6:15 am..& when I asked the opening time ,I got a reply of 6:00am..
    Any Shell is good..The current price of normal un-leaded petrol is INR 69.35(1740,02 May 2013)..The Indian oil COCO on Old Madras Rd (next to Indranagar RTO) is also very good..

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    • #13967
      Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

      Originally posted by vivekgautams View Post
      Are you sure they(Shell) are open all night..?? Coz, I fill every Monday at 5:45/6:00 am & I end up waiting till 6:10-6:15 am..& when I asked the opening time ,I got a reply of 6:00am..
      Any Shell is good..The current price of normal un-leaded petrol is INR 69.35(1740,02 May 2013)..The Indian oil COCO on Old Madras Rd (next to Indranagar RTO) is also very good..
      Then it might be they close @ 12 in the midnight...Normally pumps in highways will be open throughout night, while within the cities its doubtful....
      Well when I put petrol some 1-2 weeks back it was 71rs....Nice to know its reduced again....
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      • #13968
        Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

        I'm planning to change my oil from TVS Tru4 to motul v300 15w50 FS. Need some suggestions on it

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        • #13969
          Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

          Originally posted by Prithvi R View Post
          Has anybody come across any incident where your front fork oil seal had broken? My fork's seal was broken in January and forgot to post it here then. I remembered this when I read Adarsh bro's post regarding the oil seal. Anyway, I got it fixed at the ASC that day itself. Are there any specific reasons for a broken seal or it just happens once in a while?

          PS : I have never tried and probably won't try doing a wheelie.
          Too much pressure on the forks..e,g : big potholes, off roading etc etc

          Originally posted by bhargavrama View Post
          I'm planning to change my oil from TVS Tru4 to motul v300 15w50 FS. Need some suggestions on it
          Go for it

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          After almost 3 months of using my Bajaj Chetak and asking lifts from my friends for g2gs and travelling in metro I am finally on my RTR. Whole piston block was repaired including timing chain, valve chain, in short it was open heart surgery. Total blow was around 3k INR. What remains is the battery issue as its completely drained out and is asking replacement, will get amaron soon and replace HIDs with Philips Crystal Vision (4300k). And now I am happy bunny , run-in starts again
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          • #13970
            Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

            Originally posted by bhargavrama View Post
            I'm planning to change my oil from TVS Tru4 to motul v300 15w50 FS. Need some suggestions on it
            If you have already bought it then its a good oil just keep a check on oil level as these oils have a tendency to evaporate in our air cooled engines, few people have also reported slight oil leak on using this oil. If you haven't bought it then you can go for Motul 7100 FS or Motul 5100 SS if not Motul then Shell ax7 10W40 is one of the best oils available for RTR.

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            • #13971
              Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

              Originally posted by Traveller01 View Post
              If you have already bought it then its a good oil just keep a check on oil level as these oils have a tendency to evaporate in our air cooled engines, few people have also reported slight oil leak on using this oil. If you haven't bought it then you can go for Motul 7100 FS or Motul 5100 SS if not Motul then Shell ax7 10W40 is one of the best oils available for RTR.
              Im moving to FS from Tru4 for first time do you think engine flush is needed?

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              • #13972
                Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                ^How many km have you clocked?

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                • #13973
                  Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                  23,000 kms till date

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                  • #13974
                    Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                    Guys I need help regarding tyres, what's your suggestion for Rear Tyre?
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                    • #13975
                      Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                      Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post
                      Guys I need help regarding tyres, what's your suggestion for Rear Tyre?
                      If you want to stick to stock size, better get the Dazzler's rear tyre (MRF Zapper C), Prithvi here has got it, check the past couple of pages. It will be better than TVS for sure, but may not be exceptional.

                      Other options would be in 120/80-17 like Zapper Vyde (which I got recently, no complaints so far be it wet/dry/gravel) or you can try the tyre which vivekgautams had got (FZ like pattern). If you can get a hold Michelin Sirac at this size, it would be awesome but it will be very very hard to find.

                      If you dont mind smaller size (100/80 or 100/90), there are many options like Michelin Pilot Sporty, R15 V1's rear tyre etc.
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                      • #13976
                        Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                        Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post
                        Guys I need help regarding tyres, what's your suggestion for Rear Tyre?
                        You should have posted this in tyres thread.......

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                        • #13977
                          Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                          I just clocked 1600 km on ODO ,

                          First service was on 526 km and at that time I did lubed my chain from SVC, but now I've clocked 1600 on ODO and thinking of lubing own my own.

                          After a lot of research in xbhp n google I found out how to lube it in proper way DIY, but still I do have some doubts such as

                          1)What's the preferred or recommended chain cleaning and lubing interval ?

                          2) I read somewhere that cleaning with WD-40 will damage our O ring chain and it's not suitable !! Should I purchase a spray cleaner(Motul Chain Cleaner = Costlier !) or stick with WD-40 ?

                          3) Should I buy Motul Chain lube or TVS True Spray ?? Does Motul worth it's price comparing to true spray ?


                          Resources

                          xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community
                          http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/do-yourself/16512-bike-o-ring-chain-cleaning-lubrication.html


                          PART II WD-40 O-ring exposure effect results - ADVrider (Contradicting of WD-40 with proof)

                          http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/do-yours...tml#post856431 (xbhpian Statement)

                          Lubricating window runners- What to use? - PistonHeads (Reply from WD-40 Company)
                          Last edited by Albert Paul; 05-06-2013, 04:00 PM.

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                          • #13978
                            Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                            Originally posted by Albert Paul View Post

                            1)What's the preferred or recommended chain cleaning and lubing interval ?

                            500-600km or more frequently if you are riding in rains

                            2) I read somewhere that cleaning with WD-40 will damage our O ring chain and it's not suitable !! Should I purchase a spray cleaner(Motul Chain Cleaner = Costlier !) or stick with WD-40 ?

                            that's a controversial topic @WD40. You can use kerosene or diesel and a soft brush to clean the chain, but dont 'over do' it. just a bit of kerosene and brush, repeat till entire chain length is covered. Once cleaned, you can your fresh engine oil (20w40/50 or sae 90 gear oil) to lube the chain.

                            3) Should I buy Motul Chain lube or TVS True Spray ?? Does Motul worth it's price comparing to true spray ?

                            Yes you can use the spray's if your budget permits they are easier to apply but cost more. TVS true spray is supposed to be good and cheaper than motul. So start with it and move on to motul if you are not satisfied ;-)
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                            • #13979
                              Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                              Anybody know approx cost of reflector in head light?
                              Stock head light price?
                              Also what all changes to convert projector to stock set up?
                              "Vibes transmitted from crank shaft to frame, then through the bearings of the head stock and into the stem where it meets the triple clamp and into the clip-ons where it is greeted with great pleasure by my hands"-ratfighter mod rtr

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                              • #13980
                                Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                                Originally posted by albyjose View Post
                                Anybody know approx cost of reflector in head light?
                                Stock head light price?
                                Also what all changes to convert projector to stock set up?
                                Why going back to stocks??
                                I thought projector set-up is a safe bet.
                                How much did it cost to go for projector set-up??
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