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  • #13996
    Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

    Originally posted by Adarsh_Bk View Post
    Even I wanted to try out something for the RC exhaust. Have you tried powder coating? I have read even that will come off in sometime. Joel had recommended ceramic coating but yet to find someone who can do it.
    Originally posted by lijok View Post
    Heat resistant spray, powder coating etc will come off from the chrome surface. I'm yet to hear of a success story. The rc guy will say so many things. Beware...
    Although scrubbed it for 1 hour with sand paper, hope it sticks for atleast few weeks.
    Abhishekch has got his exhaust powder coated last year and its still looks good, hoping to get something permanent soon.


    Originally posted by Adarsh_Bk View Post
    All the best buddy! Do post your first impressions
    Took just 10 minutes by the mechanic to get it fixed. Rode it for 5kms just to get the feel of it, the sound is not loud (for me), below 4k rpm, I don't think anyone would make any difference between a thumper and this rtr. The only negative is that the belly pan is touching the pipe, so will remove the belly pan or twist it a little accordingly by evening.
    Dad says, "You don't need that horn now, we can hear you coming as soon as you enter the colony". My mom is going to kill me for this , I know
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    • #13997
      Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

      @Prateek, @Shahbaz and others: How do you guys with white RTRs manage to avoid 'drag marks' [or what ever they are] at the two sides of the tank where you hug with your thighs?
      I'm pissed off at these marks on either sides.

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      • #13998
        Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

        Epic question
        Originally posted by evyavan View Post
        @Prateek, @Shahbaz and others: How do you guys with white RTRs manage to avoid 'drag marks' [or what ever they are] at the two sides of the tank where you hug with your thighs?
        I'm pissed off at these marks on either sides.

        Actually, I keep on polishing ma "Savage Beast" every week.. its so irritating, even if I keep ma tank bag it gets yellowish dirty mark on tank

        Can't do anything ... as you know white need special care and attention :|
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        • #13999
          Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

          Originally posted by susheelkumar View Post
          How good it is in Wet & dry conditions??
          I'm sure you would have experienced both during your Leh trip.
          If its really good, then I too would like to go for it. I thought of going for Michellin sirac for rear. front tires is definitely zap-fs.
          It's quite better in the wet but can't expect too much. It's a lot better in the dry than the stock.







          Originally posted by evyavan View Post
          @Prateek, @Shahbaz and others: How do you guys with white RTRs manage to avoid 'drag marks' [or what ever they are] at the two sides of the tank where you hug with your thighs?
          I'm pissed off at these marks on either sides.
          It happens on the black rtr's as well. I apply 2 layers of wax after every wash. It does make a bit difference but I have to do it every week.

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          • #14000
            Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

            Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post
            Epic question .. Can't do anything ... as you know white need special care and attention :|
            Originally posted by Prithvi R View Post
            It happens on the black rtr's as well. I apply 2 layers of wax after every wash. It does make a bit difference but I have to do it every week.
            Hmm. Yep. I wash my beast every Sunday and dust it off before riding it so that the dust is gone and there is nothing to grind against the tank surface when hugging with thighs. Will try and polish it on Sundays. Thank you for the tip.

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            • #14001
              Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

              ODO : 1650 Km

              I just cleaned and lubed chain my first DIY !

              Now chain freeness increased like 20% ,

              As because WD-40 is a contravercial topic to clean Oring chain, I used kerocene to clean, Used brush and rag cloth to clean up the dirt and of the chain.

              Do we need to avoid hard brushing or avoid certain points in chain while cleaning with brush ??

              If I clean mychain very much or say hardly is there any probs ? because I've heard there are enclosed lubs inside o ring so try not to do harsh cleaning with chain !!

              I did lubed both side and center of chain with TVS True spray (Next time I'll buy Motul) 3 coats.

              TVS True spray costs 135 per 100ml bottle.

              I feel a good diffrence in freeplay and I never thought cleaning and lubing will improve freeness this much.

              Sorry for the noob quest I'm just new to this field and I enjoy doing DIYs .

              Good Eve guys.

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              • #14002
                Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                [MENTION=59529]evyavan[/MENTION] : I knew that I need to compromise on marks and scratches when I brought this color, so me too wash it every week and avoid harsh fabric trousers.
                [MENTION=19997]Albert[/MENTION] : Anything in excess is bad. Cleaning and lubing depends on the way and how you ride, IMO gap of 500kms is ok and little less during rains.
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                • #14003
                  Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                  Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post
                  [MENTION=59529]evyavan[/MENTION] : I knew that I need to compromise on marks and scratches when I brought this color, so me too wash it every week and avoid harsh fabric trousers.
                  I guess there is no other option left other than polishing regularly as I'm a jeans only man. Do not have cotton trousers.

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                  • #14004
                    Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                    *Wink Wink*

                    Sound of the free flow
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                    • #14005
                      Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                      Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post
                      *Wink Wink*

                      Sound of the free flow
                      AchaW! noW enough of the wink...give us the details....


                      And I am getting leh'd this june ... so bhaijaan thoda tips & performance batado of RTR in Leh or high altitude....
                      Last edited by shahbaz63; 05-10-2013, 11:31 AM.
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                      • #14006
                        Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                        Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post
                        AchaW! noW enough of the wink...give us the details....
                        And I am getting leh'd this june ... so bhaijaan thoda tips & performance batado of RTR in Leh or high altitude....
                        What details bhai?
                        RTR might feel choked at higher altitude, so what I did was I increased the idle rpm to 2-2.5k, and rest all went fine.
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                        • #14007
                          Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                          Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post
                          AchaW! noW enough of the wink...give us the details....


                          And I am getting leh'd this june ... so bhaijaan thoda tips & performance batado of RTR in Leh or high altitude....
                          Bike will feel under powered. Don't worry. Get it tuned from Leh. Respect nature, be very very humble in front of its power. Enjoy and experience to the max. Also, "people will try to frighten you, but there is nothing to be afraid of".

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                          • #14008
                            Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                            Price, Name of product, etc etc ... And Kitna deti hai now ?

                            what about Fuel Consumption ? significant dropp or marginaly ? @#Leh


                            Lijok == Actually, you are right people do scare us hahahah but who cares !!! I aint afraid...
                            Last edited by shahbaz63; 05-10-2013, 01:03 PM.
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                            • #14009
                              Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                              Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post
                              Price, Name of product, etc etc ... And Kitna deti hai now ?
                              what about Fuel Consumption ? significant dropp or marginaly ? @#Leh
                              Raceconcepts exhaust, 2nd lot without db killer, previously used by xbhp member Biraj. He was done with the sound as he tours a lot and constant sound started irritating him, so I got it from him.
                              Mileage, expecting a drop though, but I hope it wont be anything drastic.
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                              • #14010
                                Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                                Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post
                                Raceconcepts exhaust, 2nd lot without db killer, previously used by xbhp member Biraj. He was done with the sound as he tours a lot and constant sound started irritating him, so I got it from him.
                                Mileage, expecting a drop though, but I hope it wont be anything drastic.
                                With the ffe you're shedding a lot of weight. So your fe will improve. It did for me.

                                Cops, street dogs, Neighbors and your own ears will soon start stopping/chasing/cursing you. Enjoy.

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