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**vino** · 05-21-2013, 03:59 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Hi,
I own a 2011 rtr160 and clocked 23k on odo, in the last service svc mechanic pointed out that rear right shock is leaking oil and had to be replaced, also I need to replace 2 shocks due to vehicle balance which cost 1800 each, I didn't replace it for now. Posting to you guys for any better suggestions

Thanks

**prateek2210** · 05-21-2013, 04:26 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by vino View Post

Hi,
I own a 2011 rtr160 and clocked 23k on odo, in the last service svc mechanic pointed out that rear right shock is leaking oil and had to be replaced, also I need to replace 2 shocks due to vehicle balance which cost 1800 each, I didn't replace it for now. Posting to you guys for any better suggestions

Thanks

Forks are quite strong, I am amazed to hear that it has been "changed" twice already.
1) Are you into stunting/off roading ? Then that can be the culprit
2) Sometimes its just the fork seal that is responsible instead of the whole fork set

**vino** · 05-21-2013, 04:31 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post

Forks are quite strong, I am amazed to hear that it has been "changed" twice already.
1) Are you into stunting/off roading ? Then that can be the culprit
2) Sometimes its just the fork seal that is responsible instead of the whole fork set

Thanks for quick reply, but I mentioned shock absorbers not fork

**lijok** · 05-21-2013, 05:49 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Same happened to me. One of the rear shock absorbers was leaking oil and the mech advised to change both. I did as it was just before my Leh ride

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**vino** · 05-21-2013, 06:02 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by lijok View Post

Same happened to me. One of the rear shock absorbers was leaking oil and the mech advised to change both. I did as it was just before my Leh ride

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But You got a good purpose to change,
I am not going to change till it hurts too much. For now ,shocks do their job, may be the good one. I am not feeling bumpy on the roads.so will do it later.. Also I feel the stock ones didn't perform we'll on bumps,it hurts me every time on small bumps, I am ready to change to much better shock in market with a straight fit, has anyone did experiment such things ?
Thanks

**lijok** · 05-21-2013, 06:30 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by vino View Post

But You got a good purpose to change,
I am not going to change till it hurts too much. For now ,shocks do their job, may be the good one. I am not feeling bumpy on the roads.so will do it later.. Also I feel the stock ones didn't perform we'll on bumps,it hurts me every time on small bumps, I am ready to change to much better shock in market with a straight fit, has anyone did experiment such things ?
Thanks

Hope you have experienced how much the bike misbehaves with a slight miss alignment at the rear wheel. Similar could be the case with imbalance due to different shocks age... not trying to scare you, but just saying

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**pcgamer** · 05-21-2013, 08:10 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by rocker View Post

Guyz some pics from my last and final ride with my RTR. Thought of sharing with you all. It was one hell of a ride and bike ran flawlessly.

Great set of pics there. Out of curiosity, did you sell your RTR? If so, why?

**Adarsh_Bk** · 05-21-2013, 08:58 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by lijok View Post

Hope you have experienced how much the bike misbehaves with a slight miss alignment at the rear wheel.

Tell me about it!

I have been having this problem since ages, slight lateral wobble of rear wheel (1-2mm), can be easily seen by rider behind if he observes. No matter how I align the rear wheel, it is always there

SVC people say all RTRs have that wobble!

It also seems that the rear disc version has a design flaw which can lead to this (may not happen to everyone though).

I also observed random RTRs on streets and some had wobbles. (Have never seen it on any R15 till date!)

I showed it to a mech who is good with bikes, but he couldnt pin point what exactly is the culprit. He was suspecting rear wheel hub has gone bad or the swingarm slightly bent.

What is your take on this? Have you come across this wobbling before which couldnt be fixed?

**prtk.gajbe** · 05-21-2013, 09:07 PM

Apache RTR 180 Bike issue

Hi Guys,
I own Apache RTR 180, i want to change my Battery and Rear Shockups , I am Confussed that which battery should i buy Exide or SF Sonic.
now the Rear Shockups which one should i preffer the Company Brand or Some Other Brand, so that it give me a proper balanced ride.

**lijok** · 05-21-2013, 10:14 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by Adarsh_Bk View Post

Tell me about it!

I have been having this problem since ages, slight lateral wobble of rear wheel (1-2mm), can be easily seen by rider behind if he observes. No matter how I align the rear wheel, it is always there

SVC people say all RTRs have that wobble!

It also seems that the rear disc version has a design flaw which can lead to this (may not happen to everyone though).

I also observed random RTRs on streets and some had wobbles. (Have never seen it on any R15 till date!)

I showed it to a mech who is good with bikes, but he couldnt pin point what exactly is the culprit. He was suspecting rear wheel hub has gone bad or the swingarm slightly bent.

What is your take on this? Have you come across this wobbling before which couldnt be fixed?

When aligning the rear wheel, instead of completely relying on the markers, check the gap of the tyre with the swing arm at the front...

**sambit** · 05-21-2013, 10:24 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by Adarsh_Bk View Post

Tell me about it!

I have been having this problem since ages, slight lateral wobble of rear wheel (1-2mm), can be easily seen by rider behind if he observes. No matter how I align the rear wheel, it is always there

SVC people say all RTRs have that wobble!

It also seems that the rear disc version has a design flaw which can lead to this (may not happen to everyone though).

I also observed random RTRs on streets and some had wobbles. (Have never seen it on any R15 till date!)

I showed it to a mech who is good with bikes, but he couldnt pin point what exactly is the culprit. He was suspecting rear wheel hub has gone bad or the swingarm slightly bent.

What is your take on this? Have you come across this wobbling before which couldnt be fixed?

Its not about all RTRs. I checked mine, out of curiosity. Its perfectly alright. I have traveled quite some distance taking my hands off the handle bar(when my accelarator cable was hard and getting stuck at any RPM.

). Have never felt wobble. Front would wobble, when racer sets are gone, and back would wobble when its either misalligned or pressure in the wheel is more than recommended. Both can be sorted out. Once it was misalligned when my bike skidded (OLD TVS tires+ wet surface), but it was made alright by the mech. I guess its you need a better mech(which is impossible to find in most of the TVS asc).

**rocker** · 05-21-2013, 11:00 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by pcgamer View Post

Great set of pics there. Out of curiosity, did you sell your RTR? If so, why?

Yup my stint with RTRs ended 1 month back. Sold this one after 11 months and 11.5k kms. Reason was to get a liquid cooled bike as RTR sounds very harsh after some high speed kms.

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**spknair** · 05-22-2013, 01:04 AM

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Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post

100- 0 in 4 seconds it possible.... ABS read wheel rotations nothing else .... it will calculate that & will not allow wheels to be locked that's it... Help in Effective braking !!!

20 meters Tyre marks means 1 seconds of brake

say 30/40-0 kp/h.. I, personally has came from 120 - 0 in around blink of eyes say 4-5 seconds with pulling front brake like anything !

SCary though!

I am sorry, I mean 60-0
Just a clerical mistake

The victim had made about 20 Mtrs braking marks on the road, which means tires are locked (TVS tires with half wear)
by ABS both tires are locked in same time right?

My bike doesn't have ABS (200ns)
I couldn't do such tests on my friend's bike, right ?

Originally posted by muthanna88 View Post

Very sad..

may his soul RIP

Where did it happen? Any idea how it happened? May be we can take some learning from this incident to avoid such mishaps..

Malappuram Kerala.
Bike with car. face to face collision. both were overtaking. Both are braked. even though he couldn't control his bike. may be due to his speed.
We had taken him to nearest hospital which is less than 200 Mts from the accident place. but..
a charming guy of 23 !
damages to the internal organs caused death. no harm to his head due to a good helmet.

Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post

Out of curiosity, what was that person thinking before going for those speeds?
Secondly, as mentioned 70%-30% use of front and rear will make the bike stop faster.

Speed thrills, but KILLS

btw: I have a habit of riding 100-120 KM/hr through straight - low traffic roads
I know it is a bad habit but I like it

**evyavan** · 05-22-2013, 01:44 AM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by spknair View Post

I am sorry, I mean 60-0
Just a clerical mistake

The victim had made about 20 Mtrs braking marks on the road, which means tires are locked (TVS tires with half wear)
by ABS both tires are locked in same time right?

Well, are you sure this guy's bike was equipped with ABS? If the drag marks are continuous for that 20 mtrs it couldn't have had ABS or it wasn't turned on. ABS prevents the tires from locking up, not make them to lock up!

**spknair** · 05-22-2013, 01:53 AM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by evyavan View Post

Well, are you sure this guy's bike was equipped with ABS? If the drag marks are continuous for that 20 mtrs it couldn't have had ABS or it wasn't turned on. ABS prevents the tires from locking up, not make them to lock up!

Yes, it is with ABS.
thats why my doubt arises
as per your words his ABS may be faulty ????

when we lock both wheels @ higher speeds; what will happen???
bike will stall or skid???

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