Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Let's make things a bit clear... I'v seen many many Apaches which leak oil from the head region(very new bikes)..In fact,I'v seen many "TVS" bikes with oil leaks from approximately the same joints.
The leak on my bike had reached such a level that the oil gave a nice "mechanic" look to all my jeans & shoes.. The solution to the leak was to change the head it self.Now the leak has come down to a mere seepage around the gasket.
My dad's TVS Victor is ~11 years & ~2.5 lac km old, which had no signs of oil leak until it had to go for service in Authorized TVS SVC & now, even at low revs the oil starts to ooze out..
I'm not able to pin point the exact reason for the oil leak but the two possible reasons are:- 1. The Superb TVS authorized SVC OR 2. The gasket is of cheap quality which does not handle the engine temperature..

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Yes, My bike leaks oild from engine head ... :-) And I have seen almost 5 out of 10 bikes who do same after a year or little more... and there are few basic / common issues too in RTR which can be termed as Bugs in our bike, lets accept RTR isn't the best option in market lots of issue's there with bike...

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Yes, My bike leaks oild from engine head ... :-) And I have seen almost 5 out of 10 bikes who do same after a year or little more... and there are few basic / common issues too in RTR which can be termed as Bugs in our bike, lets accept RTR isn't the best option in market lots of issue's there with bike...

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

I also thought that oil was leaking from head for my bike.But during valve adjustment put a new gasket for valve cover.Problem was a busted valve cover.
Yeah RTR is not perfect.
But I researched 3 years before getting a bike and got rtr180(that too second hand).No regrets till now.
Below 1L sadly still we don't have anything other than rtr,with a perfect mix of power,handling,low end toque!

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

We can hope that the BMW-TVS agreement cud help make better bikes & solve such issues that otherwise cause a possibly gud bike to have a bad reputation

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Reg air filter

Hello friends . Can someone pls tell me in which side air filter should be placed inside the steel cover holding it. I am asking this because i have just checked that my mechanic have inserted filter in opp side with stripes at its each corner and straight side inward.

Re: Reg air filter

Guys yesterday SVC people replaced the cone set balls (Cup set) of my bike as it was wobbling and tak tak noise from the fork.
Now the fork is little bit hard when it goes on bumps.Is it normal when the balls are changed or is there any problem to be fixed ?

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

I have rtr 180 2010 March model. It has run 25k kms and has k&n filter everything else is stock. Never met with an accident. I'm the 2nd owner in rc. Its in very good condition. Have serviced it regularly. How much can I expect for the bike? .

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Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

i gave her a new look


And she complimented

Re: Reg air filter

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Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

IMHO, had you also removed crash guard and saree guarg, she would have complemented even better

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Hey guys. It's been a long time. I used to see your posts but never indulge in posting. Anyways, Saree guard and crash guard are standard accessories and removing them could attract cops. While registering your bikes they look for these and only if you have them will they let you register.

Now, coming to my issue. I gave my bike for services 2-3 weeks ago and till now I took the bike to a mechanic and had my chain tightened once. The problem was a rhythmic tapping noise and vibrations on foot pegs. I told the SVC people about these vibrations when it went in for servicing, but the issue popped soon after.

Then i took it to the mechanic. That was just a week ago and it seemed to be okay then. But after riding for 50 kms it returned. I think there is some problem with the nuts and bolts or there could be some serious issue with the chain. I think the grinding noise comes from the front sprocket region. Also the noise seems to be louder when there is some load at the back, like a big bag or a pillion rider. Any ideas on what it could be?

And is there any reason my service lights are blinking even after servicing? After servicing I dont remember seeing this light until I noticed it two days before.

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

But missing saree guard and crash guard is last thing cops will look at given missing tail light, number plates, reflectors, mirrors et,al

Comming to your issue, since noise increases with load, i has to be something related to chain/sprocket component. Senior members might be able to put some more light on this one..

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

An ex-RTR owner....

Got the saree guard removed even before rolling out of the showroom - looked much better and dropped a few kilos.

For a brief period, even had the crash guard removed too. It was the older version. Riding is much exciting without these accessories. But, crash guard CAN SHIELD YOUR LEGS in the event of a crash. Been through that.

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

On a related note, a friend of mine was stopped at Jalahalli Cross, Bangalore because his Hayabusa didn't have a saree guard. But my friend was smart enough to pull out his tab and show the cops that this saree guard rule is applicable till 1000cc only and his bike was 1340cc. Hence he was left scot free!
Makes me wonder - saree guard on the ONE!

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Looks like most RTR owners, including me, have been through that, thanks to OEM tires with awsme grips