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**prateek2210** · 04-12-2012, 01:17 PM

@susheelkumar : As yours is also AC, diminishing of light w.r.t to acceleration is common. But it should not be very low. If its very low, then these can be the issue
1) Bulb - Although 1.4years is still less, but who knows, after all its a man-made thing. Get some other RTR's bulb to check.
2) Battery - Sometimes just cleaning off the poles helps. Is the water level ok in the battery. Try using some other battery just to make sure.
3) Wiring/RR Unit - Although it should not happen so early, but this should be your last option.

**Makky** · 04-12-2012, 03:56 PM

Originally posted by Drifty View Post

Hey Congrats Makky!Wishing you many more happy miles ahead on this white beauty!

Originally posted by Makky View Post

Found an air bubble in the brake fluid reservoir today. Needs to be fixed?!

Thanks, Drifty! What's your opinion on this ^?

**susheelkumar** · 04-12-2012, 04:19 PM

Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post

@susheelkumar : As yours is also AC, diminishing of light w.r.t to acceleration is common. But it should not be very low. If its very low, then these can be the issue
1) Bulb - Although 1.4years is still less, but who knows, after all its a man-made thing. Get some other RTR's bulb to check.
2) Battery - Sometimes just cleaning off the poles helps. Is the water level ok in the battery. Try using some other battery just to make sure.
3) Wiring/RR Unit - Although it should not happen so early, but this should be your last option.

Ok cool...I will check it out..

**prateek2210** · 04-12-2012, 05:11 PM

@Makky - It still looks new. Partyyyyyy

**abhishekch** · 04-12-2012, 05:49 PM

Originally posted by Makky View Post

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My affair with the Apache turns 2!

She never fails to put a smile on my face!

Completed the 8th service yesterday. Found an air bubble in the brake fluid reservoir today. Needs to be fixed?!

congrats bro...
mine too turns 2 last month...

Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post

@Makky - It still looks new. Partyyyyyy

i need to replace some broken parts and give it a clean wash . mine will too look like new one after that

**prateek2210** · 04-12-2012, 05:56 PM

Originally posted by abhishekch View Post

i need to replace some broken parts and give it a clean wash . mine will too look like new one after that

Ya and if I ignore those white-washed tyres, its still new

**Drifty** · 04-12-2012, 06:33 PM

Originally posted by Makky View Post

Thanks, Drifty! What's your opinion on this ^?

OOPs!Forgot to reply on this.Anyways,do you feel the brakes spongy?Or have you replaced the fluid anytime in these 2 yrs?May be you need to get the brake bleeding done!

This time try Castrol DOT4 brake fluid,the braking efficiency will improve for sure.I am currently using DOT4 fluid on both the brakes..amazing experience.

**saipranav** · 04-12-2012, 09:03 PM

Originally posted by Drifty View Post

Cleaning the carb will not make great effect on the mileage as long as you dont mess with the A/F screw!

R15 v1 rear tyre-MRF Zapper-Y 100/80 17''
Cost-2200-2400

Hey Congrats Makky!Wishing you many more happy miles ahead on this white beauty!

Thanks for clarifying, was confused as I didn't find that guys in the met web site..

**Makky** · 04-12-2012, 09:30 PM

Originally posted by Drifty View Post

OOPs!Forgot to reply on this.Anyways,do you feel the brakes spongy?Or have you replaced the fluid anytime in these 2 yrs?May be you need to get the brake bleeding done!

This time try Castrol DOT4 brake fluid,the braking efficiency will improve for sure.I am currently using DOT4 fluid on both the brakes..amazing experience.

Yes, the brakes are weak now and its normal when my bike rolls out of the SVC. Probably, its because of the polish or some liquid in the area. As it dries out, it gets better. I will wait till that point and see.

Yes, I haven't changed the brake fluid. Its only top-up during the services, I guess. BTW, would this air bubble be hazardous?

Thanks, abhishekch. Wish you the same.

**Garry_Menace** · 04-12-2012, 11:29 PM

Yaar, can someone please confirm about that "AX7 is new name for VSX" thingie?

I am getting only VSX in my area... and I don't want to try anything other than AX7. Should I pour VSX or not? Someone please confirm it. Drifty, Shivank, Makky, Chicane, Lijo and others

**Krish1417** · 04-13-2012, 12:24 AM

Hi guys,went to SC for carb cleaning.The main jet was clogged,found minute particle of dust.Now,the bike feels smooth and acceleration has improved too

Thanks Drifty,Prateek,Chicane1879 and others

@Garry-You can safely pour in Shell advance VSX.Its same as Shell advance AX7,only difference is packaging.I bought a week ago,will change it in 5th service as i won't be riding much due to exams.

**Garry_Menace** · 04-13-2012, 12:35 AM

Arre yaar I asked my friend to confirm about it. He was told by a Shell worker that VSX is a scooter oil :\ Though my mind doesn't allow me to believe that guy as he works only on a Shell Petrol Bunk. From your side I got the answer a week back I guess

Just want to get it confirmed from some other guy too if possible.

**Krish1417** · 04-13-2012, 12:46 AM

Originally posted by Garry_Menace View Post

Arre yaar I asked my friend to confirm about it. He was told by a Shell worker that VSX is a scooter oil :\ Though my mind doesn't allow me to believe that guy as he works only on a Shell Petrol Bunk. From your side I got the answer a week back I guess

Just want to get it confirmed from some other guy too if possible.

There is a scooter oil Shell advance VSX 2T,probably the guy would be referring to that

The new/fresh packs of AX7 is printed 337 INR.The shopkeeper didn't had any fresh stocks,said that he will get it next time.So i had no option,but to buy an old pack.He assured me it is the same oil i was looking for and i even saw it in the Shell old and new catalogue

**prateek2210** · 04-13-2012, 12:54 AM

@Krish : Now give her a full tank of extra premium / speed and a dairy milk to me

@Garry : Shell?? Kaha? Kidhar? Delhi / Noida me??

**Drifty** · 04-13-2012, 01:59 AM

Originally posted by Makky View Post

Yes, the brakes are weak now and its normal when my bike rolls out of the SVC. Probably, its because of the polish or some liquid in the area. As it dries out, it gets better. I will wait till that point and see.

Yes, I haven't changed the brake fluid. Its only top-up during the services, I guess. BTW, would this air bubble be hazardous?

Don't take the risk in things as critical as brakes.Get it rectified from the SVC.Completely replace the fluid,the brake fluid absorbs moisture after a certain period of time and becomes less effective.In this way,your both task will be accomplished-air bleeding and brake fluid replacing.

Originally posted by Garry_Menace View Post

Yaar, can someone please confirm about that "AX7 is new name for VSX" thingie?

I am getting only VSX in my area... and I don't want to try anything other than AX7. Should I pour VSX or not? Someone please confirm it. Drifty, Shivank, Makky, Chicane, Lijo and others

You can rely on this....

Originally posted by Krish1417 View Post

@Garry-You can safely pour in Shell advance VSX.Its same as Shell advance AX7,only difference is packaging.

The AX-7 is just a old wine in a new bottle.

@Garry:To make it more easier I am attaching a pic here of the good old 'Advance VSX'.Just look out for that '4T' tag there when you buy one.

Originally posted by Krish1417 View Post

Hi guys,went to SC for carb cleaning.The main jet was clogged,found minute particle of dust.Now,the bike feels smooth and acceleration has improved too

Thanks Drifty,Prateek,Chicane1879 and others

Good.Nice to know about it!

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