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**Rtrlover83** · 10-10-2012, 08:15 AM

If topped up, you could ride for another 500 odd kms. If the brand of oil was known, could've commented bit more exactly. Anyways, here are my suggestions.

If total Kms covered up until now is:
Less than 5000, Motul 3000 4T Plus 20W40/Shell Advance AX5 10W40 (Premium mineral)
More than 5000, Motul 3100 Gold 10W30 or 40/Shell Advance AX7 10W40 (Semi-Synthetic).

If going for Motul 3000 4T Plus, make sure the pack is 1 liter. It's 900 ml version is common.

**lijok** · 10-10-2012, 09:08 AM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Guys, a word of advice. Stay long away from all after market air filters, be it K&N, Green Cotton, Simota what ever. These are meant to be used only with a completely modified system, just as a part of the kit.
My fourth engine rebuilt has now partially seized and this weekend I'll be giving the bike for the fifth. :banghead: AND reverting to bone stock config. I'm totally done with modifications.

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**huntphani** · 10-10-2012, 09:15 AM

TVS Apache RTR 180

Lijo gotta learn from u, u save a lot of disasters since very long I wanted to get k&n ....but NO

**lijok** · 10-10-2012, 09:21 AM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by huntphani View Post

Lijo gotta learn from u, u save a lot of disasters since very long I wanted to get k&n ....but NO

It's the least I can do...

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**sid712** · 10-10-2012, 11:07 AM

Originally posted by madhav766 View Post

Not by myself, but they were all fixed! The chain sound was because it was too loose. Too much freeplay. The washer was tightened after first service, no sounds since then. The stand is loose because the spring isn't tight enough. They'll fix the problems easily at SVC. :thumbup:

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which washer??

**shahbaz63** · 10-10-2012, 05:27 PM

Yeah I've tested K&N & Cosworth both on stock RTR & it's only meant for Chapri people's on the Road you cannot take it to your office you cannot roam in your near by area, at first 10-15 minutes after installing sounds seems to be more like tune but after listening to few minutes more I've started feeling like some metal is been stucked inside the Engine & Silencer which is making irritating noise, attracting people & yes there was slight less jerk in pick up but don't know if Pick up has improved or not but Jerk was less in pick up that's it ....

Let's see if NKG with Spitfire works or its also hyped

**jkdas** · 10-10-2012, 06:18 PM

Originally posted by lijok View Post

Guys, a word of advice. Stay long away from all after market air filters, be it K&N, Green Cotton, Simota what ever. These are meant to be used only with a completely modified system, just as a part of the kit.
My fourth engine rebuilt has now partially seized and this weekend I'll be giving the bike for the fifth. :banghead: AND reverting to bone stock config. I'm totally done with modifications.

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nice! was gonna get one a BMC for RTR 180 myself!

Just got myself a new cylinder/crank at 6100kms! Back to run-in period.

**flyingJian** · 10-10-2012, 06:29 PM

Originally posted by lijok View Post

Guys, a word of advice. Stay long away from all after market air filters, be it K&N, Green Cotton, Simota what ever. These are meant to be used only with a completely modified system, just as a part of the kit.
My fourth engine rebuilt has now partially seized and this weekend I'll be giving the bike for the fifth. :banghead: AND reverting to bone stock config. I'm totally done with modifications.

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Lijok

I am currently running my fourth engine rebuilt. Seems like you are just ahead of me.
If the things continue like this, soon i will catch up with you with fifth one

If i remember correctly we had first Engine Seizer at almost same time. Is it some sort of race :P

Almost 52k+ kms and 4 engine rebuilts for me, whats yours?

**Rtrlover83** · 10-10-2012, 06:35 PM

Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post

Yeah I've tested K&N & Cosworth both on stock RTR & it's only meant for Chapri people's on the Road you cannot take it to your office you cannot roam in your near by area, at first 10-15 minutes after installing sounds seems to be more like tune but after listening to few minutes more I've started feeling like some metal is been stucked inside the Engine & Silencer which is making irritating noise, attracting people & yes there was slight less jerk in pick up but don't know if Pick up has improved or not but Jerk was less in pick up that's it ....

Let's see if NKG with Spitfire works or its also hyped

I've used NGK Iridium spark plug. I felt some smoothness lost at higher revs. So reverted back pretty soon. The stock Bosch plug has twin electrodes while NGK IR comes with single. That might be a reason.
Now, Splitfire cables available locally are Chinese made and costs 350 INR. While original AFAIK, is difficult to source and costs double the amount. Plus, it's not a plug n play thing between the coil and spark plug for an RTR... some mods are needed to fit this after market cable.

Again as lijok suggested, staying stock is the way to go. IMO, need more power, upgrade to a bigger motorcycle.

**shahbaz63** · 10-10-2012, 07:38 PM

Originally posted by Rtrlover83 View Post

I've used NGK Iridium spark plug. I felt some smoothness lost at higher revs. So reverted back pretty soon. The stock Bosch plug has twin electrodes while NGK IR comes with single. That might be a reason.
Now, Splitfire cables available locally are Chinese made and costs 350 INR. While original AFAIK, is difficult to source and costs double the amount. Plus, it's not a plug n play thing between the coil and spark plug for an RTR... some mods are needed to fit this after market cable.

Again as lijok suggested, staying stock is the way to go. IMO, need more power, upgrade to a bigger motorcycle.

+1000, It's just I am playing with my RTR & there is no way I would settle with them for long time ....

**achu** · 10-10-2012, 09:24 PM

Yh.....only if I had enough cash... I would run straight to Joel with my bike

**prateek2210** · 10-10-2012, 09:38 PM

@flyingjian , @lijok : Is it because of the mods that you guys have opted for.
@Flyingjian : Last I was at Raj TVS , he told me you are back to old set up and your oil problem is still there. BTW where are you nowadays, its been months that you have met us

**flyingJian** · 10-10-2012, 10:01 PM

Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post

@flyingjian , @lijok : Is it because of the mods that you guys have opted for.
@Flyingjian : Last I was at Raj TVS , he told me you are back to old set up and your oil problem is still there. BTW where are you nowadays, its been months that you have met us

Bhaiya ji 3rd engine rebuilt was on MOD

, first two were on stock

, I am back on stock and currently running fine. Only downside is that getting low mileage. Have been around only, will come to Dhaba this monday to atleast have a look of Breeze

**gamer.gautam** · 10-10-2012, 11:44 PM

Downsizing the Tyres of RTR 180

Hi guys,

My front tyre of my RTR 180 is almost worn out and has to be changed. I've decided to change my tyres (both front and rear).

The stock size is (90/90 17 - Front) and (110/80 17 - Rear).

1. Can i downsize both the Tyres to the ones from R15 V1??? i heard that it has quite a good grip. The tyre size of R15 V1 is (80/90 17 - Front) and (100/80 17 - Rear).

2. Or i can go for the front tyre of R15 V2 which is (90/80 17) and the rear tyre of R15 V1.

Which one of these two is the better option??? the reason is that i couldn't find any good set of tyres (grip wise) for the stock size of RTR 180.

**Krish1417** · 10-11-2012, 01:21 AM

Changed oil to Petronas Sprinta 10w40 SS oil, cost 220 INR as it was an old stock.Didn't get hold of Shell AX7 in my city, so had no other option as i wanted to stick to that particular grade.

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