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**evyavan** · 02-18-2013, 11:11 PM

Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post

WHY DID YOU CLOSE THE THROTTLE??? :O,

When I say I didn't apply the throttle that doesn't mean it was closed. It was open slightly. Otherwise I would've stopped with the braking and tight corner.

Because at the corner it's slightly upwards and it descents slightly right after the corner.

And the speed? ~30

**ashwinprakas** · 02-19-2013, 12:08 AM

Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post

Honestly dont think that it was never meant to be a front tyre..........imo

I admit it, I was stupid

I just went for it for the sake of upsizing. Anyways its a good learning experience, and one that I wont forget anytime soon, it seems

Originally posted by evyavan View Post

When I say I didn't apply the throttle that doesn't mean it was closed. It was open slightly. Otherwise I would've stopped with the braking and tight corner.

Because at the corner it's slightly upwards and it descents slightly right after the corner.

And the speed? ~30

This is what I do when I enter a corner. Before entering the corner, I make sure am in the powerband, if not I downshift(Blip n Shift) and keep the throttle cracked open (Read WOT!), as I near the apex I counter steer, counter lean(Ass off seat! and weighing on the outer peg), trail brake(Rear only) after apex if bike has more revs to climb I let it be, else if am running out of revs then I upshift(Without clutch of course, else theres a possibility you'll upset the suspension, which wont end well.) And thats it. I've got this from the Twist Of the Wrist Part 2 a.k.a The Cornering Bible. Give it a shot, am sure it will help you out, I still watch it once in a while, every time I watch the video I learn something new.

**evyavan** · 02-19-2013, 12:19 AM

Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post

I've got this from the Twist Of the Wrist Part 2 a.k.a The Cornering Bible. Give it a shot, am sure it will help you out, I still watch it once in a while, every time I watch the video I learn something new.

Thank you for the tip, mate. Will try to get it and watch it.

**susheelkumar** · 02-19-2013, 12:34 PM

Originally posted by krish2778 View Post

No brake fluid = no brakes.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

Then that means there must be some amount of fluid left bcoz I dont feel any braking issue...

Originally posted by Rashid View Post

If your braking is good, probably your brake fluid is colourless

Yes its a colorless or pale yellow one but when I got it filled I could spot one bubble inside & the level of the fluid but this time its like dried out, maybe below the low end mark...
God knows what...Whatever the brakes are working fine...Anyway in one or two weeks I'm going to get it serviced so will rectify this issue at that time..

**kantu** · 02-19-2013, 12:35 PM

Originally posted by susheelkumar View Post

What are the cons of applying brakes with NILL brake fluid??

No fluid means no fluid pressure. I guess no internal damage will happen, but your brakes will not work.

@All
Last week got the Clutch Hub replaced. But the issue has cropped up again, gears are really smooth, it justs downshifts without the need of clutch disengagement at RPMS > 4k(, once RPM comes down to 1~2 it will be stuck in 5th gear. I asked mech to check clutch plates, but he said everything was fine and replaced clutch hub wheel and poured in mineral oil(27k kms clocked) What could be the issue ? Gearbox prob ? Pressure plate issue ?

**susheelkumar** · 02-19-2013, 04:19 PM

Originally posted by kantu View Post

No fluid means no fluid pressure. I guess no internal damage will happen, but your brakes will not work.

@All
Last week got the Clutch Hub replaced. But the issue has cropped up again, gears are really smooth, it justs downshifts without the need of clutch disengagement at RPMS > 4k(, once RPM comes down to 1~2 it will be stuck in 5th gear. I asked mech to check clutch plates, but he said everything was fine and replaced clutch hub wheel and poured in mineral oil(27k kms clocked) What could be the issue ? Gearbox prob ? Pressure plate issue ?

I too had the same issue & I think its clutch pressure plate issue..Im not sure about the technical term, but I remember the SVC saying something like this..

**krish2778** · 02-19-2013, 11:04 PM

Originally posted by susheelkumar View Post

Then that means there must be some amount of fluid left bcoz I dont feel any braking issue...

Yes its a colorless or pale yellow one but when I got it filled I could spot one bubble inside & the level of the fluid but this time its like dried out, maybe below the low end mark...
God knows what...Whatever the brakes are working fine...Anyway in one or two weeks I'm going to get it serviced so will rectify this issue at that time..

Mate, get it checked ASAP, agreed that braking is not affected, but if you are not able to see the fluid now as compared tp before then it is a problem, getting the brake fluid changed / bleeding is not a long task, can be done pretty quickly, and since it's regarding brakeing, it is of prime importance.!!

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

**prateek2210** · 02-20-2013, 12:20 AM

Again sound from piston (I guess), and if I know correctly, I know what this sound means.....happened last time when it was in warranty.....phewww , will get it checked by weekend, till then dad's humble bajaj chetak and Delhi metro would help me

**vivekgautams** · 02-20-2013, 09:08 AM

Can RTR run on 120/70..??

TVS tyres are made of harder rubber compared to other manufacturers BUT they don't offer any grip nor do they last longer.. My rear tyre got a cut of 1 inch, coz of going over a small stone on the side of the road..They have not lasted 20k km also

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I have to replace them asap..I went to a few tyre shops & the options were MRF & CEAT.. I was not able to find a 110/80 R17 ,so the options were 100/80 or 120/70..
Any recommendation on the size & make..??

**prateek2210** · 02-20-2013, 10:38 AM

Originally posted by vivekgautams View Post

TVS tyres are made of harder rubber compared to other manufacturers BUT they don't offer any grip nor do they last longer.. My rear tyre got a cut of 1 inch, coz of going over a small stone on the side of the road..They have not lasted 20k km also

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I have to replace them asap..I went to a few tyre shops & the options were MRF & CEAT.. I was not able to find a 110/80 R17 ,so the options were 100/80 or 120/70..
Any recommendation on the size & make..??

I am still using the stock tyres....just 2 punctures in rear and one in front till date (35k kms on odo), hard compound tyres last longer when compared to soft compounds....plus I am still doing leans on the almost bald tyres.
Regarding sizes check the signature. "Everything is mentioned there"

**kantu** · 02-20-2013, 10:48 AM

Originally posted by susheelkumar View Post

I too had the same issue & I think its clutch pressure plate issue..Im not sure about the technical term, but I remember the SVC saying something like this..

Will get it checked this weekend.

Originally posted by vivekgautams View Post

TVS tyres are made of harder rubber compared to other manufacturers BUT they don't offer any grip nor do they last longer.. hehe are you kiddin ? My rear tyre got a cut of 1 inch, coz of going over a small stone on the side of the road..They have not lasted 20k km also

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I have to replace them asap..I went to a few tyre shops & the options were MRF & CEAT.. I was not able to find a 110/80 R17 ,so the options were 100/80 or 120/70..
Any recommendation on the size & make..??

They last so long that if they ever made rubbers they would beat the sales of Durex !
These tires are not made of steel, any tire will get damaged if its cut by a sharp object.
You can plonk in a 120 but you will loose a bit of initial pick up. Try the MRF shop in JC Road, near the signal. There are lot of other tire shops around there too if you are looking at other brands.

**ashwinprakas** · 02-20-2013, 11:44 AM

Originally posted by kantu View Post

Will get it checked this weekend.

While are you're at it, change the shifter spindle completely, and also inspect the shifter forks. Ride safe.

**vishnu.leo** · 02-20-2013, 12:07 PM

guyss a bit of a problem with my ride. some kind of rattling sound comes from the engine and i guess the drive chain area. its not too loud, but still irritating. What could be the reason for the sound.
no TPS available in Spares store, and the one they gave was some other model, a shorter cable and more pins (5 if i remember correctly).

so running on old one, have to suffer the slight jerking. Hopefully they bring it in time for my next service in about two weeks time.
Front brake pads are almost over, right now using rear brakes more as its still yet to get over. ( so as to change both the pads at the same time during next service)

P.S. >10k on odo, 6 months old and one more free service left. FE is around 40 in sane riding below 6k RPM on top gear. and around 30-35 on my recent 220km speed run ( mostly 80-90kmph and medium bursts of >100kmph) rattling sound is more prominent after that. one of my friends said the tappets might be loose. is it correct?

**vivekgautams** · 02-20-2013, 12:14 PM

Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post

I am still using the stock tyres....just 2 punctures in rear and one in front till date (35k kms on odo), hard compound tyres last longer when compared to soft compounds....plus I am still doing leans on the almost bald tyres.
Regarding sizes check the signature. "Everything is mentioned there"

WOW..!! Only 2+1 punctures &35k km..How do you get so much out of those tyres..??

Mine has 9 punctures at the rear & 0 punctures in the front but the PSI drops..(nearly 4-5 psi weekly)
Thank you for the "FAQ"..!!

Originally posted by kantu View Post

They last so long that if they ever made rubbers they would beat the sales of Durex !
These tires are not made of steel, any tire will get damaged if its cut by a sharp object.
You can plonk in a 120 but you will loose a bit of initial pick up. Try the MRF shop in JC Road, near the signal. There are lot of other tire shops around there too if you are looking at other brands.

That is really funny..!!

Spoke to Sai Iyengar And Sons,Indiranagar..He told me MRF tyres for the front & rear are available OR Ceat tyres for the rear..
I was waiting for conformation on the 120/80..Now I'l go for the MRF F&R..!!

**prateek2210** · 02-20-2013, 01:13 PM

Originally posted by vivekgautams View Post

WOW..!! Only 2+1 punctures &35k km..How do you get so much out of those tyres..??

Mine has 9 punctures at the rear & 0 punctures in the front but the PSI drops..(nearly 4-5 psi weekly)
Thank you for the "FAQ"..!!

Most of the RTR owners here were happy with the 'age limit' of the tyres (minus the wet grip). Regarding your psi dropping, check for alloy bents. Dont want to dishearten you, but I fill those once in a month

(28/32)
And FAQ was a collective effort, I just wrote it all in one place.

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