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  • #13936
    Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

    Originally posted by sambit View Post
    Mudguard and Bumps!! not relevant at all. The mech must have done some blunder while taking out and refitting the Shocks, or the Racer unit. Is it only feeling stiff? Or wobbling as well?
    Its really kind of wobbling unwantedly...
    also what i noticed is, normally the shocks was much smooth like you can apply pressure on your hanldebars to make the shocks go down..now its like kind of stuck like some air got into it..i dont know exactly how to explain...like imagine when you are on the move & apply front brakes, the shocks will go inside & then rebound..previously it was much smooth & normal..now its not smooth & wont rebound completely..
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    • #13937
      Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

      My bike has got a major issue it seems..Engine oil started leaking from the engine head for the third time & the bike has done only 22k km .The last time I took this issue to TVS SVC,they did a gasket/seal change along with re-threading to all bolts.. Yesterday went to SVC where the previous service was done.Now the service engineer tells me that the engine head needs to be changed & it would cost 4-5k.. The SVC mechanics are clueless of whats wrong or they dont know how to fix it or they are just to lazy to do the job correctly..Is there any independent mechanic in B'lore who can pin point the exact problem,so that I can go to SVC & get the leak fixed under "rework"..?? Or just go to the independent mechanic & get the leak fixed directly(buying parts from TVS)..

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      • #13938
        Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

        ^Yeah..this problem is there in my RTR too.Seen it on many 160's also.
        Changing gasket,applying bond won't be a lasting solution.
        My mechanic told me to change the round thing on the left side of head.(don't know what that is called)
        I decided to leave it alone,as after changing to 40 grade oil,applying bond externally,only small leakage is there.
        Further,no damage other than a dirty head!
        "Vibes transmitted from crank shaft to frame, then through the bearings of the head stock and into the stem where it meets the triple clamp and into the clip-ons where it is greeted with great pleasure by my hands"-ratfighter mod rtr

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        • #13939
          Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

          Originally posted by vivekgautams View Post
          My bike has got a major issue it seems..Engine oil started leaking from the engine head for the third time & the bike has done only 22k km .The last time I took this issue to TVS SVC,they did a gasket/seal change along with re-threading to all bolts.. Yesterday went to SVC where the previous service was done.Now the service engineer tells me that the engine head needs to be changed & it would cost 4-5k.. The SVC mechanics are clueless of whats wrong or they dont know how to fix it or they are just to lazy to do the job correctly..Is there any independent mechanic in B'lore who can pin point the exact problem,so that I can go to SVC & get the leak fixed under "rework"..?? Or just go to the independent mechanic & get the leak fixed directly(buying parts from TVS)..
          Yes, I had this head leaking problem in my Unicorn too...
          just take it to your local mechanic, and he will correct it by fixing your head with "Anabond" (gasket creator), which your SVC guys couldn't.
          I wish if I am the only rider in roads !!!!!
          So I can red line my bike all the time

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          • #13940
            Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

            Hey guys,

            What's up ? ,

            I just made a trip to Athirappilly and Malakkappara yesterday infact athirappilly is only 30 km away from my hometown. This is my first trip with my beast and amazingly I got a mileage of 50+ kmpl I ride beast in 60-70 km speed range (ODO is 1112 km). Another good news is sounds/vibs got reduces to very much more likely it's unnoticeble.

            Will post pics soon

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            • #13941
              Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

              My Average is around 45 .. I kinda like it ...
              Pride & Prejudice: Ladakh Ride,

              Ride To Raajmachi - Highway, Off Roading, Tent fire & Dhamaal

              Madness in Rajasthan - Travelogue              www.facebook.com/shahbaz008

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              • #13942
                Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post
                My Average is around 45 .. I kinda like it ...
                What's your riding style bro ?

                Also My Low Fuel indicator on Meter is not glowing even my bike's is in last 1 liter ! It's supposed to blink once our beast's petrol goes under last 1 liter in reserve right ?
                Last edited by Albert Paul; 04-28-2013, 09:01 PM.

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                • #13943
                  Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                  Riding Sane ...

                  Same happens with me, that indicator never glows ...

                  when last bar starts blinking I have ridden more then 50 km still indicator didnt blinked

                  Originally posted by Albert Paul View Post
                  What's your riding style bro ?

                  Also My Low Fuel indicator on Meter is not glowing even my bike's is in last 1 liter ! It's supposed to blink once our beast's petrol goes under last 1 liter in reserve right ?
                  Pride & Prejudice: Ladakh Ride,

                  Ride To Raajmachi - Highway, Off Roading, Tent fire & Dhamaal

                  Madness in Rajasthan - Travelogue                  www.facebook.com/shahbaz008

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                  • #13944
                    Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                    I'm experiencing one more problem which is my beast is not going to Reserve(fuel cut off) even the last fuel bar starts to blink !!, I believe that last fuel bar is supposed to show we're in reserve right ? I can ride my bike for another 10+ km after last fuel bar starts blinkin and before going to reserve fuel cut off !!!

                    I'm gonna go to SVC tomorrow.

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                    • #13945
                      Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                      For me 3 Bars means Reserve... I have to turn Reserve knob when 3 bars are visible :/

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                      Pride & Prejudice: Ladakh Ride,

                      Ride To Raajmachi - Highway, Off Roading, Tent fire & Dhamaal

                      Madness in Rajasthan - Travelogue                      www.facebook.com/shahbaz008

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                      • #13946
                        Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                        Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post
                        For me 3 Bars means Reserve... I have to turn Reserve knob when 3 bars are visible :/

                        Posting a pic of bike

                        wow that's a diffrence, in console last bar is represented by R I believe and that means Reserve right ?? I think your console is having problem.

                        Sadly our beast's Fuel Indications sucks

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                        • #13947
                          Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                          Originally posted by albyjose View Post
                          ^Yeah..this problem is there in my RTR too.Seen it on many 160's also.
                          Changing gasket,applying bond won't be a lasting solution.
                          My mechanic told me to change the round thing on the left side of head.(don't know what that is called)
                          I decided to leave it alone,as after changing to 40 grade oil,applying bond externally,only small leakage is there.
                          Further,no damage other than a dirty head!
                          Bro, can you tell me what thing does "change the round thing on the left side of head" mean.. Can you upload a pic or describe it..?? Which bond do you use??

                          Originally posted by spknair View Post
                          Yes, I had this head leaking problem in my Unicorn too...
                          just take it to your local mechanic, and he will correct it by fixing your head with "Anabond" (gasket creator), which your SVC guys couldn't.
                          I had got the Gasket & the seal changed but still it leaks & the mechanic told me that the threads are worn out & new bolts(or engine head) are required... Are you sure if anabond would do the trick..??

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                          • #13948
                            Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                            Originally posted by vivekgautams View Post
                            Bro, can you tell me what thing does "change the round thing on the left side of head" mean.. Can you upload a pic or describe it..?? Which bond do you use??



                            I had got the Gasket & the seal changed but still it leaks & the mechanic told me that the threads are worn out & new bolts(or engine head) are required... Are you sure if anabond would do the trick..??
                            Anabond is used for plugging leaks. It can be very effective but no idea for how long it will hold. Ideally speaking since you have had this problem multiple times might be better if you look for a permanent solution rather than a temporary one.

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                            • #13949
                              Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                              Originally posted by Albert Paul View Post
                              wow that's a diffrence, in console last bar is represented by R I believe and that means Reserve right ?? I think your console is having problem.

                              Sadly our beast's Fuel Indications sucks
                              Only the last bar visible and not bliking means it's alright, you have some 30 - 40 Kms more to ride for the bar to start blinking.

                              Last bar starts blinking means, you have 10+ KMs to ride before turning knob to reserve fuel.

                              Last 1 Ltr in Reserve and the Low Fuel Indicator starts blinking each time you start your bike. It may blink only for 10 secs or so OR it may blink continuously if the fuel level is very low.

                              And my ride's FE averages around ~38 KMPL
                              Last edited by evyavan; 04-29-2013, 11:05 AM.

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                              • #13950
                                Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                                Originally posted by Albert Paul View Post
                                wow that's a diffrence, in console last bar is represented by R I believe and that means Reserve right ?? I think your console is having problem.

                                Sadly our beast's Fuel Indications sucks
                                Pop a wheelie.. that should set things. The sensor might have got stuck.. that will shake it.. another thing, the rtr has that issue of reserve coming on earlier than other bikes.. you'll get used to the bikes readings in a while..

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