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  • #14086
    Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

    Originally posted by spknair View Post
    to all yesterday we had seen an accident.
    now the rider of an Apache is in heaven.
    Very sad.. may his soul RIP

    Where did it happen? Any idea how it happened? May be we can take some learning from this incident to avoid such mishaps..
    Drink Coffee and Drive!!

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    • #14087
      Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

      Hello xbhpians , i am a newbie to this forum but am a proud biker. I dont know if this is the right place to ask, please guide me. I have recently book a new apache rtr 180 (could not afford the 10k for abs as am still a student). I would be getting it on 24th as the dealer didnot have stock. Have i made the correct decision. A new Bike for me is like starting a new life. Since, i have seen many niggles about vibarations , leakage etc on this forum. I just wanna know from you that these are nothing to worry about. I would be happy to know it. I hope apache gives me a new biking passion. Regards
      Last edited by viveksome; 05-20-2013, 11:28 PM.

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      • #14088
        Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

        Originally posted by viveksome View Post
        Hello xbhpians , i am a newbie to this forum but am a proud biker. I dont know if this is the right place to ask, please guide me. I have recently book a new apache rtr 180 (could not afford the 10k for abs as am still a student). I would be getting it on 24th as the dealer didnot have stock. Have i made the correct decision. A new Bike for me is like starting a new life. Since, i have seen many niggles about vibarations , leakage etc on this forum. I just wanna know from you that these are nothing to worry about. I would be happy to know it. I hope apache gives me a new biking passion. Regards
        Hey..Congrats..!!
        RTR is a great bike & it does come factory fitted vibrations.. The niggles come due to terrible TVS servicing...
        Remember to keep the revs below 4-5k rpm for the run-in period(1000km)..Find your self a good mechanic,get the bike serviced at regular intervals,change over to a better engine oil after few services..Just maintain your bike & you'l not face any problems..
        Cheers..Ride Safe...!!

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        • #14089
          Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

          And may be after a year.. You could go to Joel's ffe.. Now my bike got zero vibes ... and you have made right choice.. There is no bike that even come close to RTR.. For the price..
          Drink Coffee and Drive!!

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          • #14090
            Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

            Originally posted by vivekgautams View Post
            Remember to keep the revs below 4-5k rpm for the run-in period(1000km)..Find your self a good mechanic,get the bike serviced at regular intervals,change over to a better engine oil after
            I just forgot to ask about the initial precautionary measures to be taken, thanks vivekgautam for that. If there are any more initial steps i should take care about please let me know.

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            • #14091
              Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

              Welcome to the tribe, RTR is one hell of the puller in market under 1lakh ... I would recommend you to not tame it asap u sit on bike...

              Start your bike & keep it idle for 2 minutes (min.)- 5 minutes and then start riding sanely, no sudden accelaration avoid pressing clutch every now & then, get a good riding gears. A Good Riding Gear improves Riding Skills & experience (Based on my personal experience), you get more confidence & you will be differentiated from normal people .


              Ride Safe, Read my signature for RTR experience

              Search "FAQ's by Prateek" for further more information....


              Originally posted by viveksome View Post
              I just forgot to ask about the initial precautionary measures to be taken, thanks vivekgautam for that. If there are any more initial steps i should take care about please let me know.
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              • #14092
                Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post
                get a good riding gears. A Good Riding Gear improves Riding Skills & experience (Based on my personal experience), you get more confidence & you will be differentiated from normal people
                Thanks shahbaz i would make it my heading about the runin.1000 kms omg but i know i would do that. Tvs is providing me gloves as accesories and i am planing to order other gears from ebay asap as it wont be available in my town. About engine oil and stuffs do i need to worry about by now or let tvs do it. And guys can some one please give me a link or suggest the details to cover while taking the PDI of my bike.

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                • #14093
                  Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                  Originally posted by spknair View Post
                  yesterday we had seen an accident.
                  now the rider of an Apache is in heaven.
                  he made more than 20 mts braking marks, but.....
                  He couldn't make it
                  Out of curiosity, what was that person thinking before going for those speeds?
                  Secondly, as mentioned 70%-30% use of front and rear will make the bike stop faster.

                  Originally posted by viveksome View Post
                  Hello xbhpians , i am a newbie to this forum but am a proud biker. I dont know if this is the right place to ask, please guide me. I have recently book a new apache rtr 180 (could not afford the 10k for abs as am still a student). I would be getting it on 24th as the dealer didnot have stock. Have i made the correct decision. A new Bike for me is like starting a new life. Since, i have seen many niggles about vibarations , leakage etc on this forum. I just wanna know from you that these are nothing to worry about. I would be happy to know it. I hope apache gives me a new biking passion. Regards
                  Please go through my signature.
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                  • #14094
                    Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                    Guyz some pics from my last and final ride with my RTR. Thought of sharing with you all. It was one hell of a ride and bike ran flawlessly.

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                    2003 Bajaj Caliber 115 (SOLD)
                    2009 TVS Apache RTR 160
                    2012 TVS Apache RTR 180 (SOLD)
                    2013 Yamaha R15 V2.0 SE (SOLD)
                    2015 Yamaha Ray Z
                    2016 KTM RC390
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                    • #14095
                      Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                      Anybody?

                      Originally posted by jay_apachian View Post
                      Call out to all Bangalore Apachians!


                      I have given my RTR 180 for service at several places till date. Started with the TVS service centres, my relationship with them did not last for long. I tried Bharath motors and SLV motors. Later on I tried a local mechanic, which was a decent experience, but I felt that he did put in some unnecessary billing to make some easy money. Lastly shifted to the Castrol bike zone at Banashankari where I have been giving for the last one year. Until recently, the quality of service was satisfactory. But in the last two services, I have seen them overcharge compared to other places and within a week of service the bike starts choking on problems.


                      So my question to you guys is: Where do you give your beloved beast for servicing? Maybe some of us could share our thoughts on this and help the others.

                      Regards,
                      Vijay

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                      • #14096
                        Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                        Originally posted by jay_apachian View Post
                        Anybody?
                        If you are from bangalore, did you try tristar tvs domlur...I normally give there..Meet a person named lokesh or yadav & tell him the issues..So far they have solved all the glitches I reported to them(I normally meet lokesh)..Also if they dont solve your problem meet murthy..he is the manager there..he too can help you out..Also after service they will call you asking for feedback..if not happy do tell them upon which they will call you again to come back to get it rectified...
                        Also you can contact tvs higher officials through mail..
                        Apache RTR/FI - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community
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                        Use below top management id in case of serious issues not solved by svc .
                        [email protected] [General Manager (services) ]

                        Please go through the above link to get their mail id & mail them the issue if the problem is not solved after servicing...
                        They will contact you back...I have tried it personally, which was warranty purpose & got it done...
                        No service centers are perfect..but still its better than local mechanics because you have the bills & can claim things for proofs & make them do it...
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                        • #14097
                          Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                          That was some great info susheelkumar. Thanks! I am sure it will help a lot of bangalore Apachians out there

                          Looking forward to Tristar TVS. Will keep this space updated.

                          Originally posted by susheelkumar View Post
                          If you are from bangalore, did you try tristar tvs domlur...I normally give there..Meet a person named lokesh or yadav & tell him the issues..So far they have solved all the glitches I reported to them(I normally meet lokesh)..Also if they dont solve your problem meet murthy..he is the manager there..he too can help you out..Also after service they will call you asking for feedback..if not happy do tell them upon which they will call you again to come back to get it rectified...
                          Also you can contact tvs higher officials through mail..
                          Apache RTR/FI - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community
                          http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcycle-ownership-experiences/4832-apache-rtr-fi.html
                          <div class='xflo_forum_img'> <a href="http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcycle-ownership-experiences/"><img src='images/catimages/xflo/ownership.png'/></a> </div> <div class='xflo_forum_text'> Share what you think about the motorcycle you own or have owned in the past. </div>

                          Use below top management id in case of serious issues not solved by svc .
                          [email protected] [General Manager (services) ]

                          Please go through the above link to get their mail id & mail them the issue if the problem is not solved after servicing...
                          They will contact you back...I have tried it personally, which was warranty purpose & got it done...
                          No service centers are perfect..but still its better than local mechanics because you have the bills & can claim things for proofs & make them do it...

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                          • #14098
                            Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                            Originally posted by jay_apachian View Post
                            Anybody?
                            Hi.. Though I live in pune.. I had my bike in b'lore for a year... Tvs service centre in Hebbal is very good and I feel you could try that place once..
                            Drink Coffee and Drive!!

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                            • #14099
                              Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                              Just back from the last paid service of my RTR which has clocked around 20500kms, almost 2 years completed.The bike has exhausted its warranty period now.Changed the engine oil, air filter and front fork oil seal.When the chain sprocket should be replaced, my needs to be replaced within 1.5 kms.----consecutive posts auto-merged-----Just back from the last paid service of my RTR which has clocked around 20500kms, almost 2 years completed.The bike has exhausted its warranty period now.Changed the engine oil, air filter and front fork oil seal.When the chain sprocket should be replaced?
                              Last edited by Krish1417; 05-21-2013, 03:25 PM.
                              Apache RTR 180 2011 | Honda Activa 2010 | CBZ Xtreme 2010 (1 month) |Apache 160 FI 2009-2010
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                              • #14100
                                Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                                Hi,
                                I own a 2011 rtr160 and clocked 23k on odo, in the last service svc mechanic pointed out that rear right shock is leaking oil and had to be replaced, also I need to replace 2 shocks due to vehicle balance which cost 1800 each, I didn't replace it for now. Posting to you guys for any better suggestions

                                Thanks

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