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  • #15196
    Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

    Originally posted by vivekgautams View Post
    I've been rolling on Michelin Pilot Sporty 90/90 17" for the past 12k km.. No punctures, no cracks... I found that the front brakes are just superb( could make out the difference right after I changed from TVS tyres).. Excellent for dry straight & superb for corners.. Nothing great for wet(when tyre are cold).. The performance of tyre increases (in wet) when it reaches a slight warm temperature..

    Are you planning( or already using ..??) for a 100/80 17" for the front..?? The tyre might touch the mud guard.. Stick to a 90/90 17"..

    Michelin has a Pilot Sporty 120/80 17" for the rear.. You can go for it.. INR 2300-2400..



    I'm confused.. Have you changed your tyres or are you going to change your tyres..??

    Bike has run some good 48,000 km, I've changed both tyre before ladakh trip last year the odo at thta time was around 27,000 km...
    So its good 20,000+ km with current tires. I am very happy with front PS Michelin's but now wanted to Change rear vertigo to something else (as Vertigo- I've installed soelely for Ladakh)..

    SP 120 Rear looks better... and 100 ones does not touch to front mud guard at all
    Pride & Prejudice: Ladakh Ride,

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

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    • #15197
      Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

      Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post
      Bike has run some good 48,000 km, I've changed both tyre before ladakh trip last year the odo at thta time was around 27,000 km...
      So its good 20,000+ km with current tires. I am very happy with front PS Michelin's but now wanted to Change rear vertigo to something else (as Vertigo- I've installed soelely for Ladakh)..

      SP 120 Rear looks better... and 100 ones does not touch to front mud guard at all
      Oh.. cool..!!

      Just now ,I went & checked out the Michelin Pilot Sporty 120/80 17", it looks expensive & it is expensive... INR2650 .. The rubber quality is made for corners.. It is slightly softer compared to the front tyre..

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      • #15198
        Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

        it Will DO ... for me...
        Originally posted by vivekgautams View Post
        Oh.. cool..!!

        Just now ,I went & checked out the Michelin Pilot Sporty 120/80 17", it looks expensive & it is expensive... INR2650 .. The rubber quality is made for corners.. It is slightly softer compared to the front tyre..
        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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        • #15199
          Re: Apache RTR 180 ABS Engine Oil

          Hey Guys,

          Gave the RTR a full service not in the showroom but TVS service center, they fixed the chain problem by tightening the chain and changed the engine oil to Shell AX5 which they prefered, the bike is now running smooth and gear shift is butter, also the unwanted vibe and sound at 4rpm is as good as gone now it is just a light rrrrrroooommmmm!!!!!

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          • #15200
            Re: Apache RTR 180 ABS Engine Oil

            Great... BTW you have to give your bike at SVC only for servicing not at showroom

            Originally posted by varghese2659 View Post
            Hey Guys,

            Gave the RTR a full service not in the showroom but TVS service center, they fixed the chain problem by tightening the chain and changed the engine oil to Shell AX5 which they prefered, the bike is now running smooth and gear shift is butter, also the unwanted vibe and sound at 4rpm is as good as gone now it is just a light rrrrrroooommmmm!!!!!
            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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            • #15201
              Re: Apache RTR 180 ABS Engine Oil

              Originally posted by varghese2659 View Post
              Hey Guys,

              Gave the RTR a full service not in the showroom but TVS service center, they fixed the chain problem by tightening the chain and changed the engine oil to Shell AX5 which they prefered, the bike is now running smooth and gear shift is butter, also the unwanted vibe and sound at 4rpm is as good as gone now it is just a light rrrrrroooommmmm!!!!!
              What ? How come you gave it to the service center and not showroom for servicing ? That's very strange !

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              • #15202
                Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post
                I am planning to change my tires... Suggestion for both with profile...

                Use - Cornering & Straigh Road , not much of off roading.
                What about the Pirelli MT75? and Pirelli Sports Demon?
                90/90 sports Demon in front (p speed rating) or MT75 90/80 in the front and MT75 110/80 (S speed rating)on the rear tyre?
                Cant stop wondering how good the Apache will break on a true soft compound S rated tyres in the front .

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                • #15203
                  Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                  Originally posted by Durvesh_RTR View Post
                  What about the Pirelli MT75? and Pirelli Sports Demon?
                  90/90 sports Demon in front (p speed rating) or MT75 90/80 in the front and MT75 110/80 (S speed rating)on the rear tyre?
                  Cant stop wondering how good the Apache will break on a true soft compound S rated tyres in the front .
                  I had MT75 110/80 -17 on rear, grip wise no doubt it is really good. But it ran for a little more than 10,000kms that's all, since it is soft compound. Surprisingly had just one puncture though. You can try it out but I personally prefer something moderate than a soft compound tyre, considering the bad roads in India and also that I am more inclined towards off roading too these days
                  Ride hard.. Ride safe.. Always!

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                  • #15204
                    Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                    Originally posted by Adarsh_Bk View Post
                    I had MT75 110/80 -17 on rear, grip wise no doubt it is really good. But it ran for a little more than 10,000kms that's all, since it is soft compound. Surprisingly had just one puncture though. You can try it out but I personally prefer something moderate than a soft compound tyre, considering the bad roads in India and also that I am more inclined towards off roading too these days
                    Did you buy the p rated or s rated tyres and by the way from where di you source them and what is the cost?

                    you can try Pirelli Sports demon they last longer

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                    • #15205
                      Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                      Originally posted by VinayakVerma View Post
                      Hi Aditya . Can you post pics with both high and low beam of nightracer ? . Your Apache is with new headlight or old design ?
                      I have the new headlight, in case of old design...you might have to adjust the reflectors while the reflectors in new design are rather weak, so just fix & use. Anyway here are the pics

                      Lower Dipper light throw
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                      Upper Dipper light throw
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                      The color of the lamp is a good mix of white & yellow but only issue is it's lifespan which is supposed to be less. Hope [MENTION=47593]Adarsh_Bk[/MENTION] lamp is still working


                      Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4
                      Last edited by aditya_iyer; 01-21-2014, 10:07 PM.
                      A Bike is as good as it's Rider & Vice-verse. Ride Safe, Ride Happy !!!

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                      • #15206
                        Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                        Originally posted by Durvesh_RTR View Post
                        Did you buy the p rated or s rated tyres and by the way from where di you source them and what is the cost?

                        you can try Pirelli Sports demon they last longer
                        Not sure man.. there were very few available when I bought (more than a year back) and they dont sell MT75 officially in India. Regarding sports demon, the smallest 17 inch tyre is 130/70 so I didnt want to go for it since it is too wide. 18 inch has many options from PSD. Moreover PSD is being sold for more than 4-5k which I dont think is worth it (Used to cost around 3k a year back). I would mostly go for dual purpose tyres next time. Currently running on Vyde and it has done 12k kms.


                        @aditya_iyer : Of course it is working Even I saw that bulb life is shorter than regular bulbs but it should easily last more than a year or two.
                        Ride hard.. Ride safe.. Always!

                        S1000RR ownership experience

                        You can also follow me on YouTube here

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                        • #15207
                          Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                          What about the Pirelli MT75? and Pirelli Sports Demon?
                          90/90 sports Demon in front (p speed rating) or MT75 90/80 in the front and MT75 110/80 (S speed rating)on the rear tyre?

                          little moderate anything Adarsh ?
                          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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                          • #15208
                            Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                            Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post
                            little moderate anything Adarsh ?
                            I am thinking of going for dual purpose tyres like MRF Meteor or CEAT vertigo sport/rage etc. You can try Pilot Sporty or even MRF Vyde (both similarly priced and similar grip I believe). I have been using Vyde for 12k kms now and it is still decent, would go upto 15k without trouble I guess.
                            Ride hard.. Ride safe.. Always!

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                            You can also follow me on YouTube here

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                            • #15209
                              Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                              Any idea how the valves got bent?[/QUOTE]

                              As per the ASC i must have revved the engine too much in neutral. which obviously i didn't So don't know plus have a look at the inside of my tank, the outside look of tank is mint inside rusted weird removed red dirt from the fuel Click image for larger version Name: 20140121_173335[1].jpg Views: 1 Size: 82.6 KB ID: 1871257
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                              • #15210
                                Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

                                Originally posted by Adarsh_Bk View Post
                                Not sure man.. there were very few available when I bought (more than a year back) and they dont sell MT75 officially in India. Regarding sports demon, the smallest 17 inch tyre is 130/70 so I didnt want to go for it since it is too wide. 18 inch has many options from PSD. Moreover PSD is being sold for more than 4-5k which I dont think is worth it (Used to cost around 3k a year back). I would mostly go for dual purpose tyres next time. Currently running on Vyde and it has done 12k kms.


                                @aditya_iyer : Of course it is working Even I saw that bulb life is shorter than regular bulbs but it should easily last more than a year or two.
                                How is the vyde grip wise in cornering and high speed stability ?

                                any Idea which shop sourced you MT75? note PSD are made in 90/90 and 110/80 but just like MT75 they are not sold officially .(That is the reason I was asking for your source of your MT75 if he can deliver a MT75 then he might be able to deliver PSD also)

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