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**darth_vader19** · 02-23-2015, 10:33 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Hey everyone!

New guy here! Just got Delivery of my Matte Black 180 (Darth Vader) on the 18th, and I've covered 193 kms so far.
Still need to get some Decent gear, 'cus This packs some serious Potential!

I Have an issue to be addressed.
When i got delivery of the Bike, and they were starting it up for me, It started with a Choppy Idle and some White-ish smoke, and every time I let go of the Throttle, I hear Popping Sounds.
I'm no expert, but isn't it running a little rich?

I didn't really care a lot about the mileage during this running In period, but my calculations say it's at 25ish. Thats's not normal is it?
Replies would really be Helpful!
Thanks.

**Abishek94** · 02-23-2015, 10:41 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by darth_vader19 View Post

Hey everyone!

New guy here! Just got Delivery of my Matte Black 180 (Darth Vader) on the 18th, and I've covered 193 kms so far.
Still need to get some Decent gear, 'cus This packs some serious Potential!

I Have an issue to be addressed.
When i got delivery of the Bike, and they were starting it up for me, It started with a Choppy Idle and some White-ish smoke, and every time I let go of the Throttle, I hear Popping Sounds.
I'm no expert, but isn't it running a little rich?

I didn't really care a lot about the mileage during this running In period, but my calculations say it's at 25ish. Thats's not normal is it?
Replies would really be Helpful!
Thanks.

The popping sound is usually due to lean mixture. Check the spark plug tip after you run another 200km, if it is whitish in colour then it is running lean, if it is black then its running rich. Also, variable idling indicates lean mixture. But the only sure shot test is the colour of spark plug.
Just ignore the mileage part till you are done with 2nd service..

**srinath2494** · 02-23-2015, 10:56 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by darth_vader19 View Post

Hey everyone!

New guy here! Just got Delivery of my Matte Black 180 (Darth Vader) on the 18th, and I've covered 193 kms so far.
Still need to get some Decent gear, 'cus This packs some serious Potential!

I Have an issue to be addressed.
When i got delivery of the Bike, and they were starting it up for me, It started with a Choppy Idle and some White-ish smoke, and every time I let go of the Throttle, I hear Popping Sounds.
I'm no expert, but isn't it running a little rich?

I didn't really care a lot about the mileage during this running In period, but my calculations say it's at 25ish. Thats's not normal is it?
Replies would really be Helpful!
Thanks.

There are very few matte black RTRs here. post some pictures of your bike

Congrats!

**Mr_Many_Places** · 02-24-2015, 01:57 AM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by srinath2494 View Post

I have done only a 1000km. But out of that thousand only first 600km were normally ridden. 400km on highways ripping the engine. Did 100+ speeds multiple times and cruised at 80-90kmph many times too. The engine is so strong and it's uber smooth now except while dragging in first gear to 20kmph. I christened mine as Sasha :P and there is a thread called 'showcase your ride here' . Go show off your matte black RTR there

:P

Yesterday I tried to do a new top speed run before the free stretch of roads ended. On the first try I was doing 104kmph and I was so tucked onto the bike. I had wind blowing from my right. The bike just wobbled (exactly like how you described. flying for seconds :P :P) and it was also running on little cracked roads. It was so shocking and I slowed asap. Next I tried for 4 other times and it was like a bullet. Steady and quick. Open roads ended soon and I couldn't hit a new top speed.

Try the top speed test after completing the 2nd service. Bike will perform better and stay healthy too. Hitting top speed in a thousand kilometer run bike is little bothersome.

Regards
Alex

**Mr_Many_Places** · 02-24-2015, 02:01 AM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by darth_vader19 View Post

Hey everyone!

New guy here! Just got Delivery of my Matte Black 180 (Darth Vader) on the 18th, and I've covered 193 kms so far.
Still need to get some Decent gear, 'cus This packs some serious Potential!

I Have an issue to be addressed.
When i got delivery of the Bike, and they were starting it up for me, It started with a Choppy Idle and some White-ish smoke, and every time I let go of the Throttle, I hear Popping Sounds.
I'm no expert, but isn't it running a little rich?

I didn't really care a lot about the mileage during this running In period, but my calculations say it's at 25ish. Thats's not normal is it?
Replies would really be Helpful!
Thanks.

Popping souns will arise when the engine is new . You will hear phut phut types. There are many reasons for this.
1. Engine & exhaust parts are new.
2. Bike has not warmed up sufficiently.
3. Lean air fuel mixture.
The 3rd case is a rare one.
By the way. Congrats. Enjoy your bike. Do give it a proper run-in.
Dont worry much about the mileage. Even i got 24ish. Just warm up the bike for 2 minutes before riding off. Ur problems will fly away in 2-3 weeks

Regards
Alex

**srinath2494** · 02-24-2015, 07:50 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by Mr_Many_Places View Post

Try the top speed test after completing the 2nd service. Bike will perform better and stay healthy too. Hitting top speed in a thousand kilometer run bike is little bothersome.

Regards
Alex

I already hit a top speed at a small stretch of road when the bike was just 500km old :P :P I tried to better it but there were traffic still. Anyway I hope the same that the bike gets better with second service! Still, didn't you name your bike?

**Mr_Many_Places** · 02-24-2015, 11:59 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by srinath2494 View Post

I already hit a top speed at a small stretch of road when the bike was just 500km old :P :P I tried to better it but there were traffic still. Anyway I hope the same that the bike gets better with second service! Still, didn't you name your bike?

No brother. Could not think of any name. Poor in this stuff

Hopefully if some good names pop up. I will do it.
How many kms have you covered ?
Regards
Alex

**Chris2292** · 02-25-2015, 12:03 AM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by srinath2494 View Post

I already hit a top speed at a small stretch of road when the bike was just 500km old :P :P I tried to better it but there were traffic still. Anyway I hope the same that the bike gets better with second service! Still, didn't you name your bike?

Would recommend you to do these in the outer ring road :P But gear up fully and ride safe !

**srinath2494** · 02-25-2015, 06:05 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by Chris2292 View Post

Would recommend you to do these in the outer ring road :P But gear up fully and ride safe !

I had my first top speed run at ECR. The other times(mostly weekends) I do it at outer ring road, especially in pallikaranai area before the toll booth :P Interested in a weekend ride? good to see an rtr owner from chennai! and yes, I had my bike wobbling at 100+speed on the same road!

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Originally posted by Mr_Many_Places View Post

No brother. Could not think of any name. Poor in this stuff

Hopefully if some good names pop up. I will do it.
How many kms have you covered ?
Regards
Alex

Alright, you do that. I previously mentioned in a post that I had done around a 1000km only.

**Chris2292** · 02-25-2015, 06:41 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Chennai Xbhp is very active ! Look into the chennai chapter for rides ! 7 of us from chennai Xbhp including 2 rtrs did a 1.7k kms trip last December ! You can find the trip log here

Dream ride 2014 - Valparai-Munnar-Meghamalai. - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/31169-dream-ride-2014-valparai-munnar-meghamalai.html

<div class='xflo_forum_img'> <a href="http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/"><img src='images/catimages/xflo/tourer-new.png'/></a> </div> <div class='xflo_forum_text'> Motorcycle travelogues by thousands of xBhpians from across the world. </div>

And do meet us in one of the G2Gs . we would ride somewhere during a weekend ! and BTW stop doing speed runs at ECR . it's not at all safe considering the bad road conditions there now.

**darth_vader19** · 02-25-2015, 09:11 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Wow, the Apache Cult is so warm and Responsive. (RTR Indeed

)

Will check my spark plug and come up to a better conclusion.

Here's a pic I clicked, and trust e, it has to be seen in person to really be appreciated

It's currently returning about 29 per liter, and I am sort of Happy with that for now. I didn't buy it for the Mileage anyways. :P

I Did once rip it till 7k, 'cus i thought of going for a Motoman Run-in, but i havent touched more than 5k ever since.
Have I done any Irrepairable Harm to the Engine? Or is it allright?

**Raman Swaminathan** · 02-25-2015, 11:54 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by darth_vader19 View Post

Wow, the Apache Cult is so warm and Responsive. (RTR Indeed

)

Will check my spark plug and come up to a better conclusion.

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Here's a pic I clicked, and trust e, it has to be seen in person to really be appreciated

It's currently returning about 29 per liter, and I am sort of Happy with that for now. I didn't buy it for the Mileage anyways. :P

I Did once rip it till 7k, 'cus i thought of going for a Motoman Run-in, but i havent touched more than 5k ever since.
Have I done any Irrepairable Harm to the Engine? Or is it allright?

First of all . congrats! the bike looks good

! Matte black looks greyish when you look at it in skin, but the finish is exquisite.
second, Don't do the motoman thing. its for bigger capacity bikes and TVS etc. know their engines and thats why they specify the run-in. best to follow it.

and ripping the engine once a while is even advisable in Run-in, do a 7-8k burst once every hundred KM's or so, but don't stay at high RPM for more than 2-3 seconds, keep changing RPM etc.
I just completed my run-in 2 months back and I steadily received a mileage of 38-42 KM's for city traffic (RTR ABS).

**thunderRider** · 02-26-2015, 11:31 AM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by darth_vader19 View Post

Wow, the Apache Cult is so warm and Responsive. (RTR Indeed

)

Will check my spark plug and come up to a better conclusion.

Here's a pic I clicked, and trust e, it has to be seen in person to really be appreciated

It's currently returning about 29 per liter, and I am sort of Happy with that for now. I didn't buy it for the Mileage anyways. :P

I Did once rip it till 7k, 'cus i thought of going for a Motoman Run-in, but i havent touched more than 5k ever since.
Have I done any Irrepairable Harm to the Engine? Or is it allright?

So people do the MotoMan engine breakin in here... Nice to know.

even i did a few short bursts of high RPM on my TB350 during the breakin period. its performing good so far...

**darth_vader19** · 02-26-2015, 12:36 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

One question.

Does the small black tube connected to the Fuel return of the Carburetor always leak fluid?
I tried to smell it and it smelt like Petrol.

The SVC guy said its for air. [emoji28]

BTW. And has anyone tried HID kits?
Are they worth it?

**Mr_Many_Places** · 02-26-2015, 04:29 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by darth_vader19 View Post

Wow, the Apache Cult is so warm and Responsive. (RTR Indeed

)

Will check my spark plug and come up to a better conclusion.

[ATTACH=CONFIG]173565[/ATTACH]
Here's a pic I clicked, and trust e, it has to be seen in person to really be appreciated

It's currently returning about 29 per liter, and I am sort of Happy with that for now. I didn't buy it for the Mileage anyways. :P

I Did once rip it till 7k, 'cus i thought of going for a Motoman Run-in, but i havent touched more than 5k ever since.
Have I done any Irrepairable Harm to the Engine? Or is it allright?

I have a photocopy of it. Lollzz. Haha. It looks even better when you click it from the other angle

Regards
Alex

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