Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Hi Fellow Tribesmen,

I know this subject has been touched upon multiple times but I really wanted some concrete advice as riding my bike is becoming riskier by the day. I plan to get the tyres on my RTR 180 changed before the monsoon arrives. The stock tyres are very very average as you might know.

Any advice what all season radials I should go for (preferably of wider girth)? I checked out the R15's tyre and it's way too thin. My primary usage is city and the occasional trip to Lonavla.

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Hi everyone.. My brother owns an apache 180. Recently the timing chain set was replaced and ever since then, there is a whining sound from the engine which the mechanic attributed to new timing chain being tight and requires some time to set in place. Also, the typical apache 180 deep rumble sound is missing but there is a tuck tuck noise coming from the engine. The video attached should be able to provide the noise from the engine. Any ideas to find/arrest the source of noise and bring back the original engine sound?



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There is a list in the booklet.. I will post a pic of the same in few hours..

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Go for Mrf zapper series. 120/80 should be a good fit and serve you at all conditions.

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If you are in Bangalore, maybe I can help if you are still not happy. I have ridden the new bikes. The sound should be butter smooth. I am not sure why you are getting a different sound.

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Unfortunately, I am in Hyderabad.

Sorry for my long post.

Went to the SVC yesterday. The same guy I've spoke to couple of days ago showed up. I told him the situation again. He insisted that the bike was normal. I went straight to the sales executive who dealt with my bike. I told him I am not happy with the bike and because he was the one who dealt with the purchase process earlier, he was responsible for this. He went into the SVC and asked me to wait for a minute. Another mechanic approached me. I was told that he was the senior guy there. I asked him to test drive the bike once. He did, and I asked him to test drive a test vehicle to feel the difference. He obliged again, came back, nodded his head in acceptance. He took my bike into the SVC and came back after some 15 to 20 minutes. I rode it again and there was no sound whatsoever. I asked him what was wrong. He told me that they some how forgot to tighten the bolts, etc before delivering the vehicle and offered me an apology.

So guys, I've learnt a lesson from this. Please double check your bike before taking delivery.

Thanks ajextreme for helping me out.

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Can you post it here.

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Here you go:




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On the Bangalore - Hyderabad highway:


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On the Bangalore - Hyderabad highway:

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

There is this popping sound from exhaust at idle. When i'm revving it above 2k there is absolutely no sound but when i pull the clutch to shift exhaust goes like "dud.. dub" what might be causing this? I tried to fill from different petrol bunks but it didn't solve this

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Are you running after market exhaust?

This is usually caused by unburnt charge coming in contact with hot exhaust causing it to spontaneously combust.

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Seems like air lock inside the fuel tank. Open the lid and close after 2 minutes. Things should be fine.

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But the SVC that i usually do the service of the vehicle, is still insisting, that can only on the Engine for Extended Warranty.

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Ask them to show you the booklet of extended warranty and the matter will be settled. Also remember, warranty is provided by tvs motor company and not by the dealership/service station, so the service centre cannot dictate the terms of extended warranty, they have to follow the terms specified by tvs motor company.

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No buddy i'm on stock exhaust!

Yeah bro i'll do that and see what happens! Thanks!

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Small OT :
Just bought this Bluetooth Helmet Headset from aliexpress for 27$ (now 31$) and guess what , it was delivered from Netherlands in 20days. Tested indoors, calls are crisp and clear , will check tomorrow how it performs while on the move, alongwith GPS navigation and music