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**prateek2210** · 09-19-2016, 05:40 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by msuthar25 View Post

I want some extra lighting for my RTR180 normal version. I have searched for options and found that to run HID's efficiently i need to convert it to full DC. I dont want to really tweak all that and put my bike's reliability in question. I searched for other more efficient headlight bulbs but during that i came across this set of fog lamps for bikes.

U5 Cree LED Lamp 15W Projector Lens Auxiliary FOG Light FOR TVS Apache RTR 180 | eBay

Can i fit them on RTR without having any issues with battery or any such thing?

You can fit them but they will eventually drain out the battery. One needs to have DC to get more illumination

**Ganikgagan** · 09-20-2016, 03:13 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

I have noticed a sound on my RTR 180 ABS. Its coming feom rear wheel and its like brakes are making it. In full one spin of wheel the sound come once. For reference, its similar to what we have seen on bicycles when the brake pad touches the wheel due to uneven wheel circle.

**cep** · 09-21-2016, 09:51 AM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by Ganikgagan View Post

I have noticed a sound on my RTR 180 ABS. Its coming feom rear wheel and its like brakes are making it. In full one spin of wheel the sound come once. For reference, its similar to what we have seen on bicycles when the brake pad touches the wheel due to uneven wheel circle.

Usually it's just some kind of dirt or sand stuck between the disc and the pads. Try spraying the space between the pads with high pressure water or air.

**Ganikgagan** · 09-21-2016, 01:04 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by cep View Post

Usually it's just some kind of dirt or sand stuck between the disc and the pads. Try spraying the space between the pads with high pressure water or air.

Also, my rear disc plate is always way more hotter than front. I use both front and back brakes always.

**msuthar25** · 09-21-2016, 01:12 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post

You can fit them but they will eventually drain out the battery. One needs to have DC to get more illumination

Thanks will try to search for someone who can reliably do the mod.

One more question.
After some riding in traffic (Bangalore traffic) the engine becomes hot which is obvious but the RPM goes high and stays high at about 3K? Does anyone have explanation to this?
and also the idle RPM are not steady for me on certain occasions of cold starts it drops below 1K but after some riding the come to normal 1.2-1.3K range.

**prateek2210** · 09-21-2016, 01:15 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by msuthar25 View Post

Thanks will try to search for someone who can reliably do the mod.

One more question.
After some riding in traffic (Bangalore traffic) the engine becomes hot which is obvious but the RPM goes high and stays high at about 3K? Does anyone have explanation to this?
and also the idle RPM are not steady for me on certain occasions of cold starts it drops below 1K but after some riding the come to normal 1.2-1.3K range.

AFR issue. Get the tuning don at svc and get the carb checked, specially the diaphragm

**msuthar25** · 09-21-2016, 01:26 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by Ganikgagan View Post

Also, my rear disc plate is always way more hotter than front. I use both front and back brakes always.

Many people tend to keep their right feet on the brake lever with little bit more pressure which is enough to engage brakes to little amount which cannot be noticed in normal riding. So maybe it might be the reason for it. Try to check your foot position when you are riding if its engaging the brake lever or not.

I found this issue in one of my friends R15, his rear disc brake pads were getting worn out too soon. After many conclusions he figured out that it was an issue of the foot placement on brake lever.

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Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post

AFR issue. Get the tuning don at svc and get the carb checked, specially the diaphragm

Any DIY links for this?

This issue is persistent since my last service and i dont trust SVC's here.

**prateek2210** · 09-21-2016, 01:38 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by msuthar25 View Post

Any DIY links for this?

This issue is persistent since my last service and i dont trust SVC's here.

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**cep** · 09-24-2016, 09:16 AM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by Ganikgagan View Post

Also, my rear disc plate is always way more hotter than front. I use both front and back brakes always.

Originally posted by msuthar25 View Post

Many people tend to keep their right feet on the brake lever with little bit more pressure which is enough to engage brakes to little amount which cannot be noticed in normal riding. So maybe it might be the reason for it. Try to check your foot position when you are riding if its engaging the brake lever or not.

I found this issue in one of my friends R15, his rear disc brake pads were getting worn out too soon. After many conclusions he figured out that it was an issue of the foot placement on brake lever.

While msuthar25's point above might be one of the (most common) reasons, it's also possible that the rear brake pads are a tad too tight on the disc and as a reason are always partially engaged. I remember when I had the same problem: even though I did everything right -- ride with the ball of my foot on the foot-peg, apply 60-40 braking linearly etc. -- the rear disc heated up very much even after short rides.

Try riding with the balls of your feet on the foot-pegs first, so that you can take foot placement out of the equation. If the problem still persists, then you should go to the SVC and get the rear brake inspected and adjusted.

Hope that helped

**Ganikgagan** · 09-24-2016, 09:37 AM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by cep View Post

While msuthar25's point above might be one of the (most common) reasons, it's also possible that the rear brake pads are a tad too tight on the disc and as a reason are always partially engaged. I remember when I had the same problem: even though I did everything right -- ride with the ball of my foot on the foot-peg, apply 60-40 braking linearly etc. -- the rear disc heated up very much even after short rides.

Try riding with the balls of your feet on the foot-pegs first, so that you can take foot placement out of the equation. If the problem still persists, then you should go to the SVC and get the rear brake inspected and adjusted.

Hope that helped

I did. I took a short 10 km ride and kept my foot away from brake. Used only front. Still the disc plate was hot.
Will report it in first service.

**Devakumar** · 09-27-2016, 04:15 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Hey guys,

I recently changed my Apache Rear shock absorbers with new ones. after change i feel my bike has gotten bit shorter. Could you please give me some pointer which i need to check...

**msuthar25** · 09-27-2016, 05:20 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post

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Thanks for link.

I tried the DIY. Now the 3K rpm issue is resolved, i even went for a long ride didnt noticed RPM increase when engine got heated. But i have another issue now when i am at low speeds and at significant low RPM (4K) and in 3-4th gear and giving less throttle, the bike jerks a little until i increase to an optimum level where its smooth again. What can it be?

**prateek2210** · 09-27-2016, 05:32 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by msuthar25 View Post

Thanks for link.

I tried the DIY. Now the 3K rpm issue is resolved, i even went for a long ride didnt noticed RPM increase when engine got heated. But i have another issue now when i am at low speeds and at significant low RPM (4K) and in 3-4th gear and giving less throttle, the bike jerks a little until i increase to an optimum level where its smooth again. What can it be?

I will check today at what rp, the jerking starts in 3/4th gear. Will update post that

**msuthar25** · 09-28-2016, 12:11 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post

I will check today at what rp, the jerking starts in 3/4th gear. Will update post that

3rd & 4th gear between 3K and 4K RPM.

Also it makes popping sound from exhaust once i let go off the throttle after twisting it hard.

**prateek2210** · 09-28-2016, 10:28 PM

Re: TVS Apache RTR 180

Originally posted by msuthar25 View Post

3rd & 4th gear between 3K and 4K RPM.

Also it makes popping sound from exhaust once i let go off the throttle after twisting it hard.

No jerking here on my bike.
And as per popping, you are running lean on AFR. get a mechanic who can tune it in a good way. Jerking is also because of the same

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