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**jish** · 11-04-2009, 09:34 PM

hello
guys
am new here
and i have been following this thread
am now a proud owner of new rtr 180 grey
just got my beast today

and am facing one small prob am not able to kick start

could u get me some tips

wanna know whether it is my prob or my bikes

am just a beginner so i dont know much about bikes

i think you guys will help me

**johnjojo08** · 11-04-2009, 11:38 PM

Originally posted by prakash_mvpa View Post

@bala_racing:Ended up Buying 2(900ml) Bottles that time!Yes ,RTR180 Needs 1 Litre Oil.

I think there may be 1 Ltr bottle also will be available in other shops.. Victor GLX is coming with 900 ml capacity. For Fiero's it was 1100ml. From apache 150 onwards TVS reduced the oil capacity to 1 Ltr. For Motul30004T, it is available in 900 ml and 1 Ltr. Some shops only 900 ml was available. Initial 500 kms in Motul30004T was rough. But after that engine was very smooth.

**rennycornelius** · 11-05-2009, 08:56 AM

Originally posted by johnjojo08 View Post

I think there may be 1 Ltr bottle also will be available in other shops.. Victor GLX is coming with 900 ml capacity. For Fiero's it was 1100ml. From apache 150 onwards TVS reduced the oil capacity to 1 Ltr. For Motul30004T, it is available in 900 ml and 1 Ltr. Some shops only 900 ml was available. Initial 500 kms in Motul30004T was rough. But after that engine was very smooth.

for FIERO it was 1000ml for the oil change and 1100ML when the whole engine was opened(head,clutch assembly,till to the naked piston)....

**chicane1879** · 11-05-2009, 09:19 AM

Originally posted by jish View Post

hello
guys
am new here
and i have been following this thread
am now a proud owner of new rtr 180 grey
just got my beast today

and am facing one small prob am not able to kick start

could u get me some tips

wanna know whether it is my prob or my bikes

am just a beginner so i dont know much about bikes

i think you guys will help me

Yeah, in the morning the kickstart would be a bothersome if you dont do it properly.Dont try to be too hard or too soft on the kick.Kick it till the end with fair amount of pressure, also after you kick do not leave it abrubtly try to keep it for a second. Once you are able to kickstart the bike, follow the similar pattern to start, henceforth.

PS:Try giving the choke, if you are not able to kick start after multiple attempts!!

**Sarvajit** · 11-05-2009, 11:09 AM

Originally posted by chicane1879 View Post

Yeah, in the morning the kickstart would be a bothersome if you dont do it properly.Dont try to be too hard or too soft on the kick.Kick it till the end with fair amount of pressure, also after you kick do not leave it abrubtly try to keep it for a second. Once you are able to kickstart the bike, follow the similar pattern to start, henceforth.

PS:Try giving the choke, if you are not able to kick start after multiple attempts!!

I think he is keeping the engine kill switch in off position&trying to kick!

**bala_racing** · 11-05-2009, 12:11 PM

Originally posted by jish View Post

hello
guys
am new here
and i have been following this thread
am now a proud owner of new rtr 180 grey
just got my beast today

and am facing one small prob am not able to kick start

could u get me some tips

wanna know whether it is my prob or my bikes

am just a beginner so i dont know much about bikes

i think you guys will help me

It is a usual problem nothing to worry

You need to get used to the vehicle for kick-starting.

Always press the clutch fully when kick-starting (do this even if it is in neutral

).

During cold-start use the choke for starting. After cold-start allow the engine to idle for 2 min before taking the vehicle for riding.

**bala_racing** · 11-05-2009, 12:17 PM

Originally posted by johnjojo08 View Post

I think there may be 1 Ltr bottle also will be available in other shops.. Victor GLX is coming with 900 ml capacity. For Fiero's it was 1100ml. From apache 150 onwards TVS reduced the oil capacity to 1 Ltr. For Motul30004T, it is available in 900 ml and 1 Ltr. Some shops only 900 ml was available. Initial 500 kms in Motul30004T was rough. But after that engine was very smooth.

Yes, Check the elf oil website, they have a 1 liter pack of elf Moto4 Gold available.

http://www.total.co.in/lub/content/NT0010D3A2.pdf

**bala_racing** · 11-05-2009, 12:19 PM

Originally posted by rennycornelius View Post

for FIERO it was 1000ml for the oil change and 1100ML when the whole engine was opened(head,clutch assembly,till to the naked piston)....

Even for Apache it is the same - 1000ml for oil change and 1100 ml if crank case is open.

**rahulvasai** · 11-05-2009, 03:37 PM

Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post

I think he is keeping the engine kill switch in off position&trying to kick!

Ya sure! even I did it many times.

**bala_racing** · 11-06-2009, 04:24 PM

Friends,

Have done 200 km in my RTR 180 which I bought last week.

Some observations,
1.) The pick-up is very good (thats obvious

!)
2.) Cornering is stable (I was riding a TVS Victor for the past 6 years).
3.) Gear shifting is not smooth for the past 2 days. Do I need to change the engine oil now

.
4.) I'm riding with 55-65 kmph in city (4000-5000 rpm). Will that harm my new engine?

. At these speeds, I could feel the vibrations. The handle bar seems to be wobbling at these speeds

. But after crossing that 5000 rpm mark, the bike is stable.
5.) Due to rain here my white angel is getting dirty. How to wash/clean ny new bike?. Can I use car shampoo?

Please share your views on that.

**lijok** · 11-06-2009, 04:49 PM

@bala - it will take a bit of time to get used to gear shifting - just take it slow.... things will be better soon.... as far as I understood, shifting at the right rpms make it butter smooth...you'll get the hang of it soon enough. To clean you bike, the best bet is to use plain water... no hot water, no shampoo etc.... I'm sure you dont what the glossy look to fade..do you now?

What I do it, use tap water, hose the dirty parts, use a soft brush to gently scrub down sticking dirt, oily parts - i rub it off with cloth, (wash the cloth seperately)....

The White RTR is a beauty. Keep it clean.... Always!!!

**jish** · 11-06-2009, 08:23 PM

Originally posted by bala_racing View Post

It is a usual problem nothing to worry

You need to get used to the vehicle for kick-starting.

Always press the clutch fully when kick-starting (do this even if it is in neutral

).

During cold-start use the choke for starting. After cold-start allow the engine to idle for 2 min before taking the vehicle for riding.

thx guys

am not having probs now am getting
to do it well now
and my bike is having some small probs
i can here small sound from the front schocks
and my chain is loose and noices are heard

wat should i do guys

and one thing my beast is getting nice attraction from others

**Guru_007** · 11-06-2009, 10:21 PM

Originally posted by Grafix View Post

Congratz !!!

Apache is the name of Combat Helicopters ...just google for more info

The deadliest Combat Helicopter developed- AH-64 Apache Heavy assault helicopter ....equipped with the most dangerous HELLFIRE missle.....
Same applies for the RTR too I suppose.....

**rennycornelius** · 11-07-2009, 09:53 AM

Originally posted by bala_racing View Post

Gear shifting is not smooth for the past 2 days. Do I need to change the engine oil now

.

RTR's gearbox is notchy, specially while shifting down...
make sure you "Match the revs" while downshifting to get the smooth shifts otherwise it'll always feel notchy even if you'll put new oil everyday.

**karkai6** · 11-07-2009, 10:08 AM

Rear Disc Sound

Hi all... I have a small problem with the rear disc which makes squeaking sounds even if am not braking. The service people cleaned it during my first service but now it has again returned after 5 days.an I safely ignore the sound or will it wear out the disc pads?? because the sound isnt audible everytime..

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