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**rennycornelius** · 03-21-2010, 08:43 AM

@ameyashogun:

Use multiquote option while replying to multiple posts.

**onlinesatish** · 03-21-2010, 10:41 AM

Originally posted by chicane1879 View Post

Can anyone confirm the availability of the Motul 5w40 5100T. I am still in search for it but couldnt find any.Veedol Super Swift is a very good engine oil but then Motul is better.Will be switching to Motul during the next oil-change.

Originally posted by HydBiker View Post

Haven't heard of that... Pls let us know if you manage to find it somewhere.

Correction: Motul 5100 4T 10W40 seems to be available here & there...

Its very much available....got it for 350rs a month ago! Here's a pic!

**lijok** · 03-21-2010, 01:50 PM

Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post

Its very much available....got it for 350rs a month ago! Here's a pic!

5100 is semi-synthetic rite?? Is Motul full synth available in xW40???

**krishnan6015** · 03-21-2010, 02:45 PM

Originally posted by lijok View Post

5100 is semi-synthetic rite?? Is Motul full synth available in xW40???

Yes, it is available with 5W40 rating cost 725 Rs/- , you can bargain for much cheaper. Very good oil, I'm currently using it in my FI.

**chiragh** · 03-21-2010, 06:30 PM

one can got to yamaha's service center and buy semi synthetic oil which is same Motul 5100 in other packing ..

But this oil is not worth , rather Motul 800 or Petronas 5000T fully synthetic or petronas 4000 if one needs semi synthetic !!

**chicane1879** · 03-22-2010, 01:47 PM

Originally posted by chiragh View Post

one can got to yamaha's service center and buy semi synthetic oil which is same Motul 5100 in other packing ..

Even i have heard about the Yamaha ones are actually Motul 5100T.Can anybody confirm what is the engine oil grade.15w50 or 10w40?

**Sarvajit** · 03-22-2010, 02:01 PM

Originally posted by chicane1879 View Post

Even i have heard about the Yamaha ones are actually Motul 5100T.Can anybody confirm what is the engine oil grade.15w50 or 10w40?

If you are talking about Yamalube semisynth, it is 15w50.

**Quest** · 03-22-2010, 04:48 PM

Bike nearing 1st servicing

Hi Guys,

I am nearing my 1st servicing (due on march 25th).Hence I need the expert comments on Post servicing check up, Engine Oil etc.

Some more queries like I have already posted.

1. The engine is really heating up even after a short drive.
2. Bike is giving some tappet nosie.but I am unable to find a clue.
3.Rear wheel rev. is not smooth..some noise is there.(Is that the disc brake collected good amount of dust ?)
4.Bike engine sound is changed....

..I am clueless about it.

Need your advice at the earliest.

Thanks
Quest

**rennycornelius** · 03-22-2010, 05:06 PM

Originally posted by Quest View Post

1. The engine is really heating up even after a short drive.

Normal, specially in summers, as the air which is cooling it is now hot too.

2. Bike is giving some tappet nosie.but I am unable to find a clue.

Tappet noice is a signature of RTR, as it runs on loose tappets, again normal.

3.Rear wheel rev. is not smooth..some noise is there.(Is that the disc brake collected good amount of dust ?)

Spray high pressure water at the pads, it'll eliminate the noise.

4.Bike engine sound is changed....

..I am clueless about it.

It changes kms after kms, so normal again.

Answers in BOLDS.

**haxor** · 03-22-2010, 11:27 PM

Lets see my boards exam will get over on 25th and then I need a camera to test this device!

BTW I have this with me

**ameyashogun** · 03-23-2010, 01:06 AM

good work wat to see results

**pranav_salieri** · 03-23-2010, 01:39 AM

@chicane
dude i seen your vids on youtube, they are awsome

.dude which bike do you own cuz i have seen your vids of apache RTR 160 & RTR 160 Fi? can you tell me the performance of these two bikes and approx mileage?

3 questions about apaches

1.whats the difference between an Apache RTR160 and an RTR160 refresh?
2.is the fi system in 160fi a closed or an open loop system(please shed some light on this anyone)
3.why do people keep telling that apaches are very good city bikes and pulsars are good highway bikes?

cant the apaches be used for the highways or touring?

**lijok** · 03-23-2010, 01:48 AM

Originally posted by pranav_salieri View Post

3.why do people keep telling that apaches are very good city bikes and pulsars are good highway bikes?

cant the apaches be used for the highways or touring?

Apaches are very much flickable, so negotiating city traffic is a breeze...

And in my experience (I own a RTR180), its equally good for highways... I have clocked 10k kms on ma ride in 6 months, mostly on the highway (the sizeable number ie). I've rode from Coimbatore to TVM in 9hrs with no adverse effects on the bike or for me.. its not a cruiser, and so you cannot do long rides sitting up, with arms outstretched... one has to tuck in and put your weight on your ass

else you'll have numb shoulder/arm what-not... Its got great acceleration and great breaks, which I find good both on highways and in city..

**rags** · 03-24-2010, 01:52 AM

Originally posted by lijok View Post

Apaches are very much flickable, so negotiating city traffic is a breeze...

And in my experience (I own a RTR180), its equally good for highways... I have clocked 10k kms on ma ride in 6 months, mostly on the highway (the sizeable number ie). I've rode from Coimbatore to TVM in 9hrs with no adverse effects on the bike or for me.. its not a cruiser, and so you cannot do long rides sitting up, with arms outstretched... one has to tuck in and put your weight on your ass else you'll have numb shoulder/arm what-not... Its got great acceleration and great breaks, which I find good both on highways and in city..

When I bought the Apache RTR180 about 1 1/2 months back my main worry was about going on long rides on it. I'm glad to hear that you have done long rides without any major problems to you or the bike.

The numbness you feel in your arms when riding a sports bike (Apache though not a sports bike tries to mimic the ergonomics of one) is when you are supporting your whole body weight with your arms. This happens when you keeps your arms fully stretched and use only your arms to steer and control the bike. The way to minimize this is to relax your arms and try to take weight off it and use your thighs (grip the fuel tank), feet(press down on the pegs) and body to stabilize and steer the bike. Also bend your arms at the elbow and use your stomach muscles to support your weight (not your ass!). Sorry if I'm repeating stuff that has already been said before.

**chicane1879** · 03-24-2010, 11:24 AM

Originally posted by pranav_salieri View Post

@chicane
dude i seen your vids on youtube, they are awsome

.dude which bike do you own cuz i have seen your vids of apache RTR 160 & RTR 160 Fi? can you tell me the performance of these two bikes and approx mileage?

3 questions about apaches

1.whats the difference between an Apache RTR160 and an RTR160 refresh?

Nowadays we get the RTR Refresh the one with the tank fairing/scoop and naked chain case with O-ring chain.Besides that there is not much of visual difference.

2.is the fi system in 160fi a closed or an open loop system(please shed some light on this anyone)

It's an open loop system!!

3.why do people keep telling that apaches are very good city bikes and pulsars are good highway bikes?

cant the apaches be used for the highways or touring?

Being a short-stroke motor it gives an impression of being stressful and also it has never been promoted as a touring machine.It can easily be used on the highways but in the ergonomics department is where it takes the beating and it actually depends on the rider's fatigue levels of getting used to the bike's ergonomics.As 'rags' mentioned you need to relax your arms muscles while riding on highways.

Thanks, dude!!

I own the RTR 180(actually it's my brother's!!

). Currently working on the 0-120km/r video of the 180!!

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