TCi stands for Transistor Controlled Ignition. Yes the one-way clutch is related to the electric starter. Are you experiencing any noise while applying the starter early morning?

I don't know its noise or normal sound...but there is no problem in starting.Its start in a touch even in d morning.Problem is when i drive bike around 15-20kms then noise get starting from left side of engine may be where that clutch is residing.Also feel sound while taking pick-up in 1st gear after engine gets heated.Then vibrations start n all that stuff.Smoothness of engine suddenly changes and does slightly "gharrr gharrr"....i feel there is problem in clutch(loss in power is addressable).But after a break of half a day,bike is again butter smooth.Quite strange!!

I like to share my vibrations graph
0-4--no
4-4.45---yes
5-6---its very smooth(at 5 esp.)--nothing
6-6.5--increases slightly
settles at 7 and continues upto 7.45(its quite ridable for long time)
8-8.45---needles vibrates a lot
settles at 9 then constant(no vibrations) further
i never make it above 10k...

1. there was a loud bang and the one way clutch shattered.The bike did not start even with kicker.Had to push the bike about a KM to the SVC guy who asked me to wait two days for the part to arrive...
Anyway at last got it changed and I don't think the problem is fully solved with new replacement either.

Whats wrong with the 180??
why this one way clutch is creating so much probs is mystry to me, the oneway clutch problem is never been reported in the RTR160 thread.

2. Then there is the engine/Electrics on-off switch...doesnt work properly often..have to push it twice to start.Although small..really annoying..

You mean the engine kill switch...right?

3. There are some points in the chassis/frame which have started rusting.I don't know what to do!

get a can of black paint and paint it, it's normal with RTR.

4. The carb was not tuned properly at delivery and the mileage was constantly 30 Km/litre.When I asked them to tune it at 400kms,they said its not good to tune carb till at least 1k kms.

The SC guys deserve a kick in the a$$ for their statement in bolds.


So at the second free service (at ODO ~1200 KM) they tuned it and then got mileage of 35 km/lit and also with it Hiccup problem..The guy at SVC still doent know what to do...this is most annoying when in city traffic and i feel the has lost some power and i really think the bike has more to offer in mileage terms...

if u know a good mechanic (read outside the SC) get it tuned by him.

4. Handlebar locks are hard to activate with the key getting stuck...

spray of WD40 will make it all right.

Questions:

1. Is it Ok to ask for a second replacement of oneway clutch and also a new carb under warranty??

Just for the hiccup thing, they'll NEVER replace a carb in the warranty, and as they've already replaced your one way clutch, why you want another replacement??

2. Is there any other solution for the hiccup problem other than replacement??
..and please tell me in a way so that i can pass on the method to the SVC guy..

The slow jet needs to be checked,cleaned along with the needle, the hiccup problem is due to the blockage only,Stand on his head when he cleans your carb otherwise he'll never open it even.

3.Is it okay to pour lubricating oil in the keyhole..or is there any other way to loosen the lock mechanism ??

You can pour 5-6 drops of oil in the key hole and all the locks, and it's advisable to do so before the rains if you dont have the can of WD40.

Yep......but i hit 11.5k after a small slope.....but it helped a lot!

I wonder if we can hit 11krpm in 5th gear(with slope).The 180 should be hitting close to 150km/hr, if that's possible.

@Dear Renny, That needle is called as jet needle..

I like to share my vibrations graph
0-4--no
4-4.45---yes
5-6---its very smooth(at 5 esp.)--nothing
6-6.5--increases slightly
settles at 7 and continues upto 7.45(its quite ridable for long time)
8-8.45---needles vibrates a lot
settles at 9 then constant(no vibrations) further
i never make it above 10k...

. And regarding the one way clutch, have you ever heard loud gunshot like sounds coming when the engine shuts off? If yes then your one way is definitely gone. It does not come always, but at times it does.

i have seen chicane 0 to 120 video his rpm needle dose not shake even on red line why

This is how my bike used to be when i bought it. But now the vibes start from 4k and stays all the way. And regarding the one way clutch, have you ever heard loud gunshot like sounds coming when the engine shuts off? If yes then your one way is definitely gone. It does not come always, but at times it does.

yes i remember by gunshot....many times while take sudden pickup or something like that bike suddenly switch off and that gunshot sound comes....uptill now 8-10 times i guess....i should check out with SVC.

And i want to add to vibration discussion.....my handle bar doesn't vibrate much.nor d foot pegs..(there r little....used to have it rather)..but the fairing n headlight assembly vibrates at ranges i explained earlier...

After d replacement of crankshaft....my bike is smoother now....1.5k to 8k straight rip and shift after every 6.5-7 k is really awesome....vrrraaaawwnnnnnnn unn vrraaaaaaunnnnn...

surely will solve this oneway clutch problem asap...then its all new again...

Cuz he's one lucky chap in the non dancing needle department....

You had your crankshaft replaced?

Got that..
what about the spring then???

The spring rate is pre calculated. If you want it to open earlier, cut short spring. If you want it to open late, increase spring tension.
Cutting will invite better mid range and overall better acceleration on account of efficeiency (roughly 5-8kmpl less), while reverse of that in case of increasing the tension.

i had been to a bike trip recently traveling 200 kms in a day.our route was the nice expressway from bangalore-mysore which is an amazing stretch of road where one can test his bike's top performance.

but sadly i felt let down when even despite having proper shifts n opening full throttle in the last gear the bike was only able to manage 120 kmph at the max . i have a friend of mine who touches that speed in his a160 itself.

and according to the specifications a180 was supposed to touch a atleast 130kmph for the bite that its engine has.

guys any pointers on what might be a problem?

P.S-the bike was serviced just 2 weeks before before the trip

You had your crankshaft replaced?

Yes, He is the first 180 owner out here to have his crankshaft replaced.

So cutting one ring of the spring might solve the hiccup prob i guess.