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**Drifty** · 09-16-2010, 09:38 PM

Originally posted by social View Post

I will be taking my bike for 1st service on Saturday. I am also thinking about buying the oil.

@Drifty - How much did the oil cost?

ELF Moto4Gold 20W40 1litre pack cost Rs.225/-MRP. I am feeling the difference in just 40kms after refilling with elf.Intensity of vibes has lessened & bike is now smoother than before.

Originally posted by shivank View Post

Problems here:

I couldn't open the air-box compartment using a screwdriver..It's jammed somehow.Neither is the AFR screw moving from it's place...I suspect if they were ever fiddled with,any time in recent past..

Use WD-40 spray to loosen the screws,nuts& bolts.It's an excellent product.

**chicane1879** · 09-17-2010, 05:39 PM

Originally posted by shivank View Post

Problems here:

Strange creaking sound is coming from the fairing..Bugs me!

Vibrations all over...

Does anyone know how much the rear-disc plate cost?..Anyway,if not give me some higher official's email id..I will try to avail it under warranty

Service is at its worst,yet again..Nothing but the engine oil is changed and other things are left as they were previously..I mean,the jerky throttle response,chain-slackness,and I couldn't open the air-box compartment using a screwdriver..It's jammed somehow.Neither is the AFR screw moving from it's place...I suspect if they were ever fiddled with,any time in recent past..

What happened to the rear disc?

AFR Screw jamming is news to me. Do you keep your bike outside without any shelter?

Originally posted by dead_piper View Post

he jus said it was massive n black had apache name., may be a modified apache., lets wait n watch., m on a watchout for that bike

Massive and Apache?

Originally posted by nox2505 View Post

Can you elaborate on method and dimension of holes if you know?

Google Baba ki jai ho!!

**abhishekch** · 09-17-2010, 07:32 PM

finaly 3th service done today after 6 months on 5323 odo
got rear disk brake pad replaced

for rs 353
clutch lever holder for rs 55.
clutch switch wire for rs 44.
they told while opening clutch lever from its holder the clutch switch wire always get broke and have to be replaced.

old brake pad

wana race with me

i can read that line in just 1 sec:

i ask from guard who make entry in book for higher cc apache

he told me that he had listen the owner of dealership taking about apache 220 with his manager their

they was taking about to make changes in the service center for it.
means good mechanic and facility
just like bajaj pro bikeing .

**Drifty** · 09-17-2010, 07:44 PM

Today,gone for a short ride of 50 kms.Here are some pics.

**Drifty** · 09-17-2010, 08:35 PM

Originally posted by abhishekch View Post

finaly 3th service done today after 6 months on 5323 odo
got rear disk brake pad replaced

for rs 353
clutch lever holder for rs 55.
clutch switch wire for rs 44.
they told while opening clutch lever from its holder the clutch switch wire always get broke and have to be replaced.

old brake pad

Has the Sc charged you for replacing these brake pads??means labour charges??

**abhishekch** · 09-17-2010, 08:40 PM

Originally posted by Drifty View Post

Has the Sc charged you for replacing these brake pads??means labour charges??

no it was a free service .means labour charge is free
but if you go any another day or in paid service they will take labour charges
for every thing you install

**pankajsingh5k** · 09-18-2010, 08:54 AM

Hi guys,

I quick question...i will be giving my bike for the second servicing today...how is Castrol Power 1 for apache RTR...its grade is 15W40???? or should i try Castrol active 4T(cheaper than power one).....i went to buy ELF moto 4 engline oil but it was not availabe in an entrire market...and i m not sure how gud these are.....???

**dead_piper** · 09-18-2010, 12:32 PM

Originally posted by pankajsingh5k View Post

Hi guys,

I quick question...i will be giving my bike for the second servicing today...how is Castrol Power 1 for apache RTR...its grade is 15W40???? or should i try Castrol active 4T(cheaper than power one).....i went to buy ELF moto 4 engline oil but it was not availabe in an entrire market...and i m not sure how gud these are.....???

go in for power1. it is a good oil, have tried it before...,

by the way guys m using AGIP now., forgot to post abt it.,

**social** · 09-18-2010, 03:30 PM

I went for the 1st service today. Had no real problem and hence only the oil was changed (Castrol Activ 4T). Paid a total of 30 bucks for the oil filter

I think my front wheel alignment is slightly off (very bad roads in Delhi). The guy at the service centre asked me to get it done from someplace else. Said it would be cheaper

Was quoting 650 for the realignment

**Garry_Menace** · 09-18-2010, 03:45 PM

Originally posted by social View Post

I went for the 1st service today. Had no real problem and hence only the oil was changed (Castrol Activ 4T). Paid a total of 30 bucks for the oil filter

I think my front wheel alignment is slightly off (very bad roads in Delhi). The guy at the service centre asked me to get it done from someplace else. Said it would be cheaper

Was quoting 650 for the realignment

they agreed to put castrol in ur bike without any argue about the warranty issue?

and u said u paid only 30 bucks... didn't u pay for the oil?

**social** · 09-18-2010, 04:58 PM

Originally posted by Garry_Menace View Post

they agreed to put castrol in ur bike without any argue about the warranty issue?

and u said u paid only 30 bucks... didn't u pay for the oil?

Oh no! I bought the oil myself yesterday (200 buck for 900ml bottle). The SC bill was of only 30 bucks as they only changed the oil filter. Even I was surprised that no one raised an eyebrow. They were cool about it

**Garry_Menace** · 09-18-2010, 05:24 PM

Originally posted by social View Post

Oh no! I bought the oil myself yesterday (200 buck for 900ml bottle). The SC bill was of only 30 bucks as they only changed the oil filter. Even I was surprised that no one raised an eyebrow. They were cool about it

lucky chap... it was 3rd service of my bike on last sunday... n when i asked them to change engine oil to some other brand, they were like "arre bhaiya warranty chahiye ya nahi..."...

**badbikerboy** · 09-18-2010, 06:00 PM

a small question here-
Riding in half clutch is harmful for clutch plate... but what about changing gears with half clutch pressed? Is it harmful?

P.S.- checked mileage (reserve to reserve method), got 47kmpl... :-D

**ROCKRZ** · 09-18-2010, 06:10 PM

Originally posted by badbikerboy View Post

a small question here-
Riding in half clutch is harmful for clutch plate... but what about changing gears with half clutch pressed? Is it harmful?

P.S.- checked mileage (reserve to reserve method), got 47kmpl... :-D

thats better than changing gear without the clutch depressed

lol

on a serious note.. its just as bad.. gear change has to be with the clutch fully disengaged and the engine speeds matching the gearbox speeds.

**chicane1879** · 09-18-2010, 06:13 PM

Originally posted by badbikerboy View Post

a small question here-
Riding in half clutch is harmful for clutch plate... but what about changing gears with half clutch pressed? Is it harmful?

P.S.- checked mileage (reserve to reserve method), got 47kmpl... :-D

Changing of gears using half clutch method is a strict no-no. Avoid doing that.

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