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**Mirhawk** · 04-13-2011, 06:48 PM

Thanks Guys for helping Me out. Sorry couldn't quote who helped Me out. Also, finally got Her!! Although a couple of days back, but I was not able to log on due net issues. In between, I have some queries, hope someone could help Me out.
1)The Bike seems to be heated up a little when I come back from My journey,12 km at a time and total in a day as 25 km. I travel at two times, at 8 o'clock in the morning and 3pm in the evening. Also I get a bit smell near the engine.
2)A patch of road on which I'm travelling is kinda rough. I have noticed that I get a chik chik sound while being on that road. Not sure from where the sound is coming as I'm wearing a helmet.On rest roads, no such things.
3)As My bike is currently in it's running period, I drive at around 40km/hr, in 5 th gear so that is 3500 to 4000 rpm. Also I switch gear when My bike reaches around 4k rpm. Is it okay?

**kantu** · 04-13-2011, 06:51 PM

^^Lot of people getting sounds from console region , same topic going in 160 thread

**Mirhawk** · 04-13-2011, 06:59 PM

^^^ Oh OK. Thanks! what about the rest things?? Also I'm thinking about fixing a security system to My bike. Any advices/suggestions on it??

**nisnth** · 04-13-2011, 09:49 PM

Originally posted by Mirhawk View Post

Thanks Guys for helping Me out. Sorry couldn't quote who helped Me out. Also, finally got Her!! Although a couple of days back, but I was not able to log on due net issues. In between, I have some queries, hope someone could help Me out.
1)The Bike seems to be heated up a little when I come back from My journey,12 km at a time and total in a day as 25 km. I travel at two times, at 8 o'clock in the morning and 3pm in the evening. Also I get a bit smell near the engine.
2)A patch of road on which I'm travelling is kinda rough. I have noticed that I get a chik chik sound while being on that road. Not sure from where the sound is coming as I'm wearing a helmet.On rest roads, no such things.
3)As My bike is currently in it's running period, I drive at around 40km/hr, in 5 th gear so that is 3500 to 4000 rpm. Also I switch gear when My bike reaches around 4k rpm. Is it okay?

Originally posted by Mirhawk View Post

^^^ Oh OK. Thanks! what about the rest things?? Also I'm thinking about fixing a security system to My bike. Any advices/suggestions on it??

-- I dont think security systems are that effective. Even hign-end cars that have those get stolen !!

-- Regarding gear change, dont let the engine rev to anything above 5000K. Even though +/- of a 1000K wouldn't really hurt, but why the risk !

-- The "chik-chik" sound can be from many things like the headlight assembly, the key chain(if you have one), rear shock-absorber springs or even the chain. Why dont you drive around somewhere in a ground without a helmet and check where exactly the sound is coming from !

**chintu2308** · 04-13-2011, 10:10 PM

hI guys,i am going to buy a bike.I want to ask that do apache have niggles or issues
with its cone set,one way clutch,engine heating and also do the mileage and pick up reduces after some time?

**ameyashogun** · 04-13-2011, 11:23 PM

Originally posted by Drifty View Post

Sorry buddy,I dont know the best mechs at your place,but I have a heard a lot about Reddys @Malad.He has a good reputation of an expert mechanic in Mumbai.
You can fit the air filter in stock air box.For that,you have to attach a tube at the open end of the air filter which fits in the hole inside the air box.Dont put the hexagonal air box cover again,leave it open,there you go.Now rev the bike and you will hear the induction roar(bass growl). :-P
Any performance mod will lead to lesser life of engine.

thank you for your reply i'll do search for Reddys @Malad & let you know also. hummm thinking wat to do?

do you know where we can get Motul 300V 10w40 regularly. coz after putting Motul it's hard to get it again (or you need to wait for some time) wat you run?

Originally posted by lijok View Post

Bro.. if you are worried about engine life, then you should not be doing these... :P. When the engine is designed, the AFR is kept in mind with the stock design of air filter and carb etc. By using a K&N, you are increasing the airflow and to compensate the AFR, the carb also needs adjusting. So that mean the engine works with more air and fuel than stock... One cannot say that it does not affect the engine at all...

BTW, I've also done the upjetting at a later time. And if you fit the filter in the air box, the grunt sound wont be there...

@lijiok thank you for your valuable reply i am still thinking wat to do?

may be i am not able to take the risk of doing the mod.

**social** · 04-13-2011, 11:40 PM

Originally posted by flyingJian View Post

According to SVC in Noida here, cone set can be changed under warranty till 10k Kms after that one have to pay.

Here in Delhi, the SC flatly refused warranty for coneset. I checked out in a Gurgaon SC but was unable to reproduce the sound. There is now absolutely no sound coming from the front and the mech there was unable to see any broken or damaged part.

Guess it must be alright then. I did bang hard into a pothole today, maybe that did the trick

**shivank** · 04-13-2011, 11:59 PM

Originally posted by flyingJian View Post

According to SVC in Noida here, cone set can be changed under warranty till 10k Kms after that one have to pay.

Does your bike go for servicing at Aditi TVS? If yes,then tell all of us,how they s**k at it!

They quoted me the same.For them,nothing comes under warranty..

**chintu2308** · 04-14-2011, 12:20 AM

Originally posted by chintu2308 View Post

hI guys,i am going to buy a bike.I want to ask that do apache have niggles or issues
with its cone set,one way clutch,engine heating and also do the mileage and pick up reduces after some time?

Guys,help me on this.

**Drifty** · 04-14-2011, 12:24 AM

Originally posted by ameyashogun View Post

thank you for your reply i'll do search for Reddys @Malad & let you know also. hummm thinking wat to do?

do you know where we can get Motul 300V 10w40 regularly. coz after putting Motul it's hard to get it again (or you need to wait for some time) wat you run?

Ya..sure...MOTUL oil, you will get it at A.H.Helmets for sure.
Currently,I am using Veedol Super Swift 10W40 Semi synthetic oil but will be going for Motul 5100T next time.

**flyingJian** · 04-14-2011, 12:46 AM

Originally posted by shivank View Post

Does your bike go for servicing at Aditi TVS? If yes,then tell all of us,how they s**k at it!

They quoted me the same.For them,nothing comes under warranty..

Brother after a thrashing from TVS higher officials

the things are a little bit under control but still have to fight with them to get the things done under warranty.

Where you goes as from above you doesn't seems to be a visitor?

**nisnth** · 04-14-2011, 01:31 AM

Originally posted by chintu2308 View Post

hI guys,i am going to buy a bike.I want to ask that do apache have niggles or issues
with its cone set,one way clutch,engine heating and also do the mileage and pick up reduces after some time?

Hi Chintu... Every bike is designed to perform well and give good mileage and also be as much maintenance free as possible. But, the way and rider rides the bike as well as the conditions in which it is rode, is the reason why issues pop up ! Btw, I purchased my Apache 2.5 months ago and I was in a similar situation as you are right now! After doing extensive research, I realized that every bike has its own issues (that can always be fixed!). So go for as many test rides and buy the bike you love the most ! Simple

**shivank** · 04-14-2011, 02:58 AM

Originally posted by flyingJian View Post

Brother after a thrashing from TVS higher officials

the things are a little bit under control but still have to fight with them to get the things done under warranty.

Where you goes as from above you doesn't seems to be a visitor?

I visit the same dealership,Aditi TVS.Haven't found any mechanic so far who could do the job fine.They are so lame at solving problems and after every service I find something faulty with the bike..

I will be visiting tomorrow (possibly afternoon) to replace the disc pads.

**Mirhawk** · 04-14-2011, 08:10 AM

Originally posted by nisnth View Post

-- I dont think security systems are that effective. Even hign-end cars that have those get stolen !!

-- Regarding gear change, dont let the engine rev to anything above 5000K. Even though +/- of a 1000K wouldn't really hurt, but why the risk !

-- The "chik-chik" sound can be from many things like the headlight assembly, the key chain(if you have one), rear shock-absorber springs or even the chain. Why dont you drive around somewhere in a ground without a helmet and check where exactly the sound is coming from !

Thanks! And about the security systems, I know that even high end cars get stolen, but i want to fix one. Plus could anybody help Me out on heating problem as well?

**pranav_salieri** · 04-14-2011, 02:13 PM

my bikes mileage has dropped! i hadgiven my bike to the svc ppl to rectify some coil problem and since then the mileage has dropped..its giving 37 even if dont cross 80. and one last time r15 or RTR180 whcih has better pick up???

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