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**sujithbvm** · 06-18-2011, 03:45 PM

Guys you wont believe me,,,I asked if possible can I get the Apache ABS stickers and price for the same,,,,The SVC ppl told me that I can get it for 900 rs...

Dont you think that it is robbing in day light,,,was anyone else able to get a price or hold of this stickers ???

**saipranav** · 06-18-2011, 05:24 PM

Originally posted by sujithbvm View Post

Guys you wont believe me,,,I asked if possible can I get the Apache ABS stickers and price for the same,,,,The SVC ppl told me that I can get it for 900 rs...

Dont you think that it is robbing in day light,,,was anyone else able to get a price or hold of this stickers ???

These stickers are far better than the cheap stuff you get for 100-200 rupees, i feel that if they sell the stickers for a lower price, every guy would paste abs stickers on his 160/180 and the exclusivity of the bike would be gone, i guess the stickers of zmr cost 2k which is far more higher, so seing from my perspective, its not very high

**lijok** · 06-18-2011, 05:29 PM

Originally posted by pranav_salieri View Post

@makky and lijok-can i claim insurance for all these parts????how much does a front grab rail,silencer sheild,hangle bar weight,footpeg cost???

Check with the SVC itself. My small falls did not warrant an insurance claim and the time required for their processes, so I went ahead and replaced whatever was required.
From what I remember, prices of few parts are
1. Front brake lever - 210
2. Crash guard - ~450
3. Handle bar end - ~200/piece
Grab rail, silence shield etc I dont know...

**Mirhawk** · 06-18-2011, 10:38 PM

Finally done Guys!!

Also,I know this speed is not much for many , but it is for me currently!!

**sujithbvm** · 06-18-2011, 11:27 PM

Congrats

I m on 775...eagerly waiting to finish the running in

**Krish1417** · 06-19-2011, 12:55 AM

Originally posted by sujithbvm View Post

Congrats

I m on 775...eagerly waiting to finish the running in

Hi guys,completed 300kms on odo.I rode the bike in heavy rain today.Is there any chance of water seeping into the tank?Because i found few droplets of water under the fuel lid,though after that i started the bike and had no issues.
P.S-I noticed little white paint peeling off near the fuel hole (just where we fill petrol).

**streetglowie** · 06-19-2011, 02:26 AM

Completed 2nd service

Noticed a scratch on the fairing and picked up a fight with the chief mechanic

He tried removing it by applying some wax and polishing it, but still visible

I asked for replacement and the mechanic agreed but started sentimental talks like money would be deducted from his salary

I felt bad and did not want to complicate his job and asked for a free wax polish(worth Rs.300) and he agreed

Previously, I asked him not to put tvs engine oil

and change only the oil filter and I mentioned that I'll bring my own oil during delivery. Bought Castrol power1

for Rs. 290 and gave him, he changed the oil in front of me and advised me to get a seperate bill for oil change so that I won't get warranty issues

Billed for Rs.55

(oil filter and oil change)

1. Engine bed bolts tightened,
2. Tappet clearance checked,
3. Fork bolt tightened,
4. Front fairing tightened.

The bike feels so solid and smooth now

exhaust note has changed and I'm happy with the performance

Service done at Ramkay TVS, Medavakkam

**kantu** · 06-19-2011, 03:19 AM

Originally posted by Krish1417 View Post

Hi guys,completed 300kms on odo.I rode the bike in heavy rain today.Is there any chance of water seeping into the tank?Because i found few droplets of water under the fuel lid,though after that i started the bike and had no issues.
P.S-I noticed little white paint peeling off near the fuel hole (just where we fill petrol).

Be carefull when filling up in bunks, i didnt notice first time too , its because in my case that bunk fellow had put the gun on the tank and allowed to rest on the mouth as i was filling up full tank he was not patient to hold it himself, and i got my first scratch.

**sujithbvm** · 06-19-2011, 09:31 AM

THanks for the headsup kantu and ya after the rains me too saw mud & water mixture near the place of the fuel lid as soon as u open it ,,,,hope that dirt has nnot entered the fuel tank

**streetglowie** · 06-19-2011, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by kantu View Post

Be carefull when filling up in bunks, i didnt notice first time too , its because in my case that bunk fellow had put the gun on the tank and allowed to rest on the mouth as i was filling up full tank he was not patient to hold it himself, and i got my first scratch.

I've made a protection along the ring of the mouth with black sticker (got it done from a sticker shop for free

) and it does the job. Also, it looks cool on my white apache

**streetglowie** · 06-19-2011, 12:47 PM

Originally posted by sujithbvm View Post

THanks for the headsup kantu and ya after the rains me too saw mud & water mixture near the place of the fuel lid as soon as u open it ,,,,hope that dirt has nnot entered the fuel tank

I believe, there's a drain pipe fixed to the mouth of the fuel tank to help water and spilled petrol flow out!

So no worries

**sambit** · 06-19-2011, 02:12 PM

26 K kms HARD RIPPING ride report...

Completed 25800 kms...
Problem noticed:
1> milage dropped now from around 45 kmpl to under 40 kmpl...
2> Pick up has dropped( Before: 0-60,4.2 secs; now:4.5 secs)...
3> Top speed dropped (Before: 133kmph;Now: 129kmph[speedo])
carb was cleaned just before 5k kms.
Please advise if any other checks needs to be carried out ?
4> Also facing a weird problem while starting in gears with clutch engaged. Bike starts only in Neutral. changed the 'clutch-switch' but of no use. the service people are out of knowledge now...

**Drifty** · 06-19-2011, 03:29 PM

Originally posted by streetglowie View Post

Completed 2nd service

Noticed a scratch on the fairing and picked up a fight with the chief mechanic

He tried removing it by applying some wax and polishing it, but still visible

I asked for replacement and the mechanic agreed but started sentimental talks like money would be deducted from his salary

I felt bad and did not want to complicate his job and asked for a free wax polish(worth Rs.300) and he agreed

If the scratches are (which I believe would be still there after wax polish)visible,then you may like to try Motomax 2K rubbing compound.I had removed all the minor scratches on my bike using this and its scratchless now

.Although its little abrasive.

**streetglowie** · 06-19-2011, 03:51 PM

Originally posted by Drifty View Post

If the scratches are (which I believe would be still there after wax polish)visible,then you may like to try Motomax 2K rubbing compound.I had removed all the minor scratches on my bike using this and its scratchless now

.Although its little abrasive.

The SVC guy used 3M rubbing compound and rubbed with some abrasive paper, it now looks like a layer of paint has been removed

I don't want to mess it up any further

But the scratch is not so visible after rubbing, happy for now.

**Krish1417** · 06-19-2011, 05:57 PM

Originally posted by kantu View Post

Be carefull when filling up in bunks, i didnt notice first time too , its because in my case that bunk fellow had put the gun on the tank and allowed to rest on the mouth as i was filling up full tank he was not patient to hold it himself, and i got my first scratch.

guys,when does the fuel indicator light lits?I mean how much fuel is left in the tank.

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