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**Lord_Neo** · 06-24-2011, 11:58 AM

Originally posted by Drifty View Post

The stock tyres sucks,go for R15 front tyre MRF Zapper Y 80/90 17'' & for the rear Zapper C9Dazzler's rear tyre).

Drifty, aren't these 2 tyres slimmer than the stock TVS ones?

me too got my tyres changed 2 days back..

MRF Zapper FS for front (1950)
MRF Moto-D for rear (2000)

I think this is a nice combo.

How about the FZ Rear tyre? What make is that? That is wide enough and looks to be pretty sturdy.

**blazing180** · 06-24-2011, 12:40 PM

Tring Tring.........suggestion guys

Hi Guys,

I am planning to buy a new bike. Well after riding my RTR180, all bikes feels like they suck when it comes to 0-60 and pickup. But what it lacks is top end speed and high end performance. I mean i usually travel a lot and travelling from pune to bombay is normal, with an avergae speed of 90+ and it goes roughly with 110 or 115. With this running continuesly the engine gets heated very soon and i can easily feel drop in performance.

Well here are my concerns

Top end speed
Stable engine for Long rides
Mileage...Do hell with that
Looks doesnt matter much
Pickup and Top speed are must

I have nominated R15 in this top category i dont like pulsor though its a good bike. I am curious to know whether the new YZFR15 is good in terms of power and pickup

Sugeest me guys

**Tachyon** · 06-24-2011, 12:43 PM

Originally posted by Lord_Neo View Post

Dear XBHPians,

While taking turns on a wet concrete tarmac, the front tyre of my RTR tends to slip...Is it a generic problem of TVS stock tyres that is faced by all? Sometimes while driving even at a speed of 50 KMPH, the skidding of the tyres is noticeable. This is really scary especially during monsoons.

If need be for replacement of tyres, what are the possible alternates which I can opt for?

Apart from MRFs you can also check the Pirelli MT75..comes in 110/80/17 and 110/70/17...

MT 75 , Motorcycle Tyres - PIRELLI

**Rtrlover83** · 06-25-2011, 12:06 AM

Front Suspension issue

Hey guys need some help here.

When i go through poth holes, yes, even at low speeds, could feel a weird sound from the front forks coupled with very less cushioning. It's very annoying

I've been experiencing this since a long time. I've replaced the front fork oil, but to no avail. Going to the SVC for the 3rd time to rectify this !

What could be the problem? Waiting for any feedback

**haxor** · 06-25-2011, 12:22 AM

Originally posted by Rtrlover83 View Post

Hey guys need some help here.

When i go through poth holes, yes, even at low speeds, could feel a weird sound from the front forks coupled with very less cushioning. It's very annoying

I've been experiencing this since a long time. I've replaced the front fork oil, but to no avail. Going to the SVC for the 3rd time to rectify this !

What could be the problem? Waiting for any feedback

I guess your ball racer is gone!

**shivank** · 06-25-2011, 01:40 AM

Originally posted by harishmenace View Post

dude can you tell me how irc tyres perform in wet

i was thinking of changing to vee rubber 110/70

I am using IRC rubber..2500 kilometers done so far and no problems as yet.This year it's just raining here and the IRC hasn't let me down once.Take my word or read endless posts from others on how do they perform on wet..That way you will never be able to change the tires.Every fellow here wants a tire that could do insane lean angles around corners like slicks and can perform well in wet/mud etc.I can just assure you one thing,change the stock tires-be it MRF or IRC,you will definitely feel confident riding your bike..

Originally posted by Rtrlover83 View Post

Hey guys need some help here.

When i go through poth holes, yes, even at low speeds, could feel a weird sound from the front forks coupled with very less cushioning. It's very annoying

I've been experiencing this since a long time. I've replaced the front fork oil, but to no avail. Going to the SVC for the 3rd time to rectify this !

What could be the problem? Waiting for any feedback

Same problem here.Guess your cone-set is gone as well..One more example of poor build quality,the ignition key/lock console has come out!

**Rtrlover83** · 06-25-2011, 05:08 AM

Originally posted by haxor View Post

I guess your ball racer is gone!

Originally posted by shivank View Post

Same problem here.Guess your cone-set is gone as well..One more example of poor build quality,the ignition key/lock console has come out!

Thanks guys

Need to shed some more light on this. What exactly does a Ball racer/Cone-set do? where are they located in the front forks? Is the job of replacing/repairing these a simple yet perfect one? (would these come under warranty?)
Lastly, approx how much does these stuff cost?

**shivank** · 06-25-2011, 10:03 AM

^^ You can read the entire thing about ball-bearings hereBajaj Pulsar P220-S / P200 / P180 / P150 handlebar bearings overhaul for maintenance of Ball Racer / Inner T Racer | Nex Gen Bikes..

The RTR ones cost about 300 bucks! It will be replaced under warranty only if your bike has done <10,000 km..

**sujithbvm** · 06-25-2011, 10:38 AM

Originally posted by Rtrlover83 View Post

Hey guys need some help here.

When i go through poth holes, yes, even at low speeds, could feel a weird sound from the front forks coupled with very less cushioning. It's very annoying

I've been experiencing this since a long time. I've replaced the front fork oil, but to no avail. Going to the SVC for the 3rd time to rectify this !

What could be the problem? Waiting for any feedback

IS there a thud sound coming from the front forks then it can b solved as I also had the same problem and it was solved during my first service

they opened up the front key ignition console and did something on those big silver coloured screws ,,,no idea what exactly they did

**Rtrlover83** · 06-25-2011, 12:41 PM

Originally posted by shivank View Post

^^ You can read the entire thing about ball-bearings hereBajaj Pulsar P220-S / P200 / P180 / P150 handlebar bearings overhaul for maintenance of Ball Racer / Inner T Racer | Nex Gen Bikes..

The RTR ones cost about 300 bucks! It will be replaced under warranty only if your bike has done <10,000 km..

Originally posted by sujithbvm View Post

IS there a thud sound coming from the front forks then it can b solved as I also had the same problem and it was solved during my first service

they opened up the front key ignition console and did something on those big silver coloured screws ,,,no idea what exactly they did

Thanks guys for sharing your words

@shivank, got lots of info from the link! @sujithbvm, yes, it's kind of like that... hope would be solved perfectly well.

Anyways, would post the feed back after i go to the SVC on the 1st of July. BTW, my ride is 16 months old and clocked 7600kms

So warranty is still there for me.

**rajeshmushtang** · 06-25-2011, 01:11 PM

I HAVE A QUARIES ABOUT RTR's engine oil wat kinda grade should be used 20w40
ya 15w30......xxWyy

**Tachyon** · 06-25-2011, 02:15 PM

guys....need some help...

since last few days i am getting a weird vibration in front (not the usual one between 60-65kmph)..its like engine is getting strained...bike also wobbles (bumpy) a little....i did check most of the screws and found everything to be just fine...but still this problem is there...did check my tire pressure and found it to be ok....suspension also looked ok to me...this vibe comes only when i ride more than 65-70 consistently for some time (max 5-10 min as Bangalore road and Traffic doesn't allow me to

)

Do let me know if any solutions!!! thanks!

**Coolkar** · 06-25-2011, 06:59 PM

Guys, is the reduction of RTR 180's power from the original 17.3 PS to 17.03 PS quite evident in the latest RTRs?

Cos I have the new ABS & I gotta say I dont quite feel the same rush I used to when I first rode the RTR 180 of the first batch.

Has TVS's new engine oil (10W30 Semi Synth) got anything to do with this? One noticeable feature in the new RTRs is its better refinement & minimal vibes.

But who would look for refinement in an RTR!!

**bprags** · 06-25-2011, 07:21 PM

Originally posted by Coolkar View Post

Guys, is the reduction of RTR 180's power from the original 17.3 PS to 17.03 PS quite evident in the latest RTRs?

Cos I have the new ABS & I gotta say I dont quite feel the same rush I used to when I first rode the RTR 180 of the first batch.

Has TVS's new engine oil (10W30 Semi Synth) got anything to do with this? One noticeable feature in the new RTRs is its better refinement & minimal vibes.

But who would look for refinement in an RTR!!

If the refinement is improved then you wont feel the adrenaline rush at all

, try the R15 for eg, it is so smooth that you dont feel the speed at all, till you the speedo

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**rajeshmushtang** · 06-25-2011, 11:05 PM

The thing is I LOVE MY RTR more than my R15 coz both are all most same 17hp
coz in RTR ull get that roughness and u can feel the rush truelly
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