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**gixxer_junkie_m** · 09-07-2011, 06:02 PM

Originally posted by Garry_Menace View Post

Okay, I'll ask the SVC guys to check and rectify that whenever I will be going to to them next time. Are the gonna charge this thing other than the service charges? Just for my information, I asked.

Anyways, The service was due on August second week. I don't feel like going to SVC as I changed the oil to Shell Advanced 20w40 Mineral and obviously the oil filter too and it doesn't need to be serviced coz my bike runs so less that it sweeped only 6K kms. in 1.5 years including around 2000 kms. of touring

So, as it is running nicely, I don't want to go to the SVC for servicing and ruining the bike's feel again

Why worry about it yar? i am a hands-on guy when it comes to bikes and other such things we guys are interested in

just leave it as it is.

No,they will charge extra labor for the cone set work.

**Garry_Menace** · 09-07-2011, 07:22 PM

Originally posted by gixxer_junkie_m View Post

Why worry about it yar? i am a hands-on guy when it comes to bikes and other such things we guys are interested in

just leave it as it is.

No,they will charge extra labor for the cone set work.

I am not worried yaar

but frustrated at the "sir ismein dus-tees hi dalega wo bhi humaara wala... dekho kitna LAAAALLLLL hai ye tel" thingie of SVC guys

Translation: Sir, only 10-30 will be poured in it, that too the one we have. See how RED this oil is

**Mirhawk** · 09-07-2011, 07:30 PM

Originally posted by Mirhawk View Post

Even I have the same issue. Like, if I reach at least up to 7k rpm and higher in first two gears, then only am I able to reach a 90km/hr +, else bike struggles at 70km/hr. During My 2nd servicing, I had mentioned this issue. But all they had done was increased My idle RPM, that too at 2k rpm!!

ODO reading is 2500km.
Also noticed one more thing, whenever I brake using rear one, there is some of this screaching type of noise and sometimes when I brake, I get a "khat-khat" noise. Any specific reason why this might be?

If msomeone could?? As I'm still facing the issue.

**Rtrlover83** · 09-07-2011, 07:51 PM

Originally posted by Rtrlover83

Hey guys

Lately i've noticed something interesting with the O Ring drive chain. 2 links or 4 in total, of which, the outer and inner links are connected in almost a 'V' like form. They are not straightly interlinked like the rest of the links in the drive chain. What is happening here and what to do? Is there a need i replace the chain drive and sprockets?
Chain slack is correct and no extra noise while riding. Odo closing on to 9000km.

Know this is unclear without a picture, but guys, kindly try to advice.

Here's what i tried to tell

Is there any thing wrong?

**Krish1417** · 09-07-2011, 10:07 PM

Got my manual which i had misplaced earlier

Done with the second servicing at 2600kms on odo,changed the engine oil to Motul 20w40 and replaced the oil filter

**sid137** · 09-07-2011, 11:22 PM

Originally posted by A4D View Post

48kms is what i get when i ride sane and i switch off my bike on every signal i meet plus if i want average i stay in 4k rpm and speed 54kmsi rarely race bcos of the rains but i never usually have a racing start or hard braking and my brother gets 45 43 average so i guess it all depends on ur riding style and tuning

dude u sure u have rtr 180 right??

that figure beats everyone here i guess except for joel'ed ones!!

Originally posted by gixxer_junkie_m View Post

The thing which you experienced is not a issue,it happens at high speeds when the front goes over uneven surface,even slight ones can cause it.What happens is,it causes the front fork inner tubes to flex.This happens if you don't put weight on the handle/front end.You have to catch the movement immediately by tightening the hold on the handle bar,otherwise the resonance builds and becomes a tank-slapper/head-shaker.This tank slapper will not go until you reduce the speeds.I have experienced it once.So even slight unevenness can cause it ,if there's less weight on the front-end ,or if it's not caught quickly by tightening the hold before it gets time to develop into a full on tank-slapper.

omg!! i have this very peculiar problem which occurs sometime.
tired of finding what the fault actually was.so gave up

so things are fine with my baby then!!
seriously u'll never get such a true and honest answer wherever u search!
thanks a lot gixxer junkie!!

Originally posted by muhammedsalimp View Post

Never knew that dude

So u coming home for Onam ?

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no dude i am born and brought up here in mumbai so i just come to kerala every 2 yrs!

**A4D** · 09-08-2011, 02:44 AM

[QUOTE=sid137;698614]dude u sure u have rtr 180 right??

that figure beats everyone here i guess except for joel'ed ones!!

Hahaha well i do somehow in mumbai traffic.i change gears as follows im in 2nd gear at 10kms,3rd at 20kms,4th at 30kms and 5th at 40kms.cruise speed is 54kms at 4000rpm...chk my tire pressure every 351kms when i refuel 500rs petrol.engine switched off on signals and race start only when im in a mood or someone is doing khujli.I even did a offroad trip where i rode in 1st and 2nd gear got overall avg of 45 kms

by the way my brother too gets around 43 to 45 kms and we drive almost similar.I hope it stays that way

**aamirjamal** · 09-08-2011, 03:04 AM

Originally posted by muhammedsalimp View Post

Hi Guys,
This is my first post on xBHP after being a silent follower for many months.
I've been closely watching this thread for quite some time since I was making up my mind regarding my second bike.

Finally took delivery of RTR 180 ABS last Saturday

, thanks to all my fellow RTR owners contributing in this thread.

I'm just loving the response, sound(lots of heads are turning my way

), sharp breaking and handling.

Congratulations and welcome to the tribe bro

**aamirjamal** · 09-08-2011, 03:15 AM

And apparently I get a mileage of ~50 kmpl with mixed riding conditions

. The bike has done 1600 on the ODO.

**New guy** · 09-08-2011, 09:57 AM

Tried inquiring about this at Aditi TVS and there reply,as usual, was this," Kya bhaiya,Apachiiiiiii toh vibrate karti hi hai"

Please, feel free to advice anything xbhpians. I would like to hear from each one of you. Everyday, I ride with my hands glued to the handlebar. It's no more a handlebar now, it's my life now..

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HEHEHE,
my mech had a even wittier comment.. he said bhai ghoda chaap company hai.. ye sab to hoga hi!

anyways i too had a problem of handle shaking. it turned out to be air leakage from sidewalls. hope you find a solution soon enough since rains are almost over and so trips can start.

**vineshp** · 09-08-2011, 11:48 AM

got my Ride!!

Got my Apache 180 ABS today!

OTR Price: 90K

Background:
As you all will be aware, I wanted to get this bike in June. For the want of a good month/date combo (parents wish), I waited till August end to lay my hands on A180. Initially planned to get on 1st Sep. So, went to Lotus TVS(Erode) and booked on 24th Aug. But they couldn't deliver on that date and till 6th Sep, they were clueless about when the bike will arrive. I was sick of waiting since June (read almost 75% of this ownership thread) I got desperate and even pondered on the thought of getting the non-abs version.

On 6th Sep about 1PM a call came announcing the arrival of my White Angel! Immediately went there and--

! there were 5-6 mechanics apparently checking out her-I was like-take her at once to home.. finally got her home yesterday at 10AM.

At Delivery:
opted not to get any accessory- got only the ladies handle + indicator buzzer. Got them to install the full mudguard as it's rainy season time. They gave a BARDAHL "Special Injector Klene' 20ml liquid and asked to mix it when I fill petrol. I am not sure about this thing so I didn't use it. no freebies here..

I thought the Delays were over but- the pooja for bike was to be on 8th(today) so I was prohibited to ride yesterday! Imagine seeing A180 on parking space for the whole day and not riding!

Today till now, I have just ridden 15Km.. Will update with pics soon (after riding)!

I think though I got Apache today, I was in tribe Apache since I finalized A180-ABS in june!

Thanks for all fellow apachians- esp.chicane,drifty,ajmal and all others for helping me choose this ride!

Will update as I go on..

**New guy** · 09-08-2011, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by vineshp View Post

Got my Apache 180 ABS today!

Congrats and welcome!

Whats is this ladies handle you got?

**gixxer_junkie_m** · 09-08-2011, 03:55 PM

Originally posted by gixxer_junkie_m View Post

Why worry about it yar? i am a hands-on guy when it comes to bikes and other such things we guys are interested in

just leave it as it is.

No,they will charge extra labor for the cone set work.

When i said the above i meant that don't be a hands-free guy and then you can live with the cone set issue.

Originally posted by Garry_Menace View Post

I am not worried yaar

but frustrated at the "sir ismein dus-tees hi dalega wo bhi humaara wala... dekho kitna LAAAALLLLL hai ye tel" thingie of SVC guys

Translation: Sir, only 10-30 will be poured in it, that too the one we have. See how RED this oil is

Laal tel??!!!

I hope it's not the infamous "lall ghoda "

engine oil used in diesel engines

that too tractors! I've used this once when the engine was drinking oil due to a worn out oil seal.

Tell him that,if you put that thing then the "Racing DNA" wala ghoda will become a tange ka ghoda!!

jokes apart. I guess the TVS oil also comes in red color which is famous with recycled oils.

Originally posted by sid137 View Post

omg!! i have this very peculiar problem which occurs sometime.
tired of finding what the fault actually was.so gave up

so things are fine with my baby then!!
seriously u'll never get such a true and honest answer wherever u search!
thanks a lot gixxer junkie!!

No prob dude!

**gixxer_junkie_m** · 09-08-2011, 04:02 PM

Originally posted by Mirhawk View Post

If msomeone could?? As I'm still facing the issue.

Dude,that shouldn't be happening even on a new bike which is yet to complete the run-in.So ask them to check the clutch plates,because hitting such speeds shouldn't need the bike to be revved in the first 2 gears like that.

Originally posted by Rtrlover83 View Post

Here's what i tried to tell

Is there any thing wrong?

From the look of it,it looks like the two links are jammed.So ask the mech to take the chain off and check it and set it right.Otherwise it will make noises and wear out the sprockets quickly.

**Abhii46** · 09-08-2011, 04:31 PM

My triplog.

7 Days; 3 Riders; 1887kms and an Unforgettable South Indian Trip - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/19869-7-days-3-riders-1887kms-unforgettable-south-indian-trip.html

Motorcycle travelogues by thousands of xBhpians from across the world.

Though not yet completed. Still pending. I'm not very good in writing, so kept that to minimal and tried to include more photos.

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