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  • #10051
    Originally posted by iChaitanya View Post
    Can anyone here please enlighten me as to what an "oil filter" is and its exact location in my RTR160? I know what and where an air filter is but I'm unsure about the oil one. Some pics would be useful.

    In the service manual, it has been mentioned that the oil filter needs to be replaced @ each servicing. I think SVC people didn't change my bike's oil filter in 1st or 2nd servicing. I was never billed for it either. Is it usually mentioned in the bill?

    My bike has done 2100 km in 6 months and I'm using Shell AX5 (I got it filled from outside mechanic). So can I buy this oil filter part and get it replaced from my mechanic. SVC guys say we won't fill any other oil than TRU4. I hate TRUcrap. Trust me, there is a huge difference between TRU4 and AX5. I've experienced it.

    3rd servicing is due in a couple of days. I'm thinking of trying Motul mineral this time. Is Motul stuff better than AX5?
    The OIL filter does exactly what the name suggests. It is located on the right hand side of the engine, in a circular shaped compartment, protected by 3 nuts. Yeah you're supposed to change it every time you change the oil.
    And Motul SS 5100 Is certainly better than AX5.
    And since you're done with your 3rd service I guess you CAN switch to SS or FS now.
    Sure.. Go ahead. I'll be lookin back in a few seconds.

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    • #10052
      Originally posted by lijok View Post
      Finally did 50k....
      Congrats bro and i somehow managed to get hold of the tail-shield cowl at the dealer itself and got it fixed. Full glory restored.

      Originally posted by vineshp View Post
      Yes, make a warranty claim.
      Most bike seats are held by stapler like thing.
      made the claim and a replacement seat cover was promised by the dealer. Thanks for the info bro..

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      • #10053
        Originally posted by Messiah View Post
        The OIL filter does exactly what the name suggests. It is located on the right hand side of the engine, in a circular shaped compartment, protected by 3 nuts. Yeah you're supposed to change it every time you change the oil.
        And Motul SS 5100 Is certainly better than AX5.
        And since you're done with your 3rd service I guess you CAN switch to SS or FS now.
        Only if you're lucky like anything to be able to get it in 10w40 The 15w50 feels "a bit" sluggish.

        BTW, welcome saale
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        • #10054
          :P

          Originally posted by Garry_Menace View Post
          The 15w50 feels "a bit" sluggish.
          A BIT as you rightly said.. But, the difference is BARELY noticeable! I need to try 10w40 next time!
          Sure.. Go ahead. I'll be lookin back in a few seconds.

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          • #10055
            Originally posted by Messiah View Post
            A BIT as you rightly said.. But, the difference is BARELY noticeable! I need to try 10w40 next time!
            Thats why you see the " ... " in my post
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            A surprising 3 days' ride... Delhi-Dehradun-Mussoorie-Delhi!
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            • #10056
              Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post
              When you open the circle part you will get the oil filter. This link will help for understanding Oil Filter in some manner



              It should have been changed , if not done grab them. It is less than 100INR
              Got it, thanks for the pic!
              I'm pretty sure that the oil filter was never changed. The SVC sucks. I'm gonna try a different SVC this time.

              Originally posted by Messiah View Post
              Motul SS 5100 Is certainly better than AX5.
              And since you're done with your 3rd service I guess you CAN switch to SS or FS now.
              I don't think it's a wise decision to switch to SS or FS oil at this point. My bike has done just 2110 km in 6 months.
              Apache RTR 160 RD

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              • #10057
                Originally posted by iChaitanya View Post
                Got it, thanks for the pic!
                I'm pretty sure that the oil filter was never changed. The SVC sucks. I'm gonna try a different SVC this time.


                I don't think it's a wise decision to switch to SS or FS oil at this point. My bike has done just 2110 km in 6 months.
                Ye to mera bhai hai

                Though you can switch to SS @ around 3000kms. if you want to, but to be on a safer side, run on mineral oil till you complete 5K kms.

                EDIT: The oil filter comes for only 33 INR. No point of NOT changing it with every oil change.
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                Service manual & Parts manual for Apache RTR | Tappets Adjustment | Carburetor Tuning | ​Carburetor Cleaning | Clutch Adjustment | Drive Chain Adjustment | Brake Adjustment (Drum)

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                A surprising 3 days' ride... Delhi-Dehradun-Mussoorie-Delhi!
                My first biking trip... Delhi-Agra-Delhi
                The Graduation Ride... Delhi-Dharamshala-McLeodganj-D'shala-Delhi (Link to FB photos)

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                • #10058
                  Originally posted by Garry_Menace View Post
                  Ye to mera bhai hai
                  Ya, college is very near to my place and I don't roam around much...

                  Originally posted by Garry_Menace View Post
                  Though you can switch to SS @ around 3000kms. if you want to, but to be on a safer side, run on mineral oil till you complete 5K kms.
                  Ya, I'll just stick with Mineral oil for now.

                  Originally posted by Garry_Menace View Post
                  The oil filter comes for only 33 INR. No point of NOT changing it with every oil change.
                  Well, the people working @ this particular SVC are some of the laziest people in the world. For them, servicing means only washing the vehicle and lubricating the chain.
                  I'm gonna change the SVC this time and I'm writing an Email to TVS honchos as well. Let's see.
                  Apache RTR 160 RD

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                  • #10059
                    [/QUOTE][/QUOTE]
                    Originally posted by Garry_Menace View Post
                    Ye to mera bhai hai

                    Garry's long lost brother
                    Though you can switch to SS @ around 3000kms. if you want to, but to be on a safer side, run on mineral oil till you complete 5K kms.
                    I really dont see the point of sticking to Mineral Oil even after 3K kms and 3rd servicing.. But then again, if you're hardly Riding the bike then I guess it doesn't make much of a difference.
                    Sure.. Go ahead. I'll be lookin back in a few seconds.

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                    • #10060
                      Originally posted by vineshp View Post
                      @shiwaan: was in read-only mode!


                      super congrats!


                      check if your tuning was made rich inadvertently by SVC.

                      on a lighter note, why worry for a 3km decrease in mileage? for petrol @Rs.70/ltr it will be an increase of 15Paise per Km!
                      Im worried for the decrease coz my real aim was to get a mileage of above 45!!!
                      When I Ride my bike I don't feel like a common man.
                      I feel special.
                      I feel something which is beyond words.
                      That is the thing which makes my bike special, me special, the whole ride seem exceptional .

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                      • #10061
                        Originally posted by shiwaan View Post
                        1) The Vibration issue which everyone is talking about, is there too much vibration on higher speeds ?-hey when you got so much power then you wont be thinking about vibs

                        2) My daily riding would be of total 40kms which includes traffic and also highway. Mix of both.- no worry Apache can perform in both city and on highway don't worry

                        3) Is the ABS a Combined ABS ?-its an independent ABS there is a switch above the bikes console to tune off or on the ABS.but by default the ABS is always on

                        4) Any engine heating issue ?-no if everything is tuned good there is no sign of overheating

                        Have booked the Apache RTR 180 ABS
                        A new Day, a new Journey, a new Story!

                        Malvan Ride Log :
                        http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/2...g-nh-17-a.html

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                        • #10062
                          Rtr abs

                          Guys i'll be getting the delivery of my bike in a few days ... is there anything in specific i need to check during the delivery ....

                          Help would be appreciated
                          A new Day, a new Journey, a new Story!

                          Malvan Ride Log :
                          http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/2...g-nh-17-a.html

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                          • #10063
                            Originally posted by lijok View Post
                            Finally did 50k....
                            Congrats!!! How's joeled rtr running?
                            Originally posted by achu View Post
                            Hmm..... Some of you guys who get above 45 are really lucky. Im not so i guess. After my first service i had close to 41 when riding sanely and 35 when ripping. But After my second service it dipped!!! Now my normal mileage is 38!!! When I asked the SVC guy and he kinda escaped from the question saying it happens all the time and nothing can be done!!! Is it possible that mileage drops after service? that too after first service to second service? In normal cases I have heard that it only increases !!!
                            if i remember correctly, then my rtr's mileage also decreased after 2nd service but increased after 3rd and is going great. Maybe, they do something wrong in 2nd service
                            Originally posted by Iceman_1 View Post
                            Have booked the Apache RTR 180 ABS
                            Congratulations and welcome to the tribe . How much is it costing you?
                            Do check if the paint is top-notch and not rusted especially near the tank. I've seen few rtr having rust near the tank end. Also check it's seat as many abs owners are crying about it. Finally check the odo

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                            • #10064
                              Originally posted by cs1183 View Post
                              Congrats!!! How's joeled rtr running?

                              if i remember correctly, then my rtr's mileage also decreased after 2nd service but increased after 3rd and is going great. Maybe, they do something wrong in 2nd service

                              Congratulations and welcome to the tribe . How much is it costing you?
                              Do check if the paint is top-notch and not rusted especially near the tank. I've seen few rtr having rust near the tank end. Also check it's seat as many abs owners are crying about it. Finally check the odo
                              The ABS edition is costing me 93k on road.. hope that the extra bucks spent on the ABS will be useful in future
                              A new Day, a new Journey, a new Story!

                              Malvan Ride Log :
                              http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/2...g-nh-17-a.html

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                              • #10065
                                Just saw a few videos online about clutchless gear changes and also tried it a few times on the RTR its much faster and smoother but i want to know does it do the same amount of harm as done when using the clutch,are the any disadvantages??Also is it ok to do it on the RTR cause the videos had high end bikes like the R1 and Ninja which are built for rough use and super duper speed !

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