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  • shrikanth555
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    Re: Rear tyre For 2012 Apache RTR 160

    Hi Again .. i did some research on tyres .. these are the ones i found which seem to be good .. all from their respective websites.

    1. MRF Zapper Vyde 120/80-17
    2. MRF Zapper C 110/80-17 ( perfect fit)
    3. Mechelin Sirac Street ( no tyre sizes available , only 18" wheel sizes in website)
    4. Pirelli MT 75 110/80-17 m/c 57p
    5. Pirelli sport demon 110/80-17 also 120/80-17
    6. ceat vertigo sport (no idea of what sizes they have)

    Would like to summerize my need once again .. I need a tyre which works good on both dry and wet conditions. it needs to be tubless . I checked if i can use a little bigger tyres on my bike but i think there is only about 8 mm space between my rear tyre and chain case right now.. so i dont think 120/80 are gonna work
    Any suggestions would help ..
    Thank you
    Last edited by shrikanth555; 08-23-2013, 12:31 PM. Reason: font size very small

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  • shrikanth555
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    Re: Rear tyre For 2012 Apache RTR 160

    Thank you for your suggestion Rakesh Rok
    I will check out the tyres you mentioned . But some of the tyres you mentioned here do not come in the size that suites my bike. like i could not find 110/80-17 in MRF Zapper Q series and also in Vyde series .. its only available in Zapper c series.

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  • Rakesh Rok
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    Re: Rear tyre For 2012 Apache RTR 160

    Originally posted by shrikanth555 View Post
    Hi Everyone.. I am Shrikanth from Bangalore

    I have a 2012 model Apache RTR 160 ( Disk Brakes front & rear ). It Has clocked 9000km now and is almost 1 year old . I had read the reviews that the stock TVS tyres on this bike are terrible and have lots of complaints . I had not come across any such problems for a while .. that was until my bike experienced its first rainy season .. It sends chills down my spine everytime i break .. The rear wheel slips even on slightly damp roads and also if there is a little loose sand or slush, This also causes the rear wheel to lock.
    So I have decided i will change the Stock tvs tyres for something good before it kills me . I have gone through many threads and blogs for the right tyre but for no good .. each one leaves me fully confused pointing at a new direction ..

    I was checking out the Pirelli sport demon and MRF Zapper C (Both tubeless). but read that Perilli wears out quick and is loses performance after around 3K Kms of use.
    So it would really help me if you can suggest a good tyre any brand . I dont have any restrictions on cost and fuel economy compromise . Also can i fit a little wider tyre to my bike without altering the stock rims and chassy.

    Oh btw Stock Tyre Size is 110/80 -17 Rear ( Tubeless)
    I guess MRF FY/MRF FY1 or Michellin Pilot Sport are the best options for the front. . . Now coming to the rear if you are going normal tires then, Zapper Vyde/Q/S, Revz are good. . . Other than that if you are looking for dual purpose tires then Ceat Vertigo sport (the best rated by many), MRF Meteor-M, Michellin Sirac Street (another rated as good), etc., will serve your purpose. . . About the tire size, I think there's no problem installing slightly bigger tire compared to the stock, I guess you can try out 120/70-17, that'd be fine, . . About Pirelli's I have seen many of my friends using it and they are really happy with it, but don't know about it's durability cos haven't enquired about that. . . You can consider any from the above options which are good and are available easily. . . But if you want the best ones, then you need to import them. . .

    Cheers!!!

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  • The Monk
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    Re: Rear tyre For 2012 Apache RTR 160

    Originally posted by shrikanth555 View Post
    Hi Everyone.. I am Shrikanth from Bangalore

    Oh btw Stock Tyre Size is 110/80 -17 Rear ( Tubeless)
    Approved and Merged

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  • shrikanth555
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    Rear tyre For 2012 Apache RTR 160

    Hi Everyone.. I am Shrikanth from Bangalore

    I have a 2012 model Apache RTR 160 ( Disk Brakes front & rear ). It Has clocked 9000km now and is almost 1 year old . I had read the reviews that the stock TVS tyres on this bike are terrible and have lots of complaints . I had not come across any such problems for a while .. that was until my bike experienced its first rainy season .. It sends chills down my spine everytime i break .. The rear wheel slips even on slightly damp roads and also if there is a little loose sand or slush, This also causes the rear wheel to lock.
    So I have decided i will change the Stock tvs tyres for something good before it kills me . I have gone through many threads and blogs for the right tyre but for no good .. each one leaves me fully confused pointing at a new direction ..

    I was checking out the Pirelli sport demon and MRF Zapper C (Both tubeless). but read that Perilli wears out quick and is loses performance after around 3K Kms of use.
    So it would really help me if you can suggest a good tyre any brand . I dont have any restrictions on cost and fuel economy compromise . Also can i fit a little wider tyre to my bike without altering the stock rims and chassy.

    Oh btw Stock Tyre Size is 110/80 -17 Rear ( Tubeless)

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  • wysiwyg
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    Re: Newbie questions

    Originally posted by susheelkumar View Post
    Check the first page of apache-rtr-fi thread.
    http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcyc...he-rtr-fi.html
    Thank you very much susheelkumar! I hope those people are still employed at TVS and those email ids are valid.

    My bike is at the svc centre right now, and this time they are going to change the filter cap as well as the O ring. If even that doesn't work, then I guess I'll have to use those email ids and hope for the best.

    Thanks again.

    Vikram

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  • susheelkumar
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    Re: Newbie questions

    Originally posted by wysiwyg View Post
    This problem still persists and the service centre hasn't been able to resolve it even after changing the O ring. I've even contacted the TVS engineer who is deputed to oversee the service centres in Pune, to no avail.

    Does anyone have email ids of any one in TVS that I can escalate this issue to?

    Thanks in advance.

    Vikram
    Check the first page of apache-rtr-fi thread.
    Apache RTR/FI - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community
    http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcycle-ownership-experiences/4832-apache-rtr-fi.html
    Share what you think about the motorcycle you own or have owned in the past.

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  • wysiwyg
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    Re: Newbie questions

    Originally posted by wysiwyg View Post
    Guys, have some questions about my new Apache 160: 1. I see traces of oil on the right of the oil filler cap [more towards the crash guard than the oil filler cap]. Is this overflow from the filter?
    This problem still persists and the service centre hasn't been able to resolve it even after changing the O ring. I've even contacted the TVS engineer who is deputed to oversee the service centres in Pune, to no avail.

    Does anyone have email ids of any one in TVS that I can escalate this issue to?

    Thanks in advance.

    Vikram
    Last edited by wysiwyg; 08-12-2013, 05:24 PM.

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  • petrolhead_chn
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    Re: Newbie questions

    Originally posted by 0mnipresent View Post
    Motul 15w50 5100 wngine oil.
    Is that the recommended engine oil for your bike?

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  • The Monk
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    Re: Need Advice for My bike Apache FI 160

    Originally posted by Devil Racer View Post
    Hi All,
    I'm new to this community, I would like to gather some information regarding the Apache RTR FI 160, I have bought it on 2009 and till now it has clocked 29K KMS, Now I would like to change the Engine Oil and Headlight preferably HID and also the Tyres. So kindly provide me the best possible solutions for the above process, Thanks in advance for helping...
    Query Approved and Merged

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  • Devil Racer
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    Need Advice for My bike Apache FI 160

    Hi All,
    I'm new to this community, I would like to gather some information regarding the Apache RTR FI 160, I have bought it on 2009 and till now it has clocked 29K KMS, Now I would like to change the Engine Oil and Headlight preferably HID and also the Tyres. So kindly provide me the best possible solutions for the above process, Thanks in advance for helping...

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  • udayrrr
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    Re: Newbie questions

    Originally posted by 0mnipresent View Post
    Hello guys.
    I am having Apache RTR of 2012 June model.It has run about 8500 kms till date.
    The problem is, i shift gear from 1st to second, and in second gear it goes good
    till it reaches at 4000 rpm but after this the bike vibrates a lot and the speed is decreased,
    again the speed increases suddenly after the vibrations are done.
    Please help me out to solve this problem guys.
    Oil service is done at 7000 kms with Motul 15w50 5100 wngine oil.
    thing is all rtr's have that vibrations from 4.5-6.5k
    but i was surprised after your using w50 oil still vibrations
    mine got some what solved with w50 though fully synthetic elf oil
    and fact is tvs recommend oil is w30

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  • 0mnipresent
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    Re: Newbie questions

    Hello guys.
    I am having Apache RTR of 2012 June model.It has run about 8500 kms till date.
    The problem is, i shift gear from 1st to second, and in second gear it goes good
    till it reaches at 4000 rpm but after this the bike vibrates a lot and the speed is decreased,
    again the speed increases suddenly after the vibrations are done.
    Please help me out to solve this problem guys.
    Oil service is done at 7000 kms with Motul 15w50 5100 wngine oil.

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  • Prithvi R
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    Re: Newbie questions

    Originally posted by wysiwyg View Post
    One more question about my Apache 160 for the veterans:

    My bike's idling RPM stays at the 1000 mark after a cold start, but when I ride it for a while, say after 15-20 kms, then it starts hovering around the 1400 RPM mark. Is this normal or should I adjust it?

    Cheers,
    Vikram
    I think it's pretty normal. Even mine stays around 1.3k but when I leave it idling for a minute it'll be back to 1000. I think it's a normal thing.

    Sent from my HTC One S using xBhp Connect mobile app

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  • pranav.k
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    Re: Newbie questions

    I got Leh'd on my 38k kms old Apache RTR 160.. Awesome performance by the bike.. I was able to climb all the high altitude passes without any modifications to the carb or the AFR screw..
    Anyone else looking to get leh'd on the Apache, go for it.. The bike wont disappoint you..

    Cheers,
    Pranav

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