Hi Susheel,

Thanks a million for your suggestions man. Btw, It was I who serviced my bike. And I had made sure that the bike was run for 3-4 kms before setting the idle to 1100 -1200 rpm. Air filter had been cleaned. Will clean the carburetor today, but have least idea what I would do if the diaphragm is cracked. Is there a cheap fix you know of? And also another question, how do I check the TPS (Its throttle position sensor, right?). Thanks again for your inputs.

Regards,
Amit

The tuning is not done perfectly. Those issues will pop out when you have travelled for long distance or your engine has got heated up due to high revving.
Normally SVC guys tamper the tuning stuff. Every time I give for servicing they screw it. Idealy tuning should be done once the engine reached optimum temperature.
But SVC guys are too carless or lazy or time stricken that they dont do it @ the right time.
Secondly clean your air filter & carburettor.
Also check if any issue in TPS & carburetor diaphragm.
Once all this is solved everything is fine.

Hey Friends,

I am facing a small issue with my rtr 160 (not FI). My bike was almost unused for about 2 years as I was out of country and as you can imagine it was in a terrible condition when I picked it up. The first thing I did was give it a pretty good servicing. Changed engine oil (Motul 300V), Adjusted clutch cable, changed oil filter, air filter, break pads scraping and break oil change the lot... After servicing I had checked idle rpms at 1100 which is what it should be. I had been driving it tame for a few days post the servicing and faced no problems, engine purred beautifully, gear shifts became smooth all was well. Today I let loose on the highway and my bike started acting funny -
1. Idle rpms now vary from 1400 to 2000
2. 0-60 kmph is blistering fast, faster than I remember it ever went (Maybe in around 3 secs - Not complaining about it one bit). But it has a very hard time going over 70 and reaches a max of 80 odd kmph. Previously my bike could go over 110 kmph.
3. She just wont rev over 8000 rpm. And this has me puzzled.

Have any of you come across similar problems before. Could this be an issue with the carburettor? Could cleaning the carburettor solve these issues? What has me baffled is incredibly fast 0-60 pickup and really laboured 70 - 80+ pull.
Will I need to get the compression pressure checked at a svc for correcting the rev limit hitting at 8K? This is the one thing I cant do on my own. If you guys know how to, please let me know.

Any suggestions, any more ideas or gut feelings are very welcome. Am really worried about my bike.

Regards,
Amit

Execpt the Chambers, everything related to the engine has been changed atleast once.

The current bore kit is atleast 30k kms old. No issues so far. Bike still loves to hit the 12k mark and still brings smile to me

Congrats on the 85k kms , how is the bike to ride after 85k? is it on stock bore and piston?

Definitely 16 ltrs is including the reserve 2.5 ltrs, You can check in your owner's manual.

Hello,
This might seem a bit too obvious question (or even stupid) but need some information.. When they say the fuel capacity is 16 litres, is it including the reserve 2.5 or excluding it.. I have heard different answers from different places and need some authentic answers..

Thanks..

Well, i have seen it on lots of karizma's and even in couple of rtr's as well. So it must be available in the market.

Thanks buddy. Its actually 85k kms. Dont think i wont be able to hit the 100k mark

MRF Vyde? Just checked their site and could not find a 100/90 option. Have you installed this tyre on your bike?

And congrats on hitting 70k.

TVS Apache series RTR 160

Hi guys,


I currently own the TVS Apache series RTR 160 (2012). I have the following queries:
1. The rear tyre size is 110/80 R17. But I'm planning to upgrade it to 120/80 R17. How much difference in mileage will I've to suffer???(currently I get around 45-50 kmpl)
2. What is the most effective way of lubricating the chain & sprocket??? I've heard dis 1 method wherein you mix some amount of diesel n chain oil which would assist in cleansing and lubricating the chain. Kindly elaborate on dis method and please advice me on the Chain oil that should be used.
3. The front discs make a mild screeching sound when engaged. What should I be checking, the brake pads or disc assembly???


Thanks a lot for your help
Tijoe

R15 front tyre and MRF Zapper Wyde 100/90-18!


Completed 70k Kms on the odo last week. 85k kms for Real (changed the speedometer twice)

@Tron05
I replace my tyres 3 months back. Got Zapper Q for rear and Zapper FS for the front. They are much, Much, MUCH better than the stock ones!!! I would recommend these. I had also completed 28K when I got them replaced.

Re: Apache RTR/FI

ROFL!!

Sent from my WT19i

You remind me of that Golden egg laying Goose story. But do this once you get R15 as you will have something to ride to collect spares for RTR when its broken

Time for a Tyre change on my RTR FI. It has run 28k on stock TVS Tyre and the rear has gone almost bald.

Went through quite a few threads and shortlisted Zapper Q and Michelin Sirac Street for the rear Tyre replacement.

Any suggestions, on which one would be better for a planted grip?