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**padfootmoony2006** · 11-23-2012, 03:32 PM

Originally posted by susheelkumar View Post

@ALL Well folks I have doubt here. Will a TPS which doesnt function perfectly effect the mileage of the bike.
I feel a bit lag in low gear RPMs. I mean if you are riding in low gear in say some 3k rpm constantly I feel some lagging, I mean speed is fluctuating.

Yes brother...without doubt...!! The TPS is a sensor that tell your FI via your ECU how much gas to be injected into the combustion chamber...!! If your TPS doesnt function properly...it will send wrong throttle position information to your ECu and hence may cause in more fuel burn..and effect the smoothness in riding.....The hick ups that you are getting may be because of the TPS malfunction....!! But to be truthful i havent heard much of TPS malfunction issues....I ride the ZMR..so cant tell you technicall how to do it on your RTR...but i think before checking your TPS you should check your injectors for any signs of debris in it...!!..at times when some dirt enters the fuel tank and passes to the Fuel filter it may cause issues that you are currently facing...!!!

My replies in BOLD..!!!

**madhav766** · 11-23-2012, 05:24 PM

Re: Apache RTR/FI

Calling all owners! I'm sorry I didn't post this here earlier. This is for Bangalore RTR owners. How would you guys like an RTR exclusive g2g?

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**absh rtr** · 11-23-2012, 06:35 PM

Dude i run the engine normally... i maintain the rpm more than 2.5k... but ya inside traffic i ride very smoothly....dont rev hard..thats the reason i get that mileage i guess...dont break much..u mite get more mileage..52 is max i ve achieved....the avg is arnd 48 to 50....!! I rev the engine hard in the highways..( ring roads and nice road..!) even then i get mileage more than 45kmpl...! i dono how..think i m lucky..!!
My question...wat about the gear box in ur apache..?? is it smooth..no false neutral and all..??

**onlinesatish** · 11-27-2012, 09:04 AM

Picked up the Duke yesterday! Was confused between Black and Orange, but i finally gave in to Black as usual :P

This is the only bike in india which i felt is a proper upgrade from an RTR! Nothing else came close to what RTR's like execpt Duke!

BTW, RTR is staying, not selling it. Even if i did i will sell it to my close bud only so that i can ride her frequently

**madhav766** · 11-27-2012, 09:49 AM

Re: Apache RTR/FI

Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post

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Picked up the Duke yesterday! Was confused between Black and Orange, but i finally gave in to Black as usual :P

This is the only bike in india which i felt is a proper upgrade from an RTR! Nothing else came close to what RTR's like execpt Duke!

BTW, RTR is staying, not selling it. Even if i did i will sell it to my close bud only so that i can ride her frequently

Congratulations on the new ride!

happy that the RTR stays close

Sad thing is, you are one of the oldest owners of the RTR, and you're moving on. Bittersweet feeling.

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**onlinesatish** · 11-27-2012, 04:24 PM

Originally posted by madhav766 View Post

Congratulations on the new ride!

happy that the RTR stays close

Sad thing is, you are one of the oldest owners of the RTR, and you're moving on. Bittersweet feeling.

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Thx buddy! Only main reason are the Mech's. Most of the good mech from the SVC have moved on to 4 wheelers and the new guys dont do a good job, so i dont want to torture it anymore! Putting in lesser no of KMS on it these days. Its still stuck between 84-85k kms.

It would still be with my close bud who love my bike more than his R15! I'll have access to it whenever i want, it kind of staying in the family!

**susheelkumar** · 11-29-2012, 12:11 PM

Originally posted by padfootmoony2006 View Post

My replies in BOLD..!!!

Thanks for the info yaar. This weekend I need to get my steed serviced. Will ask them to check this TPS & also for some dirt in injectors.

Originally posted by madhav766 View Post

Calling all owners! I'm sorry I didn't post this here earlier. This is for Bangalore RTR owners. How would you guys like an RTR exclusive g2g?
I'm in..

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Originally posted by absh rtr View Post

Dude i run the engine normally... i maintain the rpm more than 2.5k... but ya inside traffic i ride very smoothly....dont rev hard..thats the reason i get that mileage i guess...dont break much..u mite get more mileage..52 is max i ve achieved....the avg is arnd 48 to 50....!! I rev the engine hard in the highways..( ring roads and nice road..!) even then i get mileage more than 45kmpl...! i dono how..think i m lucky..!!
My question...wat about the gear box in ur apache..?? is it smooth..no false neutral and all..??

RTR gear box are notorious for their hard shifts & false neutrals.
So, I'm also suffering with the same heriditory disease

It gets worse when its time to change oil.
I need to do the same. Checked oil today. The levels are fine but the color is not so good.
I normally use Shell semi-synthetic.

Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post

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Picked up the Duke yesterday! Was confused between Black and Orange, but i finally gave in to Black as usual :P

This is the only bike in india which i felt is a proper upgrade from an RTR! Nothing else came close to what RTR's like execpt Duke!

BTW, RTR is staying, not selling it. Even if i did i will sell it to my close bud only so that i can ride her frequently

Hi sathish. You are one of the oldest person in this Apache RTR 160 thread.
Many old guys left this thread & even xbhp. Happy to see you around.
Happy to know that your RTR is still with you.
By the way congratz for your new bike. I was infact fed up with so many orange-dukes running around.
I'm always a big fan of black color. You made a good choice.
Also happy to know that RTR is closest to Duke when it comes to adrenaline rush.
But duke is short geared right? But I feel RTR is other way round.
Please correct me if I'm wrong.

**madhav766** · 11-29-2012, 01:50 PM

Re: Apache RTR/FI

Originally posted by susheelkumar View Post

But duke is short geared right? But I feel RTR is other way round.
Please correct me if I'm wrong.

There you are right. But at 25bhp and
136kg, all that is in the wind!

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**Haariss92** · 11-29-2012, 03:26 PM

Update...After some long time visited here ,work and other things caught me up.My RTR has done about 13k in about 2 years...still the throttle response is the same when i first rode it , always brings a smile at my face.......Gave it for service about 2 months back got the brake shoe replaced and got the Teflon coating done too,Though the amount if vibrations have increased and hate the tapet's sound.My only cause of concern which jas cropped up recently is that whenever i use the disk brake , it does not gives a linear braking effect rather it gives jerks.Any known issue?

**susheelkumar** · 11-29-2012, 03:52 PM

Originally posted by Haariss92 View Post

Update...After some long time visited here ,work and other things caught me up.My RTR has done about 13k in about 2 years...still the throttle response is the same when i first rode it , always brings a smile at my face.......Gave it for service about 2 months back got the brake shoe replaced and got the Teflon coating done too,Though the amount if vibrations have increased and hate the tapet's sound.My only cause of concern which jas cropped up recently is that whenever i use the disk brake , it does not gives a linear braking effect rather it gives jerks.Any known issue?

The culprit might be some wrong fitting of the brake shoes.
I feel you have faced this issue after you replaced that.
Hit nearby SVC & get it resolved before it ruins your disc setup.

**kantu** · 11-29-2012, 05:05 PM

Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post

Picked up the Duke yesterday!

Congrats !

Happy to see you here again

Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post

This is the only bike in india which i felt is a proper upgrade from an RTR!

Tru That ! I am looking for a upgrade, booked TB350 cancelled it, now waiting for bigger brother of Duke.

Originally posted by Haariss92 View Post

Update...After some long time visited here ... My only cause of concern which jas cropped up recently is that whenever i use the disk brake , it does not gives a linear braking effect rather it gives jerks.Any known issue?

Ah my CS nik stealer

Long time.
Get disc pads cleaned. They wont do this in regular service sometimes.
It can also be due to the tires as well, if its worn out.

**shahbaz63** · 11-30-2012, 11:28 AM

Originally posted by Haariss92 View Post

Update...After some long time visited here ,work and other things caught me up.My RTR has done about 13k in about 2 years...still the throttle response is the same when i first rode it , always brings a smile at my face.......Gave it for service about 2 months back got the brake shoe replaced and got the Teflon coating done too,Though the amount if vibrations have increased and hate the tapet's sound.My only cause of concern which jas cropped up recently is that whenever i use the disk brake , it does not gives a linear braking effect rather it gives jerks.Any known issue?

Good to hear that waise my RTR has done 12k in 5 month now ...

**pravin.murthy** · 11-30-2012, 10:55 PM

Originally posted by Tron05 View Post

i dont do any additional rides.. just home-begumpet to office-kondapur and back. But the flyovers,jubilee hills and madhapur bypass are my areas to hit 110-120 daily.

Its a Orange RTR FI and no stickers.. u cant miss a orange FI

I am an RTR Fi owner from more than 3 1/2 yrs. Ive replaced the Fi system on the bike 2 times so far!!!

The bike is an absolute mess and no wonder its been stopped...

My suggestion to all the bike buyers, please do not buy an Fi manufactured Indian bike (BAJAJ and TVS).

The japs are experts in Fi... never have heard of complaints on them, but the Bosch Fi on my bike sucks!!!

It is so inconsistent in power delivery!! that its frustrating and Im just waiting for the right next bike to replace this Rattler!!

**kantu** · 12-01-2012, 11:37 AM

Originally posted by pravin.murthy View Post

It is so inconsistent in power delivery!! that its frustrating and Im just waiting for the right next bike to replace this Rattler!!

If you are unhappy with the performance of the bike, I suggest you shoot a mail to GM(Contact is in first page). I have seen myself quick turn arounds. They will send good engineers (not from your SVC) to take a look at your bike.

**Haariss92** · 12-02-2012, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by kantu View Post

Congrats !

Happy to see you here again

Tru That ! I am looking for a upgrade, booked TB350 cancelled it, now waiting for bigger brother of Duke.

Ah my CS nik stealer

Long time.
Get disc pads cleaned. They wont do this in regular service sometimes.
It can also be due to the tires as well, if its worn out.

haha you can keep the nick i dont play anymore :P
and yea will get the disc checked , I am giving more care to my i20 now i guess

@shahbaz; you seem to ride alot on ur bike

,Any long trips ?

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