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**rennycornelius** · 02-02-2009, 09:10 AM

Originally posted by roycruise89 View Post

.I heard ppl sayin xtra premium will reduce vibs n smoother combustion....is dat true...

a fuel ironing out the vibes............!!!!!!!!!
man that's somethin new i heard for sure........

**chauhan_saurabh** · 02-02-2009, 12:56 PM

Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post

Well that is why we have a ownership thread for..........everyone talks abt its +ve only.......but only the owners know the actual problems in the bike they face........besides wat use is a ownership thread if we talk of only the +ve's?

abt ur FI plans.......i suggest you to buy the bike only after testriding it! U wont regret buying a RTR-FI

True, very true. That's why I like this thread more than any other ownership thread.

I did have a test ride and I liked the bike .. but those test rides do not give information which is available on this thread

. I liked that bike for the great control, its sound, its looks specially after sitting on it(because it's console panel and clip ons are the best you can see when sitting on an Indian bike), and last power that to delivered smoother than say non-fi RTR. But after seeing all the problems you guys are facing, I am getting more and more inclined towards no brainer Honda Unicorn

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**sai_ace** · 02-02-2009, 01:01 PM

Originally posted by chauhan_saurabh View Post

True, very true. That's why I like this thread more than any other ownership thread.

I did have a test ride and I liked the bike .. but those test rides do not give information which is available on this thread

. I liked that bike for the great control, its sound, its looks specially after sitting on it(because it's console panel and clip ons are the best you can see when sitting on an Indian bike), and last power that to delivered smoother than say non-fi RTR. But after seeing all the problems you guys are facing, I am getting more and more inclined towards no brainer Honda Unicorn

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Dude, TVS R&D is working on the bike for sure. They are ironing out a few niggles. Most owners in this thread are the first batch owners. So we do find some issues. Why dont you wait for another month? the TVS would have smoothened out most of the niggles. (insider info)

**Aparajith** · 02-02-2009, 01:09 PM

Any new technology takes time to stabilise man. Look at the 220. It had no less issues when it was launched. Now almost all issues are ironed out. Same case here. m sure TVS will iron these issues in another 4 - 6 months. If u can put up with that, fine. Else please dont or u will not "enjoy" the hassles associated!

**onlinesatish** · 02-02-2009, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by satyenpoojary View Post

You sure about the warranty bit.... Any idea if i can claim it under insurance..
I have no clue on how it happened...

Infact the rear panel issue was also a weird one for me.... it should be some freak pothole thingy!

For the panels I was quoted 650 each! Guys any idea...!

am not sure abt the warrenty thing......but going by the logic's og warenty.....this should be a wear and tear thingy........even though it gave way long before it should......so they have to consider this......just have a word wth some other svc and see.

Abt the rear panel........even if u hit a pot hole how could it break? or were u using saddle bag or did u put any pressure on the panels?

i was quoted 450rs per panel here in hyd......mine is a black RTR......hope ur's is same too.

@jam92

am sure u wont get the rear sprocket alone outside......u would have to buy them as a set and u know abt TVS spare prices......RTR chain sprocket kit costa around 900-1200

**Trigger** · 02-02-2009, 01:41 PM

Originally posted by sai_ace View Post

Dude, TVS R&D is working on the bike for sure. They are ironing out a few niggles. Most owners in this thread are the first batch owners. So we do find some issues. Why dont you wait for another month? the TVS would have smoothened out most of the niggles. (insider info)

will the existing owner benefit from that? meaning, will fix the bugs in bikes already sold?

**Aparajith** · 02-02-2009, 01:47 PM

Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post

am sure u wont get the rear sprocket alone outside......u would have to buy them as a set and u know abt TVS spare prices......

U will get them separately outside. I got the Fiero rear sprocket alone from Rolon outside for 250 or 300 bucks and used it on my Pulsar. Search properly! And with a fatter rear comes all the hassles of reduced pickup, mileage, increased weight and so on. I for one would not use it. It might also upset the ideal balance and wonderful handling this machine has!

**RedApple** · 02-02-2009, 04:18 PM

Ok guys an update to my problem. The low beam is working fine..but the high beam is gone. It looks like the bulb is of cheap quality

. Anywhere in bangalore i can get a good quality bulb?

**kauria** · 02-02-2009, 04:34 PM

Did a 650 km round trip to Orissa on 31.01.09 & 01.02.09 with two of my friends. Both the RTR performed superb, no problem as such, apart from the tappet noise at 4000 – 4500 RPM range. Get an approx 45 kmpl of mileage after doing constant 75 – 80 kmph crushing. Also felt the headlight is superb for night riding, check this when returning at night.

The route was like that:
Kolkata – Kolaghat – Kharagpur – Lodhasuli – Baharora – Jamsola – Bangriposi – Baripoda - Rohini – Balasore – Chandipur – Jaleswar – Kharagpur – Kolaghat – Kolkata

**satyenpoojary** · 02-02-2009, 04:38 PM

Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post

am not sure abt the warrenty thing......but going by the logic's og warenty.....this should be a wear and tear thingy........even though it gave way long before it should......so they have to consider this......just have a word wth some other svc and see.

Abt the rear panel........even if u hit a pot hole how could it break? or were u using saddle bag or did u put any pressure on the panels?

i was quoted 450rs per panel here in hyd......mine is a black RTR......hope ur's is same too.

@jam92

am sure u wont get the rear sprocket alone outside......u would have to buy them as a set and u know abt TVS spare prices......RTR chain sprocket kit costa around 900-1200

I asked them of the warranty, they say its natural wear and tear

and hence I have to borne it!

I dont use any saddle bags, and am absolutely clueless on why it would break !

**razorBlades** · 02-02-2009, 05:11 PM

Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post

am sure u wont get the rear sprocket alone outside......u would have to buy them as a set and u know abt TVS spare prices......RTR chain sprocket kit costa around 900-1200

I bought the TVS chain-sprocket set.. it costed me 650 bucks here in mumbai.

besides my bike is on the verge of dying suddenly.. full throttle, 4/5th gear.. 40kmph max

Have to admit it in an ICU unit

@satyen: whoa! how can it break man?? darn!

**sam92** · 02-02-2009, 07:18 PM

Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post

am not sure abt the warrenty thing......but going by the logic's og warenty.....this should be a wear and tear thingy........even though it gave way long before it should......so they have to consider this......just have a word wth some other svc and see.

Abt the rear panel........even if u hit a pot hole how could it break? or were u using saddle bag or did u put any pressure on the panels?

i was quoted 450rs per panel here in hyd......mine is a black RTR......hope ur's is same too.

@jam92

am sure u wont get the rear sprocket alone outside......u would have to buy them as a set and u know abt TVS spare prices......RTR chain sprocket kit costa around 900-1200

dude .. i dont go ONLY to official tvs serv center ..i have my own sources

i am just feeling that the 1st gear is of no use

Originally posted by Aparajith View Post

U will get them separately outside. I got the Fiero rear sprocket alone from Rolon outside for 250 or 300 bucks and used it on my Pulsar. Search properly! And with a fatter rear comes all the hassles of reduced pickup, mileage, increased weight and so on. I for one would not use it. It might also upset the ideal balance and wonderful handling this machine has!

sprocket will reduce millege and all ?

Originally posted by razorBlades View Post

I bought the TVS chain-sprocket set.. it costed me 650 bucks here in mumbai.

i know that ..satish always get tricked by TVS people

**onlinesatish** · 02-02-2009, 07:31 PM

Originally posted by Aparajith View Post

U will get them separately outside. I got the Fiero rear sprocket alone from Rolon outside for 250 or 300 bucks and used it on my Pulsar. Search properly! And with a fatter rear comes all the hassles of reduced pickup, mileage, increased weight and so on. I for one would not use it. It might also upset the ideal balance and wonderful handling this machine has!

thts a good news.....time to hunt for spare again

Originally posted by satyenpoojary View Post

I asked them of the warranty, they say its natural wear and tear

and hence I have to borne it!

I dont use any saddle bags, and am absolutely clueless on why it would break !

Bro but still it cant give way soo soon.......guess ur RTR should hve done 15k by now right?

Originally posted by razorBlades View Post

I bought the TVS chain-sprocket set.. it costed me 650 bucks here in mumbai.

besides my bike is on the verge of dying suddenly.. full throttle, 4/5th gear.. 40kmph max

Have to admit it in an ICU unit

@satyen: whoa! how can it break man?? darn!

aiyo.....only 650rs ??? is that an RTR-FI chain kit? including the sprocket?

**Aparajith** · 02-02-2009, 07:33 PM

Originally posted by sam92 View Post

sprocket will reduce millege and all ?

Depends.... U sure can expect a minor difference of around 1 - 2 kmpl. A taller gearing will enhance mileage, but it will be effectively ruined as u will be trying to keep the engine on boil forever. A shorter gearing will obviously reduce mileage. I think my explanation is right. Experts, please clarify.

**Joel** · 02-02-2009, 09:07 PM

Sproketting is the most basic mod that one can do to a motorcycle to enhance the performance to the desired levels. The impact on mileage and performance is dependant on what gearing you choose. It can improve or go down. Its bike specific again.

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