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  • #7306
    Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post

    The oldest RTR (in terms of kms ) looks pretty young !

    Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post






    the tire looks good !

    Originally posted by chicane1879 View Post
    Damn, that hurts!!
    I forgot to take the pic of the filter, it was worth to look at!


    Originally posted by psr View Post
    Renny sorry to note the sad state of offairs with your TVS RTR......Even Suzuki GS 150 thread owners are complaining about rust formation near Petrol Tank mouth and all over the chasis...I wonder what had happened to these companies Quality Assurance & Quality Control Dept....I really appreciate Bajaj in this.Their early KBs had rusting problem and they replaced free of charge(I have one,so I know)and improved by TIN PLATING the inside of the tank...Even after 23 yrs the inside of tank is like new..Try to get it tin plated or Galvanize it.But I am against re-use of rusted tanks because it will fail at the most inopportune moment.Best to go for new tank with internal TIN coating
    BEST OF LUCK
    My 7 year old KB never ever had issues related to rust, and i used that thing real bad, i mean not used to wash it with mud on the body for over a month, and it never developed even an mm of rust anywhere.

    My mech knws some guys who do this specific tank cleaning job and painting/ galvanising thing.
    But cant leave the tank with them as they handle it very badly (read loads of scratches and dents)

    Originally posted by kantu View Post
    Well you know what Go to GS 150 r owner ship threads even they had rusting of their tanks in brand new bikes it self .I remember some one posting that he had replaced his tank 2-3 times for rusting issue , am not defending TVS , my bike just 2 weeks old has rust on frame
    Never knew about the GS rusting issues.
    But this tank thing of RTR really got me worried.

    Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post
    @renny

    Also, get the injectors cleaned too.
    Ya will be doing that, will get the pump opened and serviced too.
    The Magician"

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    • #7307
      Originally posted by rennycornelius View Post

      Never knew about the GS rusting issues.
      But this tank thing of RTR really got me worried.
      Yes that issue was faced by many a owners here in xBhp. I think nowadays that has been sorted out.

      RTR tank rusting issue is again not a common-affair.

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      • #7308
        Originally posted by chicane1879 View Post
        Yes that issue was faced by many a owners here in xBhp. I think nowadays that has been sorted out.

        RTR tank rusting issue is again not a common-affair.
        Well was just flipping through manual , and noticed this
        Originally posted by Manual
        Having less petrol in the tank results in more evaporation of petrol and condensation afterwards , this may cause rust
        site:xbhp.com keyword -> Google this to dig up stuff in xbhp faster

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        • #7309
          Originally posted by kantu View Post
          Well was just flipping through manual , and noticed this
          Yes even that contributes to rusting. I had my Victor's Tank replaced(free of cost) in the 3rd year(out of warranty). It was a dealer gesture in the form of an almost new tank.

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          • #7310
            Changed the engine oil...found some loose metal pieces attached to the bottom nut which is removed to drain engine oil..


            Any thing serious?
            Is it due to normal wear and tear?
            Speak Less,Speak Wise!

            Sarcasm is my automatic response to stupidity.

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            • #7311
              11:15.

              Me standing at the parking, looking at my bike as my starter suddenly died.
              It was making all sorts of "gear slipping" noices, so i thought after tank, the bike had this, in store for me.

              As i'am running without a kick, i had only one option-
              To push start it.

              Before doing that, i thought to check the terminals of the battery once, the curious bystanders were more intrested than me as i was an alien there clad in helmet, jacket, gloves, and knee protectors, goin Einstein on my bike.

              The terminals looked ok, i hop'd on the bike and asked 2 guys amongst almost 20 standing to push my bike for me, on which they happily obliged.

              Put it in 2nd, and it started at one push, heard the pump, it was sounding varying, so i doubt'd the battery, as my next stop was at my mech place only (was going there for the tank clean up thing) i rode off.

              My mech checked the terminals again, they were loose, specially the + one, and after tight'nin it, the self got life.

              Will be going for the tank clean up thing in eve, will post the pics.
              The Magician"

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              • #7312
                Sad to read about tank rusting. However, in my case, only header is rusted.
                And open metal is there only on end can due to battery acid spil.

                There was lots scratches visible on rear rim due to 2 rim repairs and 4 punctures. but it got sorted with help of acrylic laquer.

                Note: 5 days a week, i stay in Mumbai (Coastal Area)

                @Renny and other Fi owners: RTR Fi can be started without battery also, by kick start. You can confirm this from abhiwar. We experimented that on his Fi.
                There's lot to it other than saddle....


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                • #7313
                  My Silencer was replaced more than a year ago coz of rust..!


                  Renny, looks like it started troubling you more!
                  07 HH Zma
                  11 Honda Aviator DLX
                  14 Ford Figo 1.4 TDCI (Now Caged:( )
                  16 Scooty Zest
                  11 CBR 250R

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                  • #7314
                    Apache rtr modified

                    Hi guys, you all might have seen grey apache, yellow Apache , Black Apache even White Apache, Have you ever seen Black and white Apache. Here is my Bike
                    Attached Files

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                    • #7315
                      i wanted to replace my half face helmet. I wear specs so which one would you people will suggest for me? I just use helmet 3-4 times in a day. Also, i do not want to spend very much.
                      also, the existing helmet is not comfortable at high speeds.
                      please suggest.
                      Last edited by joykarnawat; 11-23-2010, 10:53 AM.

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                      • #7316
                        Please ask queries related to RTR/ RTR FI here.

                        Take your question to Helmets thread.
                        The Magician"

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                        • #7317
                          My Engine sound is getting harsher and harsher day by day , havent given it for first service yet done only 250km , shall i get the oil changed ? i ride normally only within 4k & 50kmph but only few times will go to 75 and bring it back down to 50 again wont stay in 75 for long is it ok ?
                          site:xbhp.com keyword -> Google this to dig up stuff in xbhp faster

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                          • #7318
                            Originally posted by kantu View Post
                            My Engine sound is getting harsher and harsher day by day , havent given it for first service yet done only 250km , shall i get the oil changed ? i ride normally only within 4k & 50kmph but only few times will go to 75 and bring it back down to 50 again wont stay in 75 for long is it ok ?
                            Its normal for a new bike to feel little harsh. I felt the same when I brought my Apache. I don't think you need to change the oil now, better wait for the first service. Or you can just check the oil level and make sure there is enough oil.

                            Always try to keep the speed below 50kmph for the first 1000kms. It is really important, be patient for a while and after that its all yours

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                            • #7319
                              got a new bike recently , having trouble with gears ! Sometimes i am unable to put the bike in first gear no matter how much i press down it wont shift , in such times i will release throttle and shift it , i can hear pretty much loud sound and up shifting is also really hard !

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                              • #7320
                                Originally posted by lazyfrog View Post
                                got a new bike recently , having trouble with gears ! Sometimes i am unable to put the bike in first gear no matter how much i press down it wont shift , in such times i will release throttle and shift it , i can hear pretty much loud sound and up shifting is also really hard !

                                Common with new Bikes!

                                Dont worry gear shifting will get smooth after 1-2 service
                                Speak Less,Speak Wise!

                                Sarcasm is my automatic response to stupidity.

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