Need to modify TVS Apache RTR160

necro · 21st October 2007, 02:38

I'm new here!

Please, can anyone tell me or suggest me, how to modify my Apache 160 into a great sporty bike?
I've painted it's rear alloy wheel into red, matched with the rear suspensions!
I'm thinking to cover its engine like Karizma's.
I don't want to remove my side mirrors.

Please help me.
Thanks!!!

desigNation · 21st October 2007, 19:25

necro-i think the apache is already a beautiful looking bike,please dont cover up the engine and make it look tacky,just remove the saree gaurd[if it has one].dont put any stickers.just let it be like how it is.

JayD · 21st October 2007, 23:32

Dude! pls leave it alone! its a looker in stock trim itself. Btw, the rear rim is now red and the front is still black? A sure fire entry into the wierd and whacky thread!!

praJEEP · 22nd October 2007, 12:46

how to modify my Apache 160 into a great sporty bike?

why why ? its already sporty lookin bike, dont make a mess of it.

I've painted it's rear alloy wheel into red, matched with the rear suspensions!

warning you never post a pic, within secs it would be in wacky thread.

I'm thinking to cover its engine like Karizma's.
I don't want to remove my side mirrors.

It would spoil the whole look of the bike, rtr-160 can never become karizma by covering the engine

if you dont like to remove the mirrors then dont to me its looks nice
if its removed, coz it depends on one's like & dislike.

Before doing the following have you ever thaught that you would be loosing the warranty of your bike, if your pockets are deep filled with lots of dollars then continue, if not turn it back to stock its up to you now.

Cheers

Pradeep

necro · 22nd October 2007, 15:58

Thanks for replying...
It's first 2 free services are done.
3 are left! then it will like orphan to everyone, even to TVS.
That's why I want to modify it and take it to the racing edge.

Modifying in terms I want to replace the bulbs, rear mud flap, etc with other ones. To make it a complete new bike.
If I put P220's side mirrors?

I want to give it a Moto GP style without any stickers!

islero · 22nd October 2007, 17:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by necro

Thanks for replying...
It's first 2 free services are done.
3 are left! then it will like orphan to everyone, even to TVS.
That's why I want to modify it and take it to the racing edge.

Modifying in terms I want to replace the bulbs, rear mud flap, etc with other ones. To make it a complete new bike.
If I put P220's side mirrors?

I want to give it a Moto GP style without any stickers!

So "giving" the RTR "a moto GP style" by giving it new bulbs, new mud flap(sic) etc will immediately elevate it to the racing edge?

TVS, and the RTR, already have a great racing heritage on our Indian tracks. This is the heritage you would want to enjoy, rather than try to make one good looking bike look like another.

This is only my honest opinion. Opinions differ, tho. I wish you all the best in your mission.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 22nd October 2007, 17:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by necro

Modifying in terms I want to replace the bulbs, rear mud flap, etc with other ones. To make it a complete new bike.
If I put P220's side mirrors?

Why not do some performance mods instead? Like k&N air filter and jetting?

necro · 22nd October 2007, 18:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

Why not do some performance mods instead? Like k&N air filter and jetting?

Tell me more about enhancing it's performance without dropping the mileage!
Let me know more about K&N air filter and jetting.

And please tell me, like in dhoom1, nitrox is available for this?
Is there any other modifications are available?

I like the side mirrors of P220 and lighting handle bar of it.
can I go for it?
It will look nice.

hyper123 · 22nd October 2007, 18:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by necro

Tell me more about enhancing it's performance without dropping the mileage!
Let me know more about K&N air filter and jetting.

And please tell me, like in dhoom1, nitrox is available for this?
Is there any other modifications are available?

I like the side mirrors of P220 and lighting handle bar of it.
can I go for it?
It will look nice.

Performance without drop in mileage?? Hard luck mate.

You can get a K&N and get the jetting done, but then you might end up decreasing the FE, and you won't get an impressive improvement in performance.

You could try changing your sprockets. You are looking for more acceleration or greater top speed??

Please don't go about trying to change the bike's appearance. It looks sporty and sexy as it is.

islero · 22nd October 2007, 20:00

Here y'are

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...r-150dtsi.html

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...our-views.html

Refer for info about filters

necro · 23rd October 2007, 15:59

thnx a lot!!!
but please let me know 1 thing, that I like the lighting system Bajaj introduced in P180, P200, P220! (handle, it glows in dark) can I put them on my Apache?
After all free services!

praJEEP · 23rd October 2007, 17:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by necro

thnx a lot!!!
but please let me know 1 thing, that I like the lighting system Bajaj introduced in P180, P200, P220! (handle, it glows in dark) can I put them on my Apache?
After all free services!

no dude you can put them but it will not fit properly, even though it fits properly it looks awkward,

sell your apache and get P 200 just kidding

.

hyper123 · 24th October 2007, 13:40

Buy a 220 rather than 200, and then paint it yellow with black vinyls, it will remind you of your RTR!!

necro · 25th October 2007, 22:24

Thanks a lot PraJEEp And hyper123!

rider60 · 26th October 2007, 02:27

nerco you can put in a bigger tyre, and K&N and upjet thats all i can think of for now, the other day i saw apache with a bigger tyre at rear it was looking awesome i think you can put in 110/90-18 or 120/80-18 tyre i am not sure of the max size that can be fixed but check it out its worth it!

21st October 2007, 02:38	#1
necro Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Korba Posts: 10 Thanked: 0 Times	Need to modify TVS Apache RTR160 I'm new here! Please, can anyone tell me or suggest me, how to modify my Apache 160 into a great sporty bike? I've painted it's rear alloy wheel into red, matched with the rear suspensions! I'm thinking to cover its engine like Karizma's. I don't want to remove my side mirrors. Please help me. Thanks!!!
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21st October 2007, 19:25	#2
desigNation BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: calicut Posts: 661 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	necro-i think the apache is already a beautiful looking bike,please dont cover up the engine and make it look tacky,just remove the saree gaurd[if it has one].dont put any stickers.just let it be like how it is.
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21st October 2007, 23:32	#3
JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin! At last Posts: 3,235 Thanked: 2,616 Times View My Garage	Dude! pls leave it alone! its a looker in stock trim itself. Btw, the rear rim is now red and the front is still black? A sure fire entry into the wierd and whacky thread!!
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22nd October 2007, 12:46	#4
praJEEP BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 537 Thanked: 12 Times	how to modify my Apache 160 into a great sporty bike? why why ? its already sporty lookin bike, dont make a mess of it. I've painted it's rear alloy wheel into red, matched with the rear suspensions! warning you never post a pic, within secs it would be in wacky thread. I'm thinking to cover its engine like Karizma's. I don't want to remove my side mirrors. It would spoil the whole look of the bike, rtr-160 can never become karizma by covering the engine if you dont like to remove the mirrors then dont to me its looks nice if its removed, coz it depends on one's like & dislike. Before doing the following have you ever thaught that you would be loosing the warranty of your bike, if your pockets are deep filled with lots of dollars then continue, if not turn it back to stock its up to you now. Cheers Pradeep
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22nd October 2007, 15:58	#5
necro Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Korba Posts: 10 Thanked: 0 Times	Thanks for replying... It's first 2 free services are done. 3 are left! then it will like orphan to everyone, even to TVS. That's why I want to modify it and take it to the racing edge. Modifying in terms I want to replace the bulbs, rear mud flap, etc with other ones. To make it a complete new bike. If I put P220's side mirrors? I want to give it a Moto GP style without any stickers!
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22nd October 2007, 20:00	#10
islero Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,574 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Here y'are http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...r-150dtsi.html http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...our-views.html Refer for info about filters Last edited by islero : 22nd October 2007 at 20:03.
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23rd October 2007, 15:59	#11
necro Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Korba Posts: 10 Thanked: 0 Times	thnx a lot!!! but please let me know 1 thing, that I like the lighting system Bajaj introduced in P180, P200, P220! (handle, it glows in dark) can I put them on my Apache? After all free services!
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24th October 2007, 13:40	#13
hyper123 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 321 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Buy a 220 rather than 200, and then paint it yellow with black vinyls, it will remind you of your RTR!!
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25th October 2007, 22:24	#14
necro Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Korba Posts: 10 Thanked: 0 Times	Thanks a lot PraJEEp And hyper123!
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26th October 2007, 02:27	#15
rider60 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bhagyanagaram. (A.K.A. Hyderabad) Posts: 1,619 Thanked: 56 Times View My Garage	nerco you can put in a bigger tyre, and K&N and upjet thats all i can think of for now, the other day i saw apache with a bigger tyre at rear it was looking awesome i think you can put in 110/90-18 or 120/80-18 tyre i am not sure of the max size that can be fixed but check it out its worth it!
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