Storage Procedures
Caution
For storing your motorcycle for longer periods of over
a month and above, we recommend to carry out the Do not park the vehicle on a slope or soft ground or else
following steps: it may fall.
• Clean the motorcycle. Park the vehicle on centre During storage the battery must be checked and if
stand (if applicable) or in auxiliary stand (refer required recharged atleast once in a month.
page 182).
• Warm-up the engine and drain the engine oil.
• Empty the fuel tank.
• Remove the spark plug and feed in several drop
of engine oil through the spark plug hole. Crank
the engine few times and reinstall the spark plug.
• Disconnect and remove the battery. Store it away
from direct sunlight and freezing temperatures.
Place a suitable support at the bottom of the
frame so that both the tyres are off the ground.
This will ensure the better tyre life.
• Protect the vehicle with the suitable cover and
store the vehicle inside a garage or similar area to
avoid damage due to dust and rain.
• Make sure that the storage area is well ventilated
and free from any source of flame or spark.
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Restoring the Motorcycle to use
• Take the motorcycle out of garage and clean the
motorcycle thoroughly (ref. page 177).
• Remount the battery after bench charging if
required.
• Fill the engine oil and check the oil level using the
gauge.
• Lubricate the necessary parts.
• Fill up fresh fuel in the fuel tank (ref. page 120).
• Check and inflate the tyre pressure to the
specified limit.
• Check and correct the points mentioned in pre-
ride check (ref. page 125).
Note
Turn on the ignition and start the engine. Allow the to run
in idle mode for few minutes and ride out.
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Taking Long Trips • Slackness and lubrication of chain.
When taking the motorcycle a long trip more than • Front and rear brake functioning and rear
500 km follow the instructions given below: brake switch working.
A) Keep the following items for use incase of
• Front fork for any abnormality.
emergency
• Spark plug cleanliness and condition.
• Complete tool kit and first aid kit.
• Air filter element cleanliness.
• Recommended spark plug one number.
• Lubrication of all necessary parts.
• Clutch cable each one.
B) Precautions to be taken for the journey: • Any other jobs as necessary.
• Ensure engine oil and brake fluid level are
upto the mark. Caution
• Ensure the coolant level. Long journey are to be taken only after the running-in
(ref. page 08).
• Adequate fuel in the tank.
C) Check the motorcycle for the following: Have your vehicle checked for the above mentioned
• Tightness of all fasteners for the correct items at TVS Motor Company Authorised Main Dealer.
torque value.
• Fitness of tyres and tyre pressure.
Note
Ensure the first aid equipments are changed periodically
• Working of all the lamps and horn. based on the expiry.
• Balancing of wheel.
• Smooth functioning of all cable and their free
plays.
• Smoothness of steering operation.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Tool Kit 4. Bit +/-
To assist you in performing certain aspects of 5. Grip driver
periodic maintenance and emergency repairs, a tool
6. Adjuster shock absorber rear
kit is supplied along with the vehicle.
7. Handle ring spanner
• The tool kit (ref. Fig. 82) is located below the
pillion seat (ref. page 123 for seat removal 8. Hexagonal key 5 mm
procedure). 9. Ring spanner
• The tool kit consists of one number each of the
following: Note
1. Tool bag
It is recommended to use the tool kit incase of any
2. Double ended open jaw spanner 12x13 emergency only. It is always advisable to take your
3. Double ended open jaw spanner 10x16 vehicle to TVS Motor Company Authorised Main Dealer.
Fig. 82
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Auxiliary Stand (Paddock Stand) • Position the stand (ref. Fig. 84).
Rear wheel stand • Make sure that the vehicle is secured so that it
Use the rear wheel stand (the rear wheel stand is cannot topple sideways.
an accessory and it is available with the TVS Motor • Push the stand down until the motorcycle is
Company Authorised Main Dealer). standing upright and the handle of auxiliary stand
• Ensure that the motorcycle is parked on a flat and is resting on the floor properly.
firm surface.
• Loosen the clamping screws (1) of the stand
adopters.
• Move away the adopters (2 & 3) in such way that
the swing arm fits between them (ref. Fig. 83).
• Ensure that the axle is not covered.
3 1
2
1 Fig. 84
Caution
When raising the motorcycle, make sure that the vehicle
is secured so that it cannot topple sideways.
Fig. 83
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WARRANTY AND SERVICES
TVS Motor Company Limited (‘the Company’) gives this warranty with respect to the TVS Apache RTX
manufactured by the Company.
While the Company has taken every care to maintain quality in the manufacture of the TVS Apache RTX, the above said
warranty is subject to other terms of warranty:
Standard Warranty - During 24 months from the date of purchase or during the first 30,000 km of run*
Additional Warranty - During 36 months from the completion of standard warranty or during the first
50,000 km of run**.
The vehicle in the hands of original retail purchaser, whichever is earlier, the parts of the vehicle covered under warranty
which prove to the satisfaction of the Company to have a manufacturing defect will be repaired or replaced free of cost.
The Company’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, free of cost, those parts of the vehicle
which upon examination by the Company may prove to the Company’s satisfaction to have a manufacturing defect, and in
such cases the Company’s decision either to repair or replace the affected parts will be final. In the event of replacement
of parts, the Company also reserves the right to use parts of the same brand as the affected parts or any other brand
which is used by the Company in the course of manufacture. All parts replaced under this warranty will become the
property of the Company and must be returned to the company.
Limitations of Warranty:
This warranty shall not apply to following condition:
1. Any natural wear and tear, including without limitation, aging.
2. Warranty claims on proprietary items such as tyres and batteries etc,. should be referred by the user directly on
the respective manufacturer, as per their warranty terms and the Company shall not be liable in any manner in
respect to the same.
• Battery warranty for “MF type (Maintenance Free)” is applicable for a period of 21 months from the date of
charging or 18 months from the date of sale or 20,000 kms, whichever is earlier.
• Battery warranty for “Lead Acid type” is applicable for a period of 15 months from date of charging or
12 months from date of sale or 10000 kms whichever is earlier.
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3. Parts repaired or replaced under this warranty are warranted only throughout the remainder of the original warranty
period.
4. The Company is not liable for any delay in servicing due to reasons beyond the control of the Company or any of its
TVS Motor Company Authorised Main Dealers.
5. In any event, the Company is not liable for indirect, remote, incidental or consequential damages.
6. The Company may make any modification or improvement to vehicles in future production at any time without prior
notice and without any obligation to install the same on vehicles previously dispatched for sale.
7. Any claim under this warranty will lie only when the customer:
• takes his vehicle to an TVS Motor Company Authorised Main Dealers and reports the problem he / she felt in the
vehicle to enable the TVS Motor Company Authorised Main Dealers to inspect the same and assess the cause
for the reported problems.
8. This is the only warranty given by the Company for the TVS Apache RTX. No employee, Dealer or other person is
authorised to extend or enlarge this warranty.
Warning
Modifications to this vehicle not approved by the TVS Motor Company may cause loss of performance and render it unsafe
for use and disqualifies for warranty coverage also.
Note
This warranty is applicable only for the vehicles availing warranty service (periodic service) when it falls due at TVS Motor
Company Authorised Main Dealer only.
Following Toll Free numbers can be contacted for battery related queries if any:
Incase of EXIDE battery, call :- 1800 103 5454 Incase of AMCO battery, call :- 1800 425 0096
Incase of TATA GREEN battery, call :- 1800 419 8888 Incase of AMARON battery, call :- 1800 425 5858
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Standard Warranty (24 months or first 30,000 km) - List of parts not covered under warranty*
ITEM WHAT TO CHECK FOR
Engine -
Engine tune-up, decarbonizing, fuel system cleaning, oil and coolant changes, head
Normal Maintenance Operations light focusing, fastener re-tightening, tuning of EFI system, clutch, brakes, greasing of
steering system and pivot pins as well as other normal adjustments.
Chain, sprockets, clutch and brake linings, fasteners, shims, washers, oil seals,
Wear and Tear Items gaskets etc.
Electrical Fuse, LEDs are only in head lamp, tail lamp, turn signal lamps
Service Maintenance Parts Oil filter, spark plug, air filter, oil, coolant, clamps
Rubber, Rexine and Plastic Items All hoses , pipes and plastic aesthetics
Battery and tyres (the warranty terms are subject to our agreement with proprietary
OEM)
(Battery warranty for “MF type (Maintenance Free)” is applicable for a period of 21
Proprietary Items months from the date of charging or 18 months from the date of sale or 20,000 kms,
whichever is earlier).
(Battery warranty for “Lead Acid type” is applicable for a period of 15 months from
date of charging or 12 months from date of sale or 10000 kms whichever is earlier).
Parts of the vehicle getting affected due to atmospheric effect / environmental factors
Other Factors (rusting, paint peel off etc.). However, depending on the vehicle usage condition,
warranty would be accepted up to 2 years from the date of purchase.
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Standard Warranty (24 months or first 30,000 km) - List of parts not covered under warranty*
ITEM WHAT TO CHECK FOR
Parts of the vehicle which have been tampered with, altered, repaired or replaced
by persons not authorised by the Company and which in the sole judgement of the
Company affect the performance of the vehicle.
Parts which are used in conjunction with parts not made or recommended by the
Company.
Parts suffering damage or resultant damage by accident, misuse, negligent treatment,
use of bad quality lubricants or coolant or impure fuel or by omission to follow the
guidance and instructions contained in this owner’s manual.
Other Factors Vehicles on which engine number or chassis number is deleted, defaced or altered.
Vehicles on which any warranty service including scheduled pay service is not availed
when it falls due (at TVS Motor Company Authorised Main Dealer).
Vehicles sold or transferred by original retail purchaser.
Vehicles used for racing or any competition or used otherwise than for ordinary
personal transportation.
Vehicles which have been taken out of India.
Vehicles affected by natural calamities like flood, earthquake, tsunami, storm etc,.
If the vehicle has been used for commercial purpose like taxi or used for rental or
hiring or any other purpose other than regular personal transportation.
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Additional Warranty (36 months or first 50,000 km) - List of parts not covered under warranty**
ITEM WHAT TO CHECK FOR
Guide cam chain, tensioner cam chain, cam chain, valves (for carbon deposition alone),
Engine
finger follower and Stem oil seal
Engine tune-up, decarbonizing, fuel system cleaning, oil and coolant changes, head
light focusing, fastener re-tightening, tuning of EFI system, clutch, brakes, silencer
Normal Maintenance Operations
(aesthetic failures), suspensions (leakage failures), greasing of steering system and
pivot pins as well as other normal adjustments
Chain, sprockets, clutch and brake linings, control cables fasteners, shims, washers, oil
Wear and Tear Items
seals, gaskets etc.
Fuse, headlamp, tail lamp, TSL, control switches, instrument cluster, wheel speed
Electrical
sensor, ignition coil, injector, relays and horn.
Service Maintenance Parts Oil filter, spark plug, air filter, oil, coolant, clamps
Rubber, Rexine and Plastic Items All hoses , pipes and plastic aesthetics
Battery and tyres (the warranty terms are subject to our agreement with proprietary
OEM)
(Battery warranty for “MF type (Maintenance Free)” is applicable for a period of
Proprietary Items 21 months from the date of charging or 18 months from the date of sale or 20,000
kms, whichever is earlier).
(Battery warranty for “Lead Acid type” is applicable for a period of 15 months from date
of charging or 12 months from date of sale or 10000 kms whichever is earlier).
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