TVS APACHE RTR 200
SERVICE MANUAL
CHASSIS
6-31
l
Heat the drum rear sprocket on a hot plate to
approximately 125° C. (Fig. 6.91A)
Hot plate
l
Draw out ball bearing, from drum rear sprocket
along with the shaft rear sprocket. (Fig. 6.91B)
Drift
Nylon hammer
INSPECTION
Before inspection, clean all the components with
kerosene and lubricate the bearings immediately
after cleaning.
l
Inspect wheel bearings, axle complete rear
and alloy wheel rear (refer page no. 6-2 for
checking procedure).
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Clean and inspect the drive chain as explained
in chapter ”Periodic maintenance” page 2-32.
Sprocket rear
l
Inspect sprocket rear teeth for wear. If they are
worn-out as illustrated (Fig. 6.92), replace the
sprocket with a new one.
Absorber rear wheel hub shock
l
Inspect the absorber rear wheel hub shock for
wear, deformation or damage and replace with
new if required. (Fig. 6.93)
Tyre inflation pressure
l
Tyre inflation pressure affects the tyre life to a
great extent. So it is necessary to maintain the
proper tyre pressure. (Fig. 6.94)
Tyre pressure gauge
Tyre pressure
2
Solo riding
2.00 kg/cm (28 PSI)
2
Dual riding
2.25 kg/cm (32 PSI)
Note:
Tyre pressure should be checked when the
tyre is cold. Low tyre pressure consumes
more fuel.
Fig. 6.91A
Fig. 6.91B
Fig. 6.92
NORMAL
WORN-OUT
Fig. 6.93
Fig. 6.94
