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  • #1561
    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

    Originally posted by ramprasadkamineni View Post
    The orange hornet!
    What is it covered with and why??
    And even the switch gear of white hornet
    :what::what:
    Covered with plastic to prevent rain water entry and damage to the instruments and switches. I don't know about Honda, but the Minda? sourced switchgear for FZ/GS/Gixxer/RE can withstand monsoon abuse with rare sprays of WD40 or Zorrik.

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    • #1562
      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

      Originally posted by ashwanth.r View Post
      Covered with plastic to prevent rain water entry and damage to the instruments and switches. I don't know about Honda, but the Minda? sourced switchgear for FZ/GS/Gixxer/RE can withstand monsoon abuse with rare sprays of WD40 or Zorrik.
      My Horn switch make some malfunction during monsoon... No sound from Horn... one road side mechanic told me to clean switch gear at Honda ASS because of Warranty. Anyway I bought a small bottle of " Zorrik 88" instead of WD 40 for Rs.70 and sprayed into Horn switch. Repeated same process again after 3 days. Now it is O.K.

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      • #1563
        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

        Originally posted by ashwanth.r View Post
        The card-boards in front of the engine is to prevent water splash on legs? Won't it overheat the engine
        Yes... we told him to make a went square type in front to regulate air flow n avoid heating.

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        • #1564
          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

          Originally posted by ramprasadkamineni View Post
          The orange hornet!
          What is it covered with and why??
          And even the switch gear of white hornet
          :what::what:
          Yes it is covered to avoid mid splashes and the switch gear to prevent rain water from seeping into switches..

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          • #1565
            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

            Originally posted by Zeit View Post
            Yes it is covered to avoid mid splashes and the switch gear to prevent rain water from seeping into switches..
            That is quite common in Mumbai!! Have seen that in many bikes.
            Sadly it affects the aesthetics of this good looking bike.
            Suzuki GS150R(Balck) 2009- 2012
            Yamaha R15 V2(LE white) 2012 and Honda Dio V2 Matte

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            • #1566
              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

              Originally posted by vivek_k_p View Post
              That is quite common in Mumbai!! Have seen that in many bikes.
              Sadly it affects the aesthetics of this good looking bike.
              This is the first time am seeing something like that to cover the switch gear
              And yeah, definitely affects the looks
              Yamaha fzs (2009-2012)||Honda unicorn(2012-2013)|| Hero karizma R (2013 - 2016)||Honda CBR 250R(2016)||Honda Hornet(2016-Present)

              Monsoon offroad biking to dudhsagar falls

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              • #1567
                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                Those are much needed life hacks in monsoons

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                • #1568
                  Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                  Originally posted by Zeit View Post
                  Hi...
                  Did anyone of us tried a small meet up.. ??

                  We in mumbai did one...
                  Was small though but felt good....
                  Ride safe all
                  Great that some of you guys could meet. Can I join in next time? Please let me know.
                  Keep Calm & Ride On!

                  Honda CB Hornet 160R (Current)
                  Hero Hunk (Sold)
                  HH Splendor (Sold)

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                  • #1569
                    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                    Originally posted by LateBloomer View Post
                    Great that some of you guys could meet. Can I join in next time? Please let me know.
                    Yea sure bro.

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                    • #1570
                      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                      Originally posted by Zeit View Post
                      Yea sure bro.
                      Please inform me too.

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                      • #1571
                        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                        Originally posted by Shashank K R View Post
                        @darthvader_omi

                        I must say, that's a big leap down coming from the Bonneville to the Hornet 160R😅.

                        5. This happens to me too. Cold starts with the electric starter just doesn't happen for me. Especially if you don't ride for 3+ days or ride a long distance on the highway.

                        And engine guard is very useful. I've had many instances where rocks are ricochet right into the engine from the front wheel. Already many dents on mine.

                        Coming to the engine oil, if it's mostly high traffic city riding/high speed highway runs it won't even last 2500km for me.

                        In my bike I've put Osram Silverstar 35/35W. Better than the stock bulb. Costs 140rs. The battery is too small to handle bigger bulbs or higher loads. I tried a 55/60W bulb but it wasn't good due to the battery.
                        [MENTION=12407]Shashank[/MENTION] KR Lol dude I even have a nc 700. 700 cc honda. The only reason i got the hornet is to for commuting so my other bikes don't get damaged you know. As far as the step down, the hornet is equally well built apart from the weld quality. Nissin brakes are very good. I cruise on the bonney at 80-90, so its all the same. Apart from the torque. I'm not going to change the oil till 6k. Follow the honda manual and fight if anything goes wrong. The headlight is the worst thing on the bike in my opinion.

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                        • #1572
                          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                          Wow😅. That's makes it even more interesting.

                          In Bangalore traffic and dust is at an all time high. Oil lasts only 1500km (stock mineral) before the engine gets very hot and harsh. The oil seems like very black water when drained. My air filter lasted only 7k. I haven't changed it yet, it's clogged up and so I'm riding without the filter cover.

                          Try osram Silverstar, much better than stock.

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                          • #1573
                            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                            Update on ownership.

                            Ive been riding in the rain for the past 3 days. No mechanical issues but the horn stops working. I guess someone else faced this issue. In my case it gets weak and the starter doesn't work . Ive also have the lcd go mad and show random shit LOL. Everything starts working once the bike dries out.

                            Took my bike to address these issues to the Honda SVC. New case file is opened. On behalf of the hornet community I have requested them to make changes at the assembly line as many owners are facing this issue. Rusting has affected my steering head screw, and the welds under the seat. Will post pictures soon

                            Ride Safe

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                            Originally posted by Shashank K R View Post
                            Wow😅. That's makes it even more interesting.

                            In Bangalore traffic and dust is at an all time high. Oil lasts only 1500km (stock mineral) before the engine gets very hot and harsh. The oil seems like very black water when drained. My air filter lasted only 7k. I haven't changed it yet, it's clogged up and so I'm riding without the filter cover.

                            Try osram Silverstar, much better than stock.

                            Ahmedabad is worse with the dust . Did you try lubing the chain? My engine runs and sounds rough when the chain is dry and dirty. This is possibly because it is running through the engine at high speed. Everytime i clean and lube my chain, the engine runs butter smooth.

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                            • #1574
                              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                              Hello Guys,

                              How is the hornet sounds after crossing 65Kmph, my hornet is giving too much notching after 65Kmph+, is this common?.

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                              • #1575
                                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                                Originally posted by darthvader_omi View Post
                                Update on ownership.

                                Ahmedabad is worse with the dust . Did you try lubing the chain? My engine runs and sounds rough when the chain is dry and dirty. This is possibly because it is running through the engine at high speed. Everytime i clean and lube my chain, the engine runs butter smooth.
                                Yup, lubed the chain. Trust me, I've tried. It just doesn't last. The oil is fully black and is very runny like water. The very heavy traffic here takes it toll.

                                Plus there's the full chain cover which prevents the chain from dirty too quickly.

                                On my bike there are no issues with switchgear at all (in and after heavy rain of course).


                                Originally posted by raghavac3 View Post
                                Hello Guys,

                                How is the hornet sounds after crossing 65Kmph, my hornet is giving too much notching after 65Kmph+, is this common?.
                                What is notching sound?
                                Last edited by Shashank K R; 07-15-2016, 10:23 PM.

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