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  • #1681
    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

    Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post
    There are three stages of Clutch :

    1. Fully Engaged: Engine is free from wheel. When not to use: Strictly While breaking
    2. Left freely: While driving, no need to explain.
    3. Half Clutch: Partially engaged , So you don't have to shift down always. Problem: Should not use too much. While engaging half clutch wheel is moving, that means your clutch plate have to work more and lifespan will decreased.
    Your 1st point, can you please elaborate on diffrent situations
    Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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    • #1682
      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

      Bike after monthly maintenance and cleaning. I have cleaned and painted all rusted parts. Also cleaned chain using diamond chain spray and then lubed using rolon chain lube. How does my air filter look? I've done about 1500kms. How many more before I need to change?
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      • #1683
        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences
        1. Fully Engaged: Engine is free from wheel. When not to use: Strictly While breaking


        Originally posted by vaRider View Post
        Your 1st point, can you please elaborate on diffrent situations
        Did you notice, when you leave the accelerator in speed it acts like break and your bike start slowing down (*Due to engine breaking). While breaking if you engage the clutch your wheel will be free from engine which leads bike to stop at higher distance. In corner case never press the clutch, bike will skid off.
        Try pressing clutch while coming down the flyover, you will feel like you have no control over bike.

        A better practice is reduce accelerator + apply break first and then later press the clutch to avoid stalling the engine. In panic situation, people apply everything at once which causes bike skid.

        Engage the clutch : Pulling the clutch
        Last edited by anoopkumar0; 07-26-2016, 05:09 PM. Reason: Correction.
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        TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
        Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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        • #1684
          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

          Originally posted by kiranvarghese40 View Post
          Bike after monthly maintenance and cleaning. I have cleaned and painted all rusted parts. Also cleaned chain using diamond chain spray and then lubed using rolon chain lube. How does my air filter look? I've done about 1500kms. How many more before I need to change?
          How much this painting costed? At ASC or other garage?
          My chain is rusting on inner parts. But nothing on joints and sides.
          Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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          • #1685
            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

            Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post
            1. Fully Engaged: Engine is free from wheel. When not to use: Strictly While breaking




            Did you notice, when you leave the accelerator in speed it acts like break and your bike start slowing down. While breaking if you engage the clutch your wheel will be free from engine which leads bike to stop at higher distance. In corner case never press the clutch, bike will skid off.
            Try pressing clutch while coming down the flyover, you will feel like you have no control over bike.

            A better practice is reduce accelerator + apply break first and then later press the clutch to avoid stalling the engine. In panic situation, people apply everything at once which causes bike skid.
            Thank you for this explanation.
            I do the same most of the times, i.e. don't touch clutch unless needed to downshift gear while breaking and only while upshifting.
            Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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            • #1686
              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

              [MENTION=84457]kiranvarghese40[/MENTION] filter looks good. Check at around 7-8k kms.

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              • #1687
                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                Originally posted by kiranvarghese40 View Post
                Bike after monthly maintenance and cleaning. I have cleaned and painted all rusted parts. Also cleaned chain using diamond chain spray and then lubed using rolon chain lube. How does my air filter look? I've done about 1500kms. How many more before I need to change?
                How to check air filter as DIY? or need to check it at ASC only
                Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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                • #1688
                  Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                  Originally posted by vaRider View Post
                  How to check air filter as DIY? or need to check it at ASC only
                  Very simple DIY. Just unscrew the 4 screws holding the air filter cover under the seat.
                  Owner's manual page number 54.

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                  • #1689
                    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                    You can also remove the cover to get the KnN sound without damaging the engine[emoji13].

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                    • #1690
                      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                      Originally posted by Shashank K R View Post
                      You can also remove the cover to get the KnN sound without damaging the engine[emoji13].
                      When I removed the air filter cover the engine sounded really harsh and was probably knocking.

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                      • #1691
                        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                        Originally posted by vaRider View Post
                        How much this painting costed? At ASC or other garage?
                        My chain is rusting on inner parts. But nothing on joints and sides.

                        I did the painting by myself.
                        It costed only Rs 115 total.
                        100 rs for the can of flat black paint and 15 rs for 320 grade Emery sheet.
                        My asc had quoted 300-400 on the paint job. I felt it was not worth giving to them because they wouldn't let me in to see while any work on the bike.

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                        • #1692
                          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                          Originally posted by Saurabh213 View Post
                          Very simple DIY. Just unscrew the 4 screws holding the air filter cover under the seat.
                          Owner's manual page number 54.
                          Thank you! I'll check it soon
                          Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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                          • #1693
                            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                            Originally posted by kiranvarghese40 View Post
                            I did the painting by myself.
                            It costed only Rs 115 total.
                            100 rs for the can of flat black paint and 15 rs for 320 grade Emery sheet.
                            My asc had quoted 300-400 on the paint job. I felt it was not worth giving to them because they wouldn't let me in to see while any work on the bike.
                            Yes, that's right... Even I want to be able to check what's going on inside SVC...
                            Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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                            • #1694
                              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                              Originally posted by kiranvarghese40 View Post
                              When I removed the air filter cover the engine sounded really harsh and was probably knocking.
                              Probably because the afr became lean due to more air entering.

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                              • #1695
                                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                                hi i am from chandigarh plannig to buy hornet in blue color.. I want to paint my rims in silver or white color.. plz suggest me the best option.... plz share the pics if someone painted the rims of his hornet

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