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  • #1771
    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

    Originally posted by Shashank K R View Post
    Yes it is normal.

    Synthetic is not recommended because of its high cost and no performance benefit. But we can use it. I've used Motul 7100, and it was excellent for high speed highway runs.

    Some dealers give advise to use fully synthetic, while others do not.
    Hi Shashank
    Was there any improvement in top speed on synthetic? Also how was cold engine response and did it heat up during traffic riding
    Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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    • #1772
      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

      Top speed won't change by changing oil. It is a little thicker than stock 10w30, so you will need to warm up for about 2-5 minutes in the morning. Yes, during traffic it heats up, but nothing too serious. This engine runs quite hot so it is normal.

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      • #1773
        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

        Dealers recommend whichever oil they have in stock and make more margin from.

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        • #1774
          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

          Originally posted by Shashank K R View Post
          Top speed won't change by changing oil. It is a little thicker than stock 10w30, so you will need to warm up for about 2-5 minutes in the morning. Yes, during traffic it heats up, but nothing too serious. This engine runs quite hot so it is normal.
          Thanks. So how was the acceleration and vibration. As we all know how was engine between 60-80 kmph
          Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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          • #1775
            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

            Acceleration was the same. Vibration reduced.

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            • #1776
              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

              Hi,

              I just wanted to know that in Hornet 160 CBS model, will the rear disc break be as responsive as Front disc brake, like when u press the rear disc will it come to stand still suddenly or it just reduce the speed progressively. how is the effect in u people hornet 160 CBS. Just guide me on this CBS thing.

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              • #1777
                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                Usually front brakes are more responsive than rear so that rear doesn't lock easily.

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                • #1778
                  Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                  Originally posted by sriramp87 View Post
                  Hi,

                  I just wanted to know that in Hornet 160 CBS model, will the rear disc break be as responsive as Front disc brake, like when u press the rear disc will it come to stand still suddenly or it just reduce the speed progressively. how is the effect in u people hornet 160 CBS. Just guide me on this CBS thing.
                  CBS is much better than std brakes. The stopping distance is much lesser when compared to regular breaking. This is in part due to the triple pot front disc and two pot rear disc. The CBS system basically activates both when the rear brake is applied. I would suggest you take the bike for a test ride and check yourself.

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                  • #1779
                    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                    Originally posted by darthvader_omi View Post
                    I always follow the manual. Changing oil only at 6k kms. If the manual says it, its designed to last. Honda is not dumb to risk its motorcycles getting screwed over if someone follows the manual rigorously. So far I've ridden 3k kms with no oil change. I ride 70kms everyday, averaging 80-90 on the highway. I haven't seen any change in efficiency, or fuel economy or roughness. I wash and lube my chain regularly. The engine gets gunk from the chain as it is the only mechanical member which goes into the engine.

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                    Bro, welcome to the club. Even I am facing severe rusting issues. My entire sub frame is re painted and fixed. My steering bolts also caught rust and have been changed. Looks like we are in the same boat. I called Honda 2 Wheelers India, the main office in Delhi. They informed me that because its a new product, issues like this happen. They asked if anything else was wrong. I was told that this is absolutely not normal and I can have my entire bike replaced if it comes to that. In my previous post on this issue, I have told members facing this issue to complain to Honda so that a recall for rusting can be issued.
                    I have just given mine for painting under warranty. I was wondering, is the new paint job good? Has the rusting stopped?

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                    • #1780
                      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                      Changed to Motul 7100 10w40 Fully Synthetic today.
                      The engine oil drain bolt can be opened using a 12mm ring spanner.
                      Drained honda mineral oil after using it for 400+ kms so that I can fully use motul 7100 until my next service which is in march 2017.
                      The oil that came out was dark brown but was not burnt had many suspended gunk particles. Cleaning part was good imo. I made sure that even the last drop of oil came out it was around 100-150ml more than a litre.
                      After changing to motul 7100 the engine instantly became vibe free and Rev happy. Knocking sound has also been eliminated.

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                      • #1781
                        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                        Originally posted by Saurabh213 View Post
                        Changed to Motul 7100 10w40 Fully Synthetic today.
                        The engine oil drain bolt can be opened using a 12mm ring spanner.
                        Drained honda mineral oil after using it for 400+ kms so that I can fully use motul 7100 until my next service which is in march 2017.
                        The oil that came out was dark brown but was not burnt had many suspended gunk particles. Cleaning part was good imo. I made sure that even the last drop of oil came out it was around 100-150ml more than a litre.
                        After changing to motul 7100 the engine instantly became vibe free and Rev happy. Knocking sound has also been eliminated.
                        Really good to know this!
                        Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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                        • #1782
                          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                          Originally posted by Saurabh213 View Post
                          Changed to Motul 7100 10w40 Fully Synthetic today.
                          The engine oil drain bolt can be opened using a 12mm ring spanner.
                          Drained honda mineral oil after using it for 400+ kms so that I can fully use motul 7100 until my next service which is in march 2017.
                          The oil that came out was dark brown but was not burnt had many suspended gunk particles. Cleaning part was good imo. I made sure that even the last drop of oil came out it was around 100-150ml more than a litre.
                          After changing to motul 7100 the engine instantly became vibe free and Rev happy. Knocking sound has also been eliminated.
                          How many kms are you planning to use Motul 7100?

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                          • #1783
                            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                            plz post some pics if anybody colored his bike rims....

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                            • #1784
                              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                              Definitely going to shift to Motul Synthetic

                              Quoted from article: Oil Specifications Explained - What does 10w40 mean?

                              VISCOSITYMost oils on the shelves today are "Multigrades", which simply means that the oil falls into 2 viscosity grades (i.e. 10w-40 etc)
                              Multigrades were first developed some 50 years ago to avoid the old routine of using a thinner oil in winter and a thicker oil in summer.
                              In a 10w-40 for example the 10w bit (W = winter, not weight or watt or anything else for that matter) simply means that the oil must have a certain maximum viscosity/flow at low temperature. The lower the "W" number the better the oil's cold temperature/cold start performance.
                              . This is a fixed limit and all oils that end in 40 must achieve these limits. Once again the Your handbook will specify whether a 30, 40 or 50 etc is required.
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                              TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
                              Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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                              • #1785
                                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                                Originally posted by Motomonster View Post
                                Today got a crash guard , ladies footrest and seat cover fixed. Price 450 for crash guard,150 for ladies footrest ,200 Seat cover.
                                Posting pics

                                Hi Bro,

                                Where did you get this foot rest. It's looking good. Please tell me the spare parts shop address asap.

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