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  • #2161
    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

    Originally posted by Suddy View Post
    My bike has serious starting issues. For three days I let it sleep, and then try to wake it up. Damn machine won't budge even after 15 kicks! Also, how do I operate the choke? I thought it was used to assist cold starting, so I tried starting it by pulling it partially and all the way out; in either case, my bike only became more reluctant to start up than with choke closed
    Open the fuel cap for 5 secs close it and then try starting. Do not open the throttle while starting. Kick start it with choke closed and even after 5 attempts if it refuses to start, use the choke without any throttle input.

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    • #2162
      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

      Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post
      Hornet's tyre: 140/70 - 70
      Gixxer's tyre: 140/60 - 70

      I think we can use it. It just Hornet's tyre outer size is bigger. See this: https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc...0r17-140-60r17

      Thank you. I was wondering if changing the tyres would give hornet the same front end feel as Gixxer?
      Last edited by hisham2k9; 09-24-2016, 09:15 PM.

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      • #2163
        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

        Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post
        Yes, I confirm this issue.
        After few days of idle it needs proper warm-up at least a minute other wise it will stop after few 100 meters and you get this issue.
        I have faced this issue 3 times.

        If you get the issue when not starting even from self start, engage choke for 2 kicks and then kick normally (don't get furious, hard kick won't help) until you get the start. I will take at least 10+ kicks.
        My bike starts in single kick even if not used for week.

        Whenever you park bike, always use center stand and turn off fuel cock.
        Follow below steps to kick start
        1) Turn on fuel cock just few second before kick starting.
        2) Give multiple half soft kicks until kick gets hard.
        3) Once you feel that kick has become tight, let the kick come back to normal position.
        4) Now give single hard kick. Hornet will start low RPM thumping! 😎
        I love this low thump. 😁
        5) Don't use throttle when giving kick.
        6) If you feel engine is going to shut off, give a very slight throttle for 2K RPM. Keep varying it.
        7) If you want, you can give choke for 40-60 seconds or
        You can start riding very gently for next 1.5-2 kms. 😇
        8) After 5-10 minutes, it warms up and now you can ride faster. 👻💀

        This method always works! Cheers! 😎👊✌🤘
        Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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        • #2164
          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

          Originally posted by vaRider View Post
          My bike starts in single kick even if not used for week.

          Whenever you park bike, always use center stand and turn off fuel cock.
          Follow below steps to kick start
          1) Turn on fuel cock just few second before kick starting.
          2) Give multiple half soft kicks until kick gets hard.
          3) Once you feel that kick has become tight, let the kick come back to normal position.
          4) Now give single hard kick. Hornet will start low RPM thumping! 😎
          I love this low thump. 😁
          5) Don't use throttle when giving kick.
          6) If you feel engine is going to shut off, give a very slight throttle for 2K RPM. Keep varying it.
          7) If you want, you can give choke for 40-60 seconds or
          You can start riding very gently for next 1.5-2 kms. 😇
          8) After 5-10 minutes, it warms up and now you can ride faster. 👻💀

          This method always works! Cheers! 😎👊✌🤘
          Thanks, Will try this method.
          Although, it seems engine is getting warmup while kicking. There is absolutely no issue when it starts with multiple kicks.
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          TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
          Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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          • #2165
            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

            Originally posted by vaRider View Post
            My bike starts in single kick even if not used for week.

            Whenever you park bike, always use center stand and turn off fuel cock.
            Follow below steps to kick start
            1) Turn on fuel cock just few second before kick starting.
            2) Give multiple half soft kicks until kick gets hard.
            3) Once you feel that kick has become tight, let the kick come back to normal position.
            4) Now give single hard kick. Hornet will start low RPM thumping! 😎
            I love this low thump. 😁
            5) Don't use throttle when giving kick.
            6) If you feel engine is going to shut off, give a very slight throttle for 2K RPM. Keep varying it.
            7) If you want, you can give choke for 40-60 seconds or
            You can start riding very gently for next 1.5-2 kms. 😇
            8) After 5-10 minutes, it warms up and now you can ride faster. 👻💀

            This method always works! Cheers! 😎👊✌🤘
            Tried it and yes it works!

            But with choke, it wont start. The manual says, one should start a cold engine with choke engaged and zero throttle input. But with just choke, i was not able to kick start my bike atleast once. Even with choke you have to give in a slight throttle to make the engine fire up.

            But without using choke the above said method works.
            Thank you.

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            • #2166
              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

              Originally posted by baymax View Post
              Tried it and yes it works!

              But with choke, it wont start. The manual says, one should start a cold engine with choke engaged and zero throttle input. But with just choke, i was not able to kick start my bike atleast once. Even with choke you have to give in a slight throttle to make the engine fire up.

              But without using choke the above said method works.
              Thank you.
              Cheers! 😇🤘✌

              I use choke on cold start, when I'm in rush to ride faster 😂😁
              Generally when using choke, extra throttle is required and bike generally dies after choke is released..
              Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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              • #2167
                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                Friends, done with 1st service on last Saturday. Odo was at 930 km. Bike feels smooth now and downshifting gear is also more smoothly done.

                Need 1 advise, can I keep the same spot/RPM now for longer duration.

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                • #2168
                  Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                  Anyone here knows the onroad price in Kolkata for Hornet CBS model?

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                  • #2169
                    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                    Originally posted by hypheni View Post
                    Anyone here knows the onroad price in Kolkata for Hornet CBS model?
                    Hi brother, check this link

                    http://www.honda2wheelersindia.com/CBHornet160R



                    Select the plus drop down and click on price. It will give you an idea of the price.

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                    • #2170
                      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                      Originally posted by NainHardeep View Post
                      Friends, done with 1st service on last Saturday. Odo was at 930 km. Bike feels smooth now and downshifting gear is also more smoothly done.

                      Need 1 advise, can I keep the same spot/RPM now for longer duration.
                      Members, request revert pls.

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                      • #2171
                        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                        Originally posted by NainHardeep View Post
                        Members, request revert pls.
                        If it is absolutely necessary to do so, yes. Otherwise , no. I don't think you'd find many Indian roads where you can keep the rpm constant. In case you're lucky to do so, wait till 2000-3000 kms till the engine gets more worn out. 1 more service is suggestible. If you're on consistent lower rpms, it doesn't matter. (as per the regular break-in)
                        I meditate as I ride to find a place to sit and meditate.
                        You meet the nicest people on a Honda.

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                        • #2172
                          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                          Originally posted by Vattsy View Post
                          If it is absolutely necessary to do so, yes. Otherwise , no. I don't think you'd find many Indian roads where you can keep the rpm constant. In case you're lucky to do so, wait till 2000-3000 kms till the engine gets more worn out. 1 more service is suggestible. If you're on consistent lower rpms, it doesn't matter. (as per the regular break-in)
                          Thanks Vattsy, since my daily drive is on NH, generally I got 5-7 km. Plain stretch where I can constant speed. Did you mean to keep varying speed/RPM till 3000 km.

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                          • #2173
                            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                            My baby does 61kmph @4500rpm, is that normal?

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                            • #2174
                              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                              Originally posted by sharmasrb View Post
                              My baby does 61kmph @4500rpm, is that normal?
                              It should go till 65kmph @5th Gear's 4500 RPM.

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                              • #2175
                                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                                Originally posted by sharmasrb View Post
                                My baby does 61kmph @4500rpm, is that normal?
                                Yes, it's normal. by 6k rpm it will go to 80Kmph
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                                TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
                                Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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