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**NainHardeep** · 11-05-2016, 06:29 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Ravii View Post

Brother,
Can u upload video of rpm downfall when the engine is heated up after 10-15 km ...
Take neutral and slightly race the throttle and leave it and record the rpm downfall and the engine sound...
I request all the Hornet owners to do the same and upload the video...

Bro, video size is more than permissible limit. Let me try again

**Anupam Kalita** · 11-05-2016, 06:58 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Hiii guys...jst booked Honda hornet 160r std CBS version white colour ...
Glad to be part of hornet rockers..
Please let me know the primary things have to be done after taking it home...

**Remesh Augustine** · 11-05-2016, 08:01 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by ZZR1 View Post

I am facing exactly the same problem as pointed out by you, and many others on this forum. I got my vehicle on 8th Oct 2016 and the problems begin right from the day i got the vehicle. I have done around 400 kms till date.

Some of the problems faced by me are :

1. Bike takes atleast 20-25 kicks under a cold start. Using the choke to start the vehicle has become a habit.

2. Vehicle tends to heat up in the Bangalore traffic more so when it is on the first gear and is ridden at crawling speeds of 8-10 kms. Heat generated is as much as on the KTM 390.

3. Horrible vibrations at 4000 rpm even on the 5th gear (i have not exceeded this engine speed since its in run in).

4. A mettallic 'claang claang' sound is heard, which the mechanic told me was an issue with the balancer.

I had raised a complaint with Honda on their site, and the service center seemed to have done some make shift arrangement. The problems seems to have arisen again.

The first service is due on 7th October 2016. Hope the issues are sorted out.

My question to those who have used the vehicle extensively (say 6000-10000kms) : How was the vehicle in the beginning and what is the degree of improvement after the vehicle has set in?

Completed 10.5 months and 11,900 Km. I never face issues you mentioned. 20-25 Kicks in every morning .... unbelievable..... what happened to your electric starter .I am planning for 12000 Km's service tomorrow .
Two new "Roots Vibro mini Horns " added with" Roots relay ". Vibro Mini -MRP Rs 924 + 2 Led pilot lamp (Rs 100 for pair ) purchased from a reputed local dealer in Kochi and paid Rs.800 for all... bought relay @Rs 150/-. Labour ,wire & clips cost another Rs.250/-

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Service for 12,000 Km Done........ Right Handle End broken after a small hit with my arm .... low on quality and replaced during service ... Eng oil Rs 270, Handle End Rs 13, Drain washer & O Ring cost Rs 5 each.....Labour Rs 35..... Total Rs 379/- only...

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**Ravii** · 11-05-2016, 08:26 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Remesh Augustine View Post

Two new "Roots Vibro mini Horns " added with" Roots relay ". Vibro Mini -MRP Rs 924 + 2 Led pilot lamp (Rs 100 for pair ) purchased from a reputed local dealer in Kochi and paid Rs.800 for all... bought relay @Rs 150/-

Will changing horns on bike would void the warranty...???

**Ravii** · 11-05-2016, 08:28 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by NainHardeep View Post

Bro, video size is more than permissible limit. Let me try again

Brother plz upload on youtube then and share the link...

**anoopkumar0** · 11-05-2016, 08:57 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Remesh Augustine View Post

Completed 10.5 months and 11,900 Km. I never face issues you mentioned. 20-25 Kicks in every morning .... unbelievable..... what happened to your electric starter .I am planning for 12000 Km's service tomorrow .
Two new "Roots Vibro mini Horns " added with" Roots relay ". Vibro Mini -MRP Rs 924 + 2 Led pilot lamp (Rs 100 for pair ) purchased from a reputed local dealer in Kochi and paid Rs.800 for all... bought relay @Rs 150/-. Labour ,wire & clips cost another Rs.250/-

I am also using for 10 months now. No serious issue. I had 3-4 kick issue pre-second service. I don't use kick now but when ever randomly I use kick, it get started in one kick. Yes, there is very little vibration on certain RPM ~5.5K. But this too when I gently put my feet over break to feel vibration.

Today, I raved over 80+ in 4th gear just to check. It seems more fun

. I will try get some more threshold in lower gear.

I just wanted to check how many user facing issue after 2nd service / over 4000km odo.

**NainHardeep** · 11-05-2016, 09:13 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Ravii View Post

Brother plz upload on youtube then and share the link...

Have sent you PM, pls check

**Ravii** · 11-05-2016, 09:24 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by NainHardeep View Post

Have sent you PM, pls check

Plz check ur message box...

**vaRider** · 11-05-2016, 11:42 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Ravii View Post

Plz check ur message box...

Hey Ravii,
Could you please post YouTube link here

**Abhik1** · 11-06-2016, 01:38 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Ravii View Post

Let's see then how this issue will be solved...
U also try, I too...

Got my bike home from Honda service centre after 4 days... They have changed more engine parts to resolve my problem of over heating , engine sound and vibs thats exactly between 4-4.5k rpm in 1-2-3 gear . So far I feel issue is 80℅ resolved but need to take a long ride in afternoon to check how it reacts . I have attached the job sheet. Mine is a special edition orange

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**motobiker** · 11-06-2016, 01:43 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by vaRider View Post

Hey Ravii,
Could you please post YouTube link here

Yes please Post the link,so that we all will get to know exact problem

**Shashank K R** · 11-06-2016, 03:27 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

[MENTION=81702]Abhik1[/MENTION] they have replaced the cylinder piston kit, don't go rough on it, you've to do the break in again.

**Ravii** · 11-06-2016, 09:21 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Abhik1 View Post

Got my bike home from Honda service centre after 4 days... They have changed more engine parts to resolve my problem of over heating , engine sound and vibs thats exactly between 4-4.5k rpm in 1-2-3 gear . So far I feel issue is 80℅ resolved but need to take a long ride in afternoon to check how it reacts . I have attached the job sheet. Mine is a special edition orange

Brother, i have sent you a message,please check your inbox...

**Ravii** · 11-06-2016, 09:26 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by motobiker View Post

Yes please Post the link,so that we all will get to know exact problem

This was shared by bro Nain Hardeep..

https://youtu.be/Zs_zKGFQ2ks

**Abhik1** · 11-06-2016, 12:47 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Shashank K R View Post

[MENTION=81702]Abhik1[/MENTION] they have replaced the cylinder piston kit, don't go rough on it, you've to do the break in again.

I checked with the mechanic if I need to go through the break in again. He said no just don't redline it . I already did a 45km ride on it yesterday mostly at 40-50 but just to check if things are fine I touched 90 7-8k rpm once for a min or so max . Hope that doesn't screw things up

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