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  • #2611
    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

    Originally posted by nnagap72 View Post
    Even new buyers are facing issues. Does that mean the newly designed carbs are also malfunctioning?
    Can you please help us find out if our bikes are using new Honet carbs or old Uni 160 Carbs?
    It would be helpful.
    I really don't no how exactly to find it out, but during replacement they told that the new carburetor will have bigger jet hole compared to old one.

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    • #2612
      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/-

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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...

      Thanks. The electric starter is fine. Only that i am a stickler for the kick start and expect the vehicle to start in the first few kicks. I gave my vehicle for first service last week (when the odo had clocked just 480 kms) and had shot off a mail to Honda on the issues.

      My observations after the 1st service are :
      1. The engine over heating issue has reduced by around 80%. Heats us slightly in crawling traffic but i guess things will improve, since the bike has done only 650 kms as on date. Perhaps the change of oil helped.
      2. Driveability and pick up is better
      3. Cold start is still an issue in the mornings. However in the evenings, i manage to start it in 3-4 kicks.

      Hope it only gets better.

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      • #2613
        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

        For all those facing issues of cold start, just rotate idle screw and ensure to Sent RPM at 1000 for cold engine.

        Also, follow manual for correct kick start method

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        • #2614
          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

          Originally posted by baymax View Post
          Overheating is another problem that we have to deal with. All other problem like rpm going down slow when we let off the throttle, starts after engine heats up for a while(20 min). When asked the SVC guys told me to go for fully synthetic oil during the next oil change.

          Please update here after your service and do inform if they do anything with the 'balancer' thing.
          Is it actually inside the engine? Can the adjustments be done from outside, without opening the engine cover?

          Left my vehicle for 1st service last saturday when the vehicle had clocked around 480 kms. Observations after service are :

          1. Heating has drastically reduced (say by around 80%). Theres a little heat in crawling traffic but i guess thats normal for a vehicle which has done around 600 kms. Will probably shift to motul synthetic oil after 5000 kms, and that should probably help.

          2. Cold start is still an issue, but is a lot better. I can atleast start it in the evenings in around 3-4 kicks.

          3. The sound from the 'balancer' still persists. I will need to show it to a good independent mechanic to see if it is a serious issue.

          4. Driveability is a lot better.

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          • #2615
            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

            Originally posted by ZZR1 View Post
            3. Cold start is still an issue in the mornings. However in the evenings, i manage to start it in 3-4 kicks.

            Hope it only gets better.
            I had this kick issue till second service. Now I can start in one kick.
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            TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
            Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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            • #2616
              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

              Please let me know when is the second service period for Honda Hornet, I took my bike on July 12th and did the first service on August 12th, when will be my next service. showroom person called and said it is three month for second service but was not sure.

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              • #2617
                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                Originally posted by sriramp87 View Post
                Please let me know when is the second service period for Honda Hornet, I took my bike on July 12th and did the first service on August 12th, when will be my next service. showroom person called and said it is three month for second service but was not sure.
                Read your service manual. See last few pages. 2nd service is 180days or 6K km whatever comes first.
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                TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
                Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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                • #2618
                  Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                  What is the maximum speed we can ride the bike and still get optimum mileage(by staying in eco mode on 5th gear)?
                  Please I need to know this? EXPERTS??

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                  • #2619
                    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                    Originally posted by raghavac3 View Post
                    I really don't no how exactly to find it out, but during replacement they told that the new carburetor will have bigger jet hole compared to old one.
                    Well that explains a lot.

                    Heres my theory:

                    As an AFR screw (for mostly all bikes) ideally should not be turned more than 4.5 turns (could be different for hornet), in order to go more than 4.5 turns to make the air-fuel mixture less lean (=rich, and will eventually eliminate all the problems) carburetor idle jet needs to be upgraded to a higher value. Since the current jet is not providing enough fuel to make the mixture rich till 4.5 turns a higher number jet should be helpful.

                    All the problems we are facing till date are due to the lean mixture. Like engine overheating, cold starts, etc. The engine simply is asking for more fuel from the carb.

                    For noobies, idle jet controls: initial pickup, smooth and punchy low end, mileage.

                    But still one question remains unanswered, why are people facing these issues after the first service?
                    Last edited by nnagap72; 11-10-2016, 08:28 PM.
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                    • #2620
                      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                      Originally posted by nnagap72 View Post
                      Well that explains a lot.

                      Heres my theory:

                      As an AFR screw (for mostly all bikes) ideally should not be turned more than 4.5 turns (could be different for hornet), in order to go more than 4.5 turns to make the air-fuel mixture less lean (=rich, and will eventually eliminate all the problems) carburetor idle jet needs to be upgraded to a higher value. Since the current jet is not providing enough fuel to make the mixture rich till 4.5 turns a higher number jet should be helpful.

                      All the problems we are facing till date are due to the lean mixture. Like engine overheating, cold starts, etc. The engine simply is asking for more fuel from the carb.

                      For noobies, idle jet controls: initial pickup, smooth and punchy low end, mileage.

                      But still one question remains unanswered, why are people facing these issues after the first service?
                      After 1st service, the situation has gone more bad....

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                      • #2621
                        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                        Is anyone having smoother Hornet engine when heated up......

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                        • #2622
                          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                          Originally posted by Abhik1 View Post
                          Welcome to the gang ... I m facing the same issue with engine running rough post 200km it suddenly came in .. when engine is hot sound changes and at 4k rpm some odd sound from engine comes in.. Honda ppl changed half of my engine parts but still same .
                          If you are pouring Honda OEM engine oil, then it is obvious to sound changing after engine is hot. Try fully synthetic like mobil 1 racing 4T or elf moto 4 xt tech. They are good. I do not recommend Motul to Honda's.
                          Regards
                          Saikat

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                          • #2623
                            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                            Originally posted by nnagap72 View Post
                            Well that explains a lot.

                            Heres my theory:

                            As an AFR screw (for mostly all bikes) ideally should not be turned more than 4.5 turns (could be different for hornet), in order to go more than 4.5 turns to make the air-fuel mixture less lean (=rich, and will eventually eliminate all the problems) carburetor idle jet needs to be upgraded to a higher value. Since the current jet is not providing enough fuel to make the mixture rich till 4.5 turns a higher number jet should be helpful.

                            All the problems we are facing till date are due to the lean mixture. Like engine overheating, cold starts, etc. The engine simply is asking for more fuel from the carb.

                            For noobies, idle jet controls: initial pickup, smooth and punchy low end, mileage.

                            But still one question remains unanswered, why are people facing these issues after the first service?
                            So what should I/we do to increase F/A ratio? Buy a new carb, tune the old one? Practically, I have no experience in these stuffs, although I've studied the theories behind them....

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                            • #2624
                              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                              One quick question. If max torque is produced at 6.5k rpm, to accelerate fast, should I be shifting at approx 6.5k rpm or should i shift at higher rpms? I don't feel like accelerating fast enough when I do that....

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                              • #2625
                                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                                Originally posted by Suddy View Post
                                One quick question. If max torque is produced at 6.5k rpm, to accelerate fast, should I be shifting at approx 6.5k rpm or should i shift at higher rpms? I don't feel like accelerating fast enough when I do that....
                                What's your ODO? I get optimal acceleration at ~5.5K shift for 4rth and 5th gear.
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                                TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
                                Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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