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  • #256
    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

    Originally posted by qualitylover View Post
    guys there are small small scratches all over the tank visibl in mobile flashlight is it common in all bikes? i mean i never noticed it on other bikes this my first bike so while looking carefully they are visible is it with all bikes or just mine?
    Can you please post pics.

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    • #257
      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

      Originally posted by Motomonster View Post
      Can you please post pics.
      i dont know how to post please tell me the steps to post pics am new on xnhp

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      • #258
        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

        Originally posted by Ayns View Post
        bro complain it to your dealer right away, see my post where i hv attached my pictures, thats what it shoud be. and ask your dealer to either remove it or change cowls

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        but moto, if its that much visible then i guess its just ir-responsibility of dealer, coz when i inspect my bike before delivery i told him that if i c even 1 deep or visible scratch, you have to change my bike in front of me.
        This is very common with Hornet I guess. I delayed taking delivery of my bike because of this reason only. Unfortunately all the Hornets are with minor scratches. The dealership people casually say that its common and we can't avoid it.

        Off late Honda is least bothered for quality. I can see so many parts in the Hornet with such low quality. Sometimes I even felt that its simply not worth a lac.

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        • #259
          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

          Originally posted by Jatayu View Post
          This is very common with Hornet I guess. I delayed taking delivery of my bike because of this reason only. Unfortunately all the Hornets are with minor scratches. The dealership people casually say that its common and we can't avoid it.

          Off late Honda is least bothered for quality. I can see so many parts in the Hornet with such low quality. Sometimes I even felt that its simply not worth a lac.
          Which parts did appear as inferior?? While test drive I felt the switch gear was of low quality but served well the purpose, so ignored it.

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          Originally posted by qualitylover View Post
          i dont know how to post please tell me the steps to post pics am new on xnhp
          when replying to this thread, scroll down to find the "Attachments" header and click on "Manage Attachments" the rest is self explanatory

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          • #260
            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

            Hi friends ,
            Today I noticed that chain slack is almost 2 inches.the lower part of chain moves up by about two inches but doesn't go down by any amount .I got the chain adjustment done at535 kms and kilometers travelled is450 kms.is it normal for chain to get loosened in 500kms or is there any problem with my riding style.

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            • #261
              Break-pads in touch with Disc (CBS)

              Hello all,
              My friend has bought CBS Hornet. While we were inspecting bike manually, we found that break pads are in touch with disc. So, when we rotated tyres with hands, we could hear noise of pads having friction with disc and tyre stopped rotating earlier as compared to other bikes.

              Can you explain what's the issue? Honda mechanic says, it is okay. But, it may heat up disc and wear out even when not applied.

              Please help out here.

              PS: Where do you attach helmet?
              Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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              • #262
                Re: Break-pads in touch with Disc (CBS)

                Originally posted by vaRider View Post
                Hello all,
                My friend has bought CBS Hornet. While we were inspecting bike manually, we found that break pads are in touch with disc. So, when we rotated tyres with hands, we could hear noise of pads having friction with disc and tyre stopped rotating earlier as compared to other bikes.

                Can you explain what's the issue? Honda mechanic says, it is okay. But, it may heat up disc and wear out even when not applied.

                Please help out here.

                PS: Where do you attach helmet?
                It is normal for disc brakes. After you drive for 10k or 12k the noise and friction will drop.

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                • #263
                  Re: Break-pads in touch with Disc (CBS)

                  Originally posted by vaRider View Post
                  Hello all,
                  My friend has bought CBS Hornet. While we were inspecting bike manually, we found that break pads are in touch with disc. So, when we rotated tyres with hands, we could hear noise of pads having friction with disc and tyre stopped rotating earlier as compared to other bikes.

                  Can you explain what's the issue? Honda mechanic says, it is okay. But, it may heat up disc and wear out even when not applied.

                  Please help out here.

                  PS: Where do you attach helmet?

                  I dont think it is OK. SOme clearance must be there bw pad n disc

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                  • #264
                    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                    [QUOTE=wdrwilfred;1209300]Oh, that is nice to know after 5.5k rpm it is smooth. Have you changed the oil along with filter after 500 km ??

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                    nah, i will do my frst service within 820 km, n i will go for 10W 30 engine oil.

                    yeah, I think little more psi above the standard won't harm I hope. But again I think when the tyre pressure is more, the cushioning effect on the tyre is gone (also the friction with road reduces), so you have to be very careful while applying the brakes in the sandy road (thin film of sand or gravel on the road), bike may skid.

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                    yeah im very careful at that point bdw thanx for saying

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                    • #265
                      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                      Originally posted by Motomonster View Post
                      Hi friends ,
                      Today I noticed that chain slack is almost 2 inches.the lower part of chain moves up by about two inches but doesn't go down by any amount .I got the chain adjustment done at535 kms and kilometers travelled is450 kms.is it normal for chain to get loosened in 500kms or is there any problem with my riding style.
                      As per manual, for every 1000 km the chain slackness need to be checked & adjusted, but in ~ 500 km I will check with my other friends & let you know.

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                      Originally posted by vaRider View Post
                      Hello all,
                      My friend has bought CBS Hornet. While we were inspecting bike manually, we found that break pads are in touch with disc. So, when we rotated tyres with hands, we could hear noise of pads having friction with disc and tyre stopped rotating earlier as compared to other bikes.

                      Can you explain what's the issue? Honda mechanic says, it is okay. But, it may heat up disc and wear out even when not applied.

                      Please help out here.

                      PS: Where do you attach helmet?
                      It is perfectly OK with disk brakes. This situation do not happen in drum brakes as there is spring which help to retract after you release the brake, where as for disc there is no springs to retract. Once you ride for about 1 or 2 km there will be a retraction a bit. If there is this friction even after continuous riding then it is to be checked.

                      Helmet you have to attach in the crash guard only I guess.

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                      Dear friends, I have a query here regarding the engine oil change. Those who change oil on their own or in the petrol bunks are you also changing the oil filter as well at the same time ?

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                      • #266
                        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                        Originally posted by wdrwilfred View Post
                        As per manual, for every 1000 km the chain slackness need to be checked & adjusted, but in ~ 500 km I will check with my other friends & let you know.

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                        It is perfectly OK with disk brakes. This situation do not happen in drum brakes as there is spring which help to retract after you release the brake, where as for disc there is no springs to retract. Once you ride for about 1 or 2 km there will be a retraction a bit. If there is this friction even after continuous riding then it is to be checked.

                        Helmet you have to attach in the crash guard only I guess.

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                        Dear friends, I have a query here regarding the engine oil change. Those who change oil on their own or in the petrol bunks are you also changing the oil filter as well at the same time ?
                        I believe hornet has a centrifugal oil filter and needs to be replaced after piling in 10-15k kilometers. I am not sure about the duration of replacement.

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                        • #267
                          Re: Break-pads in touch with Disc (CBS)

                          Originally posted by vaRider View Post
                          PS: Where do you attach helmet?
                          I got the coil number lock. One thing good in Hyderabad, people don't steal helmet, because they don't wear it
                          Last edited by anoopkumar0; 02-18-2016, 04:45 PM.
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                          • #268
                            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                            Originally posted by Motomonster View Post
                            Hi friends ,
                            Today I noticed that chain slack is almost 2 inches.the lower part of chain moves up by about two inches but doesn't go down by any amount .I got the chain adjustment done at535 kms and kilometers travelled is450 kms.is it normal for chain to get loosened in 500kms or is there any problem with my riding style.
                            per manual, it needs to be lubricated every 1000 km. The driving style also have some effect on the chain wear. ( as per manual) e.g., hard acceleration

                            As per my understanding riding fast in the rough patches of roads (which makes the more vigorous suspension up/down movement) or not downshifting the gear at the right speed ... just my thought . I could not get much answer on what may cause the drive chain to slack apart from default wear and tear. let's put this question in the other relevant topic thread to get the expert's thoughts.

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                            • #269
                              Re: Break-pads in touch with Disc (CBS)

                              Originally posted by badar.wase View Post
                              It is normal for disc brakes. After you drive for 10k or 12k the noise and friction will drop.
                              Originally posted by Harideep View Post
                              I dont think it is OK. SOme clearance must be there bw pad n disc
                              Originally posted by wdrwilfred View Post
                              As per manual, for every 1000 km the chain slackness need to be checked & adjusted, but in ~ 500 km I will check with my other friends & let you know.

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                              It is perfectly OK with disk brakes. This situation do not happen in drum brakes as there is spring which help to retract after you release the brake, where as for disc there is no springs to retract. Once you ride for about 1 or 2 km there will be a retraction a bit. If there is this friction even after continuous riding then it is to be checked.

                              Helmet you have to attach in the crash guard only I guess.

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                              Dear friends, I have a query here regarding the engine oil change. Those who change oil on their own or in the petrol bunks are you also changing the oil filter as well at the same time ?
                              Originally posted by Motomonster View Post
                              I believe hornet has a centrifugal oil filter and needs to be replaced after piling in 10-15k kilometers. I am not sure about the duration of replacement.
                              Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post
                              I got the coil number lock. One thing good in Hyderabad, people don't steal helmet, because they don't wear it

                              Thank you all! We'll get it checked from Honda Showroom again. May be need to buy helmet lock to attach to leg-guard.

                              How much tyre pressure should be kept? Should it be changed if there's a pillion rider?
                              Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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                              • #270
                                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                                Anyone here own Blue Hornet yet ? If Yes please post the picture.

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