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**Divya Sharan** · 11-17-2016, 03:19 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by motobiker View Post

Same the case with my CBS model,it has lost its previous charm. I have to apply breaks hard,to slow it down.Previous it is working great,i have shown this to asc they say all is fine with the break,though front break is quite effective.

In that case, get the front brake pads checked. They may have worn out too much already to give a proper feedback. If the pads are changed, do insist on getting the brake lines bled with DOT 4 brake fluid.

**Remesh Augustine** · 11-17-2016, 04:41 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by vaRider View Post

Hey Buddy
How's your experience till date
Has engine smoothened now

How much mileage you getting

Engine is much smoother than earlier. Mileage is around 50-52 Kmpl. Expected life of tyres and chain will be around 16000-18000 km.There was no reduction in engine oil quantity in every 6000 km oil change. There is no electrical issue on additional Roots"Vibromini"horns.Power of Headlight and switch gear quality is not up to mark as expected from a Rs 1,00,000 bike.

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Originally posted by Khemchand Sure View Post

bike skids off road...i have observed this grip is good but only on good tarmac, the tyre is not good for off road

Yes...you are right. Hornet's stock tyres are suited for good tarmac roads.

**Abhik1** · 11-17-2016, 04:52 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Hey friends any idea about how we tune the carb rich or lean in Hornet ? I checked it my self however wasn't able to find the traditional screw to change the air fuel ratio .. you can see a pic of the carb below .. Help me out with ur suggestions.

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**baymax** · 11-17-2016, 05:00 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Abhik1 View Post

Hey friends any idea about how we tune the carb rich or lean in Hornet ? I checked it my self however wasn't able to find the traditional screw to change the air fuel ratio .. you can see a pic of the carb below .. Help me out with ur suggestions.

I think its on the other side(left side) of the bike. This(right) side has the idle speed adjustment screw, the one facing downwards.

**Abhik1** · 11-17-2016, 05:11 PM

Originally posted by baymax View Post

I think its on the other side(left side) of the bike. This(right) side has the idle speed adjustment screw, the one facing downwards.

So I would need to open the battery side cover ?? Man this thing should have been on this side . Need to look at other side but by looks doesn't look like I'll have access from other side .

Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post

In that case, get the front brake pads checked. They may have worn out too much already to give a proper feedback. If the pads are changed, do insist on getting the brake lines bled with DOT 4 brake fluid.

I have a std variant and when I spoke to ASC mechanic he told rear disc is hard to maintain and getting problem . Not sure if he told me this coz I own a std variant. I find my braking adequate.

**Abhik1** · 11-17-2016, 05:22 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by baymax View Post

I think its on the other side(left side) of the bike. This(right) side has the idle speed adjustment screw, the one facing downwards.

Nothing on the left side

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**motobiker** · 11-17-2016, 06:23 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post

In that case, get the front brake pads checked. They may have worn out too much already to give a proper feedback. If the pads are changed, do insist on getting the brake lines bled with DOT 4 brake fluid.

But,front brakes are working efficiently,the rear disc brakes are not giving proper feedback.
Service center personal says don't do anything it works on hydraulic pressure,if air gets into it it will messed up the things,so I have working it as they are.But, now after ineffective rear disc brake I feel that why. I have invested 5k more in it...

**anoopkumar0** · 11-17-2016, 06:46 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Abhik1 View Post

Hey friends any idea about how we tune the carb rich or lean in Hornet ? I checked it my self however wasn't able to find the traditional screw to change the air fuel ratio .. you can see a pic of the carb below .. Help me out with ur suggestions.

Fuel screw is just side of idle adjuster. See unicorn carburetor. Check with the local mechanic. I am sure this is the one.

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**Abhik1** · 11-17-2016, 07:15 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post

Fuel screw is just side of idle adjuster. See unicorn carburetor. Check with the local mechanic. I am sure this is the one.

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Yea but don't see it in Hornet .. screw we see looks like something else .. can any one confirm if this is the fuel screw

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**Abhik1** · 11-17-2016, 07:18 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Also this screw was tightly put generally fuel screw is loose and we can move it clockwise and anti clockwise.. to adjust

**SatSon** · 11-17-2016, 10:28 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post

Fuel screw is just side of idle adjuster. See unicorn carburetor. Check with the local mechanic. I am sure this is the one.

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The fuel screw is on the other side of the carburetor and not this one.
Check this post from psr from the Karizma thread.

Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcycle-ownership-experiences/4845-karizma-karizma-r-ownership-experience-1337.html#post908753

Share what you think about the motorcycle you own or have owned in the past.

I think similar should be the case with Hornet too.

**Abhik1** · 11-17-2016, 11:23 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by SatSon View Post

The fuel screw is on the other side of the carburetor and not this one.
Check this post from psr from the Karizma thread.

Karizma/Karizma R Ownership Experience - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcycle-ownership-experiences/4845-karizma-karizma-r-ownership-experience-1337.html#post908753

Share what you think about the motorcycle you own or have owned in the past.

I think similar should be the case with Hornet too.

Thanks, I'll try checking tomorrow and will update you guys ... The one we see next to the rpm screw is petrol bowl bleed screw i guess .

**ramprasadkamineni** · 11-18-2016, 01:00 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Back from a short 380kms ride and here are my observations

1. Bike feels smooth at 80-85 speeds on shell ax7 when compared to the 10-30 Honda mineral oil
2. Braking is excellent, almost crashed a pig at 70ish speeds, thanks to the brakes
3. Bike takes its own time to reach 80kmph, specially from 60-80kmph
4. Overtaking is a big letdown on a 2 lane highway with moderate traffic
5. And I only got 37kmpl, mileage problem is there right from the beginning
Should get the carb tuned in near future

**vaRider** · 11-18-2016, 09:28 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by ramprasadkamineni View Post

Back from a short 380kms ride and here are my observations

1. Bike feels smooth at 80-85 speeds on shell ax7 when compared to the 10-30 Honda mineral oil
2. Braking is excellent, almost crashed a pig at 70ish speeds, thanks to the brakes
3. Bike takes its own time to reach 80kmph, specially from 60-80kmph
4. Overtaking is a big letdown on a 2 lane highway with moderate traffic
5. And I only got 37kmpl, mileage problem is there right from the beginning
Should get the carb tuned in near future

That's great ride! Was it continuous 380

How much on your odo

As I observed 60-80 is the power band. 95 onwards bike takes time to accelerate

Mileage should be 45ish
Check properly how you calculated

**ramprasadkamineni** · 11-18-2016, 10:22 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by vaRider View Post

That's great ride! Was it continuous 380

How much on your odo

As I observed 60-80 is the power band. 95 onwards bike takes time to accelerate

Mileage should be 45ish
Check properly how you calculated

Yes it is a one day ride
And yes I've calculated reserve to reserve basis which I usually do while calculating the FE
And 60-80speed,coming from ZMA and CBR may be I need to get used to it
Mileage was 38 on my previous trip
1200kms and 3 days

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