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**motobiker** · 11-20-2016, 09:43 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Suddy View Post

I'm hating this bike's kickstart more and more. Our 10 year old passion starts in one kick. I'm a fan of kickstart, and this one's got such a crappy one in place, it's more like a hindrance to starting the engine. In public places, i feel very embarrassing. I have this big muscular bike and people are quietly eyeing it and when I try to start it, it gives that sound when the ignition is turned off. 5 kicks, it doesn't start at all. Finally I had to thumb the electric starter and roll off while people were rolling their eyes. Such a let down. From a third person's perspective it would look like I don't even know how to kickstart a bike and yet I'm riding a Hornet! 😤😤

I think I can help you out regarding this kick start issue.( Frankly I don't know it is right or wrong method, but it really works for me)

From purchasing bike till second service I started my bike in 1st kick (without choke)in cold morning too.( 9 out of 10 times it's gets started in one kick,i repeat only one kick).I have gone for my hometown for 10 days,after coming back the bike is started is 1st kick,no problem at all. I kept wondering why peoples are facing issue with kick-start.
Then my time comes😂😂😂

After second service, asc mechanic messed up with my idle rpm(which was previously at 1000rpm) and kick-start issue started after 2nd service.Bike is started facing kick-start issue, I have to give a choke and try 5_6 kicks then it get starts. I noticed that low rpm ideal and kept it to 1000rpm again,still 5-6 days I am facing that same problem,e which was never ever happened before 2nd service.Then every morning,i play with that rpm screw,and change it to little here and there,but I make sure that meter will show 1000rpm everyday,after 5-6 days of playing with that rpm screw, I think I have got good combination and bike is again starting in 1st kick it self (without choke) as it previously. So problem is now resolved,my bike start in one kick.
I will suggest you to keep ideal rpm 1000 and slightly change screw to either side try 4-5 days in morning,u will get proper combination.

Ps- I write this long post, so that people will understand that I know how to kick start the bike,else someone will come and tell "ideal method to kick start your bike"😂😂😂( as previous posts suggested that)

**Khemchand Sure** · 11-20-2016, 09:59 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by motobiker View Post

I think I can help you out regarding this kick start issue.( Frankly I don't know it is right or wrong method, but it really works for me)

From purchasing bike till second service I started my bike in 1st kick (without choke)in cold morning too.( 9 out of 10 times it's gets started in one kick,i repeat only one kick).I have gone for my hometown for 10 days,after coming back the bike is started is 1st kick,no problem at all. I kept wondering why peoples are facing issue with kick-start.
Then my time comes😂😂😂

After second service, asc mechanic messed up with my idle rpm(which was previously at 1000rpm) and kick-start issue started after 2nd service.Bike is started facing kick-start issue, I have to give a choke and try 5_6 kicks then it get starts. I noticed that low rpm ideal and kept it to 1000rpm again,still 5-6 days I am facing that same problem,e which was never ever happened before 2nd service.Then every morning,i play with that rpm screw,and change it to little here and there,but I make sure that meter will show 1000rpm everyday,after 5-6 days of playing with that rpm screw, I think I have got good combination and bike is again starting in 1st kick it self (without choke) as it previously. So problem is now resolved,my bike start in one kick.
I will suggest you to keep ideal rpm 1000 and slightly change screw to either side try 4-5 days in morning,u will get proper combination.

Ps- I write this long post, so that people will understand that I know how to kick start the bike,else someone will come and tell "ideal method to kick start your bike"😂😂😂( as previous posts suggested that)

mine is same case as of you....after second service I was unable to start even after 5-6 kicks , tried w/wo choke. I was facing this issue for a week, but I was unaware about idle rpm. some kids playing in parking messed up with idle rpm screw....bike used to stall after 3-4 seconds. So i adjusted the rpm to 1000 again. Surprisingly the kick start issue gone, i start it in one kick now as of before second service, thanks to those kids😉

**Suddy** · 11-21-2016, 12:18 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Rohan12 View Post

Ok what is that you want to know . If this was happening in the month of October 11th I could surely helped you cause I came to chennai on my TB 350 to view the mighty divine Tirupati . I stayed in Chennai for 4 days . Man I must say I was speechless to see the divine in the first place . It took me 6 hrs to reach Tirumala from Le Royal Meredian hotel CH . And the hair pin turns are awsome and scarry . I did not knew while going back there is a deer reserve !

"Why so serious?"
I'm just implying that I might mess my bike doing this. Just thought it'd be better to see someone do it first. Heck, I don't even know where the fuel screw is on my bike.
You came by bike to Chennai all the way from Kolkata? Patience is indeed a virtue, I guess. I'm happy for you that you were able to enjoy divinity considering the rise in atheism today....

**Suddy** · 11-21-2016, 12:22 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by motobiker View Post

I think I can help you out regarding this kick start issue.( Frankly I don't know it is right or wrong method, but it really works for me)

From purchasing bike till second service I started my bike in 1st kick (without choke)in cold morning too.( 9 out of 10 times it's gets started in one kick,i repeat only one kick).I have gone for my hometown for 10 days,after coming back the bike is started is 1st kick,no problem at all. I kept wondering why peoples are facing issue with kick-start.
Then my time comes😂😂😂

After second service, asc mechanic messed up with my idle rpm(which was previously at 1000rpm) and kick-start issue started after 2nd service.Bike is started facing kick-start issue, I have to give a choke and try 5_6 kicks then it get starts. I noticed that low rpm ideal and kept it to 1000rpm again,still 5-6 days I am facing that same problem,e which was never ever happened before 2nd service.Then every morning,i play with that rpm screw,and change it to little here and there,but I make sure that meter will show 1000rpm everyday,after 5-6 days of playing with that rpm screw, I think I have got good combination and bike is again starting in 1st kick it self (without choke) as it previously. So problem is now resolved,my bike start in one kick.
I will suggest you to keep ideal rpm 1000 and slightly change screw to either side try 4-5 days in morning,u will get proper combination.

Ps- I write this long post, so that people will understand that I know how to kick start the bike,else someone will come and tell "ideal method to kick start your bike"😂😂😂( as previous posts suggested that)

**Suddy** · 11-21-2016, 12:29 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Khemchand Sure View Post

mine is same case as of you....after second service I was unable to start even after 5-6 kicks , tried w/wo choke. I was facing this issue for a week, but I was unaware about idle rpm. some kids playing in parking messed up with idle rpm screw....bike used to stall after 3-4 seconds. So i adjusted the rpm to 1000 again. Surprisingly the kick start issue gone, i start it in one kick now as of before second service, thanks to those kids😉

I've seen kids climb onto bikes, feel the throttle, pull the clutch/brake and fidget with the switch gears. This is the first time I'm hearing of children messing with idling screw. Future iit-ians I guess 🤓😂

**Suddy** · 11-21-2016, 12:31 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by vaRider View Post

Please download it to play

I tried that too, it's not in a "playable format". Not that I'm going to be of any use to you, but I still can learn a thing or two you know....

**Suddy** · 11-21-2016, 12:41 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by XeonGhos7 View Post

Educate yourself on when to use the kickstart when you have an electric starter, all your issues will be solved.

Not exactly. Here, you can fill this up and build a suitable story:
I - theatre - today - bike - parked - 3hrs - 7pm to 10pm - after movie - 5 kickstarts - 3 5sec electric starts - some throttle - miracle finally happened.

**Khemchand Sure** · 11-21-2016, 12:50 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Suddy View Post

I've seen kids climb onto bikes, feel the throttle, pull the clutch/brake and fidget with the switch gears. This is the first time I'm hearing of children messing with idling screw. Future iit-ians I guess 🤓😂

I guess the same...and now I put cover all the time when parked

**motobiker** · 11-21-2016, 01:17 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Look at digital rpm meter 1 bar=250rpm
Kept 4 bars ie 1000 rpm in ideal(when engine is cold)if you kept less than that you will face starting issues with bike.When engine is hot it should rise between 1400-1600 rpm.

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Originally posted by vaRider View Post

https://www.dropbox.com/s/2ekjvklhq9...idle.3gpp?dl=0

Hello Riders,
Please see above audio record of Hornet idle. As everyone said about loose tappets, I am also worried now..

I have done 5000 kms in 10 months.

Please listen to above audio and let me know if something is bad with engine... Please help...

I have listened to it just now.I don't know it is normal or not.But I've never heard this sound of bike when it is idle.(Or it is problem of your recorder or my speaker😂&#128514

Please experts,listen this sound and give your valuable views.(Download it then play)

**Suddy** · 11-21-2016, 01:18 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by motobiker View Post

Look at digital rpm meter 1 bar=250rpm
Kept 4 bars ie 1000 rpm in ideal(when engine is cold)if you kept less than that you will face starting issues with bike.When engine is hot it should rise between 1400-1600 rpm.

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I have listened to it just now.I don't know it is normal or not.But I've never heard this sound of bike when it is idle.(Or it is problem of your recorder or my speaker😂&#128514

Please experts,listen this sound and give your valuable views.(Download it then play)

Oh okay. Got it. Thanks. I'll try that out.

**motobiker** · 11-21-2016, 01:26 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Suddy View Post

Oh okay. Got it. Thanks. I'll try that out.

Yes give it a try.I have tried 4-5 days in morning to set that rpm in between 1000-1250 (kept 4 bars)and from 6th day bike is again at its business,starting in 1st kick itself.

**Rohan12** · 11-21-2016, 10:31 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Please provide the information - Either here and there should be - clockwise and counterclockwise turns - clockwise will reduce the RPM and counterclockwise will raise the RPM.

Originally posted by motobiker View Post

I think I can help you out regarding this kick start issue.( Frankly I don't know it is right or wrong method, but it really works for me)

From purchasing bike till second service I started my bike in 1st kick (without choke)in cold morning too.( 9 out of 10 times it's gets started in one kick,i repeat only one kick).I have gone for my hometown for 10 days,after coming back the bike is started is 1st kick,no problem at all. I kept wondering why peoples are facing issue with kick-start.
Then my time comes😂😂😂

After second service, asc mechanic messed up with my idle rpm(which was previously at 1000rpm) and kick-start issue started after 2nd service.Bike is started facing kick-start issue, I have to give a choke and try 5_6 kicks then it get starts. I noticed that low rpm ideal and kept it to 1000rpm again,still 5-6 days I am facing that same problem,e which was never ever happened before 2nd service.Then every morning,i play with that rpm screw,and change it to little here and there,but I make sure that meter will show 1000rpm everyday,after 5-6 days of playing with that rpm screw, I think I have got good combination and bike is again starting in 1st kick it self (without choke) as it previously. So problem is now resolved,my bike start in one kick.
I will suggest you to keep ideal rpm 1000 and slightly change screw to either side try 4-5 days in morning,u will get proper combination.

Ps- I write this long post, so that people will understand that I know how to kick start the bike,else someone will come and tell "ideal method to kick start your bike"😂😂😂( as previous posts suggested that)

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Yes it was loooooooooooooong journey from kolkata to tirumala . I did not passed through HYD otherwise the trip would be short . But because for hotel reservation in CH I had to pass from there . It took me 49 hrs to reach there - speed was 110-120 kmph - it could have been 36 hrs but I had to take 2 hrs rest in between the tour .

Originally posted by Suddy View Post

"Why so serious?"
I'm just implying that I might mess my bike doing this. Just thought it'd be better to see someone do it first. Heck, I don't even know where the fuel screw is on my bike.
You came by bike to Chennai all the way from Kolkata? Patience is indeed a virtue, I guess. I'm happy for you that you were able to enjoy divinity considering the rise in atheism today....

**Suddy** · 11-21-2016, 11:08 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Rohan12 View Post

Yes it was loooooooooooooong journey from kolkata to tirumala . I did not passed through HYD otherwise the trip would be short . But because for hotel reservation in CH I had to pass from there . It took me 49 hrs to reach there - speed was 110-120 kmph - it could have been 36 hrs but I had to take 2 hrs rest in between the tour .

You've gotta be kidding me!

**anoopkumar0** · 11-21-2016, 11:48 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by vaRider View Post

https://www.dropbox.com/s/2ekjvklhq9...idle.3gpp?dl=0

Hello Riders,
Please see above audio record of Hornet idle. As everyone said about loose tappets, I am also worried now..

I have done 5000 kms in 10 months.

Please listen to above audio and let me know if something is bad with engine... Please help...

It seems low idle race to me.
Is there any metallic sound or just jerking race?
If it is only jerking on idle just increase a bit.

Originally posted by Suddy View Post

I'm hating this bike's kickstart more and more. Our 10 year old passion starts in one kick. I'm a fan of kickstart, and this one's got such a crappy one in place, it's more like a hindrance to starting the engine. In public places, i feel very embarrassing. I have this big muscular bike and people are quietly eyeing it and when I try to start it, it gives that sound when the ignition is turned off. 5 kicks, it doesn't start at all. Finally I had to thumb the electric starter and roll off while people were rolling their eyes. Such a let down. From a third person's perspective it would look like I don't even know how to kickstart a bike and yet I'm riding a Hornet! 😤😤

Here,
How old is your bike?
In 1st few month I also hated the kick start and gave up, using it, because it took 2-3 kicks and some times more.
After second service/ 6 months later, just for change I tried using it once in while. I am able to start it in just a kick.

After every service, bike is feels good at service day but rough for a week for sure. But after a week, it smooth and all good.

I am no expert but seems it just the bike time to settle it down.

I went to nearby service center for adjusting suspension. They didn't have the wrench for it

. Asked me come later as it was available at their main branch of showroom.
I asked about curb fuel screw. He told me it is inside and not visible from outside.
If anyone able to find it. Please let us know.

**Abhik1** · 11-21-2016, 12:20 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post

It seems low idle race to me.
Is there any metallic sound or just jerking race?
If it is only jerking on idle just increase a bit.

Here,
How old is your bike?
In 1st few month I also hated the kick start and gave up, using it, because it took 2-3 kicks and some times more.
After second service/ 6 months later, just for change I tried using it once in while. I am able to start it in just a kick.

After every service, bike is feels good at service day but rough for a week for sure. But after a week, it smooth and all good.

I am no expert but seems it just the bike time to settle it down.

I went to nearby service center for adjusting suspension. They didn't have the wrench for it

. Asked me come later as it was available at their main branch of showroom.
I asked about curb fuel screw. He told me it is inside and not visible from outside.
If anyone able to find it. Please let us know.

Carb fuel screw can be accessed from the right side.. that's what the mechanic told me .. I don't have my bike with me now it's with ASC . I can check it once I get it back maybe in couple of days. Hondas have a odd placement he told for Shine you need to completely remove the carb to access it . Hornet can be done but not easy.

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