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  • #2911
    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

    Originally posted by Suddy View Post
    I broke them 😫
    You should have no problem to get new trim clips at asc.

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    • #2912
      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

      Originally posted by Anupam Das View Post
      You should have no problem to get new trim clips at asc.
      Oh great.


      Seriously, is my carburetor setting right or wrong? Bike still doesn't start at one kick, but is much better now. It starts on the second kick... I can't tell the difference in throttle response and stuff but I feel like wanting to increase fuel flow. Feels good.

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      • #2913
        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

        Originally posted by Suddy View Post
        Oh great.


        Seriously, is my carburetor setting right or wrong? Bike still doesn't start at one kick, but is much better now. It starts on the second kick... I can't tell the difference in throttle response and stuff but I feel like wanting to increase fuel flow. Feels good.
        See the color of deposits on the electrodes. It should be medium tan color if the air fuel ratio is right.

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        • #2914
          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

          I have to remove the spark plug now? I don't have a torque wrench. Is the colour formed over long term?

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          • #2915
            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

            Originally posted by Anupam Das View Post
            See the color of deposits on the electrodes. It should be medium tan color if the air fuel ratio is right.
            By electrodes I mean the electrodes of the spark plug.

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            • #2916
              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

              Originally posted by Anupam Das View Post
              See the color of deposits on the electrodes. It should be medium tan color if the air fuel ratio is right.
              I have to remove the spark plug now? I don't have a torque wrench. Is the colour formed over long term?

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              • #2917
                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                Since it is a new bike don't tune the carb.. Factory settings are at optimum

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                • #2918
                  Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                  Originally posted by Suddy View Post
                  I have to remove the spark plug now? I don't have a torque wrench. Is the colour formed over long term?
                  The plug wrench should be available in tool pouch/box. Color should form after running for some time/distance.

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                  • #2919
                    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                    Originally posted by Suddy View Post
                    I have to remove the spark plug now? I don't have a torque wrench. Is the colour formed over long term?
                    Does'nt all this can be done at Honda SVC ! . I think you should explain your problem to them . I learnt the hard way with my Thunderbird 350 when I damaged the drain nut . From a friend's advice "give it to them" . I hope they will able to solve it . And seriously don't do all this tunning by yourself , this bike has some different carburetor not like normal one .
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                    • #2920
                      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                      Its been a month with my new Hornet (Deluxe Special Edition). I feel happy with the buy.

                      Lately I am hearing slight sound of loose chains. How frequent should I adjust the chain.

                      My speedo isn't showing the right numbers, will I be able to get it replaced?

                      I jump through the speed breakers, often to test the shock absorbers. Will this cause any damage to the machine?

                      There is a loud click sound when I change from 1st gear to 2nd or 2nd to 1st, if the rev is a little higher than usual. Is this normal all bikes?

                      Thanks for any help.

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                      • #2921
                        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                        Originally posted by Rohan12 View Post
                        Does'nt all this can be done at Honda SVC ! . I think you should explain your problem to them . I learnt the hard way with my Thunderbird 350 when I damaged the drain nut . From a friend's advice "give it to them" . I hope they will able to solve it . And seriously don't do all this tunning by yourself , this bike has some different carburetor not like normal one .
                        I already did bro. Because they seem to turn a blind eye to this problem alone.

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                        • #2922
                          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                          My second service is over. What all factors should I keep in mind now?

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                          • #2923
                            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                            Yesterday did a high speed trip of 270km on Mumbai Nashik highway.

                            Engine heated up a lot while returning back to Mumbai... This didn't happen before.

                            Few times bike behaved as if there's no fuel despite of giving throttle. Top speed 115. Maintained speeds of 105-110 most of the times.

                            Averaging about 80..

                            It was very cold in morning at 5:45 and I was really shivering at speeds of 60 😌

                            After 7:30 it became better... Only 6-7 other bikers were seen on road, which was surprising. Generally this road is crowded by lots of bike groups...

                            Overall good ride. On such a highway it gets a lot boring to ride at constant speeds on Hornet.. now I want to have at least 150 speed bike to enjoy on such beautiful roads!
                            That's the part where it got freaking boring! 🤐

                            On ghat section road Hornet feels good, but certainly not for touring/long rides...

                            I've been on long rides

                            PS 5800 on odometer

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                            Last edited by vaRider; 12-25-2016, 06:56 PM.
                            Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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                            • #2924
                              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                              Originally posted by Suddy View Post
                              My second service is over. What all factors should I keep in mind now?
                              Nothing much. Just ride at your will! Enjoy! How much on odometer?
                              Just keep in mind that you can ride hard on bike and redline it! 😁😎😋

                              Cheers! 👍

                              Sent from my Moto G using xBhp Connect mobile app
                              Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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                              • #2925
                                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                                Originally posted by vaRider View Post
                                Maintained speeds of 105-110 most of the times.
                                doing that speed for long isn't good for the engine. Always cruise at around 70% of the available rpm band.
                                Since this bike has only 5 gears and is air cooled makes it worse.
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