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  • #2971
    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

    I have ordered 3M cleaner and lube.
    Yesterday, I got a puncture repaired. Not sure when it was happen. Possibly when I was on 80Km city outskirt trip. I totally love these tubeless tyres. Imagine, what would had happened with tube and you're in No Man's Land in radius of 5Km.

    Happy New Year Guys and safe riding.
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    TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
    Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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    • #2972
      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

      Wish you all very happy new year and ride safe!
      Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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      • #2973
        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

        Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post
        I have ordered 3M cleaner and lube.
        Yesterday, I got a puncture repaired. Not sure when it was happen. Possibly when I was on 80Km city outskirt trip. I totally love these tubeless tyres. Imagine, what would had happened with tube and you're in No Man's Land in radius of 5Km.

        Happy New Year Guys and safe riding.
        Do later post how 3M lube is. Reviews say that it's not that sticky, so it shouldn't be sprayed more than adequate and intervals of spraying are comparatively a teensy more frequent

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        • #2974
          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

          Happy new year Gentlemen. Have a wealthy and safe new year.

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          • #2975
            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

            Originally posted by vaRider View Post
            Has anyone installed LED headlight

            https://youtu.be/6GRuKbZoJyI
            How did he managed to convert the stock wiring into full DC?

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            • #2976
              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

              Originally posted by meeraj_xplore View Post
              How did he managed to convert the stock wiring into full DC?
              It can be done using alternator. I haven't done it yet, but I'm really interested to install this!

              Such a powerful headlight!
              Night riding will be so much fun with this!
              Last edited by vaRider; 01-01-2017, 04:17 PM.
              Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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              • #2977
                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                Originally posted by vaRider View Post
                It can be done using alternator. I haven't done it yet, but I'm really interested to install this!

                Such a powerful headlight!
                Night riding will be so much fun with this!
                I tired every possible way to install LED headlight but I failed because of the bike's wiring being partially DC, really digging the Alternator thing maybe if you or someone can provide more information about the same, because I live in a small town where I can hardly buy stuff from stores and the mechanics are not well educated.

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                • #2978
                  Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                  Completed Third free service. Odo reads 9956. I still have 2 months/2000 kms to clock for date recommended to do 3rd service. but i clocked nearly 6000 km after second service. I thought its too long with stock mineral oil.

                  After service. Bike feels like new. Engine is growing refined and silent. responds well to throttle. Over all its a good buy.

                  I bought Motul FS oil and i have to wait painfully for another 2000+ kms to change. I cant wait to see how this machine behave with FS oil in its guts.
                  Will post results on headlight change soon.

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                  • #2979
                    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                    Originally posted by Ananda View Post
                    Completed Third free service. Odo reads 9956. I still have 2 months/2000 kms to clock for date recommended to do 3rd service. but i clocked nearly 6000 km after second service. I thought its too long with stock mineral oil.

                    After service. Bike feels like new. Engine is growing refined and silent. responds well to throttle. Over all its a good buy.

                    I bought Motul FS oil and i have to wait painfully for another 2000+ kms to change. I cant wait to see how this machine behave with FS oil in its guts.
                    Will post results on headlight change soon.
                    That's great! My 3rd service is due soon!
                    Recently it feels like Hornet is running rough, like something has loosened.
                    It's not engine that's rough, dunno how to figure out.
                    Probably will have to check all nuts and bolts if they are loosened.

                    Any suggestions buddies
                    Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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                    • #2980
                      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                      I found it better to have throttle freeplay reduced. Feels crispier now... 😊

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                      • #2981
                        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                        Hi guy's,,, today I booked hornet special edition std, will get delivery on Wednesday..

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                        • #2982
                          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                          Hi fellow XBhpians,

                          First of all wish you all a very happy new year.

                          I'm from Pune and I have purchased a honda hornet 160r CBS variant on 24th December 2016.

                          I'm facing some issues with the bike. Kindly guide me in deciding what the actual issues are help me in resolution.

                          I'm facing the following main issues with the bike.
                          1. The gear shifts are really hard of the bike. When the engine is cool then the shifts are smooth initially for a short distance of 3-4 km but as the engine becomes hot, the gear shift start giving problem and become very hard to operate. I did the first servicing of the bike at 440 km but still the gear shifts are hard. Does it take time for the gear shifts to become smooth considering this as a new engine?
                          2. The main issue is with the engine. When the engine warms up after riding for about 3-4 km, the engine becomes very stressed and sounds rough post 3000 rpm. I shift to higher gears post 3500 rpm, avoid driving with high gear in low speeds . I'm also following the instructions for the run in period deligently and have never revved the engine post 4500 rpm till now.
                          3. The engine also makes a humming sound while accelerating and deaccelerating as if the tappets are loose. Is there an issue with the engine?


                          I've reported about the problems to the service center multiple times but they are not acknowledging it. I've also registered a complaint by emailing to customer care but no action has been taken. Kindly suggest what needs to be done in such situation.

                          Regards,
                          Vivek Shinde
                          Last edited by Vivek Shinde; 01-02-2017, 11:15 PM.

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                          • #2983
                            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                            Originally posted by vaRider View Post
                            That's great! My 3rd service is due soon!
                            Recently it feels like Hornet is running rough, like something has loosened.
                            It's not engine that's rough, dunno how to figure out.
                            Probably will have to check all nuts and bolts if they are loosened.

                            Any suggestions buddies
                            A proper ASC will rectify everything during service. We can reiterate on Checking air filter, Wheel alignment and tyre check, Lubricating wheels and chain. rest all fine. I am going to change headlight bulb and also switching to FS oil.

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                            • #2984
                              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                              Originally posted by Suddy View Post
                              I haven't tried 3M, but motul works for me. As for cleaning, if it's the first time you're cleaning you may choose any brand or just kerosene in a spray can will do the job. It dissolves these oils really nice.

                              I have been using 3M and it works fine. The only problem i am facing is sourcing kerosene. Have not tried diesel as a substitute.

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                              • #2985
                                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                                Originally posted by ZZR1 View Post
                                I have been using 3M and it works fine. The only problem i am facing is sourcing kerosene. Have not tried diesel as a substitute.
                                True that. I myself possess only limited quantity of very old kerosene, back from the times when they used it to light the stoves....
                                I believe diesel is a high-flash point safer alternative. We'll only know if we try(even I haven't used it)

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