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**IamAditya** · 02-01-2017, 05:26 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by leech View Post

I haven't changed them yet, will update the CBR thread once I do.

Bro am asking about Hornets..
And by the way as you suggested am using Gear oil on my chain and working like a charm.
😀
Very clean and not at all messy.
I love it. 😊

**Deathwing** · 02-01-2017, 05:33 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by IamAditya View Post

What was the total expense for replacing chain and sprocket?

For me it was about 2500-3000 , cost of the sprocket around 1900-2000, cost of fiting some 300rs plus lubing 300 plus tax.

**IamAditya** · 02-01-2017, 06:02 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Deathwing View Post

For me it was about 2500-3000 , cost of the sprocket around 1900-2000, cost of fiting some 300rs plus lubing 300 plus tax.

The chain and sprocket replacement for RS200 costs 3000 at SVC, and that chain is o-ring and pitch is .520.
I think hornet has smaller chain with pitch .428.

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**Deathwing** · 02-01-2017, 06:05 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by IamAditya View Post

The chain and sprocket replacement for RS200 costs 3000 at SVC, and that chain is o-ring and pitch is .520.
I think hornet has smaller chain with pitch .428.

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Even the duke/rc sprocket is the same rate as you've mentioned , looks like Honda is priced cheaper than bajaj in some aspects, like how much is the cost of the rs 200 fairing ? Alloys,etc?

**IamAditya** · 02-01-2017, 06:21 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

I haven't changed any of these things , except the chain and sprocket.
I have done 14,000 kms , 1 year 6 months old.

**ashwanth.r** · 02-01-2017, 06:27 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by IamAditya View Post

Silly doubt 😬
Fz and gixxer also have non o ring chain right?

Both have proper o-ring chains - that is the reason I initially assumed Hornet too came with an o-ring chain, but owners posted otherwise. I learn't that "NOR" in the chain name doesn't necessarily mean "non o-ring". It has to mean something else. Apache RTR series from TVS too has a proper o-ring chain. One also has the option of x-ring chains (costlier but better than o-ring) for FZ from Rolon.

**IamAditya** · 02-01-2017, 06:28 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by ashwanth.r View Post

Both have proper o-ring chains - that is the reason I initially assumed Hornet too came with an o-ring chain, but owners posted otherwise. I learn't that "NOR" in the chain name doesn't necessarily mean "non o-ring". It has to mean something else. Apache RTR series from TVS too has a proper o-ring chain. One also has the option of x-ring chains (costlier but better than o-ring) for FZ from Rolon.

Yes Dominar too have x-ring chain, how much difference will be there between a x-ring and o-ring chain?

**ashwanth.r** · 02-01-2017, 06:51 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by IamAditya View Post

Yes Dominar too have x-ring chain, how much difference will be there between a x-ring and o-ring chain?

I don't have the exact numbers. X-ring costed 1265/- INR in December 2015 for Deville_56 (He is active in the FZ16 thread here).

One can read his wonderful FZ16 ownership experience here:

Barricade - Yamaha FZ-16 - Page 12

**vaRider** · 02-01-2017, 08:15 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Venkatesh Prakash View Post

I have completed 13500 kms and already replaced the chain sprocket set 😞 don't know what else I need to change. Worst part is I take extensive care and still things are not going as expected first the rear disk plate now the sprocket set.

Ohhhh [emoji32]
In my opinion, jerky nature of bike increases wear and tear. And probably this heavy tire is not suitable for bike with just 160 CC engine. Or there is some fault in chain design.

I noticed many times that one needs to use clutch a lot when in slow speeds.

**SatSon** · 02-01-2017, 08:51 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by ashwanth.r View Post

Both have proper o-ring chains - that is the reason I initially assumed Hornet too came with an o-ring chain, but owners posted otherwise. I learn't that "NOR" in the chain name doesn't necessarily mean "non o-ring". It has to mean something else. Apache RTR series from TVS too has a proper o-ring chain. One also has the option of x-ring chains (costlier but better than o-ring) for FZ from Rolon.

I was about to reply, then saw your note. Thanks.
I remember reading about queries regarding Gixxer's chain in the initial pages of Gixxer ownership thread and later someone confirmed that it is an O-ring type.
Almost all the bikes that are having open chain case are having o-ring chains (or x-ring) save for the old bullets.

**Shashank K R** · 02-01-2017, 09:09 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Both gixxer and FZ have a .428 pitch, 132 link chain. If I'm correct, even the Hornet has a 132 link chain, so these chains should work on the Hornet.

**Venkatesh Prakash** · 02-01-2017, 10:03 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post

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We need to note down the things while next replacement.

I found out Radial Tyre are not tubeless

. Then which tubeless tyre is closest to Radial breaking and strength ?

I have not browsed much on tyres till date. And don't want to think about it this early as already I am tired of spending extra on spares 😀

**Shashank K R** · 02-01-2017, 11:02 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post

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We need to note down the things while next replacement.

I found out Radial Tyre are not tubeless

. Then which tubeless tyre is closest to Radial breaking and strength ?

Where did you find that out from, that radial tyres aren't tubeless? Most of them are tubeless.

Whoever is changing their chain/sprocket, try out FZ's or Gixxer's chain. It has the same number of links and same pitch too.

**anoopkumar0** · 02-02-2017, 11:28 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Shashank K R View Post

Where did you find that out from, that radial tyres aren't tubeless? Most of them are tubeless.

Whoever is changing their chain/sprocket, try out FZ's or Gixxer's chain. It has the same number of links and same pitch too.

Yeah..
I got it now. In Gixxer too, it's radial Tubeless rear tyre. But When ever I google it, it's tubeless vs radial.

Thanks for clarification.

**ZZR1** · 02-02-2017, 03:44 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Sammi View Post

Looks are subjective. But If I had to take Hornet, I would choose the orange Special edition any day.... Mars Orange it is. Cheers.

Also consider the fact that the hornet has a lot of plastic parts and if you end up dropping it, you are most probably going to scratch/break a part (God forbid). Replacement IMO would be easier for a colour which has sold well. Getting parts for the spl edition would probably be difficult.

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