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**Venkatesh Prakash** · 03-01-2017, 03:13 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post

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If there is no puncture and pressure drop is frequently then there might be issue of leak from side tyre and rim contact. Get it checked. Mostly happens on dusty roads. Mechanic will open the tyre, clean it with file and put it back.
I keep the pressure 30/32. Front tyre looses more than rear. This explains the pressure on front is more than rear.
Keeping too high pressure 30/40 or 35/40 is not advisable, this is too much and will give you very stiff suspension.

For low speed range for 1st and 2nd gear -
Try to drive stretch on 1st and 2nd gear, engine will make extra noise in beginning but will eventually get smoother over time.

Ok will check with a mechanic to get the tyre cleaned thanks.

**ZZR1** · 03-01-2017, 04:10 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by vimesh View Post

Rev the engine upto 22kmph only till 2nd gear & then upshift ... same goes for 3rd gear till 35kmph & then upshift....

I follow the same method for my hornet ... Do tell your experience after trying it out.

You will not get the accleration like gixxer & fz but torque is available.

Hmm....i follow the same technique too. Issue arises when i need to cut down from a higher speed and crawl in the traffic at around 8-12 kms. Happens when i approach a signal which has just turned green with a low row of vehicles.

Need to shift to 1st from a higher gear, release the clutch slowly, accelerate and then shift to 2nd at 11 kmph. Can become jerky and cumbersome with a pillion

.At times i end up using the clutch more than i would use on any other 150/160cc.
The gearing is such that the torque has been sacrificed in favour of fuel economy and a good top end (which in any case i would not use). My vehicle returns 45-48 in Bangalore traffic, and users in the Bangalore Hornet group report varying mileage between 35-50.

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Originally posted by Sourav Choudhury View Post

Hey Guys,

My Hornet is about 4 months old and have crossed 1170km.The engine is making a surrrr or chhurrrr type of additional noise on top the usual knocking sound. The mechanics at service center say there is no sound, though I point out this is the one I'm talking about. What is the issue with the sound? I will guide them to fix that if you can tell me the reason behind that surrr sound.

And most importantly, the engine is heating up a lot when I ride it at 2-8 km/h, in very busy roads. Last time, I had to ride it this way for 15min, and it heated up so bad I had to stop. Also there was a weird rubber-burning sort of smell I got. But the moment I stopped it was gone.

Also my gear (neutral to 1 to 2 to neutral) is very stiff, even after 1100km. Should I ask to change it?

I would really appreciate your help. Thanks.

Issues you reported are peculiar to the hornet. The sound can be from the chain or the balancer. I get a 'clang clang' kind of noise which seems to appear from the engine. Reported to Honda customer care 3 times. The service center replaced the balancer under warranty but not to much avail. The sound still appears, albeit a lot lesser.

I had faced engine overheating too. Probably due to a "lean fuel" mixture. The service center should be able to set this right. Try to use an engine oil such as 'shell or motul'. I found the engine performs much better on shell than the honda mineral oil they use.

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Originally posted by iamkrazee View Post

So here are is the before-after pictorial comparison. Please note that the "before" pic isn't exactly before since I've taken it from a friend's bike who has not done the mod.

BEFORE (Sprocket Decorator Plate in Place)
[ATTACH]226641[/ATTACH]

And the AFTER - Removed the plate by filing away the 3 plug-welds - to get rid of that annoying sound.
[ATTACH]226642[/ATTACH]

Thanks for the photos. I assume, the area circled is where the modification has been made

Attached Files

**Venkatesh Prakash** · 03-01-2017, 04:24 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by ZZR1 View Post

Hmm....i follow the same technique too. Issue arises when i need to cut down from a higher speed and crawl in the traffic at around 8-12 kms. Happens when i approach a signal which has just turned green with a low row of vehicles.

Need to shift to 1st from a higher gear, release the clutch slowly, accelerate and then shift to 2nd at 11 kmph. Can become jerky and cumbersome with a pillion

.At times i end up using the clutch more than i would use on any other 150/160cc.
The gearing is such that the torque has been sacrificed in favour of fuel economy and a good top end (which in any case i would not use). My vehicle returns 45-48 in Bangalore traffic, and users in the Bangalore Hornet group report varying mileage between 35-50.

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Issues you reported are peculiar to the hornet. The sound can be from the chain or the balancer. I get a 'clang clang' kind of noise which seems to appear from the engine. Reported to Honda customer care 3 times. The service center replaced the balancer under warranty but not to much avail. The sound still appears, albeit a lot lesser.

I had faced engine overheating too. Probably due to a "lean fuel" mixture. The service center should be able to set this right. Try to use an engine oil such as 'shell or motul'. I found the engine performs much better on shell than the honda mineral oil they use.

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Thanks for the photos. I assume, the area circled is where the modification has been made

You are wrong the area you circled is the sprocket the change is made to the plate fixed onto the chain sprocket

**iamkrazee** · 03-01-2017, 04:54 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by ZZR1 View Post

Thanks for the photos. I assume, the area circled is where the modification has been made

Not quite, see below.

Originally posted by Venkatesh Prakash View Post

You are wrong the area you circled is the sprocket the change is made to the plate fixed onto the chain sprocket

+1 @Venkatesh Prakash.

To clearly see what has happened, look at the plug weld in the BEFORE picture. Then look at it in the AFTER picture - it'll be filed away, you'll see grinder's marks on it. In the BEFORE pic, that plug weld is holding together a plate with the sprocket. It's that plate that is of irregular shape, which resonates with the sprocket causing the clatter sound. That plate is what I've gotten rid of, for a screech-free ride.

I must admit though, this diagnosis was on a hunch, confirmed only after implementing the theoretical solution i.e. to remove that plate! So I think I must also put a disclaimer here. What worked for me might not work for everybody here. It's just a generic guide-line.

**ashisharia** · 03-01-2017, 05:50 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

It's time for my first service, please suggest some good service centre in Bangalore?

**A_Krazy_Katam** · 03-01-2017, 06:16 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by vimesh View Post

Rev the engine upto 22kmph only till 2nd gear & then upshift ... same goes for 3rd gear till 35kmph & then upshift....

I follow the same method for my hornet ... Do tell your experience after trying it out.

You will not get the accleration like gixxer & fz but torque is available.

yaa.. i too shift @ 22-24 kmph 3rd & 35-37 kmph 4th without straining the engine..
try and feel the vibration of engine @ certain rpm and u will get used to it even u have ur helmet on..

Listen & take care of ur machine and she will do the same

**vimesh** · 03-01-2017, 07:01 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by ZZR1 View Post

Hmm....i follow the same technique too. Issue arises when i need to cut down from a higher speed and crawl in the traffic at around 8-12 kms. Happens when i approach a signal which has just turned green with a low row of vehicles.

Need to shift to 1st from a higher gear, release the clutch slowly, accelerate and then shift to 2nd at 11 kmph. Can become jerky and cumbersome with a pillion

.At times i end up using the clutch more than i would use on any other 150/160cc.
The gearing is such that the torque has been sacrificed in favour of fuel economy and a good top end (which in any case i would not use). My vehicle returns 45-48 in Bangalore traffic, and users in the Bangalore Hornet group report varying mileage between 35-50.

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Issues you reported are peculiar to the hornet. The sound can be from the chain or the balancer. I get a 'clang clang' kind of noise which seems to appear from the engine. Reported to Honda customer care 3 times. The service center replaced the balancer under warranty but not to much avail. The sound still appears, albeit a lot lesser.

I had faced engine overheating too. Probably due to a "lean fuel" mixture. The service center should be able to set this right. Try to use an engine oil such as 'shell or motul'. I found the engine performs much better on shell than the honda mineral oil they use.

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Thanks for the photos. I assume, the area circled is where the modification has been made

Bro... you can pickup from 8km/h in second gear also but here you need to be very proactive in doing so coz when my bike was new & i was getting the hang of it the same procedure used to result in shutting off the engine with stalling but now i have learnt to control the same so I don't have to switch frequently between 1st & 2nd gear in close to 10km/h speed in crawling traffic.

**chanchal123** · 03-02-2017, 11:39 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Done with second service. From Muthoot Honda, Todupuzha, Ernakulam, Kerala.

The best honda service centre i trust. The bike feel extra cool now.

Is anyone installed handguard on hornet? If yes, how you feel now? Is possible to install duke 200's hand guards in hornet??

**vintorque** · 03-03-2017, 02:38 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

What is the best idle.
It should be smooth on cold engine too

**anoopkumar0** · 03-03-2017, 11:12 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by vintorque View Post

What is the best idle.
It should be smooth on cold engine too

RPM on which bike will stay just alive after warmup of 1-2 min and don't cry after getting very hot (Running >10 Km in heat).
It depends on your location and climate.

**ashisharia** · 03-03-2017, 11:29 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Getting vibrations on my bike. Rode 380kms so far, yet to give for first service... Any solution?

**ashisharia** · 03-03-2017, 11:31 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Also engine is getting heated alot

**vimesh** · 03-03-2017, 02:06 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by ashisharia View Post

Also engine is getting heated alot

Engine heating before 1st service is normal & not a big concern... after 1st service & oil change it will not heat up.

Regarding vibrations you are in run in period & you need to keep the rpm below 4000 so make sure you follow it religiously & don't rev the engjne too hard & shift gears at proper rpm.

**anoopkumar0** · 03-03-2017, 03:10 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Guys who moved to Synthetic oil.

Did you used engine flush?
How did you do it and which engine flush you used?
Where to find it locally, any brand suggestion?

**Anupam Das** · 03-03-2017, 03:43 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post

Guys who moved to Synthetic oil.

Did you used engine flush?
How did you do it and which engine flush you used?
Where to find it locally, any brand suggestion?

No engine flush was used. Just drain out & fill.

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