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  • Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

    Originally posted by Shashank K R View Post
    I owned the unicorn 160, which had nearly the same gearing, plus I've ridden the hornet many times.
    Okay. But both are different in their own way.

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    • Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

      Originally posted by Preshit View Post
      Okay. But both are different in their own way.
      They are different in their own ways, but their gearing is relatively the same. I've ridden the hornet enough to say that both of them have nearly the same gearing. Both of them will touch the following speeds if you max out every gear-

      1 - 50
      2 - 80
      3 - 105
      4 - 117

      Which is awfully similar to the max speed in each gear on the Duke 390.

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      • Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

        Originally posted by Shashank K R View Post
        They are different in their own ways, but their gearing is relatively the same. I've ridden the hornet enough to say that both of them have nearly the same gearing. Both of them will touch the following speeds if you max out every gear-

        1 - 50
        2 - 80
        3 - 105
        4 - 117

        Which is awfully similar to the max speed in each gear on the Duke 390.
        Okay bro but i never stress 1st more than 15kmph , 2nd more than 27 Kmph and 3rd more than 40 because if i manage to accelarate more than these speed limits it makes awful noise that is not acceptable. I dont know when my bike will become smooth or it will remain as it is! But i also face the problem , when i start my bike on first gear the pickup is bad and at 15kmph it vibes a lot

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        • Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

          That's true though. The first 2 gears don't go beyond 25-30 without making a lot of sound. You have to learn to shift optimally. This is what I have felt to be the best shifting pattern.
          1 - 10-15
          2 - 25-30
          3 - 35-40
          4 - 45-50
          5 - 60+


          Don't worry, the engine will smoothen out over time. If you are facing any issues, go to the SVC and pester them until they listen to you.
          Last edited by Shashank K R; 03-22-2017, 10:48 PM.

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          • Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

            Svc guys dont even understood difference between synthetic oil and mineral oil. They seems to be very dumb. Today i spoke with two to three mechanics there as i have to put my bike for 2nd service, i ask one of them to use synthetic oil for servicing , he dont even know what does it means Another guy i said use synthetic oil he said ok we will use it and when i asked how much it will cost then he said 330 , Where as i think synthetic oil is much costlier than 330 Rs ? Such a dumb people at svc and when i got my bike back i hear certain vibrations and lack of smoothness as it was before. Whereas it was not at all the case after my 1st service, i was satisfied by 1st service but not at all after 2nd service

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            • Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

              I would tell you to look for another SVC in your city looking at reviews and asking around.

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              • Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                Originally posted by Shashank K R View Post
                I would tell you to look for another SVC in your city looking at reviews and asking around.
                Ya i need to check another one

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                • Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                  Originally posted by Preshit View Post
                  Svc guys dont even understood difference between synthetic oil and mineral oil. They seems to be very dumb. Today i spoke with two to three mechanics there as i have to put my bike for 2nd service, i ask one of them to use synthetic oil for servicing , he dont even know what does it means Another guy i said use synthetic oil he said ok we will use it and when i asked how much it will cost then he said 330 , Where as i think synthetic oil is much costlier than 330 Rs ? Such a dumb people at svc and when i got my bike back i hear certain vibrations and lack of smoothness as it was before. Whereas it was not at all the case after my 1st service, i was satisfied by 1st service but not at all after 2nd service
                  I'm honestly not surprised ! You should check out how they staff the crew. This is why I don't trust any service centers in general. I've always tried to have a talk with mechanic and if he seemed confidence-inspiring, then only I'd leave my bike with him. And trust me, after having owned like 5-6 bikes of various brands, I've not yet met ONE such mechanic in the official service center.

                  This is when I decided to look for an mechanic with GOOD knowledge, and who'd respond to my dimwit questions in an enlightening fashion. So now I go to a garage, co-owned by two automobile engineers , going to give my Hornet to those guys for first servicing too (voiding the warranty of course)

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                  • Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                    Originally posted by Preshit View Post
                    Svc guys dont even understood difference between synthetic oil and mineral oil. They seems to be very dumb. Today i spoke with two to three mechanics there as i have to put my bike for 2nd service, i ask one of them to use synthetic oil for servicing , he dont even know what does it means Another guy i said use synthetic oil he said ok we will use it and when i asked how much it will cost then he said 330 , Where as i think synthetic oil is much costlier than 330 Rs ? Such a dumb people at svc and when i got my bike back i hear certain vibrations and lack of smoothness as it was before. Whereas it was not at all the case after my 1st service, i was satisfied by 1st service but not at all after 2nd service
                    Ask them to pour cbr oil. They are not technically sound but knows what oil is used in cbr. Once I asked them to pour honda throttle oil and they started changing my throttle cable. Than I showed them name mentioned on oil bottle.

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                    • Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                      Originally posted by NainHardeep View Post
                      Once I asked them to pour honda throttle oil and they started changing my throttle cable. Than I showed them name mentioned on oil bottle.
                      Lol[emoji1]

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                      • Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                        Originally posted by IamAditya View Post
                        Lol[emoji1]
                        Ya. It was funny. I am running on synthetic since last 9k plus. Now service staff remembers me well and without even saying, they use synthetic only.

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                        • Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                          Originally posted by Preshit View Post
                          Okay bro but i never stress 1st more than 15kmph , 2nd more than 27 Kmph and 3rd more than 40 because if i manage to accelarate more than these speed limits it makes awful noise that is not acceptable. I dont know when my bike will become smooth or it will remain as it is! But i also face the problem , when i start my bike on first gear the pickup is bad and at 15kmph it vibes a lot
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                          Once in while stressing is ok. You bike is new, stick with break-in and don't stress more. Over the time, engine will get polished properly with your to your riding style.
                          My bike FS Motul and I can sometime go on 60Kmph in 3rd grear without any girding or noise. It also feels good with throttle response and engine thump at high speed and low gear after 5K rpm.
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                          Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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                          • Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                            Originally posted by NainHardeep View Post
                            Ya. It was funny. I am running on synthetic since last 9k plus. Now service staff remembers me well and without even saying, they use synthetic only.
                            Make sure they change the complete oil.

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                            • Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                              Originally posted by IamAditya View Post
                              Make sure they change the complete oil.
                              Yes, done that

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                              • Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                                Any permanent solution to hornet's chain loosening problem.apart from cleaning and lubing

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