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  • #3871
    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

    Originally posted by IamAditya View Post
    Oh realy?
    I was planning to use 10w50 on my moped and bike.

    Does this oil realy affect acceleration?
    How?
    There is a slightly sluggish feeling, after switching to a heavier oil. Might be a placebo effect, but mileage tests show mileage is poorer on highway on heavier oils.

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    • #3872
      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

      Originally posted by IamAditya View Post
      Oh realy?
      I was planning to use 10w50 on my moped and bike.

      Does this oil realy affect acceleration?
      How?
      I'm using Mobil1 10W40 Fully Synthetic, No problems faced in acceleration so far.

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      • #3873
        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

        Originally posted by meeraj_xplore View Post
        I'm using Mobil1 10W40 Fully Synthetic, No problems faced in acceleration so far.
        Any drop in F.E ?

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        • #3874
          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

          Originally posted by leech View Post
          @iamkrazee - 50 weight oils are too much for the Honda engines, they reduce acceleration and mileage. I've noticed a small difference in mileage and initial pickup with even 40 weight oils.
          I can't completely deny this, although I don't see a theoretical reason as to why this should happen. Mileage definitely hasn't dropped, but hasn't improved by long miles either.

          The fun factor, which goes to support your point, is that this (50) oil feels best at higher rev-ranges where peppiness doesn't go away like most oils and there aren't crazy hot radiations looking to melt your pants. At extremely low rev-ranges(1k-2k : stop-go traffic), there is close to no increase in performance.

          Further adding to your theory about "Honda engines" - I've felt that the same oil going into friends' FZ-S and P220F becomes more beneficial - the difference is obvious to a layman. How, it beats me!

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          Originally posted by meeraj_xplore View Post
          I'm using Mobil1 10W40 Fully Synthetic, No problems faced in acceleration so far.
          I'm using Mobile1 5W50. The way it helps high-rev, it does not help in low-rev.

          Originally posted by IamAditya View Post
          Any drop in F.E ?
          None for me. But increase isn't in leaps-and-bounds as suggested by most posts. To be precise, my mileage went from 43 to 45 after the change. (My daily drive is 30mins for 6-7 kms)
          What does change drastically is the throttle response in mid to high ranges and temperature.

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          • #3875
            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

            Originally posted by iamkrazee View Post
            I can't completely deny this, although I don't see a theoretical reason as to why this should happen. Mileage definitely hasn't dropped, but hasn't improved by long miles either.

            The fun factor, which goes to support your point, is that this (50) oil feels best at higher rev-ranges where peppiness doesn't go away like most oils and there aren't crazy hot radiations looking to melt your pants. At extremely low rev-ranges(1k-2k : stop-go traffic), there is close to no increase in performance.

            Further adding to your theory about "Honda engines" - I've felt that the same oil going into friends' FZ-S and P220F becomes more beneficial - the difference is obvious to a layman. How, it beats me!
            I've tried a 20w40 oil on my unicorn 160. The bike felt quite sluggish.

            It maybe because the engine has to work harder to pump more viscous oil through the engine.

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            • #3876
              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

              Originally posted by iamkrazee View Post
              Care to share a pic?
              .
              Buddy please see my earlier post shared with link
              Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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              • #3877
                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                Originally posted by vaRider View Post
                Hey guys! Installed U5 LED lights on hornet on leg guard! Total cost 1160+140. Purchased from Amazon! See yourself the effect of LED lights vs headlight in the attached pics! [emoji16]

                In last pic you can see headlight on left side and lights up front.

                Highly recommend! [emoji2] [emoji108] [emoji106]

                Any suggestion how to make arrangements on leg guard to aim both lights at same point? Then it would very brighter!
                Originally posted by vaRider View Post
                Buddy please see my earlier post shared with link
                Sorry I missed it. Referencing it here for everybody while on topic here.

                Although, about your question, I won't mind two beams as the overall coverage is twice as much! This looks perfect!!

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                • #3878
                  Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                  Originally posted by iamkrazee View Post
                  Sorry I missed it. Referencing it here for everybody while on topic here.

                  Although, about your question, I won't mind two beams as the overall coverage is twice as much! This looks perfect!!
                  Yup sure it is!
                  Later on I changed angle so now it is single light beam! That's very powerful.. will post photo on this weekend
                  Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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                  • #3879
                    Honda Hornet 160r gear shifting hardness

                    After riding 4000kms now it feels better to shift gears smoothly specially 2nd and 3rd gear. Before 2nd servicing it used to give noise while shifting gears but after servicing now it's smooth.

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                    • #3880
                      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                      Originally posted by IamAditya View Post
                      Any drop in F.E ?
                      I'm getting around 50+ flawlessly.

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                      • #3881
                        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                        changed the suspension to the softer setting and I can confirm that the ride is waaaaaaay better. I wouldn't call the setting 'soft', it doesn't throw you like a jack in the box, but it isnt as harsh on your bums like in the default setup.
                        i'd suggest everyone to switch to this setting for better ride comfort. the default is a bit too firm and very harsh for uneven roads.

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                        • #3882
                          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                          Originally posted by thesidmeister View Post
                          changed the suspension to the softer setting and I can confirm that the ride is waaaaaaay better. I wouldn't call the setting 'soft', it doesn't throw you like a jack in the box, but it isnt as harsh on your bums like in the default setup.
                          i'd suggest everyone to switch to this setting for better ride comfort. the default is a bit too firm and very harsh for uneven roads.
                          Nice! Did you set it on middle setting
                          Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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                          • #3883
                            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                            Originally posted by vaRider View Post
                            Nice! Did you set it on middle setting
                            no bro. the factory default is middle. i set it on the softer/lower one, whatever you prefer to call it.

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                            • #3884
                              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                              Hi All,

                              I brought my hornet recently and whenever the bike starts rolling I can feel a some stange noise coming from the chain sprocket behind.When I throttle up and wear my helmet it's not that audible but if you want to hear carefully you can feel it.Can anyone throw some light on the issue ..Did anyone face the same thing..I saw in another post about some chain noise coming in an hornet.Is it normal on a new bike .The showroom said it will go away after first servicing.Overall the engine and bike performance is very smooth but this faint chain noise(I think it's coming from rear wheel sprawket ) is bothering me.I am in divided whether it's a chain noise or some polythene which is stuck is making the noise when the rear wheel is rotating.It will be great if anyone can throw some light if you had the same issue.

                              Thanks,
                              Anuran

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                              • #3885
                                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                                Originally posted by anuran_hornet View Post
                                Hi All,

                                I brought my hornet recently and whenever the bike starts rolling I can feel a some stange noise coming from the chain sprocket behind.When I throttle up and wear my helmet it's not that audible but if you want to hear carefully you can feel it.Can anyone throw some light on the issue ..Did anyone face the same thing..I saw in another post about some chain noise coming in an hornet.Is it normal on a new bike .The showroom said it will go away after first servicing.Overall the engine and bike performance is very smooth but this faint chain noise(I think it's coming from rear wheel sprawket ) is bothering me.I am in divided whether it's a chain noise or some polythene which is stuck is making the noise when the rear wheel is rotating.It will be great if anyone can throw some light if you had the same issue.

                                Thanks,
                                Anuran
                                Put the bike on center stand and rotate the wheel. You can find the source whether it's normal or something inside making noise.
                                In starting ASC guys lube the chain with grease which is not good. It makes lots of noise and too much dust gets stuck on chain.
                                Get Motul Chain Cleaner + Lube . Get your chain chain cleaned and lubed within a month at least.

                                It's must have maintenance to get chain cleaned and lubed within a month at least.
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                                Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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