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**leech** · 08-09-2017, 12:41 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Ravii View Post

Which is the best engine oil for Hornet??
Motul 10w40 FS or Honda Throttle FS??
At what odo should one shift to FS from mineral oil on new engine??

Your hornet is designed to run on Honda 10w30 for its entire lifetime. Using FS oil will not make your engine last longer magically.

Motul 300V can be used on Splendor also, going by Amazon reviews, but what's the point? It's a track oil, not meant to be used for more than 3000-4000 kms.

Any quality oil would last long, contain enough detergents and lubricants to ensure smooth, and long lasting operation of the engine.

What if if told you that your engine life depends more on engine oil level, quality, timely service rather than superior, well marketed oils?

What if I told you that some guys in Europe and America use truck engine oils in their 1340cc superbike engines, and are happy with it for years?

Would you still want "better oil"?

**raktimroy121** · 08-10-2017, 12:51 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by ashwanth.r View Post

Rust on disc is normal for bikes during monsoon since they will be idle some of the time, and as you pointed out, the rust will go away after using the brake. Is the vibration only with hard/emergency braking ? My GS always shudders when I apply the brake too hard (like when a car cuts me off in an intersection, now learnt to slow down defensively). Also, the brake always vibrated when applied a little hard when the disc was wet (rain).

Yes, it shudders only under hard braking. If I press the brake lever softly there is no vibration. I have also checked whether there is any other reason for the vibration, but the fact that the handlebar vibrates only under heavy braking points me to same conclusion.

**Prashant Wadkar** · 08-10-2017, 01:37 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by raktimroy121 View Post

Yes, it shudders only under hard braking. If I press the brake lever softly there is no vibration. I have also checked whether there is any other reason for the vibration, but the fact that the handlebar vibrates only under heavy braking points me to same conclusion.

For Me, my bikes handle bar never vibrates in any case whatever n however I apply brakes.

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**ashwanth.r** · 08-10-2017, 01:44 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Prashant Wadkar View Post

For Me, my bikes handle bar never vibrates in any case whatever n however I apply brakes.

@raktimroy121, That means both of us should get the front brake checked

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**Prashant Wadkar** · 08-10-2017, 02:51 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Hey guys, I am fade up of with these lights specially in nights. Pls suggest best options to change.

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**raktimroy121** · 08-10-2017, 09:13 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by ashwanth.r View Post

Rust on disc is normal for bikes during monsoon since they will be idle some of the time, and as you pointed out, the rust will go away after using the brake. Is the vibration only with hard/emergency braking ? My GS always shudders when I apply the brake too hard (like when a car cuts me off in an intersection, now learnt to slow down defensively). Also, the brake always vibrated when applied a little hard when the disc was wet (rain).

Originally posted by ashwanth.r View Post

@raktimroy121, That means both of us should get the front brake checked

.

A temporary fix is to clean the rotor and brake pads with water. It seems like we should go to the service centre to get this thing fixed permanently.

**anoopkumar0** · 08-10-2017, 11:56 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Prashant Wadkar View Post

Hey guys, I am fade up of with these lights specially in nights. Pls suggest best options to change.

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Get it replaced from local shop. I got Philips for 140/- better than stock bulb.

**ZZR1** · 08-10-2017, 01:26 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by hemnath View Post

Guys, i am planning to buy second hand hornet 160R. The bike is a 2017 model (drum brake model) bike, purchased on mar 2017 has run in just 3000 kms. The seller and demanding 75k for the bike. i have requested for 65k. Is it a good price to close the deal.
I am coming from a RTR 160, having driven 5years with it. It never disappointed me. What can i expect better from Hornet 160R. Thanks Need your suggestions.

Frankly, 75k for a 5-6 month old bike is certainly not a bad deal. Go for it.
Hornet will certainly not have the acceleration of an RTR 160 but will be a lot more refined and has a more relaxed riding position.
p.s : BTW why is the seller selling it so soon. Hope it is not one which has met with an accident/ lemon. Please have it checked by a competent mechanic/ASC

**Ravii** · 08-10-2017, 03:38 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Prashant Wadkar View Post

Hey guys, I am fade up of with these lights specially in nights. Pls suggest best options to change.

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Please change to osram silverstar...
They have very good throw..
Ktm, suzuki all use them as their stock headlamp...

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**Prashant Wadkar** · 08-10-2017, 03:46 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Ravii View Post

Please change to osram silverstar...
They have very good throw..
Ktm, suzuki all use them as their stock headlamp...

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Thanks bro .is there any specific product code.

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**Ravii** · 08-10-2017, 03:48 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Prashant Wadkar View Post

Thanks bro .is there any specific product code.

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OSRAM
SILVERSTAR
64185VS-01B
Cost:145

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**Prashant Wadkar** · 08-10-2017, 04:22 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Ravii View Post

OSRAM
SILVERSTAR
64185VS-01B
Cost:145

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Thanks

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**Venkatesh Prakash** · 08-10-2017, 05:22 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Prashant Wadkar View Post

Thanks bro .is there any specific product code.

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Silverstar is the seudo product code and osram is the company

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**raktimroy121** · 08-10-2017, 10:58 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Prashant Wadkar View Post

Hey guys, I am fade up of with these lights specially in nights. Pls suggest best options to change.

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I have upgraded my front headlamp to Osram Night Racer Plus. It's definitely better than the stock headlamp but auxiliary lamp will be the best solution considering the reflector design of Hornet which disperses majority of the light when I switch to high beam. Since fitting auxiliary lamp requires rewiring, I am yet to confirm it from the customer care/service centre whether fitting auxiliary lamps will void the warranty

**Venuinturi** · 08-12-2017, 07:58 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Hi guys.

Completed around 10,000 kms on my bike and the mileage is around 40-45 when enquired got a suggestion to get the chain socket changed.

Did anyone get it changed. Could you suggest me how much it costs and would that affect the mileage outcome.

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