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  • Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

    Guys what's the cost of air filter for Hornet? Asc is quoting 200₹.
    Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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    • Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

      Originally posted by vaRider View Post
      Guys what's the cost of air filter for Hornet? Asc is quoting 200₹.
      I bought it for RS140 from ASC in april 2017 ...dont have idea what is current cost..

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      • Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

        Originally posted by Khemchand Sure View Post
        I bought it for RS140 from ASC in april 2017 ...dont have idea what is current cost..
        Thanks. Even I said it's around 150, but he was adamant.
        They also push to have engine decarb done, to which I politely refused. Costs at 450₹. Not really required for 4 stroke engine. You can read more about it on Team BHP.
        Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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        • Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

          Paid service 1250 ₹ and not satisfied at all. My bike was Teflon coated but not washed!
          No rust removed, no cleaning of engine area and suspension. Bike is as it is before servicing. Only work they did engine oil change, chain lube and other parts oiling.

          Poor finishing of Teflon. Poor service. Had to wait 6 hours despite of having appointment!
          Frustrating service ever... [emoji107] [emoji36] [emoji37]
          Last edited by vaRider; 10-01-2017, 06:10 PM.
          Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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          • Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

            Originally posted by vaRider View Post
            Paid service 1250 ₹ and not satisfied at all. My bike was Teflon coated but not washed!
            No rust removed, no cleaning of engine area and suspension. Bike is as it is before servicing. Only work they did engine oil change, chain lube and other parts oiling.

            Poor finishing of Teflon. Poor service. Had to wait 6 hours despite of having appointment!
            Frustrating service ever... [emoji107] [emoji36] [emoji37]
            Similar experience here. If you notice there will be huge rush on Honda ASC and there will be several customer fighting whats done or not.
            Mechanics always push to buy extra, annual maintenance, extra 150 for chain clean and lube excreta-excreta.
            Last time I also paid for chain clean and lube and find that chain neither cleaned or lubed at all, exactly same situation with another hornet guy at same time.
            On complaining one of them try to convince that it is lubed but later they took bike again but didn't cleaned properly.

            It's better to go with stock servicing and do the extra things on your own.
            Did you see the air filter packaging what was the cost mentioned, they can't charge for fitting at-least.

            What's included in ₹1250?
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            TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
            Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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            • Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

              Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post
              Similar experience here. If you notice there will be huge rush on Honda ASC and there will be several customer fighting whats done or not.
              Mechanics always push to buy extra, annual maintenance, extra 150 for chain clean and lube excreta-excreta.
              Last time I also paid for chain clean and lube and find that chain neither cleaned or lubed at all, exactly same situation with another hornet guy at same time.
              On complaining one of them try to convince that it is lubed but later they took bike again but didn't cleaned properly.

              It's better to go with stock servicing and do the extra things on your own.
              Did you see the air filter packaging what was the cost mentioned, they can't charge for fitting at-least.

              What's included in ₹1250?
              Yes, you're right. All prices incl. Tax
              Air filter 137
              Spark plug 124
              Chain lube 190

              Total
              Parts 570
              Labour 680

              Decided to clean and lube chain at ASC, as bottle at home was empty. Generally I do it myself.
              Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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              • Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                My Hornet 160 has completed 24,000 Km and service done at EVM Honda Kakkanad. Service person told me that front brake pad worn out completely. But spare is not available at their service centre and even their main centre situated at Vyttila ,Kochin. Please help...waiting for last 10 days... My indicator relay also failed... They informed that it has come ... but not covered under warranty... I have purchased 3 year extended warranty and AMC also. But no way.. I was the first customer for Hornet 160 in Kerala

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                • Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                  Originally posted by Remesh Augustine View Post
                  My Hornet 160 has completed 24,000 Km and service done at EVM Honda Kakkanad. Service person told me that front brake pad worn out completely. But spare is not available at their service centre and even their main centre situated at Vyttila ,Kochin. Please help...waiting for last 10 days... My indicator relay also failed... They informed that it has come ... but not covered under warranty... I have purchased 3 year extended warranty and AMC also. But no way.. I was the first customer for Hornet 160 in Kerala
                  Ohh that's so bad Ramesh. I remember from your earlier posts that you were covering distance pretty fast and first one to do 10k on Hornet!
                  That's so sad to hear that spares aren't available. If in dire need, please get 3rd party break pads. No compromise on safety...
                  Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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                  • Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                    T,hese AMC is always trap.
                    While taking AMC, nearby my office, I asked can I avail servicing at any center. They told yes. Now, when I went to bike they showed the point mentioned that AMC services and free wash can only be availed at center from purchase. WTF.
                    While taking they will say everything is covered now, they will make excuses.

                    Honda ASC, are really turning of to go for honda in future. What's point of having wide neywork of ASC.

                    --- via OnePlus 2, Xbhp app.
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                    TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
                    Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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                    • Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                      Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post
                      T,hese AMC is always trap.
                      While taking AMC, nearby my office, I asked can I avail servicing at any center. They told yes. Now, when I went to bike they showed the point mentioned that AMC services and free wash can only be availed at center from purchase. WTF.
                      While taking they will say everything is covered now, they will make excuses.

                      Honda ASC, are really turning of to go for honda in future. What's point of having wide neywork of ASC.

                      --- via OnePlus 2, Xbhp app.
                      Exactly Anoop. I'm gonna shoot email to Honda real soon.
                      Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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                      • Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                        Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post
                        T,hese AMC is always trap.
                        While taking AMC, nearby my office, I asked can I avail servicing at any center. They told yes. Now, when I went to bike they showed the point mentioned that AMC services and free wash can only be availed at center from purchase. WTF.
                        While taking they will say everything is covered now, they will make excuses.

                        Honda ASC, are really turning of to go for honda in future. What's point of having wide neywork of ASC.

                        --- via OnePlus 2, Xbhp app.
                        On my 24,000 Km service ASC guy asked me to change engine oil at every 3000 km .... he thought I forgot to change at 21,000 km.... at last he agreed with me . Honda should give proper training to ASC service staff.

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                        • Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                          [MENTION=81261]anoopkumar0[/MENTION] - before buying AMC request them for the terms and conditions booklet. Its usually the situation that they agree to anything you say, but the written word holds the sword.

                          Caveat Emptor - otherwise we would be like the guy who ordered a hot chick from Amazon but received only the top she was wearing.

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                          • Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                            Hi friends need a little help. It's been around 12000 kms in my bike and recently got the chain tightened and after that I started feeling the handle to be not easily flickable and at times I feel like the tyre is less on air but it's not the case. Could the chain tightening cause any issue with the handling?

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                            • Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                              Originally posted by Venuinturi View Post
                              Hi friends need a little help. It's been around 12000 kms in my bike and recently got the chain tightened and after that I started feeling the handle to be not easily flickable and at times I feel like the tyre is less on air but it's not the case. Could the chain tightening cause any issue with the handling?
                              Yes, tightness of chain changes travel range of suspension. A 'slightly' differently behaving suspension could give you a feeling that you're not riding your own bike.

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                              • Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                                Originally posted by FreeSpiritedBiker View Post
                                Hello guys,

                                It's been almost a year now and my bike has completed 6,500 Kms. (I know it is very less)

                                I've calculated the average by reserve to reserve method.
                                I had filled 6 liters of Indian Oil's XtraPremium petrol when it was showing 6261kms on ODO.
                                At 6505kms, the bike completely died on me and I had to switch it to reserve mode again.

                                So it means my bike is giving the average of 40kml
                                6505 - 6261 = 244 kms
                                244 kms / 6 ltr = 40.67 kmpl

                                Riding Conditions :
                                I ride in city traffic only.
                                I ride under 60kmph most of the times.


                                Anyway, now I've filled up 2 liter of Shell's V Power petrol.
                                I've noticed that, the bike started to feel peppier instantly.
                                Let's see what average I will get with this petrol now.



                                Hello guys,

                                I've checked the average again and this time with Shell's V Power Petrol. (6 liter & reserve to reserve method)
                                This time, the average is 38.

                                Be happy and a reason will come along !
                                - Robert Brault

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