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  • #4771
    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

    Originally posted by shashank k r View Post
    the only o-ring .428 pitch chain by honda in india was in the dazzler, which has 128 links compared to the 132 links of the hornet's chain. Gixxer's chain costs 744 and the full set for the hornet costs 1050. You'll have to spend 1800 and then keep the hornet's chain as a spare/sell it.
    my chain has reached its last end i min it was loose and when i fixed it i saw there in no space left to adjust in the swing arm. After seeing this post i am eager to buy gixxer chain. Will it hamper acceleration and mileage and any down side to this modification ?

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    • #4772
      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

      Originally posted by Duke1990 View Post
      my chain has reached its last end i min it was loose and when i fixed it i saw there in no space left to adjust in the swing arm. After seeing this post i am eager to buy gixxer chain. Will it hamper acceleration and mileage and any down side to this modification ?
      No downsides. 130/70 will make the gearing slightly shorter, i.e., you'll gain a little acceleration in exchange for top speed.

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      • #4773
        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

        Originally posted by Shashank K R View Post
        The only o-ring .428 pitch chain by Honda in India was in the Dazzler, which has 128 links compared to the 132 links of the hornet's chain. Gixxer's chain costs ₹744 and the full set for the hornet costs ₹1050. You'll have to spend ₹1800 and then keep the hornet's chain as a spare/sell it.
        Honda doesn't sell sprockets seperately ? AFAIK, any part with inidividual part number can be ordered and bought seperately but I guess SVC pushes only for kits.

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        • #4774
          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

          Originally posted by ashwanth.r View Post
          Honda doesn't sell sprockets seperately ? AFAIK, any part with inidividual part number can be ordered and bought seperately but I guess SVC pushes only for kits.
          I searched for the sprockets alone here in Bengaluru, I could easily find the front sprocket (15T). The rear wasn't available anywhere separately.

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          • #4775
            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

            Originally posted by Shashank K R View Post
            I searched for the sprockets alone here in Bengaluru, I could easily find the front sprocket (15T). The rear wasn't available anywhere separately.
            46T from CBZ - should be available with Hero SVCs. I think it would fit the hub and comes sans that metal ring. It would slightly overgear the Hornet.

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            • #4776
              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

              Originally posted by ashwanth.r View Post
              46T from CBZ - should be available with Hero SVCs. I think it would fit the hub and comes sans that metal ring. It would slightly overgear the Hornet.
              I think the stock setup is the best. The bike is already a little sluggish at the bottom end and the 46T may make it slightly worse

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              • #4777
                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                Hello guys,
                I am following this thread, and finally settled with Hornet. I booked today, dealer saying next Thursday they will give me the bike. We settled deal for 1,03,000( with some accessories).
                Is there anything i should inspect for before i get delivery? Any tips for good ride and maintenance of hornet?

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                • #4778
                  Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                  Originally posted by sachin170 View Post
                  Hello guys,
                  I am following this thread, and finally settled with Hornet. I booked today, dealer saying next Thursday they will give me the bike. We settled deal for 1,03,000( with some accessories).
                  Is there anything i should inspect for before i get delivery? Any tips for good ride and maintenance of hornet?
                  Congrats and welcome to Hornet family!
                  Do a thorough PDI check. You can find that checklist on internet easily. In the beginning, just ride slowly and sanely for 1000-1500 km. Do basic maintenance of bike. Nothing is complex in this bike. Take care!
                  Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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                  • #4779
                    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                    Sent a mail to Honda yesterday asking whether the 160cc has problems like overheating or water entering the engine sump. Surprisingly, they replied back within a couple of hours asking my contact no. Just half hour back, someone from Honda called just to say he is not supposed to talk about it (I had asked their findings which of course is confidential to them). He wanted me to contact the nearest dealer for the answers and do a TD. I thanked him and disconnected with a pseudosatisfaction that India's 2nd largest 2 wheeler company at least contacted me - I thought they would never. Suzuki too is very prompt in dealing cases coming to their c-care.

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                    • #4780
                      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                      Originally posted by ashwanth.r View Post
                      Sent a mail to Honda yesterday asking whether the 160cc has problems like overheating or water entering the engine sump. Surprisingly, they replied back within a couple of hours asking my contact no. Just half hour back, someone from Honda called just to say he is not supposed to talk about it (I had asked their findings which of course is confidential to them). He wanted me to contact the nearest dealer for the answers and do a TD. I thanked him and disconnected with a pseudosatisfaction that India's 2nd largest 2 wheeler company at least contacted me - I thought they would never. Suzuki too is very prompt in dealing cases coming to their c-care.
                      You got lucky bro due to your simple question. They have never called me! [emoji13]
                      Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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                      • #4781
                        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                        Originally posted by vaRider View Post
                        You got lucky bro due to your simple question. They have never called me! [emoji13]
                        Your experience is one of the reasons I thought they would never call or probably shoot some generic reply. [MENTION=79796]vaRider[/MENTION] and others, at any point did you feel you should have bought some other bike - say moments like rude SVC, a breakdown in middle of no where or niggles that can't be solved.

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                        • #4782
                          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                          Originally posted by ashwanth.r View Post
                          Your experience is one of the reasons I thought they would never call or probably shoot some generic reply. [MENTION=79796]vaRider[/MENTION] and others, at any point did you feel you should have bought some other bike - say moments like rude SVC, a breakdown in middle of no where or niggles that can't be solved.
                          Yeah that's right! My bike started rusting too early and add it to incompetent ASC, my experience just got totally bad.

                          At some point I was so frustrated, that I wanted to end Honda ownership and get some other bike. Or go back in past and not to buy hornet! [emoji13]

                          Anyways, in future I will buy some premium bike only. No more entry level bikes.
                          Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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                          • #4783
                            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                            Originally posted by sachin170 View Post
                            Hello guys,
                            I am following this thread, and finally settled with Hornet. I booked today, dealer saying next Thursday they will give me the bike. We settled deal for 1,03,000( with some accessories).
                            Is there anything i should inspect for before i get delivery? Any tips for good ride and maintenance of hornet?
                            Look here: https://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcy...on-thread.html
                            Also Engine Break-In: https://www.xbhp.com/talkies/general...s-methods.html

                            • Take care of chain cleaning and lube at regular interval.
                            • You mostly need to chain tightening after 2 months.

                            Rest is fine. Enjoy your new ride.
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                            TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
                            Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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                            • #4784
                              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                              Kind of new here
                              I want to know that is there a solution for the rattling sound from engine like (tappet sound)

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                              • #4785
                                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                                Originally posted by vaRider View Post
                                Congrats and welcome to Hornet family!
                                Do a thorough PDI check. You can find that checklist on internet easily. In the beginning, just ride slowly and sanely for 1000-1500 km. Do basic maintenance of bike. Nothing is complex in this bike. Take care!


                                Thanks for this info.
                                Finally yesterday i got my bike in striking green color.
                                I did PDI and there are scratches on pillion handle grip and dent on front side wind shield (i don't know what to call it specifically) they replaced it with another new honet parts.
                                Air filter cover was damaged, its like rat eaten that so i checked wiring too, and he replaced that.
                                Yesterday i did 40 km to my home ( so many path holes on road, better to say so much road on path holes), suspension was ok(again i am coming from old passion), engine sound is very low.my papa also like the bike, i got some bike gyan from him 😁.

                                A question friends - when i check tyre pressure it was at front - 30 and back 40. I said local mechanic to reduce to recommended value, but he said it is perfect for our roads. I check this thread one guy filled it back - 35 PSI . is there any problem with the pressure? should i reduce to recommended value ?

                                Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post
                                Look here: https://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcy...on-thread.html
                                Also Engine Break-In: https://www.xbhp.com/talkies/general...s-methods.html
                                thanks for the break in thread. I am going with traditional method as it's my first bike😄

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