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  • #5086
    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

    Originally posted by Venuinturi View Post
    Guys I observed the bike sounds great with the air filter cover removed. It is more like when we place a different air filter with base sound. Can some tell. Me. How this is going to effect the bike performance without the air filter cover.
    Even CBR sounds better with air filter cover removed. It doesn't damage the engine, since air goes through the filter anyhow.

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    • #5087
      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

      Thanks for the response leech I will try without the cover for a few days.

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      • #5088
        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

        Can someone suggest if I can adjust the suspension. Service center guys have no idea if there is an option for. Adjustment.

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        • #5089
          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

          Originally posted by ashwanth.r View Post
          Water drain hole, normal and present in all vehicles. That box shaped part is the lowest part in the exhaust system, so the hole is placed there. About the other thing - a pic in decent lighting will help.
          I have edited the post adding a pic showing the hole and the other welded plug like thing. It would be nice if someone check the same in their bike and reply. Peace of mind, you know !!!

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          • #5090
            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

            Originally posted by unik View Post
            I have edited the post adding a pic showing the hole and the other welded plug like thing. It would be nice if someone check the same in their bike and reply. Peace of mind, you know !!!
            Both are normal and present in all Hondas - the hole and the spot weld-like marks.

            You have scrapped the silencer near the water drain hole, again doesn't look deep. Ignore.

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            • #5091
              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

              Originally posted by Venuinturi View Post
              Can someone suggest if I can adjust the suspension. Service center guys have no idea if there is an option for. Adjustment.
              To adjust the rear monoshock, I think, you need the specific tool called pin spanner. I have this and adjusted the rear shock to max. stiffness. Some guys told me the CBR toolkits have this item but not provided with Hornet. Service guys, I don't know why, always stay away from adjusting the monoshock. But it is a very easy job if you have the tool.

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              • #5092
                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                Originally posted by adityagaur51 View Post
                No i didn't... The service centre spare shop didn't have had the centrifugal gasket... Will clean that at 12k kms
                This gasket is not available with dealers at Guwahati also. Now I shall try at Hero dealers.

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                • #5093
                  Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                  Originally posted by Venuinturi View Post
                  Can someone suggest if I can adjust the suspension. Service center guys have no idea if there is an option for. Adjustment.
                  You need to do exactly same as this video.


                  Go to ASC and ask them to adjust it. There are three adjustment settings.
                  If they say they don't have tool. Look if there is any CBR for service. Request to use the tool.
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                  TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
                  Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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                  • #5094
                    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                    Completed first long ride 420 km (if you consider it as long ) on hornet.
                    The things i noticed-
                    1) ride was very smooth completed it in 9 hrs and took 3 small break and 1 break for dinner.
                    2) no heating problem with engine.
                    3) sitting posture is very good, didn't felt any tiredness after the ride.
                    4) once bike didn't started, so i did some troubleshooting explained in this forum, removed my document bad from under the seat and problem was solved.
                    5) i tried full throttle but it feels impossible to go beyond 110kmph, i did it again amd the same condition, after doing the same for 3rd time it easily reached 123kmph. (If you explain).
                    6) cornoring was fun on this bike.
                    This is my first long ride and i started loving this bike more after this ride.

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                    • #5095
                      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                      Some questions regarding modification on behalf of my friend.
                      1) He wants to include hazard light feature. Also he likes to place a switch for headlamp on/off instead of AHO, but retaining the position lights as DRLs as it is now. What is the conversion then?
                      2) He wants to convert the entire switch gear to a set having engine kill switch, *hazard light switch*, self-start, high beam flasher, turn signal, headlight on/off, high/low beam toggle, horn. Which are the options? His Hornet is the AHO one. So RHS switch gear miss the headlight on/off switch.
                      3) He likes to change the colour of wheels from black to striking green!! (Similar to KTMs, some Yamaha super bikes etc.) Is it wrapping or painting the alloy? How and Where is this done? How much does this cost? We don't have any idea here

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                      • #5096
                        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                        Originally posted by unik View Post
                        3) He likes to change the colour of wheels from black to striking green!! (Similar to KTMs, some Yamaha super bikes etc.) Is it wrapping or painting the alloy? How and Where is this done? How much does this cost? We don't have any idea here
                        See this:


                        For 1st and 2nd, have a visit to local bike market. Friend might get more option to explore.
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                        TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
                        Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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                        • #5097
                          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                          Hi All,

                          Can any one suggest suitable engine oil for the Honda Hornet 160R.

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                          • #5098
                            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                            Originally posted by 14Nikhil View Post
                            Hi All,

                            Can any one suggest suitable engine oil for the Honda Hornet 160R.
                            HONDA FS ENGINE OIL for CBR 250.. to good . less vibrations. more smoothness at high rpm. max milage (48-52 KMPL City) (45-50 KMPL in Highway ) i drove at 85-90 KMPH @ 7.5 - 8 K RPM during my 580 KMS trip

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                            • #5099
                              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                              Originally posted by ashwanth.r View Post
                              The parts catalogue of Hornet, Unicorn 150 and CBZ Extreme (2011 Edition catalogue) all mention "15459-KWK-900" for that gasket. If not able to get from HMSI at 12k, get it from Hero.
                              I got the gasket oil filter cap from Hero service centre. It is not available at any Honda service centre/authorised parts dealer at Guwahati. Part number is 15459KWK900S, slightly different from Honda catalogue with the letter "S". It should fit in Hornet.Click image for larger version Name: IMG_20180413_133144.jpg Views: 1 Size: 74.6 KB ID: 1959512

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                              • #5100
                                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                                Originally posted by Anupam Das View Post
                                I got the gasket oil filter cap from Hero service centre. It is not available at any Honda service centre/authorised parts dealer at Guwahati. Part number is 15459KWK900S, slightly different from Honda catalogue with the letter "S". It should fit in Hornet.[ATTACH]240021[/ATTACH]
                                This also shows that Hero aftersales service is way better than Honda.

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