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**ashwanth.r** · 04-13-2018, 02:55 PM

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.

It should fit in. Don't replace it if the old gasket is not torn/damaged (but SOP is to replace everytime the rotor is cleaned). Even if I buy a genuine spare, I try to do a visual comparison of old vs. new. Try to photograph the strainer and insides of rotor filter while you are at it ! Cheers.

**Anupam Das** · 04-13-2018, 03:01 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

That's what I am going to do. I have seen a video on YouTube where a CBZ centrifugal filter was cleaned but the gasket was not changed as it seemed to be fine.

**DigantRai** · 04-13-2018, 11:38 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by sachin170 View Post

Wow, congrats bud.
I don't know why people hate this bike. It's awsome for its kind if you get to know her.

Agree with you... there are many Hornet riders whining about lot of issues. I've been riding the bike since 9 months/10.5K kms.. I'm super happy with the performance. I'm getting about 48.5Kmpl average with 80% stop and go city ride and some stretch where I reach 80+kmph as well.

Basically, I guess people abuse their bike to the core. They Drag race while engine is new. Don't clean the chain and lube it regularly. They don't tighten the chain frequently. Obviously, when you do not take care of your bike, it will fail prematurely. Also, some bad Service center add salt to their wound. This ends up with lot of dissatisfied riders.

Honda should periodically conduct awareness campaign as well as train all the service technicians frequently so that they are skilled enough to fix any issue. Also, they should be able to let rider know on how to take care of their bike.

**meeraj_xplore** · 04-15-2018, 11:55 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by adityagaur51 View Post

Hey guys at what interval we should change the spark plug...???
Also can you check this YouTube video where this chap installs rtr 160 twin spark head plug in hornet...
Would it cause any problems...?
https://youtu.be/xrlAp7wWUMs

I tired doing the same Mod, But no difference noticed so far as the twin head Spark plug is more efficient but the distance between Head and Actual node is very less and doesn't helps for combustion... Now planning to change it with Iridium Spark Plug, Heard a lot of good stuff about it.

**adityagaur51** · 04-15-2018, 12:58 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by meeraj_xplore View Post

I tired doing the same Mod, But no difference noticed so far as the twin head Spark plug is more efficient but the distance between Head and Actual node is very less and doesn't helps for combustion... Now planning to change it with Iridium Spark Plug, Heard a lot of good stuff about it.

Inform of you find of replacement as i will change my spark plug too...

**Ankan_Biswas** · 04-16-2018, 12:55 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

I have some open end pipes hangings below my bikes engine, anyone knows what is it?

**s1d** · 04-16-2018, 01:20 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Ankan_Biswas View Post

I have some open end pipes hangings below my bikes engine, anyone knows what is it?

crank case breather, carb drain/overflow, petrol tank vent/overflow ,battery vent are some of the open end pipes.. absolutely normal.

**Ankan_Biswas** · 04-16-2018, 02:02 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by s1d View Post

crank case breather, carb drain/overflow, petrol tank vent/overflow ,battery vent are some of the open end pipes.. absolutely normal.

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**mac4rfree** · 04-17-2018, 05:25 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Can't we get Honda throttle oil separately and change the oil? The SVC I asked is asking to give the bike for service to do so.

Has any one got the throttle oil in chennai separately?

**raaz321** · 04-17-2018, 02:12 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

getting noise from bike so took to service center, they said bearing worn out and changed so now it's bit ok but still getting some noise ,
when they said bearing which one ? it's 6 months old bike and done 4.5K km
also backside disk break getting deep lines nt sure how it will just in that km , do i need to check any other things

**ashwanth.r** · 04-17-2018, 03:53 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by mac4rfree View Post

Can't we get Honda throttle oil separately and change the oil? The SVC I asked is asking to give the bike for service to do so.
Has any one got the throttle oil in chennai separately?

They are supposed to sell it over-the-counter if the customer asks. Try Popular Auto Parts/Popular Honda in Mount Road (Auth Distributor for HMSI).

Originally posted by raaz321 View Post

when they said bearing which one ?

How can we guess, your bill will mention a part number -> one can find out from that. Your odo is a bit less for any bearing replacement but it happens, for eg, a heavy jolt to the front suspension like taking a surprise pothole at high speed can damage the front wheel bearing (s).

**Anupam Das** · 04-18-2018, 12:30 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Today I cleaned the strainer and centrifugal filter of my Hornet. Clutch cover gasket and filter gasket were not changed as those were in good shape\condition. ASC mechanics at Guwahati were advising me that cleaning was no uht needed. Finally Yamalube Sporty Premium Fully Synthetic oil filled in.
Fine paste of metal particles found inside centrifugal filter rotor.
No leakage of engine oil found till now.
Drain plug gasket replaced.

**Anupam Das** · 04-18-2018, 12:42 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Anupam Das View Post

Today I cleaned the strainer and centrifugal filter of my Hornet. Clutch cover gasket and filter gasket were not changed as those were in good shape\condition. ASC mechanics at Guwahati were advising me that cleaning was no uht needed. Finally Yamalube Sporty Premium Fully Synthetic oil filled in.
Fine paste of metal particles found inside centrifugal filter rotor.
No leakage of engine oil found till now.
Drain plug gasket replaced.

Odometer reading 11323 km.

**Anupam Das** · 04-18-2018, 12:47 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Anupam Das View Post

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One screw of the centrifugal filter was almost impossible to open. Had to think of purchasing impact driver. But perseverance paid off and able to unscrew.

**Anupam Das** · 04-18-2018, 12:54 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Anupam Das View Post

One screw of the centrifugal filter was almost impossible to open. Had to think of purchasing impact driver. But perseverance paid off and able to unscrew.

Deposit(fine metal particles) inside centrifugal filter

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