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**iamkrazee** · 04-18-2018, 10:01 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by raaz321 View Post

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

The sound might be from this idiotic plate sitting on your rear sprocket. Check out my blog post here:

xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

https://www.xbhp.com/talkies/blogs/iamkrazee/636-cb-hornet-160r-annoying-chain-sound-clatter-fixed.html

You can get a new sprocket, and make sure that the new one does not have this plate (Or remove it if it does). That way, you have two sprockets: 1) Noisy OEM one and (2) Silent after-market one.
Keep #2 in use and #1 only in cases where you might need to claim warranty.

**anoopkumar0** · 04-18-2018, 10:57 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by raaz321 View Post

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

Disk Break is getting deep lines, means, break/disc alignment is messed up. Was there any accident?
Even, after two year I don't see any line.

**ashwanth.r** · 04-18-2018, 11:02 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.

Am unable to see the photos. Thanks for sharing the DIY Anupam!

**Anupam Das** · 04-18-2018, 11:43 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by ashwanth.r View Post

Am unable to see the photos. Thanks for sharing the DIY Anupam!

Trying to send again!

**ashwanth.r** · 04-18-2018, 12:00 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Anupam Das View Post

Trying to send again!

Crystal clear

. There are some scratch marks on rotor filter cover and clutch - may be SVC cleaned the strainer during first service?

Read this blog when you have time.

https://cbf125life.wordpress.com/2015/10/26/52500-mile-service/

**raaz321** · 04-18-2018, 12:11 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by ashwanth.r View Post

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).

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).

Yes that happend 2 times , while driving at high speed i took big path hole 2 tims and fell from bike once, so that might cause ? and also they didn't charged me anything and no bill. weired but true. some one told me engine also have bearing so that may ?

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Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post

Disk Break is getting deep lines, means, break/disc alignment is messed up. Was there any accident?
Even, after two year I don't see any line.

yes one accident not small one through and i think after that one only it was like that,
so how to solve that one ? i took vehical to service center after that 3 times but they are not doing properly ehat to do ?

**ashwanth.r** · 04-18-2018, 03:08 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by raaz321 View Post

Yes that happend 2 times , while driving at high speed i took big path hole 2 tims and fell from bike once, so that might cause ? and also they didn't charged me anything and no bill. weired but true. some one told me engine also have bearing so that may ?

All the major shafts of the engine have a bearing to reduce friction - they usually last the life of a cylinder-piston kit (70k-1 Lakh kms) or more, and are changed only during engine rebuild. They might have just adjusted the steering bearing, regreased the wheel bearings or did a warranty replacement. Insist on a bill always (even if the service cost is 0 INR).

**Anupam Das** · 04-18-2018, 03:17 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by ashwanth.r View Post

Crystal clear

. There are some scratch marks on rotor filter cover and clutch - may be SVC cleaned the strainer during first service?

Read this blog when you have time.

https://cbf125life.wordpress.com/2015/10/26/52500-mile-service/

No. SVC did not clean the strainer during first service. In fact they refused to clean the strainer as according to them it isn't needed till clutch plate replacement and when they were told that it was mentioned in the owner's manual they told me that it was meaningless. At 11k plus km also they did not seem interested to open the clutch cover. Honda Service Centres are only interested in Activa.
How the scratch marks occurred l have no idea, certainly not done by me. As far as my knowledge is concerned, the clutch cover is opened for the first time and that too by me since buying my Hornet.

**raaz321** · 04-18-2018, 03:34 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by ashwanth.r View Post

All the major shafts of the engine have a bearing to reduce friction - they usually last the life of a cylinder-piston kit (70k-1 Lakh kms) or more, and are changed only during engine rebuild. They might have just adjusted the steering bearing, regreased the wheel bearings or did a warranty replacement. Insist on a bill always (even if the service cost is 0 INR).

Thanks , i have still that problem exist a bit , my bike beating is not same when it was new and bit noise to . also now major problem is gear slip
When i change the gear, gear tick sound is not coming and gear lever is moving free up and down. then i release the clutch a bit then i am getting tick sound and gear changes what might be the reason ???please help me on this

and also while climbing height in 2, 3 gear vehical is so power less with pillion, i have to move to 1st , is that common bcz i have seen noral 100cc bikes climbing happly than mine ? i am driving from past 7 months,

**Anupam Das** · 04-18-2018, 04:03 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by raaz321 View Post

Thanks , i have still that problem exist a bit , my bike beating is not same when it was new and bit noise to . also now major problem is gear slip
When i change the gear, gear tick sound is not coming and gear lever is moving free up and down. then i release the clutch a bit then i am getting tick sound and gear changes what might be the reason ???please help me on this

and also while climbing height in 2, 3 gear vehical is so power less with pillion, i have to move to 1st , is that common bcz i have seen noral 100cc bikes climbing happly than mine ? i am driving from past 7 months,

Check/adjust clutch free play to company specification/owner's manual.

**meeraj_xplore** · 04-19-2018, 10:41 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

So, I just received the Iridium Spark Plug which I ordered couple of days back. Initially installed the Twin Head Spark Plug which TVS sells for their Apache 160/180 but using it for a week the performance didn't seem to be increased by any means so thought of going with the Iridium one.

NGK CPR8EAIX-9 (Online link can be found under the Description of the Video).

Below is comparison video for Spark Plug I've used so far,

https://youtu.be/eRGsBGUwyeo

Also you can compare the Copper one with the Iridium yourself (Note: I'm changing the Spark Plug after almost 2+ years of usage and 17000+ on ODO, Also I've Fully Synthetic oil inside my engine ... So performance may slightly differ in your case).

Conclusion: Minor knocking issues related with engine can be easily solved plus more performance on the go with good milage (obviously Because complete combustion as compared to before) and Oh Boy the engine feels like it has just left the factory.

If you've ₹650 to spend on improving the performance of your Bike, Definitely go for it.

**Anupam Das** · 04-20-2018, 05:22 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by adityagaur51 View Post

Hey guys just cleaned my oil strainer screen....
Also replaced the gasket....
First and foremost i drained the oil before any operation...

Applied the new gasket with the help of anabond gasket sealant with thin layer on both surfaces of cover as well as case... The gasket seemed a good quality one ... Maybe cardboard or tin... Don't know but definitely not thin paper type gasket...
Reattached the cover and poured new oil...

The oil is yamalube 10w40 costing ₹405...

The old Honda FS oil after draining.... turned dark and mucky after 3k kms...

Anabond gasket sealant is not required at all as it may block the oil channel\hole. I have also cleaned the strainer and the centrifugal filter myself but not changed the gasket(s) as these were in quite good condition. There's no leakage at all.

**thesidmeister** · 04-21-2018, 09:48 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Any tire recommendations? Done 16k on the stock ones. Punched a hole with a 4 inch long and 0.25 inch wide metal piece at around 8k. Issues were there ever since, but nowadays, I'm losing pressure more frequently.

These Zappers were horrible on the slightest bit of mud. I basically do 70% street, 20% gravel/dirt and 10% mud commutes on average.

Which tires would be better?

**mac4rfree** · 04-23-2018, 01:17 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

During my bike run-in time (500 KM),i was maintaining the bike within 4000 RPM and i was getting a whopping 55 KMpL. But then it was decreasing gradually.
Now i have completed 26000 KM, the time i checked i was getting almost 45 KMpL.

so, i thought let me do one test. I completely emptied my tank and filled up with 10L of petrol.
I maintained that i dont drive above 5000 RPM. (even though i did had some blast few times). I was able to complete 470 KM with my tank getting over.

One thing i like to know, the first time i was in semi-syntetic oil and the last time i was in Full-synthetic oil.
Even though the keeping the RPM within 4000 RPM, in both the times, the only change i can think of is Engine Oil (as well as the age).

Any thoughts any one?

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Originally posted by thesidmeister View Post

Any tire recommendations? Done 16k on the stock ones. Punched a hole with a 4 inch long and 0.25 inch wide metal piece at around 8k. Issues were there ever since, but nowadays, I'm losing pressure more frequently.

These Zappers were horrible on the slightest bit of mud. I basically do 70% street, 20% gravel/dirt and 10% mud commutes on average.

Which tires would be better?

I recently changed my tire from Zappers to Mrf Masseter after some reading here and in internet. The Tire is good for cornering. For stability wise, i liked the Stock ones. Overall i am happy with Masseter and for the front i changed it to Mrf RevZ

**Anupam Das** · 04-23-2018, 03:48 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by mac4rfree View Post

During my bike run-in time (500 KM),i was maintaining the bike within 4000 RPM and i was getting a whopping 55 KMpL. But then it was decreasing gradually.
Now i have completed 26000 KM, the time i checked i was getting almost 45 KMpL.

so, i thought let me do one test. I completely emptied my tank and filled up with 10L of petrol.
I maintained that i dont drive above 5000 RPM. (even though i did had some blast few times). I was able to complete 470 KM with my tank getting over.

One thing i like to know, the first time i was in semi-syntetic oil and the last time i was in Full-synthetic oil.
Even though the keeping the RPM within 4000 RPM, in both the times, the only change i can think of is Engine Oil (as well as the age).

Any thoughts any one?

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I recently changed my tire from Zappers to Mrf Masseter after some reading here and in internet. The Tire is good for cornering. For stability wise, i liked the Stock ones. Overall i am happy with Masseter and for the front i changed it to Mrf RevZ

Check by reserve to reserve method and at different petrol pumps\dispensers.

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