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  • #5341
    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

    Originally posted by Anupam Das View Post
    I have not got any mentionable problems on my older 2005 Unicorn (1,15000 km- 11 years) and 2016 Hornet (12,600 km till now). Maybe I am lucky!
    May be your are luckey , i spent my 2 years saving on this hornet hoping i can use it for next 10 years, but when i spent half this year at service center that mechanic him selft told me that this new model honda bikes getting more problems specially hornet varients(some chit chat after i gave money unofficially to him). should have broght that old fz.

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    • #5342
      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

      Originally posted by Anupam Das View Post
      I have not got any mentionable problems on my older 2005 Unicorn (1,15000 km- 11 years) and 2016 Hornet (12,600 km till now). Maybe I am lucky!
      The sad part is that there's decline in manufacturing quality in honda, some lucky customers are getting hornet in perfect condition, whereas, some customers like me getting some imperfect products, it has spoiled my love for biking [emoji22][emoji22]

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      • #5343
        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

        Originally posted by #bpk View Post
        The sad part is that there's decline in manufacturing quality in honda, some lucky customers are getting hornet in perfect condition, whereas, some customers like me getting some imperfect products, it has spoiled my love for biking [emoji22][emoji22]
        All the manufacturers may have some problematic bikes. But the problems can be rectified. The owners have also some responsibilities like proper following up of running in period and maintenance.

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        • #5344
          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

          Touched 30000 Km odo today .

          Guys please suggest on things to be changed/serviced. I dont see any degrade in performance though. Thanks in advance.

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          • #5345
            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

            Originally posted by Ananda View Post
            Touched 30000 Km odo today .

            Guys please suggest on things to be changed/serviced. I dont see any degrade in performance though. Thanks in advance.
            Whoa...
            Till now what are things you have replaced.
            Mine ODO is 20K.
            I changed break pads at 15K. Air filter at interval of 9K.
            Tyres are getting bald but still looks good for 5k more.
            Anyone changed spark plug?
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            TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
            Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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            • #5346
              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

              Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post
              Whoa...
              Till now what are things you have replaced.
              Mine ODO is 20K.
              I changed break pads at 15K. Air filter at interval of 9K.
              Tyres are getting bald but still looks good for 5k more.
              Anyone changed spark plug?
              I changed break pads at 22k odo, air filters, chain sprocket a couple of times. Changed stock had lamp to osram silver star. Absolutely no replacements apart from these.

              I know it's high time to change tyres. the stock ones are still holding air good but of course balding. Thinking to switch to mrf Masseter. I don't know when to change chain, carburetor and battery.

              I am using Shell ultra FS oil till 3rd service. Cleaning chain with D-40 spray and applying 3M lubricant twice a month.

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              • #5347
                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                Originally posted by Ananda View Post
                I changed break pads at 22k odo, air filters, chain sprocket a couple of times. Changed stock had lamp to osram silver star. Absolutely no replacements apart from these.

                I know it's high time to change tyres. the stock ones are still holding air good but of course balding. Thinking to switch to mrf Masseter. I don't know when to change chain, carburetor and battery.

                I am using Shell ultra FS oil till 3rd service. Cleaning chain with D-40 spray and applying 3M lubricant twice a month.
                Do you use shell 10w 40 grade. Is it thicker than what company recommends [emoji53][emoji53]

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                • #5348
                  Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                  Originally posted by Ananda View Post
                  I changed break pads at 22k odo, air filters, chain sprocket a couple of times. Changed stock had lamp to osram silver star. Absolutely no replacements apart from these.

                  I know it's high time to change tyres. the stock ones are still holding air good but of course balding. Thinking to switch to mrf Masseter. I don't know when to change chain, carburetor and battery.

                  I am using Shell ultra FS oil till 3rd service. Cleaning chain with D-40 spray and applying 3M lubricant twice a month.
                  I also changed the headlamp to Philips for 140/-. Much better light.

                  I heard good review for MRF Messeter.
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                  TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
                  Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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                  • #5349
                    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                    Originally posted by #bpk View Post
                    Do you use shell 10w 40 grade. Is it thicker than what company recommends [emoji53][emoji53]
                    Yes. I was skeptic about it but the heating issue and grinding noise forced me to try FS oil. I didnt regret :-).
                    Bike responds better with FS oil. Mileage is not hit, No heating issue and engine sounds better.

                    This is the drill,
                    Use 10w 30 stock oil for three services.
                    Use Motul 10w 30 semi-synthetic once
                    Then switch to 10w 40 Fully synthetic oil of your choice.

                    Anything beyond 10w 40 will sure be over kill.

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                    • #5350
                      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                      Originally posted by Ananda View Post
                      Yes. I was skeptic about it but the heating issue and grinding noise forced me to try FS oil. I didnt regret :-).
                      Bike responds better with FS oil. Mileage is not hit, No heating issue and engine sounds better.

                      This is the drill,
                      Use 10w 30 stock oil for three services.
                      Use Motul 10w 30 semi-synthetic once
                      Then switch to 10w 40 Fully synthetic oil of your choice.

                      Anything beyond 10w 40 will sure be over kill.
                      Thanks [emoji4]

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                      • #5351
                        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                        How's the new headlight throw? Can anyone please post pictures?
                        Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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                        • #5352
                          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                          Originally posted by vaRider View Post
                          How's the new headlight throw? Can anyone please post pictures?
                          Its ok type

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                          • #5353
                            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                            Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post
                            I also changed the headlamp to Philips for 140/-. Much better light.

                            I heard good review for MRF Messeter.
                            please provide the link to buy the bulb.

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                            • #5354
                              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                              Hello guys,

                              Can I use high octane petrol in my hornet? Has anyone used it and felt any difference.. recently I faced an issue with impurities in the carburettor causing the bike to stop in the middle of the road.so thinking of switching to high octane oil.. please advise.

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                              • #5355
                                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                                How is the 2018 model with abs? I am planning to buy hornet's 2018 model. Have the previous issues been fixed in this new model? Has anyone had experience? Any owners of the 2018 model please share your experience

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