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**ashwinprakas** · 08-31-2018, 01:36 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by raktimroy121 View Post

Please provide your suggestions. I don't want to claim insurance as that would mean i have to leave my bike with them for a week, which I don't prefer given the way they handle the vehicles.

Happens mate, this not anything to worry about.

I have bigger scars from off-roading on my motorcycles. Absolutely not worth spending a premium to get the caliper replaced.

Though on a different note, do consider DIY'ing if you wish to take better care of your motorcycle, the scuffs you see are a result of using improper tools for the job.

**unik** · 08-31-2018, 06:07 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by raktimroy121 View Post

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Please provide your suggestions. I don't want to claim insurance as that would mean i have to leave my bike with them for a week, which I don't prefer given the way they handle the vehicles.

It's sad to see those damages. But it's not worth the hassle. Seems to be a minor damage, so let it be there. You can replace it if they are giving it for a nominal amount, which is ok for you. Otherwise save that money for some useful purposes.

Since almost all of the Honda Service centres share a bad reputation, be extra cautious during services. My Hornet, now after 1 year and some 10k kms, is going good. I haven't done anything from ASC other than usual cleaning and oil change (fortunately). And I demanded them to do it as fast as they can, so as to limit the time they can do 'research' on my bike. Regular chain tightening is done from a local mechanic. Periodic lubing kept the chain good.

For repairs, if anything arises, I have to think twice now. Thanks for the inputs.

**Sai Chandra** · 09-01-2018, 07:10 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Hi frnds ,

What's the cost of CONE SET & does it cover under warranty ???

**Bismaya** · 09-01-2018, 08:10 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Sai Chandra View Post

Hi frnds ,

What's the cost of CONE SET & does it cover under warranty ???

It's a consumable so I don't think so. How come yours got worn out so soon?

**Venuinturi** · 09-01-2018, 08:23 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Hi friends, anybody who have done their second chain sprocket change?? For how many kms was the sprocket changed for the second time.

**gowthamh** · 09-01-2018, 08:25 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Venuinturi View Post

Hi friends, anybody who have done their second chain sprocket change?? For how many kms was the sprocket changed for the second time.

I rode 13000 km so far, at present it is getting loosen again and again, bad quality chains were provided with hornet it seems.. am about to change the chain in few months

**Bismaya** · 09-01-2018, 09:34 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Venuinturi View Post

Hi friends, anybody who have done their second chain sprocket change?? For how many kms was the sprocket changed for the second time.

My friend changed his at about 20.6K. Decent amount of coverage if you ask me. Chain gets loose at about every 800kms so you'll have to get it frequently adjusted.

**Venuinturi** · 09-01-2018, 09:46 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Bismaya View Post

My friend changed his at about 20.6K. Decent amount of coverage if you ask me. Chain gets loose at about every 800kms so you'll have to get it frequently adjusted.

Is it the first change or the second change you are talking about?? Because one of my friend's pulsar 150 gave him like around 50000 kms without any sprocket change.

**#bpk** · 09-01-2018, 11:23 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

In hornet Facebook group some owners have reported about vibration issue in 2018 models. I also feel vibrations, is there any you to reduce them. Since previous models were 2 kilograms heavier (cbs)at (142 kg before aho model), after that honda reduced weight to 140 kilograms for cbs version, i think honda have removed counter balancer to reduce weight, i think this is the cause of vibrations

**ashwanth.r** · 09-02-2018, 12:54 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by #bpk View Post

In hornet Facebook group some owners have reported about vibration issue in 2018 models. I also feel vibrations, is there any you to reduce them. Since previous models were 2 kilograms heavier (cbs)at (142 kg before aho model), after that honda reduced weight to 140 kilograms for cbs version, i think honda have removed counter balancer to reduce weight, i think this is the cause of vibrations

Removing counter balancers are not easy because then the crankshaft has to be heavily remodelled. CG160 Titan has this engine and many have done 60k kms without much problems. You can search Youtube. CG150 Titan and Hero Impulse have counter balancer but Honda removed it on the Unicorn 150/CBZ/Hunk.

If one can replace the collar in Unicorn engine with a balancer drive gear and replace the crankshaft with Impulse, there is a possibilty of adding this balancer to Unicorn 150.

In RTR, Gixxer, FZ, GS and Pulsar, the balancer is a single solid piece that runs "between" or adjacent to the crank. On the CG160 it is two seperate weights. Both designs are common.

If the remove it, Hornet will vibrate even more :-D

**ashwanth.r** · 09-02-2018, 12:59 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Venuinturi View Post

Is it the first change or the second change you are talking about?? Because one of my friend's pulsar 150 gave him like around 50000 kms without any sprocket change.

Pulsar 150 has a conventional chain that is closed. Hornet had conventional chain that was open, Honda's mistake. They have corrected it now. O-ring sealed chain will have better life if lubed regularly, cleaned and adjusted when necessary.

**Shashank K R** · 09-02-2018, 01:06 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by gowthamh View Post

I rode 13000 km so far, at present it is getting loosen again and again, bad quality chains were provided with hornet it seems.. am about to change the chain in few months

Originally posted by Venuinturi View Post

Hi friends, anybody who have done their second chain sprocket change?? For how many kms was the sprocket changed for the second time.

Change it to the new Hornets kit. Should last longer and no need to keep adjusting it every 500-1000kms.

**ashwanth.r** · 09-02-2018, 01:18 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Shashank K R View Post

Change it to the new Hornets kit. Should last longer and no need to keep adjusting it every 500-1000kms.

Shashank, how many kms did your Gixxer's chain kit last ? And congrats for the FZ25, enjoy!

**Shashank K R** · 09-02-2018, 01:29 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by ashwanth.r View Post

Shashank, how many kms did your Gixxer's chain kit last ? And congrats for the FZ25, enjoy!

Thanks Sirji

. My Gixxer's first chain kit still had plenty of life when I sold it. Only thing I changed was the front sprocket. I was lucky I guess.

**Sai Chandra** · 09-02-2018, 09:29 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Bismaya View Post

It's a consumable so I don't think so. How come yours got worn out so soon?

While apply front disc ,I am hearing an tak tak sound, so I checked with svc ,they told that cone set was gone had to change in next service.
It's just 1.8 years old and is there any chance for that damange ? R should I check it with some other local mechanic ?

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