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  • #5956
    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

    It's been over 7k after changing break pads.
    I noticed a groove on rear disc pads (see the red encircle). However it is uniform on all petals.
    There is no such groove in front disc. Should I be worried?


    Last edited by anoopkumar0; 09-20-2018, 10:25 AM.
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    • #5957
      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

      Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post
      It's been over 7k after changing break pads.
      I noticed a groove on rear disc pads (see the red encircle). However it is uniform on all petals.
      There is no such groove in front disc. Should I be worried?
      Unless there's premature scuffing on the pad, it would be best to ignore.

      Here's what premature scuffing looks like;

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      • #5958
        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

        https://youtu.be/O9QwfH8EElM

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        • #5959
          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

          Originally posted by gowthamh View Post
          Also what are the major disadvantages if the chain is more loosen...
          You start losing torque,engine revs more while less on acceleration at that rev range and the chain stars to rattle even more, not to mention that the bike feels somewhat unstable due to the power low end engine adjustment. I almost slipped once when riding at about 30 and taking a turn, had to suddenly brake but the response was somewhat poor due to the improper acceleration. The bike slipped and I stood up unhurt but the wheel was still spinning even after the bike feel. The good part was that the bike didn't even have a single scratch. After that my friend who owns the bike always made sure that the chain was adjusted and lubed well at every 800kms.
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          • #5960
            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

            Report on 36,000 + kms and 2Yrs 9 months….

            I have completed 36,750km and 2 yrs and 9 months with my Hornet. No issues so far… riding 2 set of tyres on both end. Chain and sprocket also changed one time. Front brake pad also changed (CBS model). Malfunctioned indicator relay also changed. I have only one complained ….. unskilled workers in Honda ASC Kochi. Most of them are “ Bengali’s”( Bangladesh migrants ). After 36,000 km service as usual I have to adjust my over tighten chain at a local workshop. After my periodic service, I rode only 100 km, my bike had lost its smoothness. Chain and wheel became very hard to run…. Reason : over tightened chain. Same issue happened 3 times from the same ASC. 90 % of vehicles in ASC are Activa and they need just a water wash and oil change. no skilled laboures required in ASC.
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            Hope my Hornet will survive these wrongdoers

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            • #5961
              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

              Originally posted by Remesh Augustine View Post
              Report on 36,000 + kms and 2Yrs 9 months….

              I have completed 36,750km and 2 yrs and 9 months with my Hornet. No issues so far… riding 2 set of tyres on both end. Chain and sprocket also changed one time. Front brake pad also changed (CBS model). Malfunctioned indicator relay also changed. I have only one complained ….. unskilled workers in Honda ASC Kochi. Most of them are “ Bengali’s”( Bangladesh migrants ). After 36,000 km service as usual I have to adjust my over tighten chain at a local workshop. After my periodic service, I rode only 100 km, my bike had lost its smoothness. Chain and wheel became very hard to run…. Reason : over tightened chain. Same issue happened 3 times from the same ASC. 90 % of vehicles in ASC are Activa and they need just a water wash and oil change. no skilled laboures required in ASC.
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              Hope my Hornet will survive these wrongdoers
              Wow, keep going bro... #Hornethood...

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              • #5962
                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                Originally posted by Remesh Augustine View Post
                Report on 36,000 + kms and 2Yrs 9 months….

                I have completed 36,750km and 2 yrs and 9 months with my Hornet. No issues so far… riding 2 set of tyres on both end. Chain and sprocket also changed one time. Front brake pad also changed (CBS model). Malfunctioned indicator relay also changed. I have only one complained ….. unskilled workers in Honda ASC Kochi. Most of them are “ Bengali’s”( Bangladesh migrants ). After 36,000 km service as usual I have to adjust my over tighten chain at a local workshop. After my periodic service, I rode only 100 km, my bike had lost its smoothness. Chain and wheel became very hard to run…. Reason : over tightened chain. Same issue happened 3 times from the same ASC. 90 % of vehicles in ASC are Activa and they need just a water wash and oil change. no skilled laboures required in ASC.
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                Hope my Hornet will survive these wrongdoers
                Same thing happened with me on my 2018 hornet, stupid mechanic over tightened my chain, and bike became rough, gears became hard, after that i read user manual checked chain slackness myself, and adjusted chain by outside mechanic.

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                • #5963
                  Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                  Guys tell me one thing, In hornet for increasing the power delivery in low RPM, if we use some better engine oil whether it helps (but it shouldn't have a affect on mileage and engine condition)...?
                  Also what other alternatives we can consider replacing for increasing power - tires / chain / what else?

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                  • #5964
                    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                    ?poring water on hot engine gonna damage it ? like metal breakdown ?

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                    • #5965
                      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                      Originally posted by raaz321 View Post
                      ?poring water on hot engine gonna damage it ? like metal breakdown ?
                      Why you want to that .
                      Metal would crack due to sudden temperature difference.
                      If you think engine would get cool quickly it won't happen. It has to cool on it's own.
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                      • #5966
                        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                        Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post
                        Why you want to that .
                        Metal would crack due to sudden temperature difference.
                        If you think engine would get cool quickly it won't happen. It has to cool on it's own.
                        No it's rained here heavily , so when i was going beside a pond on road some car guy drove very fast and all water spilled on engine and it's got evaporated immediately ,
                        But i think now days all engine outsells come with aluminum that won't break, after all this is a common scenario manufacture though of before. in rainy seasons it's not possible to keep the engine away from water right.

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                        • #5967
                          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                          Originally posted by raaz321 View Post
                          No it's rained here heavily , so when i was going beside a pond on road some car guy drove very fast and all water spilled on engine and it's got evaporated immediately ,
                          But i think now days all engine outsells come with aluminum that won't break, after all this is a common scenario manufacture though of before. in rainy seasons it's not possible to keep the engine away from water right.
                          That would fine. I thought you are trying to cool engine. You see such situation when riding in pool of rain water.
                          In this thread someone asked to cool silencer as it makes sound of tick-tick after ride.
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                          • #5968
                            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                            Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post
                            That would fine. I thought you are trying to cool engine. You see such situation when riding in pool of rain water.
                            In this thread someone asked to cool silencer as it makes sound of tick-tick after ride.
                            hi anoop if your are from Hyderabad where do you service your hornet, i usually give my bike for jsp honda but they are looting without proper service, they charged me 2k for 3rd free service including new sealed chain, so i am not much interested to go there gain .200 charged for new chain lubrication and chain is dead dry on 3rd day .

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                            • #5969
                              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                              Originally posted by raaz321 View Post
                              hi anoop if your are from Hyderabad where do you service your hornet, i usually give my bike for jsp honda but they are looting without proper service, they charged me 2k for 3rd free service including new sealed chain, so i am not much interested to go there gain .200 charged for new chain lubrication and chain is dead dry on 3rd day .
                              Till now I went to Vaishnoi Honda Kondapur. They also charge without informing beforehand like chain lube and nitrogen gas , WTF. Their chain lube job is shit, looks like they don't even do it.

                              But if service center is big and if they service bigger bike I think all center are that kind of only.
                              Things to take take when giving bike to service.
                              1. Note down on paper, what's needs to done.
                              2. Ask each charges and tell and write clearly to not to add anything chargeable item.

                              This time, I am thinking to go with nearby, Lingampalli small service center. There is no issue with bike just regular check up.

                              Since you bring the issue, Do you guys think carburetor should be cleaned every service?
                              The last time when I had heated discussion mechanic accepted that they don't open curb unless there is major complaint.
                              Last edited by anoopkumar0; 09-22-2018, 09:03 PM.
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                              Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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                              • #5970
                                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                                Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post
                                Till now I went to Vaishnoi Honda Kondapur. They also charge without informing beforehand like chain lube and nitrogen gas , WTF. Their chain lube job is shit, looks like they don't even do it.

                                But if service center is big and if they service bigger bike I think all center are that kind of only.
                                Things to take take when giving bike to service.
                                1. Note down on paper, what's needs to done.
                                2. Ask each charges and tell and write clearly to not to add anything chargeable item.

                                This time, I am thinking to go with nearby, Lingampalli small service center. There is no issue with bike just regular check up.

                                Since you bring the issue, Do you guys think carburetor should be cleaned every service?
                                The last time when I had heated discussion mechanic accepted that they don't open curb unless there is major complaint.
                                as per my knowledge it' not required to clean carburetor (fuel injectors need more cleaning than carburetor) every service but they need to check but they don't, now a days most of the petrol bunks are not reliable, so better use some valves clean kind of solution every 3-5K kilometers .

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