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  • #5971
    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

    Out of the blue, I had a question...Is it necessary to turn off the petcock when not using the bike? If yes for how long if we are not using the bike should we turn it off...for a few hours or one night or few days...

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    • #5972
      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

      Originally posted by elviento View Post
      Out of the blue, I had a question...Is it necessary to turn off the petcock when not using the bike? If yes for how long if we are not using the bike should we turn it off...for a few hours or one night or few days...
      In all of my previous bikes i never switched of fuel using the knob; nothing happened. But if you want to store the motorcycle for a longer period of time then you should close the fuel supply.

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      • #5973
        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

        Originally posted by #bpk View Post
        In all of my previous bikes i never switched of fuel using the knob; nothing happened. But if you want to store the motorcycle for a longer period of time then you should close the fuel supply.
        [emoji106]

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        • #5974
          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

          Originally posted by elviento View Post
          [emoji106]
          This is what Suzuki says but am yet to come across anyone who has burnt his bike this way. When made a habit, it actually is easy and fun.
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          • #5975
            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

            Originally posted by ashwanth.r View Post
            This is what Suzuki says but am yet to come across anyone who has burnt his bike this way. When made a habit, it actually is easy and fun.
            make sense,but does that switch durable for that many times of turn off/on , any way petrol bunk scenario is i think every one should follow.

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            • #5976
              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

              Originally posted by raaz321 View Post
              make sense,but does that switch durable for that many times of turn off/on , any way petrol bunk scenario is i think every one should follow.
              Yes, it is. On my GS, the valve got a bit sticky and hard (due to varnish formation/idle for long time) - just dismantled and cleaned with WD40 and now it is fine. Dismantling is possible if there are 2 screws provided that allow us to take it apart - in many new motorcycles, the valve comes with rivets - in that case it can't be opened, replacement is the solution if not working properly/jammed/sticky (or) one has to find a way to make kerosone/WD40 pass through the valve.

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              • #5977
                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                Originally posted by ashwanth.r View Post
                This is what Suzuki says but am yet to come across anyone who has burnt his bike this way. When made a habit, it actually is easy and fun.
                That is the proper protocol. From Day 1 of motorcycle ownership I turn the fuel tap off when I'm parking the motorcycle for more than a few minutes.

                This has once saved me from hazard as my P220's float pin seized(unknown to me at the time and was pointed out by a friend) as a result fuel was dripping down the drain pipe onto the motor and ground, even if the fuel on the motor evaporates I'm more concerned about what might happen when a random stranger unknowingly throws a cigarette or match stick on the ground where my motorcycle has been dripping fuel as the flow was consistent and not just a trickle.

                Hence better to be safe and turn the tap off rather than leave things to chance.
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                • #5978
                  Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                  Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post
                  That is the proper protocol. From Day 1 of motorcycle ownership I turn the fuel tap off when I'm parking the motorcycle for more than a few minutes.
                  I too had this doubt when the bike was new. One very wise gentleman on the GS forum advised me to follow the manual on this. Now it has become a habit that my hand automatically turns the valve off while parking and when it is time to start, the turning on of the valve actually is a part of many things that helps me settle onto the bike for the day's ride.

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                  • #5979
                    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                    Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post
                    That is the proper protocol. From Day 1 of motorcycle ownership I turn the fuel tap off when I'm parking the motorcycle for more than a few minutes.

                    This has once saved me from hazard as my P220's float pin seized(unknown to me at the time and was pointed out by a friend) as a result fuel was dripping down the drain pipe onto the motor and ground, even if the fuel on the motor evaporates I'm more concerned about what might happen when a random stranger unknowingly throws a cigarette or match stick on the ground where my motorcycle has been dripping fuel as the flow was consistent and not just a trickle.

                    Hence better to be safe and turn the tap off rather than leave things to chance.
                    I'll have to make it a habit to turn off the valve...[emoji86]
                    I haven't ridden the bike during the weekend..so 2 days it was left with the valve open...

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                    • #5980
                      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?


                      If the edge of the disc is thicker than the middle disc petal. it is a sign of normal disc wear and tear.
                      I got mine replaced recently, as per ASC advice.
                      I did not have any issues but brakes were not that effective after disc replacement now brakes are back to life.
                      Changed at ODO : 39 K

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                      • #5981
                        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                        Hi guys
                        Anybody changed tyres ?
                        Planning to do so, as my rear tyre has got to many punchers and constant air leakage.
                        Thinking to replace with the same stock ones.
                        Just saw Masseter as well, any suggestion ?

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                        • #5982
                          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                          Guys i own a Honda Xblade. It has done around 490 km. For some reasone the bike doesn't go above 5k rpm. What could be the reason?

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                          • #5983
                            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                            Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post
                            That is the proper protocol. From Day 1 of motorcycle ownership I turn the fuel tap off when I'm parking the motorcycle for more than a few minutes.

                            This has once saved me from hazard as my P220's float pin seized(unknown to me at the time and was pointed out by a friend) as a result fuel was dripping down the drain pipe onto the motor and ground, even if the fuel on the motor evaporates I'm more concerned about what might happen when a random stranger unknowingly throws a cigarette or match stick on the ground where my motorcycle has been dripping fuel as the flow was consistent and not just a trickle.

                            Hence better to be safe and turn the tap off rather than leave things to chance.
                            This exactly. I do it almost of all of my bikes. None of my bikes had issues with the petcock or pins though. I had noticed my friend's Pulsar having a dripping issue as a result he started turning his petcock off while parking it every time. It's a good practice.

                            Originally posted by Revminister View Post
                            Guys i own a Honda Xblade. It has done around 490 km. For some reasone the bike doesn't go above 5k rpm. What could be the reason?
                            Pretty simple. It's a new bike and in a run-in period and will take time for the engine to settle in. Don't try revving it too hard in each gear. 5k RPM is the sweet spot for running in each gear, unless you shift or push the bike to it's limits. Complete the servicing and you'll be just fine. For now, be gentle with the bike.
                            Last edited by Bismaya; 09-25-2018, 11:03 AM.
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                            • #5984
                              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                              Originally posted by Revminister View Post
                              Guys i own a Honda Xblade. It has done around 490 km. For some reasone the bike doesn't go above 5k rpm. What could be the reason?
                              New honda engines of hornet/ xblade need a long time to open the engine. Mine got free revving after clocking 1600 kilometers, in every 100 kilometers the engine becomes more free revving. I use motul 5100, 10w 30, gearbox became smooth, no engine heating, fuel consumption decrease, overall enjoying smoothness of motul. I love motul [emoji8]

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                              • #5985
                                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                                Originally posted by #bpk View Post
                                New honda engines of hornet/ xblade need a long time to open the engine. Mine got free revving after clocking 1600 kilometers, in every 100 kilometers the engine becomes more free revving. I use motul 5100, 10w 30, gearbox became smooth, no engine heating, fuel consumption decrease, overall enjoying smoothness of motul. I love motul [emoji8]
                                Ok thanks man

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