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Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences
Above chart shows the grade of engine oil with respect to their operating temperature.
Lets use the grade 10W40 as an example. The number 10 represents the lowest point of temperature which the oil will hold its viscosity. The lowest operating temperature for this grade is usually -25°C. If you’re located in place where the outside temperature is lower than the grade, it won’t be viscous enough to provide sufficient lubrication when the engine is started or running.
The number 40 which is located after the letter ‘W’ represents the suitability of the oil performance in higher temperatures. Other factors like high engine revs, engine cooling system and surrounding temperatures play a role as well. So, the 40 means that the oil will hold its shape and viscosity within the 40°C range.
If the temperature exceeds the set temperature, the oil will start to thin and lose its viscosity. When this happens, the oil will start to break down and won’t provide sufficient lubrication to the engine.Comment
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Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences
This chart is given on most bike manuals. Strangely, Honda recommend only 10w30.Originally posted by Rohit3235 View PostComment
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Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences
So for a place where temperature goes as high as 45°C in summers and as low as 6-10°C in winters 10w40 will be best?Originally posted by Rohit3235 View Post
Above chart shows the grade of engine oil with respect to their operating temperature.
Lets use the grade 10W40 as an example. The number 10 represents the lowest point of temperature which the oil will hold its viscosity. The lowest operating temperature for this grade is usually -25°C. If you’re located in place where the outside temperature is lower than the grade, it won’t be viscous enough to provide sufficient lubrication when the engine is started or running.
The number 40 which is located after the letter ‘W’ represents the suitability of the oil performance in higher temperatures. Other factors like high engine revs, engine cooling system and surrounding temperatures play a role as well. So, the 40 means that the oil will hold its shape and viscosity within the 40°C range.
If the temperature exceeds the set temperature, the oil will start to thin and lose its viscosity. When this happens, the oil will start to break down and won’t provide sufficient lubrication to the engine.Comment
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Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences
Even Honda Throttle FS is 10w30.Originally posted by Shashank K R View PostComment
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Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences
I would probably go for a 20w oil for 40°C+. You can use different grades for different seasons.Originally posted by aishwary23 View Post
Throttle is better than Honda mineral, but still is inadequate above 30°C on extended runs.Originally posted by Rohit3235 View PostLast edited by Shashank K R; 11-14-2018, 11:00 PM.Comment
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Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences
Yes under such conditions 10w40 will work. Even at my place temperature goes above 40 degree at noon. And minimum temperature is around 10-15 degrees.Originally posted by aishwary23 View PostComment
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Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences
Tvs full synthetic oils is 10w30 as well.Originally posted by Rohit3235 View Post
But yamaha lube FS oil is 10w40.Comment
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Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences
Which is why one should use a 20 grade oil in such conditions. I've mention before that I use a 20W50 on both Hornet and Unicorn because of the climate. And the throttle response on those is much better than Honda throttle? Ain't it [MENTION=37035]ashwinprakas[/MENTION] (this guy used a 20w50 for the first time on a 100cc bikeOriginally posted by Shashank K R View Post
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Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences
Yes, 40° is some serious heat, 20w is definitely the way to go. I'm pretty sure throttle would crap out pretty easily in such a hot climate. Also I've been using 20w50 in my CD100 from quite a while nowOriginally posted by Bismaya View PostWhich is why one should use a 20 grade oil in such conditions. I've mention before that I use a 20W50 on both Hornet and Unicorn because of the climate. And the throttle response on those is much better than Honda throttle? Ain't it [MENTION=37035]ashwinprakas[/MENTION] (this guy used a 20w50 for the first time on a 100cc bike)
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Throttle is kind of okay in Bengaluru climate, it's better than Honda mineral water.Last edited by Shashank K R; 11-14-2018, 11:26 PM.Comment
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Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences
So , 10w 30 can withstand temperature upto 35 degrees according to the chart isn't it?Originally posted by Shashank K R View PostYes, 40° is some serious heat, 20w is definitely the way to go. I'm pretty sure throttle would crap out pretty easily in such a hot climate. Also I've been using 20w50 in my CD100 from quite a while now.
Throttle is kind of okay in Bengaluru climate, it's better than Honda mineral water.Comment
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Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences
The chart shows that it's fine upto ~30°C, although from experience I really doubt that.Originally posted by #bpk View PostComment
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Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences
I bought the same lock for 450/- today.Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View PostComment
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Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences
I bought the same kind of lock for 150 two days back (but its not a branded one [emoji14] )
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Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences
Kovix KN1 Disc Lock.
Price - 450/-
For storage:
If I put the lock like above, will it effect the bike during a ride?Last edited by aishwary23; 11-15-2018, 05:23 PM.Comment
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