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**#bpk** · 12-20-2018, 11:17 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by gowthamh View Post

One thing about hornet which I always realize is , it got the good refined aggressive power, but for experiencing it u just have to roll on few low RPMs that's it..
It's super smooth midrange, super handling, super seating position, beast look never fails to excite me as a daily commuter as well highway tourer...

It's so called less power in low RPM, won't be a big issue if u got habitual with it (if u know to make proper gear shifts in low RPMs).. daily am commuting to office (15km) in dense traffic with much ease..,

In short, its a beast having highway soul in a label of commuter bike...

Exactly , also it has good pickup from 3rd gear onwards, it hits 100 kmph in 3rd gear itself [emoji4][emoji4]
Also, it has best riding ergonomics.

**anoopkumar0** · 12-21-2018, 11:30 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by #bpk View Post

Exactly , also it has good pickup from 3rd gear onwards, it hits 100 kmph in 3rd gear itself [emoji4][emoji4]
Also, it has best riding ergonomics.

100Kmph in 3rd

, that means >9000 RPM

**#bpk** · 12-21-2018, 01:31 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post

100Kmph in 3rd

, that means >9000 RPM

Yeah, i saw in YouTube.

**DigantRai** · 12-23-2018, 09:44 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by #bpk View Post

Exactly , also it has good pickup from 3rd gear onwards, it hits 100 kmph in 3rd gear itself [emoji4][emoji4]
Also, it has best riding ergonomics.

Do not redline the engine at lower gears or never redline at all in any gear... If you would like to own the bike for longer period with less maintenance cost.
I've seen some of the hornet owners in WhatsApp group complaining about poor engine performance or gear box issue... Fact is that they all have been drag racing when we go on a group ride... Then they blame Honda and the service center..

**#bpk** · 12-23-2018, 09:50 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by DigantRai View Post

Do not redline the engine at lower gears or never redline at all in any gear... If you would like to own the bike for longer period with less maintenance cost.
I've seen some of the hornet owners in WhatsApp group complaining about poor engine performance or gear box issue... Fact is that they all have been drag racing when we go on a group ride... Then they blame Honda and the service center..

I don't do redlining , i ride calmly [emoji108]

**gowthamh** · 12-23-2018, 10:35 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by DigantRai View Post

Do not redline the engine at lower gears or never redline at all in any gear... If you would like to own the bike for longer period with less maintenance cost.
I've seen some of the hornet owners in WhatsApp group complaining about poor engine performance or gear box issue... Fact is that they all have been drag racing when we go on a group ride... Then they blame Honda and the service center..

Yeah, cruising in 60 to 100kmph is a butter smooth feel in hornet (mainly suits for highway)... I think, in common maintaining speed range below 60kmph will be ideal for engine life..

**anoopkumar0** · 12-24-2018, 09:58 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by gowthamh View Post

Yeah, cruising in 60 to 100kmph is a butter smooth feel in hornet (mainly suits for highway)... I think, in common maintaining speed range below 60kmph will be ideal for engine life..

I vote for 70-85 range. Bike feels effortless and super throttle response.

**Rohit3235** · 12-24-2018, 11:08 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Hello folks
Today i am taking my bike to service station for second free service ( 5500-6000). What are things to be checked during second service?
I have changed oil to honda throttle at 3650kms and now odo reads 5545kms.

**anoopkumar0** · 12-24-2018, 12:11 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Rohit3235 View Post

Hello folks
Today i am taking my bike to service station for second free service ( 5500-6000). What are things to be checked during second service?
I have changed oil to honda throttle at 3650kms and now odo reads 5545kms.

They generally don't clean the curb. Tell them you are getting low mileage and pickup issue.
Write down all the problem or things you need to check in service attach it with service slip. You can cross check every point before taking delivery.
Before giving, ask what are the charges they are going to put -
1. In Hyderabad some ASC are adding default chain cleaning and lube for 150/- which is garbage. They never clean the chain.
2. Some are adding default nitrogen gas in tyre charging 20 rupee extra. Which is useless, man ~80 air is oxygen. Nitrogen gas is only benefit in high speed racing cars.
Similarly, ask every minor details. It's your right.

**Rohit3235** · 12-24-2018, 01:04 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post

They generally don't clean the curb. Tell them you are getting low mileage and pickup issue.
Write down all the problem or things you need to check in service attach it with service slip. You can cross check every point before taking delivery.
Before giving, ask what are the charges they are going to put -
1. In Hyderabad some ASC are adding default chain cleaning and lube for 150/- which is garbage. They never clean the chain.
2. Some are adding default nitrogen gas in tyre charging 20 rupee extra. Which is useless, man ~80 air is oxygen. Nitrogen gas is only benefit in high speed racing cars.
Similarly, ask every minor details. It's your right.

Thankyou Anoop for your quick response.
Yes i will do check with all the point mentioned in your post. Since i am getting good mileage as of now so i am in that dilemma that shall i let them touch carburettor ?

**adityagaur51** · 12-24-2018, 04:56 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Hey guys a catastrophy occurred with me ...I was trying to set tappet for the engine... i didn't loosen enough the locking nut... The top most part (1) broke and fell inside the chamber (2)...
I picked the broken part with help of a magnet...
Further i tightened the locking nut for tappet adjuster...
My question is what can i do to correct this mistake...??
What parts does need changing...??
Can i do it myself or does it needs a mechanic...??

**adityagaur51** · 12-24-2018, 05:03 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Hey guys a catastrophy occurred with me ...I was trying to set tappet for the engine... i didn't loosen enough the locking nut... The top most part (1) broke and fell inside the chamber (2)...
I picked the broken part with help of a magnet...
Further i tightened the locking nut for tappet adjuster...
My question is what can i do to correct this mistake...??
What parts does need changing...??
Can i do it myself or does it needs a mechanic...??

**ashwanth.r** · 12-24-2018, 10:01 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by adityagaur51 View Post

Hey guys a catastrophe occurred with me ...I was trying to set tappet for the engine... i didn't loosen enough the locking nut... The top most part (1) broke and fell inside the chamber (2). I picked the broken part with help of a magnet. Further i tightened the locking nut for tappet adjuster.

Aditya, such things happen even to seasoned mechanics. Just don't take it a disheartening way, just learn from the mistake, move on and don't repeat it. I would have picked it with a magnet too. In fact, the vehicle can be ridden short distances to the SVC/mechanic *if* the tappet clearance is within spec - only the top part is sheared off.

My question is what can i do to correct this mistake...??

What parts does need changing...??

1) Buy genuine "90012-KK3-830, SCREW, TAPPET ADJUSTING" from Honda or Hero (part shared with CBZ/U150/Hunk).
2) Bring the piston again to "T"/TDC where both rocker arms are free (if you left it at TDC, skip this).
3) Loosen "90206-250-000 NUT, TAPPET ADJUSTING", with a ring spanner (not open or c-type) - the damaged part will come out along with this nut.
4) Separate the nut and damaged screw, throw away the damaged screw, apply oil to threads and simply put in the new adjusting screw in the adjusting nut.
5) Oil the base of the adjusting nut, screw it in the rocker arm till its base touches the rocker arm (you will feel resistance), back off/loosen 1/8-1/4th of a turn, adjust the clearance with feeler gauge and tighten the adjusting nut while holding the "box-headed" screw.

(You have the catalogue, so you know which parts am referring to)

At any stage, if your intuition tells you something is wrong, stop right there.

Can i do it myself or does it needs a mechanic...??

IMHO, if you adjusted the other valve properly, you can do this too. When such things happened to me, I always took a break of 1-2 days, and then re-attempted it with more relaxed/clear mind. Always works. Good luck!

**#bpk** · 12-24-2018, 11:38 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by ashwanth.r View Post

Aditya, such things happen even to seasoned mechanics. Just don't take it a disheartening way, just learn from the mistake, move on and don't repeat it. I would have picked it with a magnet too. In fact, the vehicle can be ridden short distances to the SVC/mechanic *if* the tappet clearance is within spec - only the top part is sheared off.

1) Buy genuine "90012-KK3-830, SCREW, TAPPET ADJUSTING" from Honda or Hero (part shared with CBZ/U150/Hunk).
2) Bring the piston again to "T"/TDC where both rocker arms are free (if you left it at TDC, skip this).
3) Loosen "90206-250-000 NUT, TAPPET ADJUSTING", with a ring spanner (not open or c-type) - the damaged part will come out along with this nut.
4) Separate the nut and damaged screw, throw away the damaged screw, apply oil to threads and simply put in the new adjusting screw in the adjusting nut.
5) Oil the base of the adjusting nut, screw it in the rocker arm till its base touches the rocker arm (you will feel resistance), back off/loosen 1/8-1/4th of a turn, adjust the clearance with feeler gauge and tighten the adjusting nut while holding the "box-headed" screw.

(You have the catalogue, so you know which parts am referring to)

At any stage, if your intuition tells you something is wrong, stop right there.

IMHO, if you adjusted the other valve properly, you can do this too. When such things happened to me, I always took a break of 1-2 days, and then re-attempted it with more relaxed/clear mind. Always works. Good luck!

I also do the same, once i wasn't able to fix the battery side panel in my hornet, i tried after 1 hour, calmly and fixed it correctly, i also learnt functioning of trim clips present in hornet [emoji4][emoji4]

**adityagaur51** · 12-25-2018, 11:32 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by ashwanth.r View Post

Aditya, such things happen even to seasoned mechanics. Just don't take it a disheartening way, just learn from the mistake, move on and don't repeat it. I would have picked it with a magnet too. In fact, the vehicle can be ridden short distances to the SVC/mechanic *if* the tappet clearance is within spec - only the top part is sheared off.

1) Buy genuine "90012-KK3-830, SCREW, TAPPET ADJUSTING" from Honda or Hero (part shared with CBZ/U150/Hunk).
2) Bring the piston again to "T"/TDC where both rocker arms are free (if you left it at TDC, skip this).
3) Loosen "90206-250-000 NUT, TAPPET ADJUSTING", with a ring spanner (not open or c-type) - the damaged part will come out along with this nut.
4) Separate the nut and damaged screw, throw away the damaged screw, apply oil to threads and simply put in the new adjusting screw in the adjusting nut.
5) Oil the base of the adjusting nut, screw it in the rocker arm till its base touches the rocker arm (you will feel resistance), back off/loosen 1/8-1/4th of a turn, adjust the clearance with feeler gauge and tighten the adjusting nut while holding the "box-headed" screw.

(You have the catalogue, so you know which parts am referring to)

At any stage, if your intuition tells you something is wrong, stop right there.

IMHO, if you adjusted the other valve properly, you can do this too. When such things happened to me, I always took a break of 1-2 days, and then re-attempted it with more relaxed/clear mind. Always works. Good luck!

Thank you sir for your kind words.. .
I will try to amend my mistake...
Will try to do it myself too...[emoji108][emoji108]

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