Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

I got these at 1800 for 2 piece from bangood , much cheaper than amazon. Amazon is just giving a single led for 1600. My friend got this at around 1500 on offer at bangood.
And for warranty purpose there is a barcode on the led you have to send a picture of that to bangood and they will send a replacement, I have heard about it but I am not sure about how the warranty claim works .
I am using them on my fz fi for quite some time and they work great. You may check page 158 of fz v2 xbhp thread for my post with pictures.

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

I wish to inform Honda owners that swapping the left side switchgear in the AHO (where headlights are always on) versions is plain and simple, just buy the switchgear for that same motorcycle's BS3 version and swap it with the existing one. Remove the headlight relay from the old switchgear's socket and install it in the new one.

I did it in my brother's Unicorn 160 BS4. I wasn't sure about it before-hand, but I blindly bought the genuine Honda switchgear assembly and planned to cut wires if required, but there's absolutely no need for that. Even the parking bulb can be switched on/off with the headlight switch, pass switch also works. Only difference is that the number plate lights still turn on as soon as the ignition key is turned on.

Those who have installed LED bulbs in their motorcycles should definitely get the genuine switchgear installed. LED bulbs have a finite hours of life, and you don't wanna waste it by keeping it on all the time.

NOTE: I am no expert, just stating the obvious mod here so that anyone who's confused about it can surely go ahead and do it. I guess the switchgear wiring is pretty much same across all Hero and Honda motorcycles except the CBR range.

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Which parts were not available ?

Does the o-ring chain kit come with a new wear-indicator sticker ?

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Forks, T-Stem, Half Axle, Switch Gear, Headlamp Housing and rear brake pads

No idea. Does it? I didn't closely look at it.

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Forks, T stem and rear half axle is different for 2018 and early versions of hornet?

I understand the bracket that holds the headlamp cowl would be different.

Isn't CBS and ABS DLX versions of rear brake pads the one and the same?

Alternatively, the rear caliper used in Hornet is very identical to the one used on FZ and Gixxer. Their pads might be a fit (one has to visually compare in a spare shop - old vs new).

Switchgear - might have commonality with Shine. It is too early for them to stop spares - my Eterno had spares available for several years after discontinuation.

Usually, a new green-red colour wear indicator sticker is provided with a new sprocket kit or atleast order-able seperately.

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At this point, I've no idea with Hornet spares as I never had to bother much with them in my years of usage. The consumables lasted well. The Hornet I use has the sprocket from 2017 model which was installed after some 22K KMS. My friend has the CBS Version BTW. I think the T-stem should be same. They are apparently lying about it and the forks. Switchgear isn't a big issue. My friend has an AHO Model, so the new switchgear should fit with wiring mods. And yes, the green sticker was there on the package.

The Hornet is question met with an accident when an auto-rickshaw slammed it from rear. The crash-leg guards saved my friend from my harm. He was wearing helmet and escaped with minor bruises.

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Anyone here knows how to access the carburetor fuel screw in Hornet. I found videos of unicorn but its different in hornet. I tried taking off the side panel..and still couldn't find the screw ..the battery comes in the way. Why did honda bury it so deep in the engine [emoji86]

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I too searched but couldn't find the screw, it's hidden . I think you've to remove the battery compartment along with the battery. The trim clips on hornet are also very delicate.

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I have been to service center twice saying my bike's idling is not smooth..and it runs unevenly skipping a beat or two...but they haven't been able to fix the issue or i don't even know if they want to fix the issue. I have ordered a long screw driver will try tuning the knob if I can find it... I have seen videos and have an idea how to tune it but will have to try it out.

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The pilot screw is just below the TPS connector on Hornet. One has to move the EVAP canister out of the way (I think it is held by a rubber cover that has to be moved forward to free it - similar to how CDI unit or starter relay is held in many vehicles) and use a long screwdriver to access the screw.

The carb is not buried deep - it is intentionally placed/made to run along the RHS of the vehicle so that it is easy to remove it for cleaning and replace choke cable, etc. In fact, the japs are the best when it comes to designing the access to these components and how everything like a group of wires or hoses are routed and among them, Honda is the best for easy access to components - something the desi manufacturers have to perfect (still).

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TVS is the easiest, see apache series.

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No. Am talking about access to fasteners like rear monoshock mounting bolts and something regular like air filter replacement. For airfilter, In Hornet -> you remove seat and 4 x screws. In apache, one has to remove side panel too. The top rear monoshock bolt cannot be removed/tightened in apache without removing the air filter box, further the nut is welded to the chassis/swingarm and can't be easily replaced if damaged. And of course, the front top engine mount can't be accessed with a box socket in apache because the leg guard fouls with it.

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Just read in the review , the upcoming Honda CB300R weighs just 143kg wet.. thats a lightweight 286cc bike and it gains a performance advantage... Excited to know about its on road performance...

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

All Hondas are lightweights. It shows their engineering prowess. For 'Indian' conditions, the lightweighted-ness acts as both a Pro (better mileage) and a Con (some components break away easily).

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That's great... No other brand 300cc motorcycles ( such as BMW 310 - 186kg , Apache 310 - 169kg) are as lighter like this .... Well , that has to give cb300 a appreciable performance...let's wait for it's full on road test review...