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  • #7396
    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

    Originally posted by gowthamh View Post
    So can't do anything about frequent loosening of chain...?
    Searching for the solution since last 3 years

    I'm starting to feel that buying Hornet is one of the worst mistakes of my life. (and trust me, I've made many mistakes)
    Be happy and a reason will come along !
    - Robert Brault

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    • #7397
      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

      Originally posted by FreeSpiritedBiker View Post
      Searching for the solution since last 3 years

      I'm starting to feel that buying Hornet is one of the worst mistakes of my life. (and trust me, I've made many mistakes)
      No but,

      The only things I dislike in hornet are

      Bit less power in low RPMs_ but got habitual with the gear shifts_pull will be good when the chain is in proper condition rather than loosened


      Frequent chain loosening

      Suspension is on stiffer side_but I got habitual with it

      So i don't say it's a mistake on choosing hornet..
      I won't say its a mistake on considering its good features like good stability, good mid range, decent top range, beast look, upright seating position, decent pillion comfort in comparison with most other powerful machines...

      In short, hornet is best on highways...
      Decent enough in plain roads without traffic...
      Manageable in city traffic..
      Last edited by gowthamh; 06-06-2019, 12:51 PM.

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      • #7398
        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

        Originally posted by gowthamh View Post
        I think this issue is a common one in hornet, Me too facing it.

        Sent from my ONEPLUS A6010 using xBhp Connect mobile app
        I am not facing such issues.

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        • #7399
          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

          Originally posted by gowthamh View Post
          No but,

          The only things I dislike in hornet are

          Bit less power in low RPMs_ but got habitual with the gear shifts_pull will be good when the chain is in proper condition rather than loosened


          Frequent chain loosening

          Suspension is on stiffer side_but I got habitual with it

          So i don't say it's a mistake on choosing hornet..
          I won't say its a mistake on considering its good features like good stability, good mid range, decent top range, beast look, upright seating position, decent pillion comfort in comparison with most other powerful machines...

          In short, hornet is best on highways...
          Decent enough in plain roads without traffic...
          Manageable in city traffic..
          Hi Gowtham, my bike has become very smooth, there are no vibrations upto 100 kmph, enjoying the ride [emoji4][emoji4][emoji7][emoji7]

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          • #7400
            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

            Originally posted by #bpk View Post
            Hi Gowtham, my bike has become very smooth, there are no vibrations upto 100 kmph, enjoying the ride [emoji4][emoji4][emoji7][emoji7]
            Nice to hear dude... U were the one who worried more about hornet on this forum than anyone...feeln happy for u...

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            • #7401
              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

              My hornet brakes seems less powerful than earlier and the bike odo reading is 21000... Is it a time for brake shoe change?

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              • #7402
                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                Originally posted by FreeSpiritedBiker View Post
                Searching for the solution since last 3 years

                I'm starting to feel that buying Hornet is one of the worst mistakes of my life. (and trust me, I've made many mistakes)

                If you adjust your chain too tight frequently, it will loose as other metal do. Also, you will face hard shifting and wear and tear of sprocket teeth. leave the chain a bit loose and it will not loose further or so quickly.

                I have seen service centers adjust on tight setting, bike becomes hard and chain gets loosen in 2 month. By this rate one has to change the chain in a year only. Since 2nd servicing (6 months age), I inspect the chain tightness in every service. Never have to tight the chain outside service period of 6 months.

                What issue you are facing due to "loosening" of chain?
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                TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
                Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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                • #7403
                  Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                  Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post
                  If you adjust your chain too tight frequently, it will loose as other metal do. Also, you will face hard shifting and wear and tear of sprocket teeth. leave the chain a bit loose and it will not loose further or so quickly.

                  I have seen service centers adjust on tight setting, bike becomes hard and chain gets loosen in 2 month. By this rate one has to change the chain in a year only. Since 2nd servicing (6 months age), I inspect the chain tightness in every service. Never have to tight the chain outside service period of 6 months.

                  What issue you are facing due to "loosening" of chain?
                  When the chain is more lossened the pull power to the wheel gets reduced, especially in low RPMs i.e. the speed of engine power transmission from the crankshaft to the wheel get lowers a bit.

                  I noticed the torque difference in both the cases (proper/loosened)... I can feel the better torque when the chain is proper rather than loosened

                  Also, am not saying to make the chain too tightened...

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                  • #7404
                    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                    Suggest some engine oil other than the default one, it should give some good performance than the default one without compromising on mileage

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                    • #7405
                      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                      Originally posted by gowthamh View Post
                      Suggest some engine oil other than the default one, it should give some good performance than the default one without compromising on mileage
                      Try idemitsu 10w 30 engine oil recommended specially for honda vehicles.

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                      • #7406
                        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                        Originally posted by #bpk View Post
                        Try idemitsu 10w 30 engine oil recommended specially for honda vehicles.
                        Ok will consider... how about honda throttle?

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                        • #7407
                          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                          Originally posted by gowthamh View Post
                          Ok will consider... how about honda throttle?
                          It's good but i found honda mineral to be more smoother than throttle, engine revs freely in mineral oil.

                          I always change oil every 2k kilometers, so i prefer good quality and cheap mineral oil.

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                          • #7408
                            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                            Originally posted by #bpk View Post
                            It's good but i found honda mineral to be more smoother than throttle, engine revs freely in mineral oil.

                            I always change oil every 2k kilometers, so i prefer good quality and cheap mineral oil.
                            But when I suggest oil other than the default one which the service guyz recommend
                            They tell as engine warranty will be void if used with different oil, so is that a thing to be considered?

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                            • #7409
                              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                              Originally posted by gowthamh View Post
                              But when I suggest oil other than the default one which the service guyz recommend
                              They tell as engine warranty will be void if used with different oil, so is that a thing to be considered?
                              No, just maintain 10w 30 grade, i will try Bajaj 10w 30 oil made for ct 100 soon [emoji4][emoji4]

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                              • #7410
                                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                                Originally posted by #bpk View Post
                                No, just maintain 10w 30 grade, i will try Bajaj 10w 30 oil made for ct 100 soon [emoji4][emoji4]
                                Why ct100's oil???

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