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  • #7546
    Re: Engine oil

    Originally posted by #bpk View Post
    Hi friends can we use 10w 40 grade engine oil in hornet 160r. The grade recommended by compan4 is 10w 30. Thanks[emoji4]

    Hi bro which oil are you using?? I am facing gear strucks at 6400 on odo, gears getting struck, 3 rd service done ASC are worst will find a local mechanic!! facing engine vibes recently after service under seat!

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    Originally posted by #bpk View Post
    What problems did u face ?
    Engine vibrations, hard gear shifts, gears getting struck in between while downshifting from 5-1, poor led headlight, less mileage around 40, previously its used to be 45-48, done with service lets see!!
    Last edited by rkurre; 09-09-2019, 03:30 PM.

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    • #7547
      Re: Engine oil

      Originally posted by rkurre View Post
      Hi bro which oil are you using?? I am facing gear strucks at 6400 on odo, gears getting struck, 3 rd service done ASC are worst will find a local mechanic!! facing engine vibes recently after service under seat!
      That's strange, i didn't find any problems in my bike, yesterday i was riding at 90kmph and the bike was super smooth ! Regarding gear issue, check clutch freeplay and chain slackness . Also replace mineral oil every 2k kilometers it'll make the bike smoother. Do u feel any vibrations in handlebar and footpegs ?

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      • #7548
        Re: Engine oil

        Originally posted by rkurre View Post
        Hi bro which oil are you using?? I am facing gear strucks at 6400 on odo, gears getting struck, 3 rd service done ASC are worst will find a local mechanic!! facing engine vibes recently after service under seat!

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        Engine vibrations, hard gear shifts, gears getting struck in between while downshifting from 5-1, poor led headlight, less mileage around 40, previously its used to be 45-48, done with service lets see!!
        As [MENTION=98329]#bpk[/MENTION] said, check for chain slack. If required clean it properly and lube it. A dirty open chain is biggest culprit which causes rough drive.

        Go to short drive with long straight road and do a couple of 8k RPM in 4th (Around 90Kmph) and 5th gear. You can also do above 7k RPM in 3rd gear.
        In regular driving also, don't shift up quickly. Try to go beyond 6k.
        You will notice engine freeing up in next 1000Km.
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        TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
        Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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        • #7549
          Re: Engine oil

          Originally posted by #bpk View Post
          That's strange, i didn't find any problems in my bike, yesterday i was riding at 90kmph and the bike was super smooth ! Regarding gear issue, check clutch freeplay and chain slackness . Also replace mineral oil every 2k kilometers it'll make the bike smoother. Do u feel any vibrations in handlebar and footpegs ?
          No vibrations in footpeg and Handle bar, chain is clean, regulary I do spray it with lube once a month

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          Originally posted by #bpk View Post
          That's strange, i didn't find any problems in my bike, yesterday i was riding at 90kmph and the bike was super smooth ! Regarding gear issue, check clutch freeplay and chain slackness . Also replace mineral oil every 2k kilometers it'll make the bike smoother. Do u feel any vibrations in handlebar and footpegs ?
          No vibrations in footpeg and Handle bar, chain is clean, regulary I do spray it with lube once a month

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          Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post
          As @#bpk said, check for chain slack. If required clean it properly and lube it. A dirty open chain is biggest culprit which causes rough drive.

          Go to short drive with long straight road and do a couple of 8k RPM in 4th (Around 90Kmph) and 5th gear. You can also do above 7k RPM in 3rd gear.
          In regular driving also, don't shift up quickly. Try to go beyond 6k.

          You will notice engine freeing up in next 1000Km.
          Will try this.

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          • #7550
            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

            Bike shoes are developing cracks. Specially front tyre. Anyone changed it recently.

            I can't decide between MRF Masseter and Micheline pilot street.
            Will 110/70 R17 fit on Hornet? [COLOR=#111111 !important]A bit wider[/COLOR]

            Update : Local Dealer quoted 12k for Michelin Pilot Street for set of 140/70 and 110/70 at 12k. (7k + 5k) . What you guys think?
            Last edited by anoopkumar0; 09-11-2019, 08:03 PM.
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            TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
            Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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            • #7551
              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

              Update on new Tyre.
              Finally Got Micheline Pilot Street 140/70 and 110/70
              Total Cost : 11400/- (Back: 6k, front: 5.2k) , fitting 200.

              It will take a couple if hundred kms for breakdown. I will post the experience later.

              Tyres looks great. You can also install 150/60. Both 140/70 and 150/60 have same weight and 150 gives better look. Mileage.. ehhh... a bit of hit, I guess.

              Shop in Madhapur-HYD: Kalpataru Tyres & Batteries Pillar No 48, Madhapur
              080089 19177
              Google Maps
              https://maps.app.goo.gl/cUnpn72p9QjqPZgUA
              Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.


              Earlier I was quoted 12.5k for the set from different dealer. I enquired few more and other were offering near 11k.

              Also, in latest servicing, I got my silencer coated again. There were few patches of rust and it went marron red under engine. Service center guys offered to do the job for 500. After examining the work. I found it satisfactory.

              Image attached.

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              Last edited by anoopkumar0; 09-13-2019, 09:58 PM.
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              TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
              Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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              • #7552
                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post
                Update on new Tyre.
                Finally Got Micheline Pilot Street 140/70 and 110/70
                Total Cost : 11400/- (Back: 6k, front: 5.2k) , fitting 200.

                It will take a couple if hundred kms for breakdown. I will post the experience later.

                Tyres looks great. You can also install 150/60. Both 140/70 and 150/60 have same weight and 150 gives better look. Mileage.. ehhh... a bit of hit, I guess.

                Shop in Madhapur-HYD: Kalpataru Tyres & Batteries Pillar No 48, Madhapur
                080089 19177
                Google Maps
                https://maps.app.goo.gl/cUnpn72p9QjqPZgUA
                Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.


                Earlier I was quoted 13k for the set from different dealer. I enquired few more and other were offering near 11k.

                Also, in latest servicing, I got my silencer coated again. There were few patches of rust and it went marron red under engine. Service center guys offered to do the job for 500. After examining the work. I found it satisfactory.

                Image attached.

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                110 section in front will make the front end heavy, how does it feel ?

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                • #7553
                  Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                  Originally posted by #bpk View Post
                  110 section in front will make the front end heavy, how does it feel ?
                  Just came from fitting...Doesn't feel any of difference.
                  But with wider section in front, it will take more power to move by feet.
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                  TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
                  Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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                  • #7554
                    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                    The hornet tyres lack good enough grip if the road is bit bad, also on wet roads... Does choosing the tyre with more pattern helps in increasing grip, but it shouldn't have toll on performance/mileage?

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                    • #7555
                      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                      Originally posted by gowthamh View Post
                      The hornet tyres lack good enough grip if the road is bit bad, also on wet roads... Does choosing the tyre with more pattern helps in increasing grip, but it shouldn't have toll on performance/mileage?
                      Radial will give better grip over nylon based any day.
                      Also, mileage is concern when adding weight to tyre.140 and 150/60 have same weight.
                      While acceleration, it's radial friction we are talking about. Otherwise, stikier the tyre, better would be control.

                      Unicorn has 90 and 110 set of tyre (correct me of I am wrong), hornet has 140. Not much of mileage change.
                      Dealer persuaded me for 150, but , at that time. I didn't do full analysis. It was just INR.200 extra over 140 section.

                      IMO 110 -150 would give best experience. There is no question on quality of Pilot Street anyway.
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                      TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
                      Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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                      • #7556
                        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                        Hey guys been so long without posting on the group . Bike completed 18500 kms and 2.5 years . Changed chain set and front brake pads . Bike is running fine with mileage b/w 45-50 kmpl . Btw just found these clips or rivets for Rs 2 each from local car parts store for the fairing , not as high quality as Honda ones but the price difference of Rs. 120 for official and Rs. 2 for these make it for me . Hope you guys can find the same size too .Click image for larger version Name: IMG_20190914_205950.jpg Views: 1 Size: 19.4 KB ID: 1968468Click image for larger version Name: IMG_20190914_210007.jpg Views: 1 Size: 19.5 KB ID: 1968469

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                        • #7557
                          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                          Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post
                          Unicorn has 90 and 110 set of tyre (correct me of I am wrong), hornet has 140. Not much of mileage change.
                          Dealer persuaded me for 150, but , at that time. I didn't do full analysis. It was just INR.200 extra over 140 section.
                          Unicorn 150: 80/100-18 & 100/90-18
                          Unicorn 160: 80/100-17 & 110/80-17

                          AFAIK as I know. My Unicorn's rear tyre is about to wear out. Going to replace it this week. Was contemplating a 110 section but decided against it and going to stick with stock size.
                          Last edited by Bismaya; 09-15-2019, 09:37 AM.
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                          • #7558
                            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                            I saw a post in this forum stating 750rs for front brake pad..

                            Seriously guys??
                            I replaced it from ASC for just 273 rs.

                            How come this possible!!??
                            Did they used any duplicate product??

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                            • #7559
                              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                              Originally posted by HariVox View Post
                              I saw a post in this forum stating 750rs for front brake pad..

                              Seriously guys??
                              I replaced it from ASC for just 273 rs.

                              How come this possible!!??
                              Did they used any duplicate product??
                              I got it changed two years back in similar price, 700 - 800.
                              Depends on version too. Newer hornets have smaller disc unit (not sure of size of disc pad), outer mass.
                              But, Inr. 273 is too less. Did they gave you older pads?
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                              TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
                              Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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                              • #7560
                                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                                Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post
                                I got it changed two years back in similar price, 700 - 800.
                                Depends on version too. Newer hornets have smaller disc unit (not sure of size of disc pad), outer mass.
                                But, Inr. 273 is too less. Did they gave you older pads?
                                276 mm in newer ones too !

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