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  • #1396
    Problem with my hornet 160r CBS

    Hey guys,
    I am new to XBHP but I have been through all the posts in this thread, its quite awesome and I have learnt many things. I own a hornet CBS and it is 70 days old with 1900 KM ODO reading. Recently my bike started behaving abnormally like some harsh grinding sounds are coming up and even the ride is not as smooth as earlier. I have visited the service stations many times, every time they inspect and take a test ride and give back to me saying there is no problem. I even lubricate my chain at least once in a week, keeping Bangalore rains in mind. I doubt if they have changed the engine oil or not during the service but they charged for it (nearly 800rs). Please suggest me a solution for this issue. Does engine oil also a reason for that noise ?

    One more problem is when the roads are dirty all the bike is getting dirty and the pillion rider have to face a lot splash from back tyre. Anyone tried fitting additional mud fenders, if so please suggest me a place here I can get those in Bangalore. Thanks in advance

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    • #1397
      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

      Originally posted by kiranvarghese40 View Post
      You can use some wax polish. The SVC did it for me. Try with yours.
      Don't use wax over any plastic surface, they get white as soon as they get dry and do decoloration on the plastic parts.

      There is different kind of polish for the plastic parts. You can use them, they come in spray and rubbing compound form.

      Search for dashboard polish, you would get them.

      In my first bike I applied wax over the plastic panels and I regret it forever. The decoloration is permanent though they disappear after polish spray, it comes back in few days again.

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      • #1398
        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

        Originally posted by AnilSai051 View Post
        Hey can someone help me on reserve switch... I am not able to understand which is reserve & on...
        Reserve is upwards and ON is downwards.
        Originally posted by Shashank K R View Post
        Reserve I think points upwards and on downwards. I remember the manual being wrong in this.
        The way they have given it in the manual is a little confusing. I also initially had that confusion till I figured it out.
        Keep Calm & Ride On!

        Honda CB Hornet 160R (Current)
        Hero Hunk (Sold)
        HH Splendor (Sold)

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        • #1399
          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

          Hi guys. I bought CB HORNET 160R in last week..
          But I'm facing chain noise issue Everytime when riding it is that normal ?

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          • #1400
            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

            Originally posted by Omkard View Post
            Hi guys. I bought CB HORNET 160R in last week..
            But I'm facing chain noise issue Everytime when riding it is that normal ?
            This should not be a issue.
            It's a open chain, so it will make some noise. But if it too much got to showroom, they will lube it.
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            TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
            Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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            • #1401
              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

              Hey friend,

              I am new to xbhp.
              I am going to buy this bike , i have few queries.

              1. Is there any major problem with chain noise? (Many owners in the forum are complaining about this)
              2. I have a trip plan in near future , so can i take the bike for approx 400kms trip before its first service? If yes , please suggest what precautions i should i take during riding.

              Thanks

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              • #1402
                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                Originally posted by Satyajit Mohanta View Post
                Don't use wax over any plastic surface, they get white as soon as they get dry and do decoloration on the plastic parts.

                There is different kind of polish for the plastic parts. You can use them, they come in spray and rubbing compound form.

                Search for dashboard polish, you would get them.

                In my first bike I applied wax over the plastic panels and I regret it forever. The decoloration is permanent though they disappear after polish spray, it comes back in few days again.
                How do you find the colour blue? Does it attract smudge and dust? Any reason for choosing this colour specifically.. any comments and suggestns would help me in my buy. Thanq

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                • #1403
                  Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                  The blue colour is a very dark-ish one, almost black. Found it quite appealing but that's just my personal preference. It hides the dust pretty well from what I've seen so far. Not sure about scratches. You can check it out in the showroom yourself.
                  Originally posted by sam2561 View Post
                  How do you find the colour blue? Does it attract smudge and dust? Any reason for choosing this colour specifically.. any comments and suggestns would help me in my buy. Thanq
                  You live once, so live it safe. Wear a helmet.

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                  • #1404
                    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                    Originally posted by Wasim_ View Post
                    Hey friend,

                    I am new to xbhp.
                    I am going to buy this bike , i have few queries.

                    1. Is there any major problem with chain noise? (Many owners in the forum are complaining about this)
                    2. I have a trip plan in near future , so can i take the bike for approx 400kms trip before its first service? If yes , please suggest what precautions i should i take during riding.

                    Thanks
                    1. The noise is not the issue. It's gets smoother over time. I felt engine is super smooth now after 2nd service.
                    2. It is advisable to run the bike not harshly during first few hundred kilometers (Let say 40-60) with occasion raving. If you are going for trip I suggest to go after 1st service. Any issue will be addressed in service.
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                    TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
                    Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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                    • #1405
                      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                      Originally posted by Wasim_ View Post
                      Hey friend,

                      I am new to xbhp.
                      I am going to buy this bike , i have few queries.

                      1. Is there any major problem with chain noise? (Many owners in the forum are complaining about this)
                      2. I have a trip plan in near future , so can i take the bike for approx 400kms trip before its first service? If yes , please suggest what precautions i should i take during riding.

                      Thanks
                      Hi,

                      yes Chain noise is coming if it is getting loosen, we have to tighten the chain for every 500-700 kms.

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                      • #1406
                        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                        My bike rim strips
                        Will upload better quality pics soon
                        Attached Files

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                        • #1407
                          Re: Problem with my hornet 160r CBS

                          Originally posted by Shabareesh Shab View Post
                          Hey guys,
                          I am new to XBHP but I have been through all the posts in this thread, its quite awesome and I have learnt many things. I own a hornet CBS and it is 70 days old with 1900 KM ODO reading. Recently my bike started behaving abnormally like some harsh grinding sounds are coming up and even the ride is not as smooth as earlier. I have visited the service stations many times, every time they inspect and take a test ride and give back to me saying there is no problem. I even lubricate my chain at least once in a week, keeping Bangalore rains in mind. I doubt if they have changed the engine oil or not during the service but they charged for it (nearly 800rs). Please suggest me a solution for this issue. Does engine oil also a reason for that noise ?

                          One more problem is when the roads are dirty all the bike is getting dirty and the pillion rider have to face a lot splash from back tyre. Anyone tried fitting additional mud fenders, if so please suggest me a place here I can get those in Bangalore. Thanks in advance
                          Hi,
                          About the engine, I think you're experiencing what I faced after first service.
                          They probably fiddled with the tappet settings and tightened the chain too much during first service. I had the same problem. After setting tappets myself it was much better.

                          What I noticed is that mechanics get the valve clearances on this newer engine wrong. The older 149cc engine had a valve clearance of 0.12mm at the exhaust side, while in our newer 163cc engine it has to be around 0.20mm (manual recommended is 0.24mm). The tight tappets coupled with tight chain seem to produce the grinding sound (when you leave the accelerator) somehow.

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                          • #1408
                            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                            Looks cool! What's the price? Did you get it online? Some more pics would be appreciated.
                            Originally posted by Zeit View Post
                            My bike rim stripsWill upload better quality pics soon
                            You live once, so live it safe. Wear a helmet.

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                            • #1409
                              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                              Originally posted by Abhi #mufc View Post
                              The blue colour is a very dark-ish one, almost black. Found it quite appealing but that's just my personal preference. It hides the dust pretty well from what I've seen so far. Not sure about scratches. You can check it out in the showroom yourself.
                              Yes ,thats the problem none of the showrooms around my place showcases a blue one , landing me into dilemma . Anyways You found it better than black ?

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                              • #1410
                                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                                The chain issue will get resolved after first service.
                                I too had this issue of chain making noise and getting loose frequently but now everything is good.

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