Honda Hornet 600 - Anyone had one ?

[mitzy]

Marning !

Anyone had one of these, good points, bad points?

Looking to buy one to use for work, general plaything.

[mitzy]

Thanks chaps

Just started to have a look just getting a feel for prices etc.

Good to hear about hight, I'm only 5 6 so good to know its built for short people!

Will let you know how I get on.

[mitzy]

Sossige said:

mitzy said:

Thanks chaps

Just started to have a look just getting a feel for prices etc.

Good to hear about hight, I'm only 5 6 so good to know its built for short people!

Will let you know how I get on.

Hi Mitzy -

I guess you are looking at changing fairly soon?

I'll be selling mine next Spring

S

Hi Soss,

Not Changing, keeping the VFR and TZR just looking to buy a hornet as well.

Yeah, looking to buy in the next month or so

[mitzy]

trumpet600 said:

mitzy said:

Hi Soss,

Not Changing, keeping the VFR and TZR just looking to buy a hornet as well.

Yeah, looking to buy in the next month or so

Which bit of 'my TZR' don't you understand?

Chop,chop,get our garage cleared , there's a good boy.

[mitzy]

hornetrider said:

mitzy said:

Marning !

Anyone had one of these, good points, bad points?

Looking to buy one to use for work, general plaything.

Mine has never let me down in 6 odd years of ownership. Brilliant, brilliant bike. Can't think of any bad points. I should sell mine as it just doesn't get used any more 'cos of my Aprilia, but I honestly can't bring myself to do it yet, it's my baby.

There's a little job that needs doing on it and I keep telling myself that as long as it needs doing, I can't put it up for sale

Thanks,

Thats what I like about BB, you can talk to people who actualy have one and use them on a daily basis.

cheers chaps

[mitzy]

hornetrider said:

I have a 98 which has carbs and the 16" front wheel. Apparently there is quite a difference in handling between the 16" and 17" models, (I haven't ridden a 17er) with the 16" being sharper on the turn in and more "twitchy" - I call it sharp and responsive. There is still plenty of tire choice available for 16s as well, with Bridgestones and Avons being available amongst others, probably.

I've had the forks sorted with stiffer springs, an aftermarket shock and braided hoses all round. I also put a new cog on the back with 3 extra teeth when I had the new drivetrain fitted just to get a bit more poke but in all honesty you don't need to bother. It may be a bit quicker but its not really noticeable and it just means it revs a bit higher on the motorway. I'd probably change it back next time.

In the last couple of years mine has been left standing for months at a time but always starts on the 1st or 2nd thumb of the starter, absolutely bullet proof. Buy without fear! There is one common fault whereby if its excessively noisy at tickover something could be on the way out, but I'm not sure what it is They all do make a little noise though - until you pull the clutch in.

So, having 16inch wheels should make it lower for a short a*** like me ?

[mitzy]

hornetrider said:

Probably not, it's only 16 at the front! You can get lowering kits if needed though, or cutaway seats. But you'd have to be seriously short legged, I'm 5'9" and have no probs.

5ft 6inches so will prob need to go and sit on one.

[mitzy]

robstvr said:

Hey, Mitzy. I've got a 2006 - more than happy to take it down to box some time, and you can have a go and see what you think.

I get a spin on the 400, though...

Never rode anyone else's bike , scary. Would be good , just want to sit on one thanks for the offer, will let you know .