In the market. Can't decide!

[Metalor]

Ok guys, haven't been on here in a while. Don't really do the forum thing anymore, BUT I need your help!

I'm in the market for a new bike after just getting back from a 4 month tour through Europe (on a Vstrom :P hehe).

The bikes I'm looking at are hornet 900, z750 os gsr600... the new Hornet 600 is my dream bike but sadly it's out of my price range at the moment.

Any buying advice will be appreciated!

Cheers :)

[5150]

There is a Mint Z750 and Z1000 at Boyd Motorcycles at the moment. Could be down your alley...

http://www.boydmotorcycles.co.nz/Store/ProductDetails.aspx?p=8297&t=2&c=0

http://www.boydmotorcycles.co.nz/Store/ProductDetails.aspx?p=7850&t=2&c=0

[Maha]

Take the time and go have a look around, you (and only you) can decide which bike suits/fits ..all very well sitting on here saying yeah/na/yeah/na etc..
You may be suprised just how easy it is get the bike you really really want.
Dont be put of by the price, thats just a starting point..if you want it, you'll find a way to get it...thats how I ended up with the FZ8:yes:

[Metalor]

The z1000 looks pretty nice! Any feedback on these? Are they as reliable as the hornets?

thanks Maha, it's hard to take the time though, I'm itching for a new bike! haha :D

[5150]

The z1000 looks pretty nice! Any feedback on these? Are they as reliable as the hornets?

thanks Maha, it's hard to take the time though, I'm itching for a new bike! haha :D

Well, that Zed Thou happens to be my old bike that I have just traded in on my new mount. It has everything done to it and it goes like a cut cat. It has ZX10 shock, tail tidy, crash bungs, headwork done, full Micron race system, and pack rack. It goes bloody nice. Only traded it in when i saw they just got a Triumph 675 Daytona which i always wanted.
Plus Glenn and Greg are great to deal with too.

[Metalor]

Oh really? Wow! Just a wee bit out of my budget unfortunately :(

I've seen a hornet 900 on trademe for $4800 that might be a good buy, pretty high ks on it though. ARRRGGG!! Decisions!

[Metalor]

Actually... I could maaaaybe push it to $7500. You say all the work is done that needs to be? Really nice looking machine!

[5150]

Actually... I could maaaaybe push it to $7500. You say all the work is done that needs to be? Really nice looking machine!

Lets put it this way. It is well sorted bike. And Zed motors are indestructable. This thing goes well. Not using any oil. Everything works well. Oh, even has heated grips if you planning trips in winter. And with ZX10 shock it handles way better then a standard Zed.

[5150]

Actually... I could maaaaybe push it to $7500. You say all the work is done that needs to be? Really nice looking machine!

Oh, and if you waved foldies in front of the boys, I would say you might even get it for around $7K

[DR650gary]

Take the time and go have a look around, you (and only you) can decide which bike suits/fits ..all very well sitting on here saying yeah/na/yeah/na etc..
You may be suprised just how easy it is get the bike you really really want.
Dont be put of by the price, thats just a starting point..if you want it, you'll find a way to get it...thats how I ended up with the FZ8:yes:

I agree, although I like all bikes, just some more than others. If you don't like it, sell it and get another :innocent:

I found the Z1000 too short in the front for me. Felt like I was heading over the bars all the time or staring at the front wheel. My ride at the time was a ZRX1200 so there is a bit of difference in the seating position.

Go sit on a few at the dealers around town and imagine yourself in the reflection of the shop windows and see what makes you like it the most.

I thought the Hornet 900 was a really good bike, undervalued with heaps of power, just didn't give me a buzz. Seemed a small bike though and that may appeal. Nice power range and cheap for what it was. Have read a few forum posts and it seems to have a very loyal following among it's owners.

Just my thoughts.

I would recommend a TDM900 but they are a bit out of your budget and may not be sporty enough for you.

Cheers and enjoy whatever you get.

[breakaway]

Offer 7k, they'll probably take it. The market is in the toilet atm

[Kendog]

Actually... I could maaaaybe push it to $7500. You say all the work is done that needs to be? Really nice looking machine!
I know where you could get a nice hornet 900 for $7500.
It has ohlins shock, aftermarket exhausts (nice sound) power commander and dyno tuned. Aftermarket seat, mirrors, leavers, grips, pack rack.
Real nice to ride, I should know it's my wife's bike and I get to ride it to work.

Some photos from a little while ago here (the black one)
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/32223-The-dogs-Hornet-mods

[gijoe1313]

Well, it's a good feeling to be in the market for a new bike - go in and ride them all! Being slightly biased, you won't go wrong with a 900 Hornet - but a zed bike with all that fruit is also highly appealing!

Just go out, test ride them all and see which one tickles your fancy most! (And seeing as you have an impeccable choice for a chewfiddy, I'm sure you will be very pleasantly surprised with the bigger version when you ride it!)

[5150]

More pics from when I had it :yes:


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[Metalor]

hey guys!!

Thank you for all the help. Kendog, that hornet looks awesome!

I'm going to have a look a hornet tonight... price looks pretty good although the ks are pretty high.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.asp?id=395848807

What do you reckon?

5150 - Bike is gorgeous but the price of the hornets is swaying we that way i thinnk... plus, i love hornets :P Will have to see what this machine tonight is like.

[5150]

hey guys!!

Thank you for all the help. Kendog, that hornet looks awesome!

I'm going to have a look a hornet tonight... price looks pretty good although the ks are pretty high.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.asp?id=395848807

What do you reckon?

5150 - Bike is gorgeous but the price of the hornets is swaying we that way i thinnk... plus, i love hornets :P Will have to see what this machine tonight is like.

Hornets are good solid bikes. Don't be scared by the kms. It's more how its been ridden and how well it's been mainained. Long distance out of town kms would be better then short around town riding. If it has maintenance records then it gives you better idea as to what the owner was like. Either way, good luck and I hope you find the right bike for you. I certainly enjoyed my Zed, and sometimes miss it and the relaxed riding position compared to the Daytona.

[BAY CITY MOTORCYCLES]

hey guys!!

Thank you for all the help. Kendog, that hornet looks awesome!

I'm going to have a look a hornet tonight... price looks pretty good although the ks are pretty high.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.asp?id=395848807

What do you reckon?

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Good cheap bike there and as mentioned those km's aren't "high". Those motors if served well can last huge kms.
I'd ask for a fresh WOF for peace of mind too btw

[Edbear]

I know where you could get a nice hornet 900 for $7500.
It has ohlins shock, aftermarket exhausts (nice sound) power commander and dyno tuned. Aftermarket seat, mirrors, leavers, grips, pack rack.
Real nice to ride, I should know it's my wife's bike and I get to ride it to work.

Some photos from a little while ago here (the black one)
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/32223-The-dogs-Hornet-mods

Haven't "seen" you two around here for a while. How are you both?

[Kendog]

Haven't "seen" you two around here for a while. How are you both?
We are good thanks.
We hang it in the bucket racing forums these days :rockon:

[Edbear]

We are good thanks.
We hang it in the bucket racing forums these days :rockon:

Ah, okay. I had a bucket once, nearly kicked it... :facepalm:

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I'm going to have a look a hornet tonight... price looks pretty good although the ks are pretty high.

53000kms isn't much for a 900 hornet, Warr has one with well over 200000kms on it.

[Metalor]

Cheers guys!

Went and had a look tonight, was in very nice condition. Rego is out though, which is the only thing stopping me form buying it right away.

There's a nice blue hornet with 27k on the clock that I'm interested in, BUT it's in Taranaki and the owner is in aussie :(

[BAY CITY MOTORCYCLES]

Went and had a look tonight, was in very nice condition. Rego is out though, which is the only thing stopping me form buying it right away.

Ummmm....why don't you just put some on it then? :blink:

[HenryDorsetCase]

you could buy my Scrambler



(sorry, had to be done)

[BAY CITY MOTORCYCLES]

you could buy my Scrambler

Does it have Rego? :innocent:

[oracle]

Cheers guys!

Went and had a look tonight, was in very nice condition. Rego is out though, which is the only thing stopping me form buying it right away.

There's a nice blue hornet with 27k on the clock that I'm interested in, BUT it's in Taranaki and the owner is in aussie :(

As long as it hasn't had the rego done in over a year (and therefore be deregistered) you only have to pay for what you put on it so take whatever the cost of the amount of rego you would expect it to have off your offer and explain that to them

[DR650gary]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-413785168.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-376949843.htm

Lot of bike for the money.

[GrayWolf]

if you are on a budget, there are a lot of 'older' models out there that are fantastic machines for reliability, longevity and with the extra could be 'modified' to suit personal taste, examples, CB1000F, RF900, FJ1200, XJR12/1300, CB1300, ZXR11/1200.. any of those can be found with low K's and will last for eon's if serviced regularly.

[Metalor]

Hey guys, thanks for all your advice! I orignially wanted a hornet 900, cos i love hornets, then I thought I might like some more bikes, but now I've settled on a hornet and I am over the moon with it!

F-ing gorgeous bike, smooth power delivery and plenty of it. Handles superb and is comfortable to ride.

AND the Mrs approves (like she had much asy in the matter :P)

Once again, thank you for all the help, see you on the road!

[5150]

Hey guys, thanks for all your advice! I orignially wanted a hornet 900, cos i love hornets, then I thought I might like some more bikes, but now I've settled on a hornet and I am over the moon with it!

F-ing gorgeous bike, smooth power delivery and plenty of it. Handles superb and is comfortable to ride.

AND the Mrs approves (like she had much asy in the matter :P)

Once again, thank you for all the help, see you on the road!

Good on you. Enjoy your new bike , and keep the missus away from it lol

[DR650gary]

Hey guys, thanks for all your advice! I orignially wanted a hornet 900, cos i love hornets, then I thought I might like some more bikes, but now I've settled on a hornet and I am over the moon with it!

F-ing gorgeous bike, smooth power delivery and plenty of it. Handles superb and is comfortable to ride.

AND the Mrs approves (like she had much asy in the matter :P)

Once again, thank you for all the help, see you on the road!

Without pics, it's hard to believe :sunny:

[Metalor]

Haha, ok ok, I'll put some up soon :P

[Maha]

Good choice...you will have a endless amount of fun times on the bike.

[Gremlin]

53,000km for the Hornet 900s is nothing. Mine has just over 97,000, still just regular services every 6k, Toto has 125,000km ish on his, GiJoe has 86,000 ish I think.

Bulletproof. :sunny:

[Metalor]

Good to know! Well engine seems good as gold! We settled on $4500 once the rego had been sorted. Can't get enough of riding her! Handles surprisingly similar to the 250 even with all that extra weight. Now I just need to get a spare key made :P

[Gremlin]

Now I just need to get a spare key made :P
Absolutely. Check, but afaik, all models came with HISS, meaning you really want that spare key...

Then I suggest you look at wider bars (for leverage), maybe an Ohlins rear shock... makes it real mint.

[Metalor]

Haha, yeah I've been looking up on that... which is why I wanna get a ASAP :P


theres a guy selling second key and the kit to do it for $80.. otherwise it's about $150 from cyclespot honda.

Also been thinking about putting renthals on, but now I'm used to the bars how they are. Need to change the indicators on them though... originals are a bit hideous.

[Grasshopperus]

Good on ya mate. Hornet 900 is a good bike.

About the handlebars, the renthal ultra-lows make it a bit more than an inch wider on both sides. I think this makes lane splitting a bit of a pain. A lot more comfortable though, like you say, if you get used to the standard ones then just leave it.

Pics!

[imdying]

I love new bike time :yes:

[DR650gary]

Have we seen photos yet?

Are you sure it exists :innocent: