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Coneamahfone
27th October 2011, 18:31
Hey Guys,

Just got my first bike, a 96 Hornet 250. Its SUPER fun. Im still a little sloppy with my standing starts but getting better :shifty:
But it seems my temp gauge isn't working (it seems to bounce around when i turn my handle bars) is this normal.

Simon

The Singing Chef
27th October 2011, 18:56
Hey Guys,

Just got my first bike, a 96 Hornet 250. Its SUPER fun. Im still a little sloppy with my standing starts but getting better :shifty:
But it seems my temp gauge isn't working (it seems to bounce around when i turn my handle bars) is this normal.

Simon

Hi Simon and Welcome to KB,

I think that your trans-conductor fluid could have leaked out and will need replacing. If you bring it around to the workshop i can change it in a couple days for a KB discount, possibly $300 all up?

:innocent:

Coneamahfone
27th October 2011, 21:13
All good, Its still under the 3 month warranty from the dealer :)

My next question is, can i adjust the hight of the foot break. its a little high and i find myself hanging my foot wide

tigertim20
27th October 2011, 21:40
All good, Its still under the 3 month warranty from the dealer :)

My next question is, can i adjust the hight of the foot break. its a little high and i find myself hanging my foot wide

not massivley familiar with your model specifically, get on your knees (youve bought a honda, youll get used to this position soon enough) and have a look under, or just behind the brake lever, there should be a way to adjust it fairly easily, usually a couple of 12mm or so nuts used to lock a threaded section into place.

youll figure it out.

hayd3n
27th October 2011, 22:02
Hey Guys,

Just got my first bike, a 96 Hornet 250. Its SUPER fun. Im still a little sloppy with my standing starts but getting better :shifty:
But it seems my temp gauge isn't working (it seems to bounce around when i turn my handle bars) is this normal.

Simon

WELCOME sign up to the hornet forum plenty of ppl to answer you there
http://www.hondahornet.org.uk/messageboard/index.php