Hornet moddied for less than $1K

[Macstar]

some of us like to do, I thought I'd chuck up a few snappies of my bike. I've been doing a few mods to her and managed to keep the budget under $1K so far (thanks to the skills of a few mates and a couple of mine own).

So what's different?

*Mirror indicators and Led indicators all around
*DNA airfilter and stubby side-mounted exhaust (sounds and performs very well). Must have saved about 10kgs from getting rid of the old cans. These are for sale too BTW.
*Slightly shifted number plate (was pulled over by cops recently and the cop passed it (just).
*Radiator mesh
*Oggy knobs
*Fancy little LED number plate lights
*Modified the original tail / mud guard and turned it into the tail tidy as pictured.
*Braided front lines.

I'd like to now get her a PC and dyno'd and maybe some bling bling gold pegs and levers.

Anyway, cheers for looking. Suggestions for more potential mods are welcomed!!

[HornetBoy]

Farken awesome mate!!

Have you thought of buying some aftermarket bars ? or a dual headlight setup ?

Oh and .......Nice arse :devil2:

[98tls]

Pazzo levers would be the go,nice looking bike mate,modding is good.:banana:

[BASS-TREBLE]

Nice. Makes the rear end look very tidy.
Hope those front brake lines arent rubbing each other tho

I don't have any suggestions just yet =)

[98tls]

Nice set of bar end mirrors would do wonders as well.Ebay is your friend.

[98tls]

Something like this maybe..

[Macstar]

Farken awesome mate!!

Have you thought of buying some aftermarket bars ? or a dual headlight setup ?

Oh and .......Nice arse :devil2:

Tx dude. I was gonna get some wider bars but was up for clutch and accelerator cable extensions so gave up on that one.


Pazzo levers would be the go,nice looking bike mate,modding is good.:banana:

Yeah mate!


Nice. Makes the rear end look very tidy.
Hope those front brake lines arent rubbing each other tho

I don't have any suggestions just yet =)

They do touch/rub. Not spose to? Shop fitted them..??

[HornetBoy]

Tx dude. I was gonna get some wider bars but was up for clutch and accelerator cable extensions so gave up on that one.


Oh,Put T.A.G Bars on mine and they fit fine,but i was lowering the bar height. :yes:

[HenryDorsetCase]

where did you get the pipe from and how much?

Oh, and the airfilter?. I am really impressed with the rear end without the cans. damn cool, and I bet it sounds a lot better also.

the best thing I did to mine was the rear shock, and new forksprings. If I keep it I will spring for a fork rebuild also.

I put Renthal street low bars on mine, no issues with cables.

[Macstar]

where did you get the pipe from and how much?

Oh, and the airfilter?. I am really impressed with the rear end without the cans. damn cool, and I bet it sounds a lot better also.

the best thing I did to mine was the rear shock, and new forksprings. If I keep it I will spring for a fork rebuild also.

I put Renthal street low bars on mine, no issues with cables.

DNA air filter from Northwest.co.nz $150ish.
Pipe was $400 from Warren @ Virgin mufflers (see KB exhaust forums).
I did wonder whether or not to do the suspension. It feels OK at the mo (4000 kms new), but yeah that's a good $1500 to go the Ohlins way and get new springs for the front...

With the new exhaust and air filter she lifts the front really easily in 1st and 2nd. I don't know how much HP power it has added but seems substantial.

[pritch]

I'd like to now get her a PC and dyno'd and maybe some bling bling gold pegs and levers.

With that exhaust the PC & dyno job should probably be a priority now as it's possible you are running very lean at the top end.

Mine was lean with the standard exhaust and air filter. The DynoJet website lists the shops with the late model dynos...

Sod the Pazzo levers, get the real thing - get CRG. :whistle:

[EJK]

AWESOME!
Now get the BLACK Yoshi pipe! :devil2:

It'll sound better too lol

[deanohit]

Looking VERY nice there mate, love the look of the tail with out the big cans.

[Dave-]

im not usually one for naked bikes....but fuck I'd tap a hornet...

[Squiggles]

These are for sale too BTW.

Ya have to come pick em up first... i can only find one though :Pokey:

Saw a pretty modded hornet outside amps today, had a blue thing going for it, anodised pegs, levers and a fair few bolts, non-matching blue rim tape looked a bit ghey though. It had more mx styled bars, i wonder what it'd be like with them

[Macstar]

With that exhaust the PC & dyno job should probably be a priority now as it's possible you are running very lean at the top end.

Mine was lean with the standard exhaust and air filter. The DynoJet website lists the shops with the late model dynos...

Sod the Pazzo levers, get the real thing - get CRG. :whistle:

Yeah my thoughts too. I've had so many conflicting opinions on this i.e. ppl saying it will be sweet, others saying do it - that I think I will do it to be safe. Problem is that I don't think it's possible to reprogramme the Hornet's ECU (but again this is not a confirmed fact), meaning I'd need to get a PC first.

I'll make some calls on Monday tx as I'd had to run her lean.



Ya have to come pick em up first... i can only find one though :Pokey:

Saw a pretty modded hornet outside amps today, had a blue thing going for it, anodised pegs, levers and a fair few bolts, non-matching blue rim tape looked a bit ghey though. It had more mx styled bars, i wonder what it'd be like with them

I've taken one home already. Will get the other off you soon tx mate. Oh and cheers for your wiring skills yesterday! I was thinking gold powder coated clutch cover could work...? Maybe less on the bling though and more on the driveability i.e. suspension - though the levers are a must!

[Kendog]

I missed this thread till now.
Your bike looks awesome, well done.

Two more things that you will really notice a difference with.
Rear Ohlins, way more stable and smooth (get the front dropped down 10mm as well)
One tooth lower front sprocket, bring on the engine rush a few thousand rpm earlier.

[Macstar]

I missed this thread till now.
Your bike looks awesome, well done.

Two more things that you will really notice a difference with.
Rear Ohlins, way more stable and smooth (get the front dropped down 10mm as well)
One tooth lower front sprocket, bring on the engine rush a few thousand rpm earlier.

Cheers. Ohlins is on the wishlist...:rolleyes: Getting her dynoed at the mo with new PC.

With exhaust & air filter mods she's pretty aggressive now i.e. power wheelies VERY EASILY in 1st and 2 gears. Balls out the front will lift in 3rd and fourth sometimes on the crests of hills - so dropping a tooth could make her a bit dodgie i.e tank slappers!

[glice]

looks good dude.
When are you coming out for another ride. doing the west cape at the end of the month.

[Macstar]

Those photos were taken before I crashed it! But thanks... Should get bike back in 1-2 weeks (repaired), so yep will come on the next ride.

[glice]

sweet. Itl be good to ride with you and your hornet again.

[gijoe1313]

Good to hear the Hornet will be riding again! :yes:

[AllanB]

Cool - I was going to ask about ground clearance with the lower pipe.

Then I noticed there no chicken strips on the rear tyre (unlike mine) so that answers that question:devil2:


I've Renthal ultra lows on mine - cables are fine, wider but a low lower.

[Macstar]

Cool - I was going to ask about ground clearance with the lower pipe.

Then I noticed there no chicken strips on the rear tyre (unlike mine) so that answers that question:devil2:


I've Renthal ultra lows on mine - cables are fine, wider but a low lower.

Tx. Up until the bin - I was scraping foot pegs and even the rear brake lever but not the exhaust...

I like being upright, Cheers.

[owner]

Sod the Pazzo levers, get the real thing - get CRG. :whistle:

crg meh http://www.asvinventions.com/levers_order/

Very nice hornet mate very nice indeed

[98tls]

Fwiw i came across this site the other day,may be of interest if you havent already been there.http://www.hondacb900f.com/919/