Honda Hornet - mods, products and parts

[Choco]

Well, we kinda hijacked poor Meatface's Thread and turned it into a Hornet modding one, so lets start afresh! Post your Proven/Possible/Planned Hornet mods, products or parts so others may bask in your awesomeness and show everyone that Hornet's rock :rockon:
The second post on this thread will work as an index of where you can get stuff (thing, price, location kinda thing) and will be made up of things we KNOW we can get.
So lets get to it!
Choco.

Current Mods:
Zeta Motorcross Hand Guards (white) - $65 - www.cycletreads.co.nz
Ultra Bright Light Bulb - $20 (anyone confirm?) - www.cycletreads.co.nz

Planned Mods:
Frame sliders-
Oggy Knobbs - $180 - www.cycletreads.co.nz
Motovation - sub $100 Delivered - www.motovationusa.com
Custom/after market exhaust - Virgin Exhausts?
Braided brake lines - $unknown - Unknown
Reartyre Hugger - $unknown - www.Ebay.com

[Choco]

Index of Confirmed Things:
Frame Sliders:
~Oggy Knobbs - $180 - www.Cycletreads.co.nz
~Motovation - sub $100 Delivered- www.motovationusa.com (Hornet 600 ones fit 250)

Exhausts:

Braided Brake Lines:
$70 Front, $50 Rear - www.cycletreads.co.nz

Engine:
~Hiflo AZ10FHF111 Oil filter fits 250 - $8 - www.Cycletreads.co.nz
~Air Filter - $90 - www.cyclespot.co.nz
~MOTUL 10W40 Ester Oil 4Litre - $55 - www.cycletreads.co.nz
~NGK Plugs - (Standard - CR8EH9 // IRIDIUM - CR8EHIX9) - $??? - Repco

Other:
~Zeta Motorcross Hand Guards - $65 - www.Cycletreads.co.nz
~Ultra Bright Light Bulb - $20 (anyone confirm?) - www.Cycletreads.co.nz
~Oxford gold carbon bar ends - $80 - www.Cycletreads.co.nz
~Honda Hornet owners handbook (English) - $25 - www.Techbooks.co.nz

[Choco]

Also, interchangeable parts on the Hornet/s:
~Hornet 600 Rear shock fits a 250 and is stiffer.
~Brake/Clutch Levers same as Hornet 600
~Left hand engine case same as CBR250RR
~Fork springs are same as Hornet 600 but stiffer.
~Rear swing arm same as Hornet 600 (need to double check)

Helpful Places:
Hornet Maintenance and repair website with pics Here (http://www.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ne.jp%2Fasahi%2Fkoby% 2Fhobby%2FMotorCycle%2FMaintenance%2FMaintenance.h tml&langpair=ja%7Cen&hl=en&ie=UTF8)
Honda Hornet's Nest www.hondahornet.co.uk
The Kendog's Hornet 900's Here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=32223&highlight=dogs+hornet)
Speak Japanese? http://www.goobikeparts.com/cgi-bin/....x=0&image.y=0 for after market parts

[TOTO]

Good idea CHOCO :niceone:

Oggy Knobs: $180 (confirmed) - www.cycletreads.co.nz

Air Filter: $90 - Cyclespot Honda - www.cyclespot.co.nz

Oil Filter: HIFLO FILTER number: "AZ10FHF111" - $8 - www.cycletreads.co.nz

OIL - MOTUL 10W40 Ester 4Litre - $55 - www.cycletreads.co.nz

Hornet Maintenance and repair website with pics: clicky (http://www.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ne.jp%2Fasahi%2Fkoby% 2Fhobby%2FMotorCycle%2FMaintenance%2FMaintenance.h tml&langpair=ja%7Cen&hl=en&ie=UTF8)

Honda Hornet's Nest (http://www.hondahornet.co.uk/messageboard2/viewforum.php?f=9&sid=c81d03b848db14fe8ef91f2317e712b5)


Honda Hornet Owners Manual:www.techbooks.co.nz

Buying a Hornet: CLICKY (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/CategoryAttributeSearchResults.aspx?search=1&mcat=0001-0026-1255-&sidebar=1&39=Sports&40=Honda&153=hornet&9=250&9=250&24=0&24=0&51=0&51=0&x=66&y=14)



p.s. I know that Badger is getting a pack rack in a few weeks from Cycletreads - he knows how much it is (told me but I forgot).

[disenfranchised]

Buying a Hornet: CLICKY (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/CategoryAttributeSearchResults.aspx?search=1&mcat=0001-0026-1255-&sidebar=1&39=Sports&40=Honda&153=hornet&9=250&9=250&24=0&24=0&51=0&51=0&x=66&y=14)



Couple of "mods" that seem interesting on this one (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-165689783.htm) :innocent:

[Trudes]

Can't be arsed posting all the mods we've done on our Hornets, but they are all here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=32223&highlight=dogs+hornet), if anyone is interested in where we got anything or what it's like just pm me or Kendog.

[NOMIS]

The Motovation sliders ( for the 600 ) will fit the 250. And they have a good reputation.

Umm carbon fibre hugger and all the carbon bits on my bike I cant help sorry. Wish I could but I don't no where to get them from, Braided lines are $70 for the front $50 for rear from cycle treads ( fitted your self )

Im getting the rx1 set of gauges from www.koso.com ( not sure if that is correct website ) but pm toebug and ask him.

Still to fit the renthal ultra lows and sliders will post pics when fitted, Also Im scraping the ignition barrel and throwing that so I can fit my headlight better. Will be using electronic remote starter with the alarm.

Future plans anyway

[NOMIS]

Mods on bike so far -

Carbon - engine covers
Carbon - Hugger

Rear end aftermarket ( think custom made as I havnt found anything similar )

Full stainless exhaust twin banzai cans

Gsx-r K7 headlights, shortened wiring harness about 30cm ( what a pain in the ass )

Oxford gold carbon bar ends $80 - cycle treads.

Will be painting calipers, and engine bolts ect , gold anodized pegs ect ect the rest all future stuff.

all depends on $$$$ lol

[Choco]

Im getting the rx1 set of gauges from www.koso.com ( not sure if that is correct website ) but pm toebug and ask him.

Also Im scraping the ignition barrel and throwing that so I can fit my headlight better. Will be using electronic remote starter with the alarm.


Wow, fancy new clocks will look mean! and a fully electric safety/starting system would be cool, Just don't sit on the remote or run out of batteries!

[T bone]

Couple of "mods" that seem interesting on this one (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-165689783.htm) :innocent:


Aftermarket seat warmers:yes:

[kimjie]

i have sites that supply parts... but it's in japan ( here where i live lolz) and i dont think that google language tools can translate the site... but i'll give it anyway it's all in japs though...

http://www.goobikeparts.com/cgi-bin/full_search/search.cgi?idxname=gbp_all&query=hornet+250&image.x=0&image.y=0

then you'll see on the left side part of the site... has a search bar... on the lower part of that is the parts list... like muffles handle bars carbon things etc... hope you guys could surf in it...the prices all come's in red color text... so you could convert it on your currency too...

this is all i could give from now... happy surfing...

p.s. if the clickable text wont work... the lowest part of the site... has parts too but by brand and it won't specify if it's for a 250 or what kind of cc and what kind of bike... so hope this could help though (thinking a lot if it could help) lolz...

[gijoe1313]

All is well in the land of the Hornet :yes: I watch with interest ... :msn-wink:

[Choco]

i have sites that supply parts... but it's in japan ( here where i live lolz) and i dont think that google language tools can translate the site... but i'll give it anyway it's all in japs though...

http://www.goobikeparts.com/cgi-bin/full_search/search.cgi?idxname=gbp_all&query=hornet+250&image.x=0&image.y=0

then you'll see on the left side part of the site... has a search bar... on the lower part of that is the parts list... like muffles handle bars carbon things etc... hope you guys could surf in it...the prices all come's in red color text... so you could convert it on your currency too...

this is all i could give from now... happy surfing...

p.s. if the clickable text wont work... the lowest part of the site... has parts too but by brand and it won't specify if it's for a 250 or what kind of cc and what kind of bike... so hope this could help though (thinking a lot if it could help) lolz...

Hey thanks man! Banzai speaks Japanese so we might have him go have a surf with Toto and me :yes:


All is well in the land of the Hornet :yes: I watch with interest ... :msn-wink:

Is this approval from the Grand Master himself? :woohoo:

[NOMIS]

[QUOTE=ChocolateWheels;1658197]Hey thanks man! Banzai speaks Japanese so we might have him go have a surf with Toto and me :yes:


Bro there is a carbon front dender on there!! I want it but i cant read a word of japaneese it comes to $250 NZD So im keen to meet up with you guys and go for a cruise some time any get to know you guys anyway .

[NOMIS]

Standard - CR8EH9
IRIDIUM - CR8EHIX9 .. NGK plugs for honda hornet250

Can get these from repco call and order. cheaper than bike shop's Also do what I do and say you got a trade account ( expired 2 years ago ) with a well knowen dealership :-) Then you can get a discount... Don't get caught

[Choco]

Standard - CR8EH9
IRIDIUM - CR8EHIX9 .. NGK plugs for honda hornet250

Can get these from repco call and order. cheaper than bike shop's Also do what I do and say you got a trade account ( expired 2 years ago ) with a well knowen dealership :-) Then you can get a discount... Don't get caught

Price check on those?

This Japanese website is very interesting, and it does semi-work with google translator!!! Just search 'hornet' and ignore the 900 stuff :headbang:

[NOMIS]

Price check on those?

This Japanese website is very interesting, and it does semi-work with google translator!!! Just search 'hornet' and ignore the 900 stuff :headbang:

The iridium one's I can get $22.00 ea with my little trick. But only from one repco out west and I couldn't keep doing it. they would wonder why I keep replacing my plugs haha

[Choco]

The iridium one's I can get $22.00 ea with my little trick. But only from one repco out west and I couldn't keep doing it. they would wonder why I keep replacing my plugs haha

And without? also any idea on the standard ones?
I should probably check my plugs, could still be the originals :pinch:

[AllanB]

Just search 'hornet' and ignore the 900 stuff

Right thats it, I'm off to the Bike Relations MP to put in a formal complaint :bash:

[NOMIS]

Right thats it, I'm off to the Bike Relations MP to put in a formal complaint :bash:

Ahahahah Come on Allan you no what he meant lol.

And no chocolate wheels I'm not sure what the prices are. Out I have listed the part numbers for both of them in my previous posts. there both NGK the IRIDIUM plugs just last a bit longer and keep cleaner

[kimjie]

if i may recall does kevlar means carbon fiber??? lolz... that's different types of fiber... kevlar's are much more stronger (for what i know about and please correct me if im wrong)... lolz... anyway if you want some parts from here... i am greatfully help but it will be a matter of trust lolz... just like i wanted to say... this jap site don't send outside japan... i mean ship outside... so the only way to buy this parts is from me... (like i said matter of trust..) "send cash and i will buy the parts and send it back to you" type of process... that's all i can do...

so if anyone got some question's about it i am willing to answer...

p.s. the price does not include the shipment fee's lolz...
i dont know how many days and how much it would cost yah guys... lolz

happy surfing if i got crashed on another site about parts i'll let you know asap...

more power beez!!!... banzai!!!

[Choco]

Right thats it, I'm off to the Bike Relations MP to put in a formal complaint :bash:

:dodge:
No disrespect to the Big Daddy Hornet bro, just finding clothes for my little girl :yes:

Got any mods on yours you'd like to share?

[NOMIS]

Okay 1st things the motovation sliders have a great rep. and delivered to my door for sub - $100NZD ;-)
And where really easy to fit
the shipping took 5 days which is pretty darn good :first: I have now fitted these only trouble i had is because these are for the 600 the bolts are to long. easily fixed by going out and getting your own, ( waitemata hydrolics ) less than $10.

I have also re-sprayed my brakes ( bleeding the fronts again was a pain in the ass pumps stuff all fluid through compared to a car,) and polished up every little bit of alloy .

Ill be fitting my new handle bars some times this week, I want to get some new grips and mirrors at the same time so if any one can recommend some please do.

Cheers Simon aka - nomis :cool:

[Choco]

Okay 1st things the motovation sliders have a great rep. and delivered to my door for sub - $100NZD ;-)
And where really easy to fit
the shipping took 5 days which is pretty darn good :first: I have now fitted these only trouble i had is because these are for the 600 the bolts are to long. easily fixed by going out and getting your own, ( waitemata hydrolics ) less than $10.


Cool banana's! Any chance of pic's?
Couldn't you just cut the bolts down an inch if you had a hacksaw handy?

[Badger8]

Cool banana's! Any chance of pic's?
Couldn't you just cut the bolts down an inch if you had a hacksaw handy?

depends on the thread length up the shank, etc etc etc... so long as you do a reasonable job, a hacksaw shorten usually works fine. just pays to touch the end to a linisher to tidy it up a bit.

[NOMIS]

yeh the thread wasnt long enough, im also fitting a set of sunline bars looks sexy as will post pics when i can may be a bit of time yet. but will do it.

[Choco]

yeh the thread wasnt long enough


only trouble i had is because these are for the 600 the bolts are to long.

:wacko:

Confused.

Be interesting to see how the bars go! I test rode a hornet with extra wide MX bars and it felt all weird, it the set really didn't suit the bike at all.

[Badger8]

:wacko:

Confused.


Overall bolt length, too long... couldnt just hacksaw it, because the thread at the pointy end didnt go far enough up the shank if he cut it to length...
*sigh* do i have to draw you a diagram? :bleh: :dodge:

[Drew]

Be interesting to see how the bars go! I test rode a hornet with extra wide MX bars and it felt all weird, it the set really didn't suit the bike at all.

Mines got a set of renthal bars on it, heaps wider than stock. Makes for better control when ya start tryin to ride it like a spotrs bike.

[NOMIS]

I will post up some pictures of my bike when it is all done, so bare with me another week or so :-) the bars look great, and i love the new position , Now some carbon fibre mirrors :-)

DONT GET THE MODDING BUG!!!!! THERE IS NO CURE EXCEPT BANKRUPTCY ..

[Trudes]

DONT GET THE MODDING BUG!!!!! THERE IS NO CURE EXCEPT BANKRUPTCY ..

That is the truth!!!

[Sketchy_Racer]

Is it ever.

Damn money sapping leeches.. Ohhh look at that, streetfighter head lights! Cooooooo

$$$

[NOMIS]

nothing beats satisfaction knowing that yours is diferent huh.

[gijoe1313]

Preaching to the choir! Amen! Hallejujah brother and lets get modding! Ooh, look ... shiny bits ... :drool:

[Choco]

Overall bolt length, too long... couldnt just hacksaw it, because the thread at the pointy end didnt go far enough up the shank if he cut it to length...
*sigh* do i have to draw you a diagram? :bleh: :dodge:

it's awesome being friends with engineers :D


Mines got a set of renthal bars on it, heaps wider than stock. Makes for better control when ya start tryin to ride it like a spotrs bike.

What ever floats your boat :laugh:, It might have just been that set that felt horrible.


DONT GET THE MODDING BUG!!!!! THERE IS NO CURE EXCEPT BANKRUPTCY ..

Dont get the MOTORCYCLING bug! It can lead onto bankruptcy, track days, loss of license and angry neighbors :shit:
It's too late for us, but save your friends!!!!:laugh:

[Badger8]

it's awesome being friends with engineers :D

Eyy... what can i say... i rock... :bleh:


Dont get the MOTORCYCLING bug! It can lead onto bankruptcy, track days, loss of license and angry neighbors :shit:
It's too late for us, but save your friends!!!!:laugh:

No, recruit more! More i say!!! :D
Have spent the last few days doing minor things, have prettied my baby up a lot (both mechanically and cosmetically), she really is a minter :love:
Next to come, probably braided lines, new chain sometime, and a proper in-line fuel filter (currently have a massive one from a car on there :lol:)

[NOMIS]

Said I would up load some pics,
well these all i got atm so you can almost see the new bars, and u can see the slider..

I will put up more if i have any more pics on my sd card will have to check.

[Choco]

Said I would up load some pics,

Sweet bike man, all black looks pretty good.
How's it looking at the moment, anything new from insurance/police?

[NOMIS]

Sweet bike man, all black looks pretty good.
How's it looking at the moment, anything new from insurance/police?

No havnt eard a thing, repair bill is at 4k+ waiting to hear back from assesor I kinda wanting them to write it off but wont happen last repair bill was 5k.

Only want them to write it off so I wont have the hassel of selling it my self

[Choco]

Only want them to write it off so I wont have the hassel of selling it my self

Getting something else to trick up?

[imw-hornet]

No havnt eard a thing, repair bill is at 4k+ waiting to hear back from assesor I kinda wanting them to write it off but wont happen last repair bill was 5k.

Only want them to write it off so I wont have the hassel of selling it my self

:Oi:Hay Nomis
Whats this , you want to get rid of the hornet :bash:

Think that you need to go back to the :doctor:,,, ha ha
Serious now , i hope that if you do flick it off you will get another :yes:

How is the back doing ?

[NOMIS]

:Oi:Hay Nomis
Whats this , you want to get rid of the hornet :bash:

Think that you need to go back to the :doctor:,,, ha ha
Serious now , i hope that if you do flick it off you will get another :yes:

How is the back doing ?

Just going to take it as it comes, atm if they write it off ill buy it back if I can for under a grand,

but if it get fixed ill see how i feel when I see it again

[crash99]

Ultra Bright Light Bulb - $20 (anyone confirm?) -

Just go to Repco etc and get a Phillips Blue 4000k bulb - super bright - plugs straight in and makes a huge difference to night time riding with a better spread and the blue light penetrates much further :eek:. About $40.

[Choco]

Just go to Repco etc and get a Phillips Blue 4000k bulb - super bright - plugs straight in and makes a huge difference to night time riding with a better spread and the blue light penetrates much further :eek:. About $40.

ooohhh! sounds sweet. Defiantly will get one of those next time i need a bulb.

[vifferman]

ooohhh! sounds sweet. Defiantly will get one of those next time i need a bulb.
There's a problem with these: they look brighter, but unfortunately they aren't actually giving you more visibility. It's all to do with the human eye not responding well to the blue end of the spectrum, so the light looks bright (dazzles your eyes), but doesn't actually help you see any better.
However, what Crash99 said about "a better spread" may be right.
The best thing to do is maybe upgrade to a slightly higher wattage H4 bulb, and make sure your wiring is up to spec (heavy enough wires, proper relay wired to the battery via a fuse, and clean contacts everywhere so nothing fries).
I've done this with a few bikes now, and it makes a big difference, provided the headlight refelctor is a good shape. F'rinstance, a VF500 I used to have had better lighting on a 130/80W (yes I *do* know that's illegal) bulb than the very same bulb in a Firestorm. (In fact, in the Firestorm, the contacts on the bulb had slight corrosion and the plug got a bit scorched. Oops....)

[crash99]

Yeah not so sure vifferman, cos I definitely see things clearer from behind the handlebars (and I do a lot of night riding). The "blue" aspect seems to show things clearer than old orangey style. I can't comment on the "dazzle" bit cos I'm not looking into my headlight very often ! :laugh:
It definitely has a better spread too (this is a huge part of the bulbs effectiveness).
I was going to up the wattage but the guy in the shop talked me out of it, saying that with the extra vibration on a bike and the heat caused by the higer rating of the bulb it wouldn't last very long. Sounded sensible to me, but to be honest I haven't tried it.:rockon:

[Andy250]

Anyone know where to get a pack rack for a 250 hornet? Can't seem to find anyone who builds them.

[hayd3n]

Anyone know where to get a pack rack for a 250 hornet? Can't seem to find anyone who builds them.

look for one on trademe all are easily modofied
man my ventura was 15 bucks

[Timmay]

Hello to all the hornet riders out there. I have just joined the swarm with my own hornet 250. I'm after some modding help.

I have just finished installing an aftermarket lock barrel and alarm and I'm spinning up some crash knobs from acetyl on my lathe this weekend. What I really need help with is the exhaust.

Does anyone have recommendations, I want it to sound better without being deafening. More go would be awesome but it is pretty quick already.

Cheers muchly in advance

Timmay

[NOMIS]

Hello to all the hornet riders out there. I have just joined the swarm with my own hornet 250. I'm after some modding help.

I have just finished installing an aftermarket lock barrel and alarm and I'm spinning up some crash knobs from acetyl on my lathe this weekend. What I really need help with is the exhaust.

Does anyone have recommendations, I want it to sound better without being deafening. More go would be awesome but it is pretty quick already.

Cheers muchly in advance

Timmay


Exhaust dont do much for perfoemance, when you start stuffing around with the exhaust you get probs with it running lean, rich. I had to get mine tuned .. and jetted ... then i found it waaaayyyyyy to loud ( full stainless twin can's ) so had to get it silenced sounds fine now its just right however the tuning is out again , now even when I take the silencers out its still not right. meh..

but I think ( prove me wrong someone ) I have the most modded 250 hornet around , you can do anything to them

[Timmay]

so, a pipe with the same flow to not stuff the tuning but a bit louder, i'm sure the local pipe shop will know exactly what i need (Tui)

[TOTO]

so, a pipe with the same flow to not stuff the tuning but a bit louder, i'm sure the local pipe shop will know exactly what i need (Tui)

there is a guy called Warren, he has the company called Virgin exhausts.

give him a txt on 021 035 2218

or you can send him a pm here on kb - his nickname is: blade1000


you can also check out some of those threads to see his work ...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=76814 (last pic on first post is my bike)

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=80020&highlight=virgin

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=78326&highlight=virgin

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=61651&highlight=virgin

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=80584&highlight=virgin

he can make the exhaust as you like it and also they are very loud. The good thing is he can make you removable but plug so you can pass WOF with ease ;)

[NOMIS]

there is a guy called Warren, he has the company called Virgin exhausts.

give him a txt on 021 035 2218

or you can send him a pm here on kb - his nickname is: blade1000


you can also check out some of those threads to see his work ...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=76814 (last pic on first post is my bike)

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=80020&highlight=virgin

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=78326&highlight=virgin

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=61651&highlight=virgin

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=80584&highlight=virgin

he can make the exhaust as you like it and also they are very loud. The good thing is he can make you removable but plug so you can pass WOF with ease ;)


Yup he did my silencers, TOTO - You think your bike is loud ( it is and sounds sooo yummy ) but aske him if her emembers my bike .. he reckons he could here me from his place to Waikumete hill lol..

[TOTO]

gotta love 250 revvs man. you are right that it cant compare to a 900. its just another world. I would have loved to do my 250 hornet but will be selling it soon so no point.

[Timmay]

Hi Guys, thanks for the exhaust info. I will see what virgin can sort me out with in the new year.

One more question...when I turn the key the headlight and front indicators come on and stay on, except when indicating, then the indicating side works normally but the front non-indicating side stays on. Is this normal for a hornet 250?

Thanks

Timmy

[TOTO]

Yes mate, thats perfectly normal for the hornet - bike has been designed that way. They are called running lights and give you better exposure during day and night.

They have kinda grown on me and I kinda like them.

[Timmay]

hi, thanks for that, I thought it was fine but I was installing a new lock barrel last night and only noticed afterwards that the indicators were permenantly on.

cheers

timmy

[jrandom]

Tim, if you do feel the need to get your bike jetted up and running perfectly once you have selected the exhaust and air filter combination that you like, these guys (http://www.triplezeecycles.co.nz/Index.html) could be the go. I'm getting Betty dyno'd and remapped there next week (BMC filter going in first to match the TBR can).

[The Pastor]

custom chambers is pretty sweet for exhausts, full sysytem cost me $700

[TOTO]

virgin exhaust are cheaper and sound just as or if not more meaty :drool:

[EJK]

Wow I don't know how Justin got his Hornet 4-1-2 exhaust set up... Coolest Hornet mod ever.

[Badger8]

Wow I don't know how Justin got his Hornet 4-1-2 exhaust set up... Coolest Hornet mod ever.

Was like that when he bought it. Previous owner was an engineer and did it all custom styles apparently ;)
Damn it does sound hot though! :drool:

[NOMIS]

Wow I don't know how Justin got his Hornet 4-1-2 exhaust set up... Coolest Hornet mod ever.

like mine????? whos just in

[zalforce1]

fellas this is THE coolest thread. im buying a hornet on thurs and dead keen on the new headlight bulb, virgin exhaust and maybe oggy knobs if i feel the need arises. keep it up! meet u guys soon at the swarm meeting hopefully.
Faizal

[NOMIS]

fellas this is THE coolest thread. im buying a hornet on thurs and dead keen on the new headlight bulb, virgin exhaust and maybe oggy knobs if i feel the need arises. keep it up! meet u guys soon at the swarm meeting hopefully.
Faizal

good choice, there a few recently put up for sale including mine. good luck

[zalforce1]

yeah mate i've seen urs up there. if i had 6k i'd definately be giving u a ring. uve obviously taken good care of urs and the mods look wicked so wouldnt have any hesitation. got mine for 3300 though:clap: cant wait to get her tomorrow!

[NOMIS]

yeah mate i've seen urs up there. if i had 6k i'd definately be giving u a ring. uve obviously taken good care of urs and the mods look wicked so wouldnt have any hesitation. got mine for 3300 though:clap: cant wait to get her tomorrow!

oh well a hornets a hornet mate there all mint bikes :-) good stuff you must be stocked

[gijoe1313]

Good to hear moar Hornets are being blinged out and more importantly, being ridden! :yes:

Hornet Swarm rides usually occur outside the Auckland City Library at 6.30pm .. we usually stand around, pose, talk shite whilst waiting for any randoms to turn up ... it's not actually till 7ish that we have decided what we are going to do!

Mmmm Hornets ... :love:

[zalforce1]

Good to hear moar Hornets are being blinged out and more importantly, being ridden! :yes:

Hornet Swarm rides usually occur outside the Auckland City Library at 6.30pm .. we usually stand around, pose, talk shite whilst waiting for any randoms to turn up ... it's not actually till 7ish that we have decided what we are going to do!

Mmmm Hornets ... :love:

thanks buddy that sounds like an invitation :) i'll keep looking at kb for the next meeting and hopefully be able to make it. cant wait!

[gijoe1313]

thanks buddy that sounds like an invitation :) i'll keep looking at kb for the next meeting and hopefully be able to make it. cant wait!

Everyone seems to say that ... then they ride once with me and then it's "never again!", "I broke my arse", "I didn't know there were these places in the North Island" or words to that effect!

[musicman]

they ride once with me and then it's "I broke my arse"

What do you do to them??! :crazy:

[gijoe1313]

What do you do to them??! :crazy:

Ride with me and find out ... :blip:

[TOTO]

enough ! Mods thread, talk about mods :stupid:


I think my hooligan ( 900 hornet ) will look good with one of those... (http://ausfr.com.au/cart/shopexd.asp?id=228) :love:


...or maybe one of these (http://ausfr.com.au/cart/shopexd.asp?id=97) :headbang:

[Choco]

enough ! Mods thread, talk about mods :stupid:


I think my hooligan ( 900 hornet ) will look good with one of those... (http://ausfr.com.au/cart/shopexd.asp?id=228) :love:


...or maybe one of these (http://ausfr.com.au/cart/shopexd.asp?id=97) :headbang:

I think it looks good as is!
Though i think a second virgin exhaust would be awesome :D

[zalforce1]

Everyone seems to say that ... then they ride once with me and then it's "never again!", "I broke my arse", "I didn't know there were these places in the North Island" or words to that effect!

hahaha. well w'll see if im the same as everyone else after my first ride i guess. its likely i am tho becoz im still a noob :doh:

[zalforce1]

enough ! Mods thread, talk about mods :stupid:


I think my hooligan ( 900 hornet ) will look good with one of those... (http://ausfr.com.au/cart/shopexd.asp?id=228) :love:


...or maybe one of these (http://ausfr.com.au/cart/shopexd.asp?id=97) :headbang:

i rekon the alien one would look wicked!

[TOTO]

I think it looks good as it!
Though i think a second virgin exhaust would be awesome :D

hmmmm ....you might be onto a winner there :msn-wink:

you get an "Idea Bling"

[gijoe1313]

Mods? I think LED bling lights for Night Swarms is di rigeur ... and of course I will be looking at Hornet Merchandise for personal bling ...

But the best mod you can do for your ride is to upskill your riding brain ... reading about biking, cornering techniques, road hazard identification, maintenance and the other essential minutiae pertaining to motorcycling enthusiasts!

[TOTO]

saving my luch money for some green LED bling :D

[LBD]

[QUOTE=TOTO;1864317]


I think my hooligan ( 900 hornet ) will look good with one of those... (http://ausfr.com.au/cart/shopexd.asp?id=228) :love:


Have you actually done business with Ausfr? I am in the middle of a deal with "stu" and I am starting to get worried that he is not straight up and down, took some $ and promised a week to 10 days to supply...... two months, many calls and many e-mails ago.

[TOTO]

Have you actually done business with Ausfr? I am in the middle of a deal with "stu" and I am starting to get worried that he is not straight up and down, took some $ and promised a week to 10 days to supply...... two months, many calls and many e-mails ago.


No I havent done business with them. I was told about them from a guy who had one of their light units, and he was pretty happy with them.

[chester]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=197397918 Buy me and mod me!!!:niceone:

[NOMIS]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=197397918 Buy me and mod me!!!:niceone:

or buy mine and dont need to mod :-) http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=195699941

[chester]

arrrh your funny:Pokey:

[NOMIS]

arrrh your funny:Pokey:

thats what I thought,

[Simon]

Hrmmm. What renthal braced bars for hornet 250? They're 7/8 for starters right?

[TOTO]

7/8 is correct. about what to get I cant advice. I always was happy with the standard bars on my hornets.

[rotherhamrocket]

Hi guys I have just bought a 250 Hornet and am looking for an aftremarket exhaust and have met walls so far the only one I can get as I see it is a TSR from japan, but that as pain in ass because of shipping and import taxes. Any ideas closer to home I see on YouTube that there are lots on the bikes but when I cotact tje manufacturer they say they dont have on for the model so whats going on? Any help you can give but help.

[TOTO]

see this guy, he is really really good.

Virgin - Motorcycle Coversian Specialist

Warren - 021 035 2218

You can search the site for "virgin muflers" or "Virgin Exhaust" to see some of his work.

[Hiflyer]

Woohoo, getting a Hornet at the end of the week, Already got an aftermarket exhaust, going to be getting crash knobs, dual headlights and clip on bars, (cos I'm more comfortable in the leaning forward position).

Can't wait to get it cos I have been bikeless for a month tomorrow, will be a nice change from my hyosung :woohoo:

I dont mind doing all these mods to a 250 cos I dont plan on upgrading any time soon, well not in the next 3 years at least, i just wont be able to afford it, so why not make my 250 as enjoyable as possible!!!

[Simon]

Clip-ons tho? Comfortable?

[Hiflyer]

Yea, had them on my hyosung GT250R before it was stolen.... fuckers

[Simon]

I'm probably biased but i love being able to muscle through the Hunuas on a some low wide renthals. :-)

[Hiflyer]

Bah, requires more muscle to use clip ons! haha and I had a sports injury (hockey ball in the back) so its easier on my back to be leaning forward, weird ay? I think the sitting up position puts weight on my spine or some crap, the doc told me but leaning forward = way more enjoyable rides

[TOTO]

Ah yet another one is drawn by the power of the mighty hornet.

Never amazes me the immagination of a hornet owner looking to customize his or her ride, some interesting ideas.

post pics of your progress Hiflyer :niceone:

[Hiflyer]

Ah yet another one is drawn by the power of the mighty hornet.

Never amazes me the immagination of a hornet owner looking to customize his or her ride, some interesting ideas.

post pics of your progress Hiflyer :niceone:

I will indeed,

I was due to have this sorted today but insurance is slowing things down, Hopefully friday will be the day!

I'm actually quite amazed how many parts are available for the hornet 250's :gob:

[gijoe1313]

Ayup, a lot of parts compatible from the bigger 900 even (or 600 for that matter!) ... always good to have more hornets in the swarm! :msn-wink:

[Clean_up]

Hey all,
I have a 250 hornet, LOVE IT!!!! Just wanting to know about mods and where i might get some things for it from? She already has twin pipes....sounds and looks great, but wanna do other things. Any ideas?

[TOTO]

What other modifications do you want to do ?

[gijoe1313]

Crash bungs, LED lights, twin headlights, indicators .... the list goes on and on! heheh ,mmmm lil'ol'hornets :drool:

[cheesemethod]

http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/featured/japanese-hornets-massacre-bees/19385

[Clean_up]

ummm wanting to do the headlights, put a clear led integrated brake and indicators on the rear, maybe get some mini fairings for it ;)

[TOTO]

Ebay is your friend :D

[hayd3n]

hope to join the swarm in the next week

[AllanB]

Instead of clip-ons do a Google for 'Lavarda Jota Bars' or 'Jota bars' Multi adjustable from a full clip-on position to an upright standard position and anywhere in between. There are a few companies making them and plenty selling them so look around - about 65 pounds is a good price. A direct copy of the Laverda Jota handlebars from the 70's superbike (you young ones do some research here, they were the 'real mans' bike to own when I was a young one!).

[hayd3n]

so i was on the rental site and what are the recommended bars?
id like a little more forward and lower
prehaps
http://www.jesterstrickbits.co.uk/acatalog/Streetfighter_Braced_Bar_Kit_Hornet_600-97-02.html

[Leseid]

I've finished making the windshield using a free windshield from a Suzuki RF900.
Also modified are some brackets that retrofit over the seat handle, to take a 12inch venture rack.
Heated hand grips and hand shrouds.
Fitted a 42 tooth sprocket on the rear for long touring rides, I did have a 46 tooth sprocket but found it needed to sit on 10k for 100km/h. Now she sits at 8k doing 100km/h.
The Box on the back needs a redesign as it's a bit of sail.
Fitted with an alarm (but not working as I'm modifying the alarm to trigger with mercury switch)

Mods to come:
Chain lube system (thinking hiding a can with a long 3mm hose down to the rear sprocket)
Rear wheel guard (to stop all the road grime getting all over the shock)

Hope this inspires, I'm planning on making 20 or so brackets for racks if anyone is interested.

Euan.

[MikeD400]

BUMP this thread!

Is there any mods to standard exhaust that anyone has heard of to make a bit more sound? Like drill holes in the tip lol.

[hayd3n]

pro grips
renthal super low bars
tail cut (me)
rim tape
custom vinyl racing stripes)custom me)
custom radiator grill (cheers gp customs)
custom screen/brackets (custom me)
now custom clear screen
koso mirrors
two brothers exhaust (cheers gp customs)
dna air filter
zeta bar ends
fancy shorty levers black with gold adjusters
Removed Pair valve
fragile sticker (cheers nighthawk) gone burger
undertank lights
accessory socket underseat with relay and usb charger
remove grab bar and make blanks (custom me)

[Urano]

anyone has suggestions for a proper dashboard to trash the original 2010-11 model's?