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Choco
1st May 2009, 17:02
SOLD! :D



Well, my baby is up for sale!:crybaby:

"Hornets share the same basic engine as a CBR250 but have been tuned to provide more mid-range power which is more useful in everyday riding. Very nimble, easy to control and loves going around corners. Great learner or restricted bike that is suitable for most sizes and fun for all experience levels with power to keep you entertained as you progress. Full sized which is visually very similar to the 600 and 900 Hornets with the fat 180 rear wheel, people are often shocked to find out its a 250. It has all the looks but with the economy of a 250."

I bought this bike last June from another KB'er and have loved every second I've had it! She is a bit scratched up and dinged but it's all cosmetic; she's mechanically sound.

Technical info:
Previous owner dropped it at slow speeds in the rain (white line) – exhaust cover damage, scratched engine cover, ding in tank.
Fork oil and seals changed July 2008
New sprockets and chain October 2008
New rear brake pads November 2008
Religiously serviced every 5,000Km
30,000km service by Takapuna Brake & Automotive (26/2/09): Brake fluids changed, carbs balanced and tuned, air filter cleaned, new spark plugs, coolant, oil and filter.
Ultra-Bright headlight bulb
Zeta hand guards
Currently has a Pirelli Diablo up front and a Bridgestone 021 on the rear
The bike also comes with 3 keys and an English owners handbook

Just passed a WOF last week with no worries!

I really wish I could keep her and get a new bike; but sadly funds cant stretch that much. Drop me a PM if you want to come and view her, pic's will be up ASAP.

Edit: you can also get knee-down on them!

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TOTO
1st May 2009, 23:12
I know this bike since it was purchased (coz I helped purchase it) and I can vouch that it is in top mechanical condition that always been taken care of by its owner :yes:

I can also vouch from my 250 hornet experience ( I rode one for 30 000km) that the hornet is not a slow bike and can keep in front of may supersports bikes in the twisties if you know how to ride the twisties :yes:

gijoe1313
1st May 2009, 23:21
Another lil'ol'hornet let free into the world to fly to another owner who hopefully shall look after it! :yes: :love:

EJK
1st May 2009, 23:50
I know this bike since it was purchased (coz I helped purchase it) and I can vouch that it is in top mechanical condition that always been taken care of by its owner :yes:

I can also vouch from my 250 hornet experience ( I rode one for 30 000km) that the hornet is not a slow bike and can keep in front of may supersports bikes in the twisties if you know how to ride the twisties :yes:

LOL you sound like a Godfather of Choco's 250 hornet :lol:

TOTO
1st May 2009, 23:59
LOL you sound like a Godfather of Choco's 250 hornet :lol:

I wouldnt know. I never watched that movie. maybe the Godfather sounds like me.

Choco
2nd May 2009, 13:23
LOL you sound like a Godfather of Choco's 250 hornet :lol:

Uncle Toto says it's a good bike :yes:
Why does it have to be raining today? dont want to take photos in the garage :pinch:

Choco
2nd May 2009, 13:38
Well, they aren't current photos but the bike still looks the same :niceone:
Is there a way to edit photos into a post? i cant find out how to do it :sweatdrop

Shaun
2nd May 2009, 14:34
Looks good and DAM good riding skills mate, a shame a lot more riders did not do that for skill control practise FUN

Choco
2nd May 2009, 14:48
Looks good and DAM good riding skills mate, a shame a lot more riders did not do that for skill control practise FUN

Just goes to show how light and nimble this bike is :msn-wink:

Choco
4th May 2009, 14:29
Bumpity Bump! :yes:

Choco
5th May 2009, 09:29
If anyone is interested at all chuck me a Pm :D

TOTO
5th May 2009, 10:43
real good bike here falks.


Choco , could be tim for a retard-me add...

Choco
5th May 2009, 17:35
Pics are a bit late, but here they are!
If anyone wants any close ups or anything just shout, they are pretty high res anyway.

Choco
5th May 2009, 17:45
Pic's cont.

TOTO
8th May 2009, 10:55
bump bump :banana:

HungusMaximist
9th May 2009, 14:02
Not bad. I am actually looking to down grade to a 250 or a 650. Although my CBR 900 is still sitting in my garage....

Choco
9th May 2009, 14:37
Not bad. I am actually looking to down grade to a 250 or a 650. Although my CBR 900 is still sitting in my garage....

Drop me a PM if you want to come over and have a look!
I have my eyes on a Hornet 900 though :love:

klyong82
11th May 2009, 11:39
Drop me a PM if you want to come over and have a look!
I have my eyes on a Hornet 900 though :love:

Straight swap then :2thumbsup 929 for a 250

Choco
11th May 2009, 12:50
Straight swap then :2thumbsup 929 for a 250

i like the nakedness and pure awesomeness of the Hornet, no fairings for me!

IdunBrokdItAgin
12th May 2009, 23:05
Hi, I kniow it's off topic but can you let me know where you got the english owners handbook from?

Thanks

Also, good luck with the sale, I have one and they really are a great bike.

TOTO
12th May 2009, 23:17
Hi, I kniow it's off topic but can you let me know where you got the english owners handbook from?

Thanks

Also, good luck with the sale, I have one and they really are a great bike.

hey dude, I bought mine from Techbooks here in auckland

check thir website for contact details www.techbooks.co.nz

cost is $20

Choco
13th May 2009, 13:03
Hi, I kniow it's off topic but can you let me know where you got the english owners handbook from?



check thir website for contact details www.techbooks.co.nz

cost is $20

He speaks the truth :yes:

TOTO
16th May 2009, 23:00
NNNNNnnnneeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwww.... bump :p

Choco
20th May 2009, 21:44
Bumpity Bump people!
If your at all interested gimme a PM quick before it goes up on trademe for all the Non-KB'ers

vader
20th May 2009, 21:48
Fellas fellas, I am SO heartbroken!

My lil Hornet was stolen from right outside my house last Monday night, so keep your eyes peeled for a Blue Hornet sporting a 36YPB number plate!

Any tips on what I need to do besides reporting it to the Police and my Insurance people?

Still heartbroken!

TOTO
20th May 2009, 22:05
Fellas fellas, I am SO heartbroken!

My lil Hornet was stolen from right outside my house last Monday night, so keep your eyes peeled for a Blue Hornet sporting a 36YPB number plate!

Any tips on what I need to do besides reporting it to the Police and my Insurance people?

Still heartbroken!

sorry to hear that mate. Hope you find it. If it doesnt get found tho , you can buy Choco's one. it will really love you :yes:

samgab
20th May 2009, 22:25
Really sweet Hornet mate. I'd love to get it myself, if I wasn't already totally happy with my little VTR. They are a nice little bike, and yours is a great example of them. Did you scrape the muffler from cornering SOOOO low?

samgab
20th May 2009, 22:28
Fellas fellas, I am SO heartbroken!

My lil Hornet was stolen from right outside my house last Monday night, so keep your eyes peeled for a Blue Hornet sporting a 36YPB number plate!

Any tips on what I need to do besides reporting it to the Police and my Insurance people?

Still heartbroken!

Sorry to hear about your bike. That really sucks.
Unfortunately, reporting it to Police and insurance is really all you can do. At least you HAD insurance, right. Set up an auto search for hornet 250s on Trademe, and keep an eye out for your one, or parts that may have been of it.
Maybe use the insurance money to buy this one?

Choco
21st May 2009, 10:24
Really sweet Hornet mate. I'd love to get it myself, if I wasn't already totally happy with my little VTR. They are a nice little bike, and yours is a great example of them. Did you scrape the muffler from cornering SOOOO low?

Nah mate, that was the previous owner :doh:

NOMIS
21st May 2009, 10:29
Taking ya a long time to sell this how long it been now,?? market sucks huh took me 2 months and a bit to sell mine got decent amount for it though..

Choco
26th May 2009, 18:52
Found a Buyer!
Thanks
Choco

TOTO
26th May 2009, 19:01
Hope the new owner takes care of it and loves it the way you did Choco.

Metalor
27th May 2009, 21:06
So has the bike been sold? Or the buyer taking his time?