Picking up a Hornet next weekend!

[hellokitty]

I have bought a 900cc Hornet and I pick it up next weekend! I can't wait! I am keeping my Harley, but I was feeling the need to have a second bike after losing the BMW in February.
Something without chrome, that had brakes that worked, and completely different to the Harley.
I tried a few different bikes, to confirm that a fully faired sports bike was not for me. I can't cope with the riding position, my wrists start screaming after 5 minutes. I prefer to be upright, and I didn't realise Hornets are so cute! Plus everyone that has a Hornet seems to rave about them
Can't wait!

[p.dath]

Wahoo! I'm sure you'll hvae a great time on it.

Just wait till you twist the wrist ...

[Nasty]

Love my hornet ...a very enjoyable way of riding ... I also get pain on a cruiser and sportsbikes ... so it has worked out well for me!

[pritch]

I loved mine. The throttle was a bit abrupt at low speed but you can get used to that.

Back when they came out they were faster to 160kph than the litre sprot bikes of the day. One review I read questioned why anybody would want that sort of acceleration. Actually, it's very handy for passing truck and trailer units.

Some resources:

http://www.hondahornet.co.uk/

http://www.919.org/

[Bassmatt]

Put your gloves on first.

[nzmikey]

Another convert

[hellokitty]

Wahoo! I'm sure you'll hvae a great time on it.

Just wait till you twist the wrist ...

That is what Mr Hellokitty said to and laughed in an evil way!

Love my hornet ...a very enjoyable way of riding ... I also get pain on a cruiser and sportsbikes ... so it has worked out well for me!

SOmetimes I get pains too on the cruiser, I think I slump in the seat after a while..

Another convert

Yeah I figured that all the Hornet lovers must mean something!

Put your gloves on first.

Eh?

I loved mine. The throttle was a bit abrupt at low speed but you can get used to that.

Back when they came out they were faster to 160kph than the litre sprot bikes of the day. One review I read questioned why anybody would want that sort of acceleration. Actually, it's very handy for passing truck and trailer units.

Some resources:

http://www.hondahornet.co.uk/

http://www.919.org/

Thanks, I will have a look. My husband said the same thing about overtaking, and that it may take off with me, as I am used to the noise, and pull of the Harley when I give a bit, and I will just get instant speed with the Hornet.

[Blackbird]

Nice choice A female friend of mine in the USA rides a Hornet which she's progressively customising to suit her tastes. You might be interested in some of her posts: http://www.freeranging.net/blog/

Cheers,

Geoff

[240]

Hornets are awesome !had a 600 and a 900 and they were both grouse!! enjoy

[gijoe1313]

Well good gosh magolly gee whiz whillickers! Welcome to the nest and hope you enjoy swarming on your Big Ol'Hornet!

Will need the obligatory piccies and of course a formal informal induction to the Hornet's nest we got going here!

Not that I'm in anyway biased towards lil'ol'/middl'n ol'/Big Ol'Hornets! (if'n you need any info on them, ask away, hornet lovers will swarm from everywhere! )

[hellokitty]

Well good gosh magolly gee whiz whillickers! Welcome to the nest and hope you enjoy swarming on your Big Ol'Hornet!

I think I may have met you on a ride with Mom and Maha last year? I had a silver VT750C2 cruiser back then.... I know Sharry and NZMikey but that is the total of hornet riders that I know

[gijoe1313]

Ahh the infamous Mom and Maha! Wow, that was a whiles back! I guess those few horneteers must have influenced you to this point!

[hayd3n]

watch out for the sting

[DODO``]

Don't forget the picture of your new ride!

[hyderabad]

You will enjoy the Hornet great bike