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Thread: Can I ride a 919 Hornet like a Nana?

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    Quote Originally Posted by sels1
    Does it have to be Honda? I see WMC has some nice Triumphs in at the mo in that price range - I could see you on a 600 Daytona.......classy!
    Yeah I saw a (I think new) Speed Four there for $11990+ORC. MI2 styles.
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    Stonechucker went from a CBR250 to the 2005 R1 with no problems.

    I was cruising around on a 250 trail bike and went straight to a 1000cc twin.

    If you are sensible, don't go like a lunatic and let the power go to your head you'll be fine. There are plenty of big bike riders out there that dont have the need to go like a bat out of hell.
    With a bigger bike you'll probally enjoy your rides more cause your not having to play catch up all the time.

    Ride what you want....thats what makes motorcycling so much fun, the variety sets us all apart but we are all united.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sels1
    Does it have to be Honda? I see WMC has some nice Triumphs in at the mo in that price range - I could see you on a 600 Daytona.......classy!
    But "You meet the nicest people on a Honda"

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    Quote Originally Posted by skelstar
    I have, I technically know the bike well owning the 250 version. To be honest theres nothing wrong with the make or bike but you just cant find after market stuff for them. I want to jazz the standard bike up a bit with a hugger or belly pan (they look great on a naked) but theres nothing for Hyobags. Except the 650R full faired version is pretty hard to go by. If I could sort out a more touring type position alla CBR600 F3.

    You on the ride this sunday?
    You're welcome to have a try of my F3 to see if it suits you for riding position. So far I have had no troubles and it is fairly comfortable.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonty
    You're welcome to have a try of my F3 to see if it suits you for riding position. So far I have had no troubles and it is fairly comfortable.
    Thats cool mate. I think Ill have to wait for my full and then ride some bikes (showroom) and see what I think I can handle.
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    its all about temptation mate, knowing a twist of the wrist will send a jolt of adrenalin through the brain and propel you up to warp speed is very hard to resist doing once you have experienced it. knowing you have that on tap all the time, you can find it disturbingly addictive. The technical name for this condition is hooligonagus moronicious, an ugly side effect of heaps of tourque and superior handling of modern motorbikes. There is no cure except stoppie, wheelies and acceleration. Social and moral restraints, usually mean you behave reasonably well, but given an opurtunity you'll have FUN.

    Go for it

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    Quote Originally Posted by dawnrazor
    its all about temptation mate, knowing a twist of the wrist will send a jolt of adrenalin through the brain and propel you up to warp speed is very hard to resist doing once you have experienced it.
    Yeah its VERY frustrating . I sitting here looking at a piccy of a bike that I love the look of and it costs $10990 and it will be as much as I will ever need. Next to it is a picture of a bike (SV650 naked or Bandit 650) that I dont mind the look of, that would be 'suitable' for my skill level....and costs $10990.

    Riding home today in the pouring rain (from work) I was tiptoeing around skinny roundabouts thinking that I would rather have a 27hp bike today than a 105hp bike .

    thanks for the advice though.
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    Plenty of useful info in this thread unless you wanted to make your mind up regarding what bike to buy!

    I think you should beg rides on other bikes prior to making your mind up. Figures (such as BHP) are academic until you're ripping down the road grinning like a monkey.

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    [QUOTE=mdb you're ripping down the road grinning like a monkey.[/QUOTE]
    I reckon this might just be a contender for KB "quote of the year/month etc"
    Describes the feeling so well
    "Not one day that we are here on this earth has been promised to us, so make the most of every day as if it was your last, and every breath ,as if it were the same"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Storm
    I reckon this might just be a contender for KB "quote of the year/month etc" Describes the feeling so well
    THis guy grins like a monkey all the time.
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    Well done. Brings more happiness to the world, the old monkey grin does
    "Not one day that we are here on this earth has been promised to us, so make the most of every day as if it was your last, and every breath ,as if it were the same"

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    Dude I brought a CB900F5 Hornet less than a month ago. We are not in america so I wont call it a 919. Anyhow, I also weighed up all the options with regards to other bikes in a similar price range etc. I couldn't really decide, fortunately the dealers were happy for me to try em all. I suggest you do the same. One of them was even trying to sell me an ex-demo bike 1000km on if for $1000 less, but I didnt like the candy one. The 900 is a piece of piss to ride though, its happy at any speed in any gear, it will tootle along at 50kph in top or punch you up to ballistic/go directly to jail do not pass go speeds if you like, like others have said its about self control. But there's no savage step in power at X revs or anything, this is a HONDA remember, smooth linear power. It's only 189kg and feels more like a 600 or smaller in terms of handling. Go blag a ride from your Honda dealer you will see. When you get the Honda you also get a years free membership to Honda Gold rescue, which is emergency help, pick up, puncture repair etc, which is nice, oh and you ge the 2 yr unlimited km warranty etc, do I sound like a Honda salesman yet or just someone in love with his bike? Anyhow let us know how you go, Im in the process of organising a Hornet Owners Group, I'll keep ya posted.
    Vi Et Armis

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    Awesome post. Thanks man.
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