Honda Hornet handlebar upgrade

**WickedOne** · 7th June 2006, 13:40

Originally Posted by skelstar

I dont get it...this is to reduce revs at 100km/h?

As far as I have been informed it should lengthen the amount of time spent in each gear while accelerating, thus avoiding having to "chop" rapidly through the gears while accelerating. It should, in effect, drop the revs down (especially) at around 120-140kph and thus conserve fuel.

Do you think that I am making a mistake? What are your thoughts?

**skelstar** · 7th June 2006, 13:43

I dont really know what Im talking about to be honest. Just like to know what my options are. I know what you mean about shifting real quick, and now Ill notice it for sure when Im riding home tonight

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Gonna be good to hear about your thoughts on it once its done.

**WickedOne** · 7th June 2006, 13:47

Sweet as, I am going to keep my standard sprocket as well - just in case I am not happy with the results - but I will keep you posted and I'll also put up some figures to compare as well once it has been put on next week.

**Kendog** · 8th June 2006, 12:15

I will be posting results from my various mods soon.
Was going to do the 'baffelectomy', but as soon as I saw the exhaust options at cycleworks...........

**WickedOne** · 8th June 2006, 12:19

Originally Posted by Kendog

I will be posting results from my various mods soon.
Was going to do the 'baffelectomy', but as soon as I saw the exhaust options at cycleworks...........

So does that mean that your new mirrors have arrived? Looking forward to seeing those!!! So, pipes you say, what pipes are you looking at getting (or what pipes have you got)?

**pritch** · 8th June 2006, 15:54

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

I saw those but that is $99USD (!) it would be $200NZD landed nearly I reckon.

When I bought mine it was about $180 from memory. There is now what appears to be an Italian copy available: Pazzo.

Don't know anything about them except that they exist...

**HenryDorsetCase** · 8th June 2006, 17:19

I got a Givi rack and top box mounting flange * off tardme for $140 last week. I am going to put that on then go looking for a top box/pillion backrest set up. I should have bought the box the guy had who sold me the rack but I hummed and harred too much and missed it.

still saving for the suspension upgrade.

**Kendog** · 8th June 2006, 20:10

Originally Posted by WickedOne

So does that mean that your new mirrors have arrived? Looking forward to seeing those!!! So, pipes you say, what pipes are you looking at getting (or what pipes have you got)?

New mirrors are on the bike, damn good as well.

Pipes are being installed this week ready for the weekend

All will be revealed in a full photo spread soon.

**skelstar** · 9th June 2006, 09:38

Ken - come out on the ride on sat morning (10am at Caltex) and show us ya new stuff. Find the thread about it (Vasaline Warrior started it).

**Kendog** · 9th June 2006, 10:39

Yeah probably see you at the top or on the road. The red wheeled baby is getting its new exhaust on, picking it up at about 11ish, so will go for a ride up the hill after that most likely. You may actually hear us coming now, especially with the two of them 'roaring'

along.
Mrs KD.

**WickedOne** · 19th June 2006, 11:49

Well Cyclespot put on a 39 tooth rear sprocket when I asked the mechanic for a 41 tooth. I am rather pissed off because the sprocket cost me $70 and labour was additional. I have called them and told them I am not happy I am just waiting for him to speak to the manager and then to call me back.

**WickedOne** · 21st June 2006, 12:44

Originally Posted by WickedOne

Well Cyclespot put on a 39 tooth rear sprocket when I asked the mechanic for a 41 tooth. I am rather pissed off because the sprocket cost me $70 and labour was additional. I have called them and told them I am not happy I am just waiting for him to speak to the manager and then to call me back.

So Cyclespot have agreed to correct their mistake at no cost. Faith restored!!!! Will post an update in a few days once they have swapped it over.....

**HenryDorsetCase** · 21st June 2006, 13:15

interesting... I am exploring the 17T front option (well, Ive got as far as reading some stuff on teh interweb and half heartedly looking for prices....)

**WickedOne** · 21st June 2006, 13:20

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

interesting... I am exploring the 17T front option (well, Ive got as far as reading some stuff on teh interweb and half heartedly looking for prices....)

Beware, one up on the front is worth 3 down on the back (as far as I am aware). They (mistakenly) put a the 39 tooth rear (from 43) on my Hornet. I feel that I have lost a considerable amount of acceleration which I was really disappointed with. Depends on your riding style as well I guess, if you are into long rides and touring etc it would probably be sweet but I want my acceleration for the twisties!!!!