The dogs' Hornet mods

[Deviant Esq]

I'm sure Mr Kendog would agree that you don't look like a blimp even if you might feel like one.
I know exactly what you mean though - I have my moments when I feel like one as well... just feel bloated and horrible. Still, I know I'm gradually losing weight through keeping control of my eating, eating fruit for a snack instead of other things... and just being more active. Not that I'm saying you need to lose weight (that's me), just that I'm sure you look just fine.

This thread's been really good reading for me over the weeks... it's been in my subscribed threads list for ages and will provide a good reference for me to come back to when I'm considering fettling. Always had a bit of soft spot for the Hornet 900 - but then, I like Hondas generally anyway. Still, I might not get one for some time yet, it probably won't be my "first big bike," but you never know. But anyway, some mods listed on here will work just nicely with other bikes too, so it's still been a good reference!

Good luck for the future! Now Mr. KD's gonna be thinking about modding the GSXR. First on the list: How to Get the Paint to Stay On While Waterblasting?

[Trudes]

I'm sure Mr Kendog would agree that you don't look like a blimp even if you might feel like one.
I know exactly what you mean though - I have my moments when I feel like one as well... just feel bloated and horrible. Still, I know I'm gradually losing weight through keeping control of my eating, eating fruit for a snack instead of other things... and just being more active. Not that I'm saying you need to lose weight (that's me), just that I'm sure you look just fine.

Awwww, I like you, you can stay! And he's the one who keeps buying the bloody goodies, so if I turn into a blimp, I'm blaming him!

This thread's been really good reading for me over the weeks... it's been in my subscribed threads list for ages and will provide a good reference for me to come back to when I'm considering fettling. Always had a bit of soft spot for the Hornet 900 - but then, I like Hondas generally anyway. Still, I might not get one for some time yet, it probably won't be my "first big bike," but you never know. Still, some mods listed on here will work just nicely with other bikes too, so it's still been a good reference!:

hehe, so evertime I post some crap in here, you get notified, cool! Well I went from a GN250 to the 900, so if I can do it, I'm sure anyone can! Go for it!

Good luck for the future! Now Mr. KD's gonna be thinking about modding the GSXR. First on the list: How to Get the Paint to Stay On While Waterblasting?

thanks! lol, poor bugger bought the K7 and then read all those nasty things about it! He's already started to look for bling goodies, but hopefully the first will be crashknobs, just in case I drop it!

[Deviant Esq]

hehe, so evertime I post some crap in here, you get notified, cool! Well I went from a GN250 to the 900, so if I can do it, I'm sure anyone can! Go for it!

Yeah, I'm not afraid of the "step up" as such... more that I'm limiting myself financially as to how much I spend on my "first big bike". If we're talking numbers, purely money wise I have enough to go down to the shop and buy myself a 2007 CBR600RR (and god knows I'd love one), but it's not really a viable option. A bike that good would be wasted on me I think, a nice CBR600F3 would most likely do fine. But I still worry that I'd drop it at low speed or at a standstill... and a bike with fairings doesn't like that! I'm used to my NZ with a very low seat height, and weighs so little that it threatens to be blown away on a windy day when parked up somewhere! So yeah, I need to consider what to get next. Thinking of spending up to about $6000 in cash. Would love an NC30, I think they look great and have heard they go great.... but have also heard they cost to keep maintained. Maybe not so good. Sigh. Still... time to test ride everything I can get my paws on? Hope so!

thanks! lol, poor bugger bought the K7 and then read all those nasty things about it! He's already started to look for bling goodies, but hopefully the first will be crashknobs, just in case I drop it!

There aren't many things wrong with them really, bloody awesome machines. I'd love to have a ride on one but even if someone let me I'd probably decline for fear of injuring their baby. Not that I can't afford to fix it, but it's the principal. It's someone's baby, a brand new bike, unsullied... just not worth the risk! Crash bungs are a good investment on any bike IMO. I've never crashed, but have put the bike down on the driveway before. Lucky I only have a semi faired bike or I'd have been grizzling!

He'll love the K7 long time. Just remember the paint is a bit of a weak point on them - it can peel / wear easily. Just as bad here in the UK were Suzuki has a bit of a rep for average build quality. Still, hell of a motor, hell of a good handling bike too. I've been on a K6 (admittedly only on the pillion pew), and it always felt planted. Noice.

[Trudes]

I'd love to have a ride on one but even if someone let me I'd probably decline for fear of injuring their baby. Not that I can't afford to fix it, but it's the principal. It's someone's baby, a brand new bike, unsullied... just not worth the risk!

I know what you mean! Nigel asked LBTW if he'd let me take his one for a ride, but I just didn't feel comfortable riding someone elses baby, there are very few people I'd let ride mine, so yeah! I'd never forgive myself hurting someone else bike, I don't even like taking bike shop demos out for much the same reason, if I was really serious about buying one, then yeah maybe!

[limbimtimwim]

Would love an NC30, I think they look great and have heard they go great.... but have also heard they cost to keep maintained. Maybe not so good. Sigh. Still... time to test ride everything I can get my paws on? Hope so!

The cost of maintenance is only because it is old. It, and the NC35, are reliable bikes. I had 1 problem (That's 1) with my NC35, and it was related to age, not bad design. I've had a couple of problems with the GSXR related to the electrics. An NC30 or NC35 makes a great second bike if you want a racey bike. I got an NC35 as my second bike and I cannot stand to sell it because it is so good.

Also consider the Kawasaki Z750 as well as the Hornet.

[Kendog]

I'm sure Mr Kendog would agree that you don't look like a blimp even if you might feel like one.

No doubt about it

[Kendog]

Went for my final ride today on the red wheeled girl

Took it out to Otaki to her new owner, who is delighted and can't wait to get out on the roads again.

Was a little sad to see her go, but I felt better once I saw my new baby in the garage.

One last picture for old times sake:

[gijoe1313]

Ah well, at least I got to see it a few times before you passed it onto another appreciative owner! Enjoy your new ride and I'm sure you will be zipping around on trackdays on it in the future!

[crash99]

Hey Kendog - on your Hornet mods you said:
"Grab rail: Remove this and covered the holes with Rizoma hole caps. Makes the rear end look a lot more stream lined."
I agree, and want to do the same - where'd you get them from?
Many thanks.

[skelstar]

At a guess I would say www.rizoma.it ...

[Kendog]

That is the Rizoma site, but they don't sell retail.

I got them from PJ Parts. They are excellent people to deal with, no problems with payments and deliveries.

[crash99]

Cool thanks Kendog.

[Harry the Barstard]

Went for my final ride today on the red wheeled girl

Took it out to Otaki to her new owner, who is delighted and can't wait to get out on the roads again.

Was a little sad to see her go, but I felt better once I saw my new baby in the garage.

One last picture for old times sake:

How did you keep yr pipes clean?

[Kendog]

How did you keep yr pipes clean?

Wet and dry sand paper (800/1000 grit) then Mothers metal polish.

[Harry the Barstard]

Wet and dry sand paper (800/1000 grit) then Mothers metal polish.

Cheers, worked a treat.