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    Quote Originally Posted by The End View Post

    I also see there's a Honda twilight trackday on the 3rd of December....might head along.

    http://www.hondamotorbikes.co.nz/med...-aaron-slight/
    Hmmmm, I may have a go at that.
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    but once again you proved me wrong.
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    I was hit by one such driver while remaining in the view of their mirror.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nzspokes View Post
    Hmmmm, I may have a go at that.
    I've not been to a twilight one before so not sure how much track time you get for your $60. I'm thinking at least 2x 20 minute sessions would be worth it though, however will wait and see what the forecast is for next week before making a booking.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The End View Post
    I've not been to a twilight one before so not sure how much track time you get for your $60. I'm thinking at least 2x 20 minute sessions would be worth it though, however will wait and see what the forecast is for next week before making a booking.
    My thoughts also. Dont fancy riding there with track rubber on in the rain.
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    I was hit by one such driver while remaining in the view of their mirror.

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    Bugger...looks like all the spots are gone except for the FAST group.

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    My 2c, no stink, only noticed walking about the rear of bike, apparently pillions complain of it ( I don't do pillions).

    K's per litre, the bikes are slightly high reving, i'm a light-shorty 5'4-74kg.

    I put a 17T sprocket on the front and that lowered the revs a little and bike is much smoother for what I want it for.
    A full tank ridden hard I get 200 k's, normal everyday riding commuting and open road I get 240k's from full to reserve light.
    Bike has medium front screen, top box, and sometimes panniers and rally gear, doesn't affect that much.

    There is quite an air gap at the top of the tank, to fill it right up you have to dribble in the last litre.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kendog View Post
    Has almost all the above done as well as the following.

    Seat:
    The problem with this bike is it is a little too high for Mrs KD. Reducing the seat height was the first step in correcting this. Sent the stock seat off to Macdonald trimmers in Tauranga (Rider seats). The result was a fantastic looking and very comfortable seat, especially compared to the firm stock seat. The height had dropped a little but still need to go down more, so onto the next mod.
    Thank Groins NZ for the lend of your seat while ours was away.

    Suspension:
    A lot of people talked about lowering the bike by adjusting the rear shock. Unfortunately the rear of the Hornet was not set up for this, with the only option being chopping the stock shock down, which could impact on performance and ride comfort (which was already very firm and bouncy)
    After hours on various forums looking at other options discovered Ohlins make a couple of shocks for the hornet that lower the bike. Got in touch with Robert Taylor at Hawera Motorcycles who imported and installed the shock for us. Not only is the bike lower now but the ride has improved as well.
    Im sorry for unearthing this thread, but i have a problem with lowering HH900 from y 2005. I contacted Ohlins distibutor for my country, and they replied me that they dont know any solution manufactured by Ohlins for lowering the bike... I've tried to contact the thread author but he has full message box. Can some one help me with the Ohlins model of the shock+spring model please? Maybe any other solution... Shaving the seat is not enough, myy height is 158cm (5'2") inseam 61cm (24") weight 80kg (176lbs)

    Maybe someone who lowered extremly this bike measured its seat height after the lowering and might to write the measured new height please...

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    Well you could try contact
    http://www.kss.net.nz/

    Who he refers to, new name, same guys. But I'd tell them you are out of country.
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    Quote Originally Posted by F5 Dave View Post
    Well you could try contact
    http://www.kss.net.nz/

    Who he refers to, new name, same guys. But I'd tell them you are out of country.
    I cannot open that website, got a message "connection timeout"

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    Quote Originally Posted by emas View Post
    I cannot open that website, got a message "connection timeout"
    I just tried it now and it opens okay, so just try again.
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    Quote Originally Posted by emas View Post
    I cannot open that website, got a message "connection timeout"
    Works for me. That is the NZ Ohlins importer. The Robert Taylor of Hawera Mtorcycles mentioned in the post you quoted now operates KSS. If you have trouble contacting him online come back on here and I'll see if I can help. I will be out of circulation for two or three days though.
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    Still cannot open. Even in different web explorers. check the YT: https://youtu.be/962UYKBbJsw
    BTW ive found them on FB https://www.facebook.com/kss.net.nz/
    Thanks a lot guys, u're g8! I'll keep You updated.

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    He does work with European entities on the custom solutions, really knows his suspension, so I hope he has some options for you.
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    It's barking mad and if it doesn't turn you into a complete loon within half an hour of cocking a leg over the lofty 875mm seat height, I'll eat my Arai.

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