Newbie rider newbie KB

[Trudes]

I think Im going to be quite limited to what I can move up to because of this problem unless I lower the new bike as well. I did sit on a VFR750 the other day and it was actually lower than my 250 Hornet so who knows. How do you like your Hornet and has it solved the problem for you? Can you remember how much it cost you to lower it?

The GSXR is lower than my Hornet in a stock state, which is quite cool!
Love my Hornet, didn't so much until I had it lower however, 190+ kilos on tip toe can be a bit of a mission and took a lot of thought about where to park etc, lowering it has fixed most of those probs though. I had my seat done by McDonald's trimer's (in Tauranga, which is handy for you!), cost $500, but made it a lot more comfy and dropped the seat height by about about an inch. Had my rear shock swapped to a specially designed Ohlins shock to make it lower, improved the handling also which was great too, about $1400 to do that, so I wouldn't necessarily recommend doing that unless you're keen to keep the bike for a while! The seat would probably be the best way to lower it enough for you to feel more comfy!
Good luck chick, let us know how you get on!

[naughty]

The GSXR is lower than my Hornet in a stock state, which is quite cool!
Love my Hornet, didn't so much until I had it lower however, 190+ kilos on tip toe can be a bit of a mission and took a lot of thought about where to park etc, lowering it has fixed most of those probs though. I had my seat done by McDonald's trimer's (in Tauranga, which is handy for you!), cost $500, but made it a lot more comfy and dropped the seat height by about about an inch. Had my rear shock swapped to a specially designed Ohlins shock to make it lower, improved the handling also which was great too, about $1400 to do that, so I wouldn't necessarily recommend doing that unless you're keen to keep the bike for a while! The seat would probably be the best way to lower it enough for you to feel more comfy!
Good luck chick, let us know how you get on!

I have heard of McDonalds through the KB guys in Tga so thats definetely an option. Add it to the list of things to do and buy for the bike! Interesting that your GSXR is lower, it gives me hope for my next bike. Hey its been good chatting and thanx for the advice Mrs Kendog.

[gijoe1313]

I can't believe it's taken me this long to say another hornet rider! Congrats on your new ride and I hope you've been having a passel o'fun with it!

Sounds like you're well placed for handy advice for it, but if you ever need another opinion just drop me a PM! I'm mad on hornets I am!

As for lowering them, I've never had to solve that problem before but Mrs.Kendog has been there and done it!

Hope to see your ride one day when I'm out your way on a pootle!

[naughty]

I can't believe it's taken me this long to say another hornet rider! Congrats on your new ride and I hope you've been having a passel o'fun with it!

Sounds like you're well placed for handy advice for it, but if you ever need another opinion just drop me a PM! I'm mad on hornets I am!

As for lowering them, I've never had to solve that problem before but Mrs.Kendog has been there and done it!

Hope to see your ride one day when I'm out your way on a pootle!

Hey hornet rider howz it going? Cheers for that, good to know someone else with a hornet that I can pick brains. Great bike eh Im learning so much from it. Was ringing the arse end off it up the kaimais today, wicked fun! Ive seen your the pic of your bike, looks really mint, like the two pipes out the back.