Outside in the distance a wildcat did growl

**TKDSKIP** · 26th June 2007, 21:31

Hey TA sorry to hear of your slide, stoked youre all sweet. Bike doesnt look to bad but good excuse to have a play. Sounded like a great ride even in crap weather.

**Warr** · 26th June 2007, 23:53

Originally Posted by smoky

I think you should sell the hornet and get a sport bike with a fairing, also better position for your kinda riding.
Even if it's a cheaper bike the different configuration may suit your aspirations better.

**TerminalAddict** · 27th June 2007, 09:30

but what? :spudwhat:

**Warr** · 27th June 2007, 09:36

VFR at Road an Sport 88K500k and price currently 8500 but count on getting it down to 7500 tis a 98

**TerminalAddict** · 27th June 2007, 09:46

something with fuel injection would be nice

edit: and it MUST have a back seat .. so there goes cbr's

**Warr** · 27th June 2007, 09:47

Yea they sure start easier after being upside down

When did they go injected ?

**TerminalAddict** · 27th June 2007, 10:12

vfr and cbrXX went injected in 2000 I think

**Warr** · 27th June 2007, 10:15

Originally Posted by TerminalAddict

vfr and cbrXX went injected in 2000 I think

This one '98, is Injected and could be the last of the normal valves...
But Glen wouldnt talk to you for a month.. Could you handle that ?

**TerminalAddict** · 27th June 2007, 10:23

glen schmen

.. he's all hot air anyway

so do I private sale? or trade?
Wouldn't get much on a trade I wouldn't think

**Warr** · 27th June 2007, 10:26

Originally Posted by TerminalAddict

glen schmen

.. he's all hot air anyway

so do I private sale? or trade?
Wouldn't get much on a trade I wouldn't think

You'd never know.
For someone as inventive as yourself... mm get a trade price from first place on the Bird then go talk turkey down the road. If they want to make a sale they'd be sure to accommodate you.

But you need to go for a decent test ride on both

**Bnonn** · 27th June 2007, 13:00

Nice writeup TA. It always happens when you least expect it, eh...

If you're looking at a new bike which is sportier and faired, I'd suggest that perhaps the Honda F4i would suit you well (the newer version with the banana seat). They've been discontinued in 2007, but they are very popular and quite sporty, while apparently still not too bad for 2-up riding. Anything sportier than that is just going to result in visits to the chiropractor for Tracey and probably you too, if you go on real long trips like the one you just described.

You could also look into the semi-faired version of the FZ6 or FZ1. They're both pretty nice, and will keep the wind off yah. Not a lot sportier than what you've got in terms of ergonomics, but the FZ1 will kick the pants off your Hornet.

**ZeroIndex** · 27th June 2007, 14:09

Sorry to hear about the bin Terminal... hope you get the bike all pimped out... you ever think of turning it streetfighter style? Probably not, but I'm sure you'll make it look good

**Bnonn** · 27th June 2007, 14:41

Making a proper streetfighter is hard and expensive, and you can't ride with a pillion. The Hornet already has a hooligan style to it. Streetfighters look cool, but they aren't really practical unless all you do is...well, streetfight.

**ZeroIndex** · 27th June 2007, 14:42

Originally Posted by Bnonn

Making a proper streetfighter is hard and expensive, and you can't ride with a pillion. The Hornet already has a hooligan style to it. Streetfighters look cool, but they aren't really practical unless all you do is...well, streetfight.

Very good points there...