New bike for the Duck...

**duckman** · 2nd February 2005, 10:01

So as you know the TLR is up for grabs ... which means of course I'm buying a new bike....

The bike in question is currently parked up at AMPS and is quite a different beast to my previous bikes...
I'm swapping a twin for a four.... and a "sport bike" for slightly tamer "naked sport tourer" ....

I'm also changing brands from Suzuki to ... (oh my God) HONDA ... :sly:

It's the allllllll new 2005 Honda CB900 Hornet.

Trouble is I can't take the Fooker out for a test ride. AMPS only has one and it's not available as a tester. (fairy muff)

So apart from the sit on it and alllllll the reviews I've read I still don't know how it rides.

Sooooo, has anybody got a late model CB900 that I could take for a ride ... I'd be more than happy to offer a ride on the TLR as compensation.

**vifferman** · 2nd February 2005, 10:04

Originally Posted by duckman

Sooooo, has anybody got a late model CB900 that I could take for a ride ... I'd be more than happy to offer a ride on the TLR as compensation.

Cyclespot has/had a Hornet on their floor, but I dunno if it's the 2004 or a 2005. Very sharp price, pity they're such sharks and have such crap regard for their customers.

BTW - isn't it a bit crap not letting you test-ride a bike you sound like you have a very high chance/risk of buying?

**XTC** · 2nd February 2005, 10:04

I'm off to buy that one today........

**duckman** · 2nd February 2005, 10:11

Originally Posted by Andyadams

I'm off to buy that one today........

Back off yer Bastard!!!! Hahaha Just kidding ...

Nah - I want the black one!! it's sexy

**inlinefour** · 2nd February 2005, 10:12

Originally Posted by duckman

So as you know the TLR is up for grabs ... which means of course I'm buying a new bike....

The bike in question is currently parked up at AMPS and is quite a different beast to my previous bikes...
I'm swapping a twin for a four.... and a "sport bike" for slightly tamer "naked sport tourer" ....

I'm also changing brands from Suzuki to ... (oh my God) HONDA ... :sly:

It's the allllllll new 2005 Honda CB900 Hornet.

Trouble is I can't take the Fooker out for a test ride. AMPS only has one and it's not available as a tester. (fairy muff)

So apart from the sit on it and alllllll the reviews I've read I still don't know how it rides.

Sooooo, has anybody got a late model CB900 that I could take for a ride ... I'd be more than happy to offer a ride on the TLR as compensation.

I am envious

**duckman** · 2nd February 2005, 10:14

Originally Posted by vifferman

Cyclespot has/had a Hornet on their floor, but I dunno if it's the 2004 or a 2005. Very sharp price, pity they're such sharks and have such crap regard for their customers.

BTW - isn't it a bit crap not letting you test-ride a bike you sound like you have a very high chance/risk of buying?

It is abit crap but in AMPS defence, It's the only one they have and it's got 0 k's on it. The next delivery is scheduled for March and I don't want to wait that long. I tried doing a deal with them over the TLR but they wanted 1,800 bucks on top .... The Hornet's 10,995 - you do the math.
So I'm trying to sell privately ... gggrrrrrr I just want me new bike!!!

**Sniper** · 2nd February 2005, 10:20

Damn, lucky you man, and have a great ride

**duckman** · 2nd February 2005, 10:20

Originally Posted by Honda

I am envious

I thought you'd be pleased sir...

**vifferman** · 2nd February 2005, 10:23

I can sort of understand you deciding to get one - they are a sharp price, but it's a huge change of bike type. How come?

**duckman** · 2nd February 2005, 10:29

Originally Posted by vifferman

I can sort of understand you deciding to get one - they are a sharp price, but it's a huge change of bike type. How come?

Very good question,

A couple of reasons really...

I've been using the TLR as my daily commmuting vehicle since I moved house and it's not the easist bike for that sort of behaivour.

I've found lately on longer rides that my wrists and particularily my shoulders have been taking a beating - (read - Getting old)

Also, on more spirited rides I find I'm just too damn conscious of the bikes power to really enjoy the ride. This probably doesn't make sense but, I do stupid stuff like break too early, and I'm waaaay to slow to get back on the gas in case it lifts and get a bit hairy.... I'm just a wus to be honest.

The big one is... I can probably sell my 1999 bike with 31,000 k's on it and get a brand spanking new one without changing much dolleros.

**duckman** · 2nd February 2005, 10:38

Originally Posted by Andyadams

I'm off to buy that one today........

Seriously, are you buying that one... What colour is it ? 2004 or 2005 ?

How much ??

**SPman** · 2nd February 2005, 16:36

Tried a 900 Hornet - with PC3, K7Bs, & Micron cans. - Seating possy is great, engine is great, suspension is shite! Dont go throwing it at speed into bumpy turns - it feels like an H1 Kawasaki with more power and hence more ability to tie itself in knots. However, get the suspension sorted............