For Sale - 1996 Hornet 250 $3,000 - Quick sale!

**Metalor** · 15th February 2012, 20:11

Sorry guys, bike is now SOLD!!

I'm selling my beloved 250 as I've stepped up to a Hornet 900, so time for another learner to to enjoy her as much as I did.

WOF til April and Rego'd until May.

Tyres are virtually brand new. Front is a BT 016 and Rear is a BT 023.

Regular oil changes, valves clearances all checked and are as they should be. New steering head bearings and other work done around 9 months ago (will list work done once I get the receipt).

Has had a small drop, as with all learner bikes, which has left a scrape on the left side of the tank. I have tried to photo this as best I can with my crappy phone camera. Price reflects this.

This is an excellent learners bike and will treat you well.

**Metalor** · 15th February 2012, 20:14

I"ll try and take some better pics ASAP... it's currently parked at work in a secure carpark because I can't ride 2 bikes! Haven't had a chance to take some photos in the sun.

Oh, I'm looking for some decent bookshelf or floorstanding speakers, so if any potential buyer would like a part trade I may be interest

**Metalor** · 15th February 2012, 20:16

here's a few more pics from a couple of years ago... one is an exceptionally sexy pic of me, so try and contain yourselves.

**Metalor** · 16th February 2012, 08:07

I'm open to offers, so flick me a PM or you can email me metalor@gmail.com

Cheers!

**nzmikey** · 16th February 2012, 15:32

LOL there goes me trying to get 4k for mine

**Metalor** · 16th February 2012, 17:00

Haha, sorry mate... don't think mine will last long at this price, so you'll still be able to get 4k if you're patient :P

**hayd3n** · 16th February 2012, 22:43

nice bike !!!
do you like the bt016's? im fitting a front on monday

**Metalor** · 17th February 2012, 08:11

Cheers mate

Yep! 016 feels good on the wee hornet. Nice confident feeling that it's going to hold to the road, that's what ya want!

**Metalor** · 23rd February 2012, 16:50

OK.. took her for a ride and it's weird because there's a lack of power. I'm pretty certain it's not me just being used to a 900 now... thinking it my be spark plugs or air filter. Still goes fine, rides well and sounds good (as in all cylinders are going)... just feels like there should be more there when I twist the throttle.

Anyway, it's just sitting there not being ridden, and she's been awesome to me. I don't want to sort out the power delivery problem so someone can get a bargain for $2500.

$2500 and you can ride her away

**Metalor** · 29th February 2012, 18:52

OK... well, I found the problem... it was actually me being a complete nub.

A fellow Kiwibiker came round and took her for a ride and then informed me that he thought the power delivery was fine and peppy like it should be.

So... I decided to take her for another blat up the motorway, and realised that I have been an idiot

I got it up to 150 before backing off (safely!)

Idles fine when warm aswell, although I think the plugs could still do with being changed.

So yeah, I'm just a retard and used to riding bigger bikes now

But, the good news for you guys is that I am open to any offer over $2500.... so BUY IT