The dogs' Hornet mods

[Gremlin]

The Hornet suspension really came from the budget bin. Typical with that mid range of bikes for most brands. Hardest part was actually trying to adjust the front to be acceptable with a really nice rear... Initially the front simply turned to mush as it couldn't match the rear. Since it only does city work, I've avoided the temptation to change the front...

The BMW's suspension works much better in that regard, but then for $5000 you'd expect that

[nzspokes]

The Hornet suspension really came from the budget bin. Typical with that mid range of bikes for most brands. Hardest part was actually trying to adjust the front to be acceptable with a really nice rear... Initially the front simply turned to mush as it couldn't match the rear. Since it only does city work, I've avoided the temptation to change the front...

The BMW's suspension works much better in that regard, but then for $5000 you'd expect that

Have you not done springs in the front?

[Drew]

Power commander is gonna do so little, I never saw the point of putting one in.

The Hornet motors are mechanically limited compared to the CBR that the motor came from. Cams and shit is where the power went.

Open the pipes because they are choked to death, and all other mods should focus on handling and looking cool...And brakes if you really want to spend money.

[Maha]

I remember thinking mmmmmmmmmmmm when Trudes had her Hornet for sale http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...tered-Feb-2006

[nzspokes]

Power commander is gonna do so little, I never saw the point of putting one in.

The Hornet motors are mechanically limited compared to the CBR that the motor came from. Cams and shit is where the power went.

Open the pipes because they are choked to death, and all other mods should focus on handling and looking cool...And brakes if you really want to spend money.

Braded lines going on this weekend.

Power commander wont give it more peak HP but smooth out the mid range. Thry run rich as shit.

[Gremlin]

Have you not done springs in the front?

No, just the limited settings adjusted to suit the rear...

[Tigadee]

My bike has been noticeably jerky at low revs since the exhausts were changed, have learned to live with it, but the time had come to get it sorted.

Hmmmm, much the same for mine... Not a pleasant ride in town.

At least gives me an idea that mine may need some tuning too... Cheers!

[AllanB]

Front springs from Robert T are a couple of hundred. $30 for some fresh oil. Easy DIY job if you are paying attention. Well worth the spend.

[nzspokes]

No, just the limited settings adjusted to suit the rear...

Easy 1 to 2 hour job. Reduce air gap at top to help bottom out.

[nzspokes]

So new braided stainless lines will go on over the weekend. Maybe paint the fork clamp.

Fun times.

[hayd3n]

painting my gear shifter and brake lever this weekend . trying to convince my m8 to sell me his hornet cup rear sets and spare braided lines

[hayd3n]

should have some rearsets in a couple of weeks , anyone keen for me to get some cnced?

[nzspokes]

should have some rearsets in a couple of weeks , anyone keen for me to get some cnced?

Could be, got pics?

Did me braided brake lines, fark that was worth doing. Nice and firm brakes front and rear now. Took time to clean my calipers. Got a tip to hit them with alcohol and a dish scrubber. They is like new shiny gold.

[hayd3n]

like this http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/...0/IMG_5647.jpg
ppl would havt o get their own pegs and spacers . but easy things to make / get froma hardware store,
the factory brake lever and shifter are used
, not sure if they the same on the 900 i have a 99 600

[nzspokes]

like this http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/...0/IMG_5647.jpg
ppl would havt o get their own pegs and spacers . but easy things to make / get froma hardware store,
the factory brake lever and shifter are used
, not sure if they the same on the 900 i have a 99 600

Just realized I may need my pillion pegs. This will stop them. They are part of the stock rearsets.