Got myself a Hornet!

[obstacle]

So, next weekend (8th) I'm taking a road trip to pick up my new bike (well, new to me) in Taupo. The bike looks well looked after and I'm stoked to finally be able to ride.

My question is - is there anything that I should check when I pick it up that would be a show stopper?

It's got a warrant and a rego, a little ding on the tank but otherwise fine. The guy is a mechanic and it sounds like it's been his weekend riding toy that has been well looked after.

I'm counting the minutes until next weekend!!!!

[gijoe1313]

Congrats! You made a good choice to join the swarm yessirree bob! So you going to be riding it back or trailering it back like I did for my little ol'Hornet?

And when are you thinking of going to pick it up? I may be tempted to ride down that way

Well if you need to know anything more about it, drop me a PM ... and I'll try to convince you to bling yours out! btw, was it one of those purty little ol'Hornets on sale at 'tardme?

Keep us posted! Bzzzzt!

[Chickadee]

Isn't Justin (Gijoe1313) a helpful lad, but hey a Hornet and long ride's are two of his favourite things.....

If you want company I totally recommend riding with Justin.

[obstacle]

Thanks for the offer, I'll PM you now. A friend of mine (DiscoTex) is coming down with me to either ride it back or sit in the car while we trailer it back (depending on the weather). I'm sure if the weather is good he'd be more than happy to have the company. I'll also be following close behind in the car for backup

[Trudes]

Well done, welcome to the nest.

[Terminated]

Well done, welcome to the nest.

Well what she, Trudi said, but not quite so literally

Congratulations. Hornets must be in season

Heads Up and Enjoy

[gijoe1313]

Well what she, Trudi said, but not quite so literally

Congratulations. Hornets must be in season

Heads Up and Enjoy

And long may that season continue! Hip hip hooray! :spudbn: :spudflip:

And oh yeah, I'm in contact with the Hornets nest in UK and making discreet enquiries about benefits to be extended to NZ members! Heeheee! Cackle!

[zeocen]

I don't think kawasakian's are allowed to say this in public, but I'm quite fond of the ol' hornet, a good bike! Congrats on your new purchase !

[sprag]

I don't think kawasakian's are allowed to say this in public, but I'm quite fond of the ol' hornet, a good bike! Congrats on your new purchase !

*Shakes head* return to the dark side my son LOL

[discotex]

I don't think kawasakian's are allowed to say this in public, but I'm quite fond of the ol' hornet, a good bike! Congrats on your new purchase !

Those hornets are mighty fine bikes no doubt about it. I'm really looking forward to riding the hornet back for obstacle should the weather permit. I'm expecting it'll feel pretty comfy after riding the ZXR for the last 6 months. The VTR250 I rode was heaps of fun so a hornet can only be better.

*Shakes head* return to the dark side my son LOL

*shakes head* Coming from a dude with a Hyobag...

And when are you thinking of going to pick it up? I may be tempted to ride down that way

You're so easy it's a good thing riding doesn't give you STDs

[gijoe1313]

You're so easy it's a good thing riding doesn't give you STDs

Hey! I resemble that remark! I've dropped on my monthly average of 8000kms! So I need to pick it back up so in my first year of riding I would have done 72000km! (at 59000km at moment! ) hmmm 3 months to rack it back up!

So yeah, I am easy and excuse for a ride!

[Sleepr]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet, one more in the swarm.

Congrats for buying the hornet, now you are one of us muhahahha -_-

gijoe13131 (Justin) is the top man regarding hornets, he has helped me with mine one too mnay times .

Hornets are good bikes, got the power in the top, but they can be lil frustrating in stop and go peak traffic.

EDIT: Don't forget to put up some piccies.

[gijoe1313]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet, one more in the swarm.

Congrats for buying the hornet, now you are one of us muhahahha -_-

gijoe13131 (Justin) is the top man regarding hornets, he has helped me with mine one too mnay times .

Hornets are good bikes, got the power in the top, but they can be lil frustrating in stop and go peak traffic.

EDIT: Don't forget to put up some piccies.

Nah Sleepr, once you get to grips with your little ol'Hornet you'll be buzzing in any traffic any time! Just keep in the right gear with the right revs and she'll be right!

Need more practice with it? I'm sure we can go for a ride somewhere and do some!

[zeocen]

Those hornets are mighty fine bikes no doubt about it. I'm really looking forward to riding the hornet back for obstacle should the weather permit. I'm expecting it'll feel pretty comfy after riding the ZXR for the last 6 months. The VTR250 I rode was heaps of fun so a hornet can only be better.

Yup, gijoe1313's hornet felt like a cushion compared to my gpx, a really nice seating position, fit like a glove, so to speak.

I refuse to ride it though, so I cant comment on that ;p

[zeocen]

Nah Sleepr, once you get to grips with your little ol'Hornet you'll be buzzing in any traffic any time! Just keep in the right gear with the right revs and she'll be right!

Need more practice with it? I'm sure we can go for a ride somewhere and do some!

Would I get stung if I entered the swarm for tagging along on the same ride?

Everyone needs an odd one out to laugh at. Especially a slower one!