Need help from 900 Hornet riders

[AllanB]

Just found one on Trademe with MX bars - I've nicked the picture - see below.

[HenryDorsetCase]

the thing with those bars (for me) is not enough sweep, which when sitting puts your wrists at an odd angle. Fine on a dirtbike where you move around all over the thing and stand up and such. Though bars are such a personal thing its hard to tell. I personally dont like that crossbar either.

[AllanB]

the thing with those bars (for me) is not enough sweep, which when sitting puts your wrists at an odd angle. Fine on a dirtbike where you move around all over the thing and stand up and such. Though bars are such a personal thing its hard to tell. I personally dont like that crossbar either.

I agree re MX bars - your hands end up tiswted up a bit. The Renthal alloy road bars (super bike, ultra lows etc) have a more natural sweep back, as do the chrome street bars available.

[crash99]

As some of you will be aware Auckland had up to 90KM winds on friday. Long story short my 05 900 hornet blew over (even though it was in a sheltered spot).

Damage wasnt to bad but i managed to scuff the crank case and bend my handlebars. I rang cyclespot (my local Honda dealer) and found that the genuine handlebars are $260+gst. Now ill be buggared before i pay that for some staock bars.

So heres the advice i need. Has anyone fitted Renthal bars and found them good? If so what was involved in fittment and what style/size bar did you put on. Also what was the all up cost.

Any help, info or advise would be greatly appreciated.

Yeah definitely go Renthals Low - same as in the pic from Trademe below. No vibes at all. I filed off the locating lugs, wrapped a bit of duct tape on the bar and the block doesn't slip at all. Sorted.

[crash99]

Hey Harry - here's the pics of my bars, as requested. These are the Renthal Streetfighter.

Note - the right hand throttle assembly - I ground off the locating pin - it is quite a snug fit so it is not the tension on the bolts that really holds it, but the lug. SO if you take the lug off, you need some other method of ensuring it doesn't twist - I just used a bit of duct tape. Someone else on the thread used a bit of inner tube, which is probably a better idea.
On the left hand side, the grip is quite difficult to get off, but just keep twisting it and a lot of wrist action () and you'll get there. Putting it on - I found just giving it a thump with my palm got it on after a while. Again, not easy but keep at it and you'll get there with patience. I found the bars took a bit of geting used to as quite a bit wider than originals, but after a week or so, no probs.
Cheers

[Harry the Barstard]

Thanks for all your help fellas, Shes going to have her new bars on tomorrow arvo. So in light of this expect rain sat an sun because its been bloody great weather since she blew over till now.

Mark my words RAIN.

Pss will put up some pics for anyone elese following this thread for info.

Once again thanks for your help and advice. i had three people offering advice and pics within 24hrs of starting this thread. Bloody good work,

[Harry the Barstard]

New bars are on and i am pretty happy with them.

I went for Renthal roadbike bars and they are a fraction lower and a fair bit wider. The increased width has made a big difference for me, feels so much better and i also feel like i have more controll.

I went for the gold ones because they are the same colour as my calipers and some of the mounting support part of my front disc. Also because the bar i wanted didnt have many colours available.

I have attached a few pics for anyone in the same boat. One thing i have found though is that handlebars are quiet a personal thing and that there is no right or wrong bar to fit as long as you like the feel it gives the bike.

Once again thanks to those who offered their help.

[HornetBoy]

Just found one on Trademe with MX bars - I've nicked the picture - see below.

nice bit of advertising for me bike their mate thats my hornet

glad its getting some views then

[HornetBoy]

New bars are on and i am pretty happy with them.

I went for Renthal roadbike bars and they are a fraction lower and a fair bit wider. The increased width has made a big difference for me, feels so much better and i also feel like i have more controll.

I went for the gold ones because they are the same colour as my calipers and some of the mounting support part of my front disc. Also because the bar i wanted didnt have many colours available.

I have attached a few pics for anyone in the same boat. One thing i have found though is that handlebars are quiet a personal thing and that there is no right or wrong bar to fit as long as you like the feel it gives the bike.

Once again thanks to those who offered their help.

harry were did you get the lights and screen from mate? how much were they ?

[Harry the Barstard]

harry were did you get the lights and screen from mate? how much were they ?

From my local Buell dealer. If memory sereves i think the setup was about $200 to $300. You need to make up a simple lil bracket for them to mount. If you ever do it let me know as i found a few realy good tricks come wiring time.

They are from a Buell lightning.

[AllanB]

Looking good now

Also get on to e-bay and do a search in e-bay motors for Honda 919 (thats what they call the Hornet in the USA) - you will pick up a set of crash bobbins cheap - have a look around as there are a few sellers. I think mine worked out at under NZ$50 air posted to me.

Good for those high wind days...................

[Harry the Barstard]

Lights, indicators, screen, bars and my cans are the only mods ive done.

I got my cans de baffled and they sound great. I was on a ride with another hornet rider who had micron cans. Even he agreed that my ones sounded better.

I got a 2" perf pipe in. Can still get warrents but sounds soooo much betta

[AllanB]

Cool - when u get the time can you post a picture looking down the rear of the cans - sounds like a plan.

I've just changed the turn-signals last week - gad the stock ones are huge!

looking for mirrors next...

And I have been looking at relocating the horn - there is sweet f-all spare space on the Hornet to hide it - It may end up mounted up under the swing-arm off a main stand hole.

[Kendog]

Cool - when u get the time can you post a picture looking down the rear of the cans - sounds like a plan.

I've just changed the turn-signals last week - gad the stock ones are huge!

looking for mirrors next...

And I have been looking at relocating the horn - there is sweet f-all spare space on the Hornet to hide it - It may end up mounted up under the swing-arm off a main stand hole.

If you are just trying to hide the horn, loosen its mount bolt and twist it round behind the headers. It is almost hidden in that position.

[TerminalAddict]

Harry: good work mate well done !!!
Allanb: I'd be interested to hear what you find about mirrors.
I've got some cheap arse ones on at the mo' that were a rush buy for a WOF. (originals didn't like the road )

Leave the horn where it is, and buy a stebel