Hornet Swarm Night City

**Gremlin** · 17th April 2009, 01:19

My last three loaners have been a seriously wide variety

First was the Honda VTX1800 Cruiser... evil considering some other hornet rider got the CB1000R... hidden message me thinks

Then I got the 690SM Prestige when the SM went in the first time. Next time it was in, I got a 950 Adventure. All good fun tho

I'll see if I can find myself in the city tomorrow evening

**Badger8** · 17th April 2009, 07:24

Originally Posted by GSXR Trace

Yeah they gave me a 250 GN, and no offence to all those who love them, cause yes they are sturdy little things and there are a million of them around auckland, but it didn't feel right... not only was it tiny and not much power to it... it didn't feel like a bike should as your sitting far too much upright on it.

At least my old two fiddy felt half way towards a bigger bike (right position and a decent size)! So yes i probably am a cc and sport bike snob... but it sure does make you appreciate your own baby!!

Haaahahaha, well there ya go, a VERY different ride indeed!
I used to love my old GN for what she was, but hate her for all that she couldnt do.
I still maintain they are the ULTIMATE learner bike, good for teaching control and the like on a stable and non-threatening platform. How long you can tolerate remaining on one varies from person to person, but i had awesome fun on mine!
And they have plenty of power round town, i used to wheelie mine clear across the intersection at every set of lights!

That said, i dont think i could tolerate one for more than a loan bike these days!

The CBR was weird enough for just getting to and from work

**TOTO** · 17th April 2009, 08:04

Originally Posted by Badger8

... i used to wheelie mine clear across the intersection at every set of lights!

You certanly could wheelie that thing, I will never forget that day

**GSXR Trace** · 17th April 2009, 08:32

Originally Posted by Gremlin

I'll see if I can find myself in the city tomorrow evening

you can come on one condition... and you know what I would say that condition is!

**zeocen** · 17th April 2009, 09:19

As much as you want to see him ride naked, spare the rest of us please

**GSXR Trace** · 17th April 2009, 09:30

Originally Posted by zeocen

As much as you want to see him ride naked, spare the rest of us please

ah you know me too well matt! that was exactly what i was meaning!

**Choco** · 17th April 2009, 10:44

Originally Posted by Badger8

Haaahahaha, well there ya go, a VERY different ride indeed!
I used to love my old GN for what she was, but hate her for all that she couldnt do.
I still maintain they are the ULTIMATE learner bike, good for teaching control and the like on a stable and non-threatening platform. How long you can tolerate remaining on one varies from person to person, but i had awesome fun on mine!

Keep speaking the truth brother!

I miss my GN sometimes, so many fond memories. But upgrading to the hornet was something that i really needed to do and i'm a much better rider for it! I would happily take a GN as a loaner bike for a day or two, but saying that i've never had a loaner bike!

ALL HAIL THE MIGHTY GN

**TOTO** · 17th April 2009, 10:45

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**zeocen** · 17th April 2009, 12:00

So any idea where we're going tonight?

**gijoe1313** · 17th April 2009, 12:14

From what TOTO has posted, summit' to do with gravel?

**GSXR Trace** · 17th April 2009, 12:28

Originally Posted by gijoe1313

From what TOTO has posted, summit' to do with gravel?

toto aint coming so don't get any stupid ideas from him!
Or else you won't be blessed with the opportunity to ride with me and my gixer! ;P
You have to choose... its the gravel or me! hahahaha

**zeocen** · 17th April 2009, 13:20

Well I suggest somewhere out south, via St Heliers "GP" backroads from Howick to Whitford, around Maraetai and then maybe to Kawakawa Bay?

Or just some urban fun, going to random scenic places and stop somewhere later on for food? Maybe the Daikoku proper restaurant !? Never been there before!

**madbikeboy** · 17th April 2009, 13:24

I'd be keen for Daikoku. Or Subway (since this fattie is on a diet).

**gijoe1313** · 17th April 2009, 15:14

Well, the curse of my karma strikes again (this is why I am always so cager of agreeing to anything!

)

Turns out my dad has just had two of his back molars pulled. He is hors de combat and in lala land!

So, me being the good son and all has to step up and work the takeaway shift!

I won't be finished until around 10pm. Feel free to drop around and snerk at me as I flip hamburger patties. Zeocen knows the way, bug him for directions and the best eggburgers this side of Auckland!

Pfft, just as well I went for some riding earlier today or I'd be one ornery gijoe1313!

@MBB : You? Fat? The last I saw you, you looked as if you were ingesting tapeworms!