05 CB900F Honda Hornet Review

**Groins_NZ** · 29th June 2006, 21:44

**Dak** · 29th July 2006, 12:13

Speaking of these, I'm looking at one, but with the local dealer here not having one I can ride, how are they for the larger person?? I'm 6'1" and about 120kg.

Cheers, Jeff.

**Groins_NZ** · 1st August 2006, 18:23

Dowman Honda don't have a CB900 Hornet to ride??

**Zapf** · 1st August 2006, 19:13

Ermm yummy

**WickedOne** · 11th August 2006, 16:20

Originally Posted by Zapf

Ermm yummy

I also want one!!!!!!

**skelstar** · 15th August 2006, 14:33

I have to charge my battery tonight (dead flat), and the last time I tried to get to my battery I was having a bit of grief. Anyone got any tips getting it out?

I will remove the side cover but I seem to remember that despite detaching the rubber strap that holds it in, that the wiring was kinda holding it in.

Any ideas? Cheers.

**Kendog** · 15th August 2006, 17:17

Originally Posted by skelstar

I have to charge my battery tonight (dead flat), and the last time I tried to get to my battery I was having a bit of grief. Anyone got any tips getting it out?

I will remove the side cover but I seem to remember that despite detaching the rubber strap that holds it in, that the wiring was kinda holding it in.

Any ideas? Cheers.

I had to remove the battery a few times when I got mine. It looked like the wires were holding it in but it pulled out fine.
Getting it back in takes a bit of patience however.

**skelstar** · 15th August 2006, 17:46

Yeah, managed to wrench it out enough to get clips onto it. A bit dodgy though.

**merv** · 15th August 2006, 18:29

Originally Posted by skelstar

I have to charge my battery tonight (dead flat), and the last time I tried to get to my battery I was having a bit of grief.

What is up with your bike? You are the guy that averages zillions of kms a day, the battery should not go flat. It is only guys like me with many bikes who only rides them occasionally that needs a battery tender even.

**skelstar** · 15th August 2006, 18:36

Dammit, no-one was supposed to ask.

I managed to leave the bike turned ON when I came home the other night. Even worse: I had to ride my pushbike to work. Nuff said.

**merv** · 15th August 2006, 18:42

Originally Posted by skelstar

I managed to leave the bike turned ON when I came home the other night.

OK I was worried your lovely Honda was giving trouble. It shouldn't happen. Glad it didn't. Have fun.

**Zapf** · 15th August 2006, 22:03

Originally Posted by skelstar

Dammit, no-one was supposed to ask.

I managed to leave the bike turned ON when I came home the other night. Even worse: I had to ride my pushbike to work. Nuff said.

lol... what state were you in? should see the headlights on and all... anyway

I disconnect the earth cable 1st before pulling the battery out of its hoster

**skelstar** · 15th August 2006, 22:25

I dont know mate...I leave the lights on so I can see the lock to lock the bike up. Turned around in an already lit garage, walked out the door, pushed the button.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 28th September 2006, 21:35

So, Ive ordered my new fork springs and new Ohlins shock.

since theres some money left on the CC, and who needs groceries or electric power, I think some Sato Racing frame sliders and some swingarm bobbins are the next purchase

who bought them, and where'd ya geddem from? Online is fine.

Pritch008, I looked at the Givi crash bars, and while Im sure they would be functional, the look of them put me off.

thanks a bunch for heads up!

**Zapf** · 1st October 2006, 22:18

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

So, Ive ordered my new fork springs and new Ohlins shock.

since theres some money left on the CC, and who needs groceries or electric power, I think some Sato Racing frame sliders and some swingarm bobbins are the next purchase

who bought them, and where'd ya geddem from? Online is fine.

Pritch008, I looked at the Givi crash bars, and while Im sure they would be functional, the look of them put me off.

thanks a bunch for heads up!

nice... they'll transform your hornet

now where do I find some Ohlins forks.. $$$$ OUCH.