New Ride! Can't wait.

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sstimmyy

sstimmyy

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My new bike arrived today as a couple of you may already know from Facebook :) It's a 1999 Honda Hornet and Is in pretty good condition for it's 32,000 miles. Not as clean as cheesecakes was but with a little bit of elbow grease and polish I'll have her looking pretty fly!

Now I've just got to smash through my tests (hopefully not actually involving any smashing please! :shock: ) I did take her for a slow ride on the patio around the house but didn't top about 5mph as the power is scary, especially in such a small space!


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Cant wait to try her out!
 
Welcome to the Hornet club. Power band is great and they have quite a bit of torque - enough to make a pillion uncomfortable :)
 
Friz said:
Looks sweet :P

Everyone getting Hornets makes me want one..
Maybe... just maybe...
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You've already got a hornet, but with some plastic on the front of it....

/me runs and hides :P
 
ToySoldier said:
im liking the colour man XD but that rocket launcher needs to change haha way to big =]
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I actually quite like it although I wouldn't mind a Micron or Scorpion can at some point :)

WibblesHD said:
Welcome to the Hornet club. Power band is great and they have quite a bit of torque - enough to make a pillion uncomfortable
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Thanks :D I already love it!
 
Friz said:
Looks sweet :P

Everyone getting Hornets makes me want one..
Maybe... just maybe...
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Do it! If you can pick one up for the price I did you'll be laughing :D Only thing that isn't so good is the fuel economy, around 35-40mpg.
 
sstimmyy said:
Friz said:
Looks sweet :P

Everyone getting Hornets makes me want one..
Maybe... just maybe...
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Do it! If you can pick one up for the price I did you'll be laughing :D Only thing that isn't so good is the fuel economy, around 35-40mpg.
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It's not that bad, I get around 130 to a tank which if my maths is right is above 40mpg. Problem is the 1999 has a tiny tiny tank, 13 litres I think.
 
Chessecake94 said:
I might have a Micron for sale soon. Baffles removed.
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I would definitely be interested if you do sell it mate, just pm me a price when you've made your decision :)


WibblesHD said:
It's not that bad, I get around 130 to a tank which if my maths is right is above 40mpg. Problem is the 1999 has a tiny tiny tank, 13 litres I think.
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Oh not so bad then! I have just been going off what I read else where but the previous owner did say he gets around 50mpg! The Tank is 16 litres including reserve so probably is 13 litres main, not the biggest!
 
sstimmyy said:
Friz said:
Looks sweet :P

Everyone getting Hornets makes me want one..
Maybe... just maybe...
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Do it! If you can pick one up for the price I did you'll be laughing :D Only thing that isn't so good is the fuel economy, around 35-40mpg.
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How much did it cost you?

Yarek said:
You've already got a hornet, but with some plastic on the front of it....

/me runs and hides :P
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And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that! :D
 
Friz said:
sstimmyy said:
Friz said:
Looks sweet :P

Everyone getting Hornets makes me want one..
Maybe... just maybe...
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Do it! If you can pick one up for the price I did you'll be laughing :D Only thing that isn't so good is the fuel economy, around 35-40mpg.
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How much did it cost you?
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£1020 :) It's got crash bungs, a hugger and heated grips. It does need new tires soon though.
 
Good luck with your tests btw sstimmyy - smooth and steady wins the race - remember to record your first day out on the bike too, but don't try and vlog - we just want to hear the squeals of enjoyment, hehe :)
 
Yarek said:
Good luck with your tests btw sstimmyy - smooth and steady wins the race - remember to record your first day out on the bike too, but don't try and vlog - we just want to hear the squeals of enjoyment, hehe :)
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Thanks mate :) I will try and record my first day but you may be looking at the ground again like in my first vlogging attempt, Ill see what I can do though as I know those squeals will be priceless :D
 
Cheers Toast although sorry for late reply! :p


I made a quick walk around video :)
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtATOuV-P4E[/youtube]
 
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