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« on: January 28, 2012, 08:41:04 PM » |
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So I've thought and thought and researched and I'm now moving slowly towards a 2007 Hornet. Has ABS, fly screen, crash bungs, tank cover (in gold with 3D Honda Wing logo), scottoiler and optimate cable. Asked dealer if he could improve the price but he's offered to throw in a Givi Monokey topbox with rack for free. This means it'll have everything I need to use straight off and the lack of fairing and presence of crash bungs etc...will mean it's better protected.
On sale from Doble Motorcycles which seems to be a good outfit.
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« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2012, 09:30:02 PM » |
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Dobles aren't too shabby. If you flan on buying anything from them, join the Hornet's Nest. Subscribed members get a discount as Dobles are the main sponsor.  |
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« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2012, 09:51:35 PM » |
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oh lordy another one for the dark side h0nda!!! pah!!!  |
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« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2012, 09:53:50 PM » |
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WHY spend that much? £1500 will get you something cracking to learn to ride on?
READ all the previous drop / crash posts from newbies. Not many crashes but a LOT of drops. Buy something it doesn't matter and also you can sell for the same money IF you dont like it or get fed up of in 3 months time!
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« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2012, 10:02:50 PM » |
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Thanks for the advice. My criterion are quite specific (for various reasons) so I need something which is a good all rounder, fun to ride and, most importantly, I can hold onto for 3+ years and enjoy as I grow into it. I won't be trading up earlier than that for 'domestic' reasons.... Also the ABS is a welcome addition. I've had a look at what £1500 buys but this sort of set up fits what I'm looking for the most.
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« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2012, 10:09:08 PM » |
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If it suits you.. then go for it. You risk dropping any new bike.. old or new. new rider or long time biker. I've been riding for 32yrs.. have had this model bike since 1997.. and STILL managed to drop it last year. C'est la vie. was a moments lack of concentration that did it. no damage.. the bike has enough protection. picked it up.. got my breath back and carried on.
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« Reply #6 on: January 28, 2012, 10:19:52 PM » |
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believe it - had mine for nearly ten years and still managed to drop her last year - and I picked her up too - !! yes !! well the tank was fair empty  then i went to the hospital  |
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« Reply #7 on: January 28, 2012, 10:33:02 PM » |
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Cheers guys. That's pretty much my logic too. And my 'nod' to my liklihood of having a drop is to buy an non-faired bike with crash protectors. From what I've read the Hornet seems a fun bike with a loyal following. Will see if Dobles let me test ride just to ensure it doesn't match me.
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« Reply #8 on: January 29, 2012, 12:41:12 AM » |
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You wont know in 30 minutes. Knowing a bike takes a long time unless it really affects you. I have tried loads for 30 mins and thought "want one" but between paying another £6 - £10k for part exing mine I always think mine is worth more.
Could I live with many of those I have tested? Maybe in some cases and maybe not.
The Diavel was perfect or so I thought. The wind resistance was low. Seat was perfect height. Engine STONKING. But it bruised my tailbone and trapped a nerve.
Go for what you want at the end of the day. it's your money. you'll either find you are throwing it down the drain or you'll lose money on it but enjoy the bike. You wont know until you do. You may find after 5 months a hornet is too dull.
Maria had outgrown her 500 after 5 months yet she thought it way too powerful for the 1st 6 weeks....... her 1st proper bike was a GSX1300 Busa which she thought she could ride. She ended up much quicker on the 500
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« Reply #9 on: January 29, 2012, 11:43:44 AM » |
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Go with what you want M8; biking's a dream so just enjoy yourself |
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« Reply #10 on: January 29, 2012, 05:03:03 PM » |
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Sounds like a decent Bike to start with DOnt worry about dropping it, i have been riding 18 months and havent dropped one yet (I dont count green laning) Have come close once or twice when I forgot the side stand mind! |
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« Reply #11 on: January 29, 2012, 06:15:08 PM » |
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Don't worry about dropping it, if its going to happen it'll happen, newbie-ness wont make much difference! Took me 2 years & onto my second bike before I dropped one! But it involved a lot of snow & ice - experience cannot overcome an absence of friction  Sounds like you know what you are after |
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« Reply #12 on: January 29, 2012, 09:44:05 PM » |
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QQ just get the bike you want. If you drop it you drop it. Worry about it if it happens. Not before |
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« Reply #13 on: January 30, 2012, 10:14:20 AM » |
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Cheers guys! Well.....I've bought it!! Great deal from Dobles and they're delivering for free :-)
I'm soooooooooooooooo happy!!!
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« Reply #14 on: January 30, 2012, 01:47:01 PM » |
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Congratulations.  Hope you have lots of fun on it. Piccies please, when you have time. |
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« Reply #15 on: January 30, 2012, 01:55:42 PM » |
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Excellent! When do you get it? Take care and have fun... It's great having your own bike and being able to ride when and where you want (er, weather permitting). Though you may find that your daily commute is no quicker, due to a tendency to choose more "interesting" routes |
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« Reply #16 on: January 30, 2012, 03:25:41 PM » |
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Getting it on the 10th of Feb  |
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« Reply #17 on: January 30, 2012, 04:19:35 PM » |
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snow should have cleared by then |
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« Reply #18 on: January 30, 2012, 04:22:58 PM » |
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« Reply #19 on: January 30, 2012, 04:49:15 PM » |
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Awesome matey - looking forwards to riding the Bedfordshire roads Now Cinderella, you shall come to the Southerners Ride-Out  |
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« Reply #20 on: January 30, 2012, 05:21:38 PM » |
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Awesome matey - looking forwards to riding the Bedfordshire roads Now Cinderella, you shall come to the Southerners Ride-Out :-) |
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« Reply #24 on: January 30, 2012, 07:20:30 PM » |
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now that Does look nice |
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« Reply #25 on: January 30, 2012, 07:43:37 PM » |
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now that Does look nice Doesn't it just. QQ.. think about having a front 'fend extenda' put on the rear of the front mudguard.. it will reduce the amount of road muck that will inevitably be thrown up. like this: http://tinyurl.com/7s347m5 |
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« Reply #26 on: January 30, 2012, 07:46:33 PM » |
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good looking hornet that have fun take it steady and youll be fine.
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« Reply #27 on: January 30, 2012, 08:02:39 PM » |
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Nice bike.
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« Reply #28 on: January 30, 2012, 08:42:07 PM » |
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« Reply #29 on: January 31, 2012, 08:21:23 AM » |
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Looks spot on that QQ. Enjoy it and stay safe |
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