Grotty Hornet

Doomsnite · Traffic Copper Joined: 19 Nov 2013 Karma :

What colour you going for on the wheels and swing arm.. black again? Considered yellow wheels for mine but might be too much!
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Triumph Street Triple-R
Sold: Honda Hornet CB600F-Y / Yamaha YBR125

MarkJ · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Karma :

Black, I think yellow wheels would be a step too far Laughing

Didn't have time to check the wiring loom today - gave it a wiggle but couldn't get the indicators to not work. Changed the rear tyre, didn't take any pics as everyone knows what a tyre looks like on a wheel.

I needed to "test the gearbox" so gave the knackered rear tyre a send off https://forums.watchuseek.com/attachments/f73/935361d1358197688-absolutely-drool-worthy-burnout.gif

No comments about the jeans coming from the 80s. Razz

Super Manx · L Plate Warrior Joined: 16 Jun 2014 Karma :

MarkJ · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Karma :

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No advisories which is good Mr. Green

Took it for a quick spin
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It's a lot better than I remember it. Fairly grunty for a 600, and I think the new head bearings and fork rebuild have made a world of difference to the handling.

Not going to do much to it for now. Now that I have a second road bike again I can take the Sprint off the road and do some work to that while the weather's crap, then when the weather improves I'll ride the Sprint so I can powdercoat the wheels, swingarm and footrest hangers, and paint the bodywork.

Super Manx · L Plate Warrior Joined: 16 Jun 2014 Karma :

SCORE!

Also, OP finally delivers!
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Current bikes: KTM Duke II, DT 125R
Previous Bikes: CBR 600F, VFR 800

bikertomm · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Jul 2010 Karma :

Good effort sire. Thumbs Up

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07' Honda Hornet now full powaah! My guide on performing an oil change!

Doomsnite · Traffic Copper Joined: 19 Nov 2013 Karma :

Looks good, massive difference Thumbs Up

Iinterested to see the rest powdercoated. Cant imagine it with just the front done
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Triumph Street Triple-R
Sold: Honda Hornet CB600F-Y / Yamaha YBR125

garth · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Dec 2004 Karma :

Nice one. Total spend?
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MarkJ · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Karma :

err, I think all the powdercoating was £180, new wheel and discs £100, various bolts probably adds up to maybe £30 at a guess, paints etc. probably £20, new swingarm for £25, calipers £15, headlight was £30, drill bits/tools I didn't have etc. maybe £40

So just under £450, less than I expected tbh, and I've got old wheels and spare bits & pieces from it I can sell to get some money back.

Doomsnite · Traffic Copper Joined: 19 Nov 2013 Karma :

I may have missed it but when removing the swingarm and top/bottom yokes for powdercoat, what bearings/washers, etc if any did you replace and do you have to?
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Triumph Street Triple-R
Sold: Honda Hornet CB600F-Y / Yamaha YBR125

MarkJ · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Karma :

Top of page 5 is head bearing fitment, I used a taper roller bearing at the bottom, and normal ball bearing at the top, as there's a funny stepped down top seal on the Hornet instead of a flat one. Swingarm hasn't been powdercoated yet, but I think for the spindle pivot it uses a needle roller bearing one side, and sealed bearing the other, and one of these is a expensive for what it is.

Which reminds me: headbearing kit £20, David Silver order (fork seals, bushes etc.) £80, so £550 in total.