Honda hornets.

[garth]

Going to look at one a bit later. It's a '00 on a X plate if it makes a difference.

Anything in particular that i should look out for on said hornet?

Thanks.
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

Not really, cam chains have been known to rarely go, but that's about it.
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[Itchy]

17 inch front wheel, the older ones had a 16incher
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

i think it changed in 2000. Could be wrong though.
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[froggeh]

Worth checking out https://www.hondahornet.co.uk/

I got a verbal extended guarantee on the engine when I bought my 1999 T reg... He said the engine is bulletproof...

[Phil_C]

Is it faired or unfaired? The CB600S is the faired version, the CB600F is the unfaired version. Odd I know

These machines are solid. The gears are cklunky tho, so take it for a ride and do some short shifts from first to second. If the machine hasn't been cared for, this is where I'd expect there to be some problems with the gears sticking between 1/2.

A general check of the downpipe and engine components for rust is worth it.

I have a 51 plate biki faired modelwith a bellypan and extended front guard, plus a rear hugger (pyramid kit). They are lovely bikes and very forgiving. A bugger to get started on a cold morning though unless you hold the throttle open a bit

Good luck with it if you buy it

Edit: yes froggeh, bulletproof Small tank though, can only get about 120 miles out of it. Still, thats only just over £10 worth

[short1uk]

I love my 02 naked Hornet.....

Mrs loves her 02 faired one you cant go wrong mate awesome bike

go on forever!

[instigator]

Everyone seems to say "watch out for the 16" front wheel"...

Personally I had a 98 model and couldn't have imagined it handling better so it's a load of gobbelty goop.

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[sickpup]

Hornets are known in the trade for having extremely weak frames. When looking at one ask the seller to remove the tank and seat and take a good look at the top frame rail for flaking paint, bends and creases.

[Itchy]

[froggeh]

[slot]

Dont be put off by clutch noise, most of them do it !!

Wish i'd kept mine now !!

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[garth]

It's a faired one.

Can't say I'm too keen on the fairing myself. Could be good for distance though. Easy enough to convert to naked? No differences in chassis as far as I'm aware?


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[froggeh]

[Phil_C]

[St0rmer66]

[instigator]

[MarkJ]

Great little bikes

The 16 inch front wheel handles great and looks better in my opinion. But I really hate having it now because hardly anyone does tyres for a 130/70/16 . I really wanted to try some Road Attacks next but they don't do the front wheel.Oh well, Pirellia Diablos are still damn good

However if you're getting a faired one I'm 99% sure they all came with a 17" front tyre.

[froggeh]

[Keen]

[Itchy]

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

Pilot roads are a good 16 inch front option as well.

My dad was looking at buying that CB1300 paint scheme.
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[slot]

[instigator]

Thats the one. Small world.