Honda Hornet 600cc

Skudd · Super Spammer Joined: 01 Oct 2006 Karma :

A mate of mine is new to biking and is looking at the Honda Hornet as his first bike. Has there been any issues with the Hornet, recalls or such like? I ride a Honda so I know about the general build quality and such like but is there anything to look out for with the Hornet. It is from a dealer but would like him to go in with a bit more bargaining power. Thanks for any info.
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Sam20v · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 18 Jan 2007 Karma :

I will be selling mine shortly (moving away)..........if he doesnt get anywhere with the dealer......

It is a cracking bike....it was my first bike on the road and it is just what he needs....i think he would be bored of a 500 pretty soon, but i still learn stuff about the 600 hornet everytime i go out on her....

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Villers · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Sep 2004 Karma :

I had a hornet (03) for a little while.

Although a lot of the equipment is budget, the bike is very well made. Usual honda 600 engine problems with the CCT (cam chain tensioner) so budget about 60-70 quid to fix that if it makes a harsh rattle when revving above 3k and below about 7k.

Check the keys are not bent at all, the petrol cap/seat locks are a bit dodgy and can easily break your key. Second to that make sure there are two keys as replacements are expensive and if you lose your only key its ££££££'s due to the HISS set up.

Other than that just check for the usual stuff like the fork seals, signs of crash damage, abuse (they peg out V easily so have a look at the hero blobs on the bottom of the pegs for major grindage!) etc.

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Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

Check head bearings from ham fisted wheelies.

Hardcore wheelie merchants may kill 2nd gear, quite rare though.

2000 and onwards got a 17 inch front up from 16, and better brakes. 2003 onwards got a styling update and a 17 litre tank up from 16.

They also tend to rumble/rattle a bit in neutral. If you pull the clutch in the noise should go away, they all do that sir. O and the gear box is meant to be a bit notchy.
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