High Mileage?

[maximerto]

Hi people, basically i may potentially be looking at a Hornet and am really stuck with what would constitute high mileage on a bike like this and would like to know what everybody else's thoughts are. The bike in question has 39,000 on the clock and is a '99 model.
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[_Iain_]

If its cheap i'd take it.

It is after all a honda & they will do silly mileage...paddys vara has done nearly 80,000 from memory.
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[UnspeedySam]

It's the same engine as the old CBR600F and carbed CBF600. I've seen a number of those with well over 100,000 miles. As Iain said, if it's cheap enough, rides nicely and doesn't make any odd noises then go for it!
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[Shinigami]

hondas will generally do silly mileage.

My hornet is currently at 80,000 still seems to be running fine and just been mot'd again
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[Bendy]

At higher mileage I wouldn't worry about the engine, its the other stuff that might be starting to get tired.

The rear shock on my CBR600 wasn't at its best by 40,000 miles - the engine was absolutely fine. I'd already been round and replaced all the brake lines, changed the downpipes... wear and tear kinda stuff. So you need to take the bike on condition rather than mileage.

[Troy92]

How much isit? I'm waiting for my 99 hornet to get here and that's on 22k

[maximerto]

Thanks for all the replies boys and girls and thats exactly what i was hoping to hear. i know it seemed like a silly question, but the only bike ive had is my 07 CBR 125 which has only done about 8k, so im sure you can understand why im asking. Lol from what you guys have said i think i'll definitely be at least taking a look at it and keeping an eye out for the obvious bits and pieces as it is going for a good price imo and looks fairly tidy from the pics as well. .....and in reply to you Troy, its going for about £1300.....but obviously i'll see if i can get a bit knocked off that as well depending. Lol
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[P.]

Aim for £1100.

[Islander]

As others have said, Hornets are pretty reliable bikes with bulletproof engines (as long as they're maintained, or course ). If you do buy it then get yourself on the Hornet's Nest forum - some very knowledgeable people on there plus it's a good source of bits and pieces.

[Sako]

As I've said in a previous thread, mileage isn't a great indication of condition or quality of a second hand bike, the bike may have 40k gentle dry weather only miles, another may have 6k miles where it's been thrashed senseless and left outside without a cover etc...

A visual look (detailed), then a check for play in bearings etc is required, also a good listen to the bike running and a test ride is the minimum I would do before committing to a purchase.

[Doovy]

My 2003 Hornet is on 34,000 miles and all okay.
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[P.]

[Dean-J]

I dont get the whole stigma with mileage. Imo mileage means nothing, but then i dont give a lot of weight to service history either.

Id rather judge the bike on its actual condition, and owner. If they know what they are talking about and are genuinely enthusiastic about bikes, im far more inclined to trust what they tell me. BUT, you must learn the difference between enthusiasm and bullshit!!

My Thundercat was on 43k when i bought it and 52k when i sold it, and i can honestly say without doubt it was FAR better than any of the 15-20k bikes i looked at when buying.

My current GSXR is about 42k miles, and mechanically perfect. Yes i had to replace a few bearings/bushes/seals when i got it, but that was factored in to the deal.

If its a good bike, at a good price, go for it!
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[Slacker24seve...]

The shock will be completely devoid of any damping by then and you will pogo everywhere. They are non rebuilable so if its a going to be a keeper, budget for a new one. Other than that, should be solid.
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[Doovy]

[Shinigami]

[anthony_r6]

[Shinigami]

comparing it against a clr125, an er5 and a bandit 600 i've ridden/done lessons & tests on, more than comfortable for long distance riding etc and no issues over bumps
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[Slacker24seve...]

[Gazz]

Depends on the price.

When I bought my Deauville with over 100,000 miles on it, I bought it in the frame of mind that it might need a new engine eventually - worst case scenario; so checked prices for second hand engines (usually around the £200 mark) and got the bike for a decent price due to the mileage.

Owned it for 2 years now, never misses a beat and has just passed its second MOT today under my ownership. I ride it like a stole it everyday and the engine has never let me down. The only money I have spent on it has been for a set of tyres and the usual oil and filter changes.

[reed]

I paid £1,200 for my good condition hornet with 24,000 miles
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[Drake]

sold mine with 26k on the clock, looked fairly tidy, with hugger and steering damper for £1100
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