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binoscott
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Joined: 02 Feb 2014
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PostPosted: 22:05 - 03 Feb 2014    Post subject: Default noob topic... Reply with quote
Another new-ish biker here.
I have been mucking around on 125cc bikes for a couple of years but took the plunge in October and passed my test.

Been a bit of lurker here for last few days but thought it only right that I start posting.

My biking hstory has been a bit mixed:
2007 Pioneer XF125 - Chinese POS, but it was my first bike & was reliable, so long as you tightened everything up before jumping on.
2013 CBR125R - Bought it new after a couple of years without a bike. Great fun, and no issue doing 70mph, even though I am fat git!
2011 Hornet 600 - After trying a few out this felt like the best option for me. Picked it up in November, but it hasn't seen much use over the winter. I ride purely for the fun of it, so stuff going out in the snow and rain.

Anyway, I can talk pish as much as anybody, so expect some useless contribution from me in the near future. Thumbs Up
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kerr
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PostPosted: 22:30 - 03 Feb 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Welcome, if you talk pish you will fit in fine here, as long as its not boring pish Thumbs Up Laughing
MC wrote:
Welcome! Any pics of the Hornet (I really like them Cool). What was it like going from a 125 to a Hornet? Considering doing the same but not sure about the extra weight/power.

I went from a 125 to a gsxr600, it only goes as fast as you tell it and you don't notice the weight when your moving.
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binoscott
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PostPosted: 22:57 - 03 Feb 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
kerr wrote:
Welcome, if you talk pish you will fit in fine here, as long as its not boring pish Thumbs Up Laughing
MC wrote:
Welcome! Any pics of the Hornet (I really like them Cool). What was it like going from a 125 to a Hornet? Considering doing the same but not sure about the extra weight/power.

I went from a 125 to a gsxr600, it only goes as fast as you tell it and you don't notice the weight when your moving.


Cheers, I'll try to keep it entertaining Laughing .

Kerr pretty much sums it up.
Initially wanted to go for something a bit less powerful, but was warned I might outgrow it too quick. So far the Hornet has been very forgiving. Just go for something you like mate.

Pic below!
https://i57.tinypic.com/2gtt475.jpg
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Polarbear
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PostPosted: 23:42 - 03 Feb 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
MC wrote:
Welcome! Any pics of the Hornet (I really like them Cool). What was it like going from a 125 to a Hornet? Considering doing the same but not sure about the extra weight/power.


Really can't stress enough how much easier it is to ride a big bike with an excess of power you need brakes to match than a 125 where you are fending off car drivers trying to bully you.
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Baffler186
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PostPosted: 08:11 - 04 Feb 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
binoscott wrote:
kerr wrote:
Welcome, if you talk pish you will fit in fine here, as long as its not boring pish Thumbs Up Laughing
MC wrote:
Welcome! Any pics of the Hornet (I really like them Cool). What was it like going from a 125 to a Hornet? Considering doing the same but not sure about the extra weight/power.

I went from a 125 to a gsxr600, it only goes as fast as you tell it and you don't notice the weight when your moving.


Cheers, I'll try to keep it entertaining Laughing .

Kerr pretty much sums it up.
Initially wanted to go for something a bit less powerful, but was warned I might outgrow it too quick. So far the Hornet has been very forgiving. Just go for something you like mate.

Pic below!
https://i57.tinypic.com/2gtt475.jpg


lovely bike - do you find that screen makes much of a difference at speed? I've got a naked bandit ATM and it's fairly drafty on the motorway, looking to change it
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-Matt-
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PostPosted: 08:29 - 04 Feb 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi and welcome Thumbs Up hornets a good'un

MC wrote:
Welcome! Any pics of the Hornet (I really like them Cool). What was it like going from a 125 to a Hornet? Considering doing the same but not sure about the extra weight/power.
I went 125-636, never felt out of control of it. Go steady on the throttle and its much more enjoyable and confidence inspiring than ragging the life out of a 125 to get anywhere, and generally the bikes likely much better equipped and capable than the 125.
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binoscott
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PostPosted: 18:02 - 04 Feb 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Baffler186 wrote:

lovely bike - do you find that screen makes much of a difference at speed? I've got a naked bandit ATM and it's fairly drafty on the motorway, looking to change it


Can't really say for certain as it was on the bike when I bought it.
I don't really have anything to compare it to other than the 125cc bikes, and they didn't do speed and wind at the same time!
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