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ISLAND GIRL
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PostPosted: 15:41 - 07 Jan 2006    Post subject: My new bike! Reply with quote
Went to get my new bike sorted today, its what I have had my eye on for sometime now, it was meant for me I reckon, pick it up next Saturday.
She is a cb600f hornet, 2002 plate, still cant quite take it in that little me is gonna ride one of these things, lol!

Not brilliant pics as taken with OH's mobile phone:

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/nandh/HORNET.jpg

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/nandh/HORNET2.jpg
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mattsmith95
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PostPosted: 15:44 - 07 Jan 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
WOW, I wish to see the look on your face when you have take it out for a spin.
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Jack_Cheese
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PostPosted: 15:55 - 07 Jan 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
i wish i had your fella's mobile!

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ISLAND GIRL
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PostPosted: 15:58 - 07 Jan 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
mattsmith95 wrote:
WOW, I wish to see the look on your face when you have take it out for a spin.


Oh f**k, am I gonna shit myself that much Shocked I must admit first time I am gonna be concerned how much it is gonna bite me. Should be fine once I get the feel of her though eh.
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darrenh
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PostPosted: 16:02 - 07 Jan 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
nice

how much it set you back if you dnt mind me asking

your'll love it wen you take it for its first ride with yourself
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ISLAND GIRL
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PostPosted: 16:06 - 07 Jan 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
Was up for just over £3300, owned previously by a man in his fifties who didnt use it much apparently. Check out my other posting here under "passed", tells you more:

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=70784
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White Noise
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PostPosted: 16:09 - 07 Jan 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
its going to feel like a space ship compared to you CG but it won't bite you in the arse unles you ride like a complete cretin!
hope you have some dry days on the island to get used to her
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ISLAND GIRL
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PostPosted: 16:11 - 07 Jan 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
I intend to ride like a perfect lady when I first get on, will take great care and time, its gonna be my pride and joy I promise, I tell you what I am a little worried about is the extra wieght and corners, will I have to give myself more time and room on them if you know what I mean, is it more likely to go over easier?

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PostPosted: 16:12 - 07 Jan 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
Like it.

Wanted the faired model myself but at the same time I didn't. That doesn't make sense Laughing

Scottoiler too, nice one.
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White Noise
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PostPosted: 16:15 - 07 Jan 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
ISLAND GIRL wrote:
I intend to ride like a perfect lady when I first get on


then 5 mins later ragging the nuts off it! Laughing
are you getting bungs put on? as coming from the CG to wieght may catch you out at low speed and over you go, i was always dumping the divvy when i first got it on U-turns
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PostPosted: 16:16 - 07 Jan 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
You can;t ride the hornet "like a lady"...it's pretty damn hard not to ride it "hard".
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ISLAND GIRL
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PostPosted: 16:22 - 07 Jan 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
instigator wrote:
Like it.

Wanted the faired model myself but at the same time I didn't. That doesn't make sense Laughing

Scottoiler too, nice one.


How did you know it had one of them! I have some serious learning to catch up on. Yes, the OH keeps teasing that he is gonna pinch it and put it on his bike but its not going no where I have told him.

White Noise, I take it by "bungs" you mean some sort of side protectors if I drop it yes?? OH did discuss this at dealers, could be a good idea for me, are they expensive do you know?

Five mins ragging the nuts off it, more like five months! No, I should be ok within a month I hope to just jump on and ride off confidently.....shouldnt I?
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White Noise
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PostPosted: 16:28 - 07 Jan 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
ISLAND GIRL wrote:
I take it by "bungs" you mean some sort of side protectors if I drop it yes?? OH did discuss this at dealers, could be a good idea for me, are they expensive do you know?


aye, crash bungs i swear by R&G after my rather quick get off,

https://www.rg-racing.com/frame-sliders-testimonials/120mph-crash-kawasaki.html

your bike is here £70, it is a fair amount but they do work, especialy at low speeds

https://www.rg-racing.com/sports-bike-protectors/honda-crash-protectors/cb600f-hornet.html

i am the R&G whore! Laughing

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ISLAND GIRL
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PostPosted: 16:34 - 07 Jan 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
To start with I will have the box off as dont want to make it any more difficult to start than its gonna be, looks better without too I think but it will come in handy since its me that pops into the shop on the way home and will take it off my rucksack a bit.

White noise, ah yes, I know what you mean now, are these things easy to fit, can I get the OH to fit them or is it best done by garage?
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White Noise
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PostPosted: 16:36 - 07 Jan 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
ISLAND GIRL wrote:
White noise, are these bung things easy to fit, can I get the OH to fit them or is it best done by garage?


as there is no fairing to drill, very easy

R&G website wrote:
Nearside and Offside
Remove engine bolt (suggest place trolley jack under engine)
Install M10 socket headed cap screw through protector and insert
through engine aperture
Place washer on back of bolt and tighten M10 lock nut to manufacturers
recommended torque settings (not available from R&G)


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ISLAND GIRL
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PostPosted: 16:42 - 07 Jan 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ta White Noise, I have saved that site to my faves Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 16:57 - 07 Jan 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote
ISLAND GIRL wrote:
How did you know it had one of them!


Tell tale signs on the swingarm. The cable ties. Very Happy Thumbs Up

Only problems I had with the hornet, apart from the tank range was the front suspension and the brakes. As standard, on my bike (which was left standing a while) they were very soggy. Braided lines and thicker oil changed that quite a bit.

Most fun bike I've owned though, I have to say. So far...
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