Steps out of the tyre smoke...

[KB]

Hi all,

I got this 250 Hornet from my brother when he upgraded to an R6. They're a pretty plain looking bike when standard but I'm hoping to get some inspiration from you guys on how to make it look a bit tougher. I grew up with dirt bikes and I've had a few "classic" jap bikes. This is my first modern "road" bike (ie. fit for highway use. I'm not too worried that it's only a 250cc, I see it as practice for when I upgrade later on.


http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/5369/250hornetwl4.th.jpg (http://img186.imageshack.us/my.php?image=250hornetwl4.jpg)

KB

greetings

[zx12argh]

Welcome aboard mate - I've always had a soft spot for the 600 hornets.

Good luck with your build.

[Iceman]

Welcome aboard KB

[Gix11]

Welcome aboard mate. I reckon you should be headed this way to toughen it up:

http://www.extremecreations.com.au/images/gallery/hornet.jpg

http://www.extremecreations.com.au/images/gallery/hon/hornet/Hornet1.jpg

See, the seat is a cool shape by itself! This is one of my favourite examples of a Hornet.

[damo1]

Gday

[BANDITROD]

welcome mate at least its naked thats a good start

[Rocket]

Fuck Gix, I like that Hornet.

Welcome KB.
Be carefull you don't spend a packet on a bike you will only keep till you upgrade your license.

[scotty mac]

welcome mate. there is a fare bit you can do with them. you can still have a blast on the 250's my ol bandit used to handle like a motard.jack up the arse cut the mud guard off change the light n put a set of renthals on.

[scotty mac]

its a bad pic but it should give you an idea.
scotty.http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/9228344130288.jpg

[KB]

Cheers guys,

yea Gix that seat looks trick. I'm tryin to figure out a way to do single seat mod.

Scotty mac, Blue neons will look shmicko.

Rocket, you're right. I won't be going overboard on this little beast. I'll be doin a few minor fabricating projects myself such as chain and 'zorst guards. Prob have those rear pillion pegs shaved off and fit some new mirrors.

Fitted this thermo fan overide switch a while back

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/8743/thermofanswitchde0.th.jpg (http://img256.imageshack.us/my.php?image=thermofanswitchde0.jpg)

[Gix11]

quote:Originally posted by KB

Cheers guys,

yea Gix that seat looks trick. I'm tryin to figure out a way to do single seat mod.



Look closely mate and you will see the only mod is the removal of the tail plastics and the side panels. The seat you have is identical to that one. The lights have been fitted into the seat itself:

http://www.extremecreations.com.au/images/gallery/hon/hornet/Hornet.jpg

[fimpBIKES]

oooh, i like that gix

if i remember my naked bikes correctly the whole "chrome tank"
business has something to do with limited edition ducati monsters yeah?

looks unreal for a little girly bike!