The bike will not tick over properly from a warm start. I have to hold the throttle open for a minute or so before it will idle without stalling. Service is due soon. Hopefully it will be sorted.
No other problems at all.
It has been 6 months and 3,000 miles on the Hornet since I passed my bike test. I took in all the advice and bought the Hornet as "my first big bike", and I definitely made the right choice.
It gives a very comfortable, upright riding position, with a low seat height, though I might say just a bit too small in overall dimensions for a 6-foot, 13-stone man.
The power, handling and brakes are all much more capable than me at the moment, but all is smooth, forgiving and confidence inspiring, and all I can do is continue to gain confidence on this bike.
Running costs are very good. Low insurance group, and fairly economical on fuel.
It comes highly recommended to anyone just starting out in biking, but I've heard of so many people who keep them for years.
I agree with you on this bike, it was my first 'big' bike after a year on a 125 learner bike and I don't plan to change it any time soon.
I had a similar idling problem to you and it was sorted out with a service.
It is a small bike physically, although I am 6 foot 3 and 15 stone, and I never feel over-sized on it.
I tend to ride with a passenger all the time, and she tells me the seat and low pegs, along with the big grab rail, makes for a good passenger experience.
I have had mine (2002 model) for about 2 years now and not a single thing has gone wrong, the reliability is astonishing. The only downside is the relative lack of mid-range torque, you need to drop a couple of gears to overtake and use all those glorious revs!
I cannot recommend this bike enough to anyone wanting to get into motorcycling. The running costs are tiny compared to any car, and the bike does everything you could really ask.
I just got this bike about a month ago. It is a great bike and I absolutely love it.
I kept up with a friend on his Duc 900 Monster and actually passed him at about 120 mph. Little did I know that the reason I passed him was because a turn was coming up that I didn't realize was there, and he was braking for it. I sped by, proceeded to lock up the brakes and slide, laid over and slid into some grassy area. The only thing wrong with the bike is it is leaking trans fluid from a bolt which got stripped and the mirror/tank needed to be replaced/painted. Oh yeah, the rear brake lever is all bent up. So, this bike is very reliable if you ask me.
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