Sold mine many years ago to an airline pilot, I worked at a Honda dealership and parked my 599 out front for work when the young guy came in and said he wanted my bike. The shop owner wasn't happy but I asked him for a cashiers check. He came back the next day check in hand. I should have never sold that bike. Still nice to hear that familiar sound after all these years. My (now wife) and I are very lucky to be alive. Great machine. Now excuse me as I go cry.
@alandove37343 жыл бұрын
I tell ya, I feel like these bad boys are a bit rare in the United States. I keep saying to myself that I’d like to keep mine for as long as I can. For a 17 year old bike, she runs fantastic and still looks beautiful. Hoping one day you can find yourself one again, or maybe a CB900F Hornet. Thanks for your comment!
@jacoposcarpellini32102 жыл бұрын
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@evanbyrd57504 жыл бұрын
Love how the video starts with you coming out of your front door so that I could hear what it would sound like to own one of these and walk outside to it running. You're living the dream my friend!
@alandove37344 жыл бұрын
Thanks haha!
@darrinsteven70022 жыл бұрын
I have a 2004 with 16,000 miles. Great light quick bike. Had an FJR 1300, now that was an awesome ride.
@illwillification3 жыл бұрын
Nice man! I was fortunate to get a Honda hornet 2006 garage kept with 7k miles.. been riding it for well over a year now and it’s at 12,600 miles never has it let me down and all the power and torque you need for the streets!
@Ibro_delic3 жыл бұрын
It is actually one of the most favourite naked bike to me. Keep going with that kind of videos. Inviting you to test my Honda.
@alexandrvasilev5663 жыл бұрын
Good video. Lot of snow here and my Hornet are waiting in the garage, so only watching such videos are available yet. Thank you.
@FunniestFlicks Жыл бұрын
great video man. I love these early 2000's bikes it has to be my favorite era. amazing sound from this bike, I need an inline 4 to compliment my v twin sv650s.
@alandove3734 Жыл бұрын
Crazy this was three years ago haha. Still ride it and love it!
@bikeperspective83073 жыл бұрын
My dream bike, hope in 2021 get main, hug from Portugal
@pnda88503 жыл бұрын
Realmente, Bike de sonho, espero ir buscar a minha este ano tb
@bikeperspective83073 жыл бұрын
@@pnda8850 boas, que modelo estas a procura?
@pnda88503 жыл бұрын
@@bikeperspective8307 eu queria o de 2006 mas em Portugal só vejo o 2002 no olx
@pnda88503 жыл бұрын
Por Suda do painel, indicador de combustível
@pnda88503 жыл бұрын
*causa
@dustyroads58113 жыл бұрын
Just got on of these its supposed to be a 2010 but it had the dual analog guages like this , it has the windshield and side panels wondering if it isnt a 2010.
@alandove37343 жыл бұрын
That’s a good question, could always look up the VIN. Or it may have had a gauge conversion?
@petarnestorov842311 ай бұрын
Bro you living in gta area... Amazing place! 👍🏻
@Pyker513 жыл бұрын
Nice ride! I have the same bike. The only thing i found that was not so good was the front brake. Replacing the brake lines with braided independent lines provided a bit more power and a lot more control... Maybe you'd be interested, there are kits available for this.
@alandove37343 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yeah I can understand where you are coming from, May do that this spring.
@snapfinger12 жыл бұрын
All you need, nothing you don’t in Safety Yellow. Right On.
@alandove37342 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏!!
@croixdelorraine7659 Жыл бұрын
My favorite colour on this f*kg beautiful Honda 🥹🥹
@alandove3734 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Lives up to the Hornet 🐝 name lol.
@TheOldMechanic3 жыл бұрын
Nice video, on a great bike too. Greetz from The Old Mechanic, ride save 👨🔧--->🏍
@alandove37343 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment, and thank you 😎😇!
@MAXDAHORNET6002 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Guys Hornet love You
@noviomagus58523 жыл бұрын
I own a 2002 model which I have neglected for more than 10 years. Going to have it serviced in a few weeks so that I can start riding again. Maybe I will buy something else in few years time, but for now I am looking forward on touring on my Hornet. Buying new gear is a necessity as I appear to have gotten too fat for my old clothes and helmet
@alandove37343 жыл бұрын
Hey, that’s fantastic your bringing her back to road worthiness. Enjoy it, no matter the attire. The hornets are definitely made for enjoying backroads for sure.
@zhanechapman56882 жыл бұрын
That white StI is beautiful
@alandove37342 жыл бұрын
It is, was a roomates. Now it’s someone else’s.
@ademarlemou56343 жыл бұрын
Hornet 2004, wonderful !!
@alandove37343 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😎😇!
@joeg.i.9276 Жыл бұрын
does the windshield help you against the wind? 
@alandove3734 Жыл бұрын
It’s very minimal if it does. But it sure makes it look good 😅😆😎👌.
@000miami8 Жыл бұрын
Hello, this is a beautiful video! I had one question btw; I found this bike for in great condition with a very good price. Would you recommend this to a new rider? This would be my first real motorcycle if i buy it. I have experience with cars and small scooters only.
@alandove3734 Жыл бұрын
Hi there! This is my second bike. It is such a fun bike to ride, however, it is a 4-cylinder with 94 HP. I would recommend a 2-cylinder bike as a first motorcycle. I recommend a CBR500RR, a Ninja 650, or some other bike. I started out with a 2007 Ninja EX500. The Honda Hornet is not necessarily a beginners bike, but if you are up for the challenge go for it.
@MAXDAHORNET6002 жыл бұрын
Apaixonado por Hornet tenho uma cobre 2007
@mrboostification3 жыл бұрын
sick house! try buying that much space in holland... lol
I've just bought a Hornet as well. Took it out for a spin and it's awesome, however the wind blast is not that fun. I'm curious how does your windshield fair against wind? Does it offer some protection considering its so small?
@alandove37343 жыл бұрын
Congrats on your Hornet! Haha the wind can be killer sometimes. The windshield helps to an extent, but it doesn’t compare to fairing bikes. In fact the windshield was on it already when I bought mine.
@AttyEK3 жыл бұрын
@@alandove3734 I see. Thanks for your help! I might get a small one too, even if it helps just a little bit. There are longer windshields but it makes it look like the alien from predator and I don't like it :P
@alandove37343 жыл бұрын
@@AttyEK hahaha Alien shaped
@vincenzoloffredo6224 Жыл бұрын
Bella si fa ancora guardare e rispettare 😊
@alandove3734 Жыл бұрын
infatti lo fa! Ammiro come è stata costruita dalla Honda in Italia!
@NudaMan3 жыл бұрын
Luckyyyyy, I got a matte black 2004 PC34 and it’s a screamer! Lmao but I will probably put a yellow tank on mine to make it more visible 👌🏾
@alandove37343 жыл бұрын
Yeah man, I love the yellow.
@carlosocsc3 жыл бұрын
What’s the wind screen you have on it? I just bought a 2004 cb600f and I love the look of it. Same color as well
@alandove37343 жыл бұрын
Nice! Here the link the the windscreen and shell you need. SOONSUN Frame Mount Housing Case with Basic Buckle and Long Thumb Bolt Screw for GoPro Hero 3 3+ 4 Camera and All Slots Fully Accessible-Black www.amazon.com/dp/B01CDU2TK8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_EOcdGbW1RTBTK?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 CamKix Windscreen Compatible with GoPro HERO4, HERO3+ and HERO3 - Reduces Wind Noise for Optimal Audio Recording - Lens Cleaning Cloth Included www.amazon.com/dp/B017SG8PUU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_1OcdGbPAKC2PY?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
@user735_3 жыл бұрын
Hello Alan, I have the same bike but the previous model (and restricted to 35 kW) and I am having an issue that really pisses me off. Does your clothes/backpack stinks to fuel after riding? It happens to me even after just 15 min riding. Thanks in advance.
@alandove37343 жыл бұрын
I don’t think I’ve ever smelled fuel on a backpack or even myself from riding the Hornet. That’s an odd situation right there. Are your fuel lines in decent shape?
@alandove37343 жыл бұрын
@@user735_ makes sense, I can believe that theory. I’m running a Two Brothers Exhaust on the back near the tail light. Carb cleaning could help. I’ve never had the carbs off mine. I don’t think I could get them back on 😅😅.
@shehabdeebp44893 жыл бұрын
I have the same bike 599 04 and i have the same problem 😅 My clothes always smell gas ⛽ Even my backpack But i think its because the muffler is removed
@shehabdeebp44893 жыл бұрын
@@alandove3734 actually you have to clean the bikes carbs every 2months at least, cuz it lowers your bikes performance if you dont clean them trust me.. ever time they get cleand in the workshop i do feel the difference in my bikes performance
@user735_3 жыл бұрын
@@shehabdeebp4489 yeah, I've been told it is normal. Just there are people more or less sensitive. And also, it's really not gas smell what I get but fumes smell, which is an important difference.
@Saxondog9 ай бұрын
Why didn't you wait till the bike had near enough stopped before you selected 1st gear? That awful clunk and whine as you select that gear is not necessary 😢...poor gear box.
@alandove37349 ай бұрын
Trust me I understand….replaced the clutch the next year. And I shift a bit better now.
@Saxondog8 ай бұрын
@@alandove3734Good lad!
@xxtoxii96153 жыл бұрын
and a subaru? 😭 u own everything i wish for
@alandove37343 жыл бұрын
Lol 😅 I don’t own the Subaru haha.
@JohanStendal3 жыл бұрын
grove street, home
@alandove37343 жыл бұрын
I'll have two number 9's, a number 9 large, a number 6 with extra dip, a number 7, two number 45's, one with cheese, and a large soda - Big Smoke
@lxscoronel3 жыл бұрын
same color same year same sounds..... i had two bike hornet and 2007 kawasaki z1000 but keeping the hornet selling the Z1
@Ralf55553 жыл бұрын
Where do you live? It is quite beautiful. :) Greetings from germany.
@alandove37343 жыл бұрын
I’m in the U.S. lol. I can imagine these bikes are more popular on your end of the pond.
@paulsimard95436 ай бұрын
are you scared to floor it, it was made to fly like a rocket
@alandove37346 ай бұрын
Lol, a bit. I’ve pulled some wheelies “accidentally” before too. She’s too nice to crash though.
@ΛεντιάνΠουσάι3 жыл бұрын
So what news from neighbor CJ? Still hanging with that punk big smoke?
@alandove37343 жыл бұрын
Man, Big Smoke ended up diss’in me and my crew. Let’s just say he’s no longer my friend.
@darekhajduk89833 жыл бұрын
Grove street!
@alandove37343 жыл бұрын
Got a problem with the Grove friend?
@nutz24442 жыл бұрын
Are you from Grove Street?
@alandove37342 жыл бұрын
IDK, been hanging with Big Smoke a lot sooo you can answer that question yourself 🤫🤫.