Welcome back to the show. Today I do a quick review of my daily ride, my 2003 Honda CB900F (also called a 919, CB919, and Hornet). Subscribe to the channel for more free content.
I’m glad I found this video! I’m in the UK and have just bought one. Your summary at the end is pure poetry, you capture what the bike is about so well. Thanks
great review Benjamin. I have just purchased one ,it is a 2004 with 2000 miles on clock ,it is like a brand new bike, it is all correct as i know the 1 previous owner.......and i love it.....btw i have just hit 60 years old ,it has made me feel like a young en again. Nice one looking after the not so well off people 👌Tony, from yorkshire UK.
The Honda 919/Hornet 900 is a pure bike with a strong racing pedigree. The Honda Fireblade is similar to what the LS1 did to the automotive world. The Fireblade changed everything just like the LS1 did. It set the standard for technology, performance, affordability, and reliability. I bought my 919 for $3200 in 2015 with 6000mi. Mine has been absolutely bulletproof. Mostly used as an urban commuter, kept on a busy street for 3 years with harsh winters, has been knocked over a dozen times, low-sided, and still runs like it's brand new. I keep it garaged now. It's got grunt down low too and it goes. It will pull in any gear. The engine is everything I wanted my Ninja 650r to be when I yearned for more power. The grunt isn't a violent 2-second clunk like on a Harley. It's smooth, throaty, and slingshots you into screaming insanity. The Honda 919 is an awesome bike and has earned my respect. It's on my bucket list to pick up a second one when the opportunity comes up.
Wow! I can’t believe you just recently posted this! I’ve owned my 2006 for about 10 years now. Didn’t ride it much for the last 3 or 4 years and just cleaned it all up and started riding again. Man I love that bike. I have never had any desire for any other bike sense I got this one and I don’t believe I ever will. I’ve done quite a few mods to it and it makes me very happy. Thanks for the video.
Very special review indeed! The best I've seen up to now! The menotronic and clear voice in contrast with the frenetic images worked brilliantly, the thoughts and genuine feelings you said the bike gives you were precise and deep, without any annoying music in the background as always, or falling in never ending specs details! You should teach people how to make a proper review, man! Seriously!! Thanks a lot! Now I go and watch the other one you said you made :) Keep riding! And, of course, I've subscribed
Besides the excellent commentary, what a joy to see you riding all the streets of San Francisco that I rode as a daily rider living in the city (2nd/Arguello). I think I've been on virtually every street you've shown. Man, I just loved riding there so much. Ah...the Sunday Morning Ride with my B-I-L So many memories. Thanks for the reminders.
What a brilliantly presented review.Fabulous.And how nice to see you looking out for people on the street.You should be very proud.Thanks for taking the time.
Love the review, love my Hornet - it's more bike than I'll ever be a rider. A mate's 2002 has 155,000km on it and runs like a dream. Keep the vidjeos coming my 919 brother.
I use my 02 everyday in every weather conditions for twenty years now. The engine is bulletproof. It has just more over 90000 km. so i decide to check the valves for the first time. Nothing wrong found there. Great video.
Been on a couple of cross continent trips on my '07. Just love this thing. Can ride allll day. Also fun to ghost the hot headed 4 wheeled commuters here in LA regardless of how it compares to legit street fighters and Supersports.
@@10mm Hey, man. It is the stock seat, but I had it reupolstered. I do get a bit saddle sore, but just consider that part of the deal. Its never too bad.
I bought mine yesterday.. (2003 model) 51 years of riding /owning many bikes, and this is a sweetly. I did a four hour ride today with no numb bum. I was squirting between a stately 100kph to 180 Kph, returning 50 mpg. That surprised me as the spec sheets claimed 37 mph. I also have a 2012 Triumph 1200 Tiger Explorer. The Tiger gives good protection in the wet and cold, but the Hornet is lighter to get out of the shed, and is heaps of fun. Motorcycle is my first and only choice of travel, I gave up driving cars many years ago.
I have this bike, same paint job same year. It's awesome. I changed the lights in the gauges to these little cool-white LEDs and the headlight to one of those amazon LED halo ring headlights and the same tail tidy kit. It makes it look a little more modern.
Just bought a 2004 919 (in beautiful uranium green) this week. Love it. Your video helped convince me. Watch your mailbox for your sales commission check. More 919 videos, please.
No payment required, subscribing to the channel is thanks enough! Welcome to the Cult of the 919. Here's my latest Hornet video: ruclips.net/video/nvmtRGkuhO0/видео.html
I think I’m buying a 2007 919 this weekend or next, pending the inspect and test ride go well. As such, I have watched all your 919 content. Thanks for your hard work and dedication to the machine! Would love to chat more about it but you don’t have a contact button on your About page. Hmu if you have the time!
Great video. I've put just over 25k on my 07 919 and couldn't agree with you more. I love this bike, I ride it year round in Seattle and I haven't done much to it outside of rear wheel bearings and a battery. The thing is a tank.
Great review and love the narration. I rode my friend's Hornet 900 years ago and liked it a lot! I told my friend I must buy it from him when he decides to sell, but I live in a different contry for most of the year so sadly she's been sold elsewhere. I still regret I didn't check on him more often. This year I puchased new CB650R and that bike is awesome too and reminds me this Hornet a lot, they have many things in common (+ ABS on CB650R) ... although for a similar bike I had to pay 5 times more (almost 13k USD in Vietnam).
@@10mm ... "all the way from Vietnam", hey, but feels like sitting on your Hornet when when on my CB (my friend's looked like yours) haha :) Your reivew just brought great memories, thanks for that. With vietnam traffic and madness on the road, it's not exactly all in my hands to be honest, but trying every day - Ride safe too!!!
I have a CB400 SF 2013 and its so good. The VETEC is a lot of fun. This is my learners bike. I really want one of these too! they look fun and practical
Great review 👍 ! I just picked up an 04 with 3,800 miles on it, one owner who is a 69 yr old doctor moving to Florida. The owner literally babied it since 04. It's in like new condition/showroom condition.👍👍👍
I have a 600 and hoped I had a 900. Reliable, comfortable, fast enough when you need it. I drive my 600 hornet daily,12 month/year (I can't afford a van and can't stand traffics on shity British roads. And I drove in 3 continents....) That bike never let me down. My only, and only wish would be a 900 with frond screen, heated grips and wind deflectors.🙏 Otherwise...yeap it is not a sports bike. Maybe a tourer if you want her to be. She'll take it. My opinion: Under rated.
I did the 17/44 520 chain upgrade and I didn't like the gearing. I know it's only a small change, but I rode 14,000 miles in one season on my 919 and I miss the stock gearing. The headlight sucks, an nice LED is a great upgrade and I need it because I do a lot of night riding. I don't really agree on the styling, I think it's a classic hoodlum bike, it's a no frills, machine that looks like it's ready to brawl if needed. My understanding about the shock is that it's not just the older ones, it's all of them. Sadly, it's a pricey upgrade, but one of the very few that you need. The PCIII is a popular upgrade too.
I bought one, new, from a Honda Dealer, here in Poland, 13 years ago back in 2007. Always gave her pro annual service. Still have this brilliant machine.
Well done and fair review. The 919 deserved so much more success. Congrats on sourcing that amber OEM windscreen, I haven't found one yet. How well does it work for you?
@@10mmI think you're right on with the mileage as well. 40 mpg if you're riding swiftly, 45 if it's long distance cruising, and ~35 if you're having fun. And indeed that reservoir overflow line will shed a tear or two of coolant when you're having too much fun
check the MRA variotouring . I have done over 800 km in one day with 180 km/h. It has solid built looks great and will protect you. And it will never bend or move while riding.
Your review is quite realistic/correct/genuine - I own 2 of the CB900F-5s top speed over 150mph given the space. You are correct, this bike should have been more popular, but then most people don't have taste - we do. HOWEVER - Your filtering sucks! You give motorcyclists a bad name because you think you're more important - crossing SOLID DOUBLE YELLOWS TOO!!!! That SOLID THICK WHITE LINE (at junctions) == STOP AND STAY BEHIND SOLID THICK (or thin) WHITE LINE, NOT IN FRONT! Safe trails. See you riding on The Mountain Course? (And, don't even think about crossing any solid white line... even when one way system!) 👍🏍
AWESOME review, really spot on about the 919s. im used to super sports but i would DEF get a 919 to be a commuter bike! again loved the video you put together and really enjoyed the give away granola bars lol that was awesome too! keep it up bud ride safe!
This video is amazing. Really like all the detailed information, the genuine personal review for it being your daily rider, and the different things people have said about it. Just got an 04 and it's a BEAST. I love this bike. I noticed that you got tank grips for the small metal covers on the side. Which grips are those? I've been trying to find something but haven't found anything decent yet.
My 919 has at least 50k on it. (The previous owner replaced the odometer.. so 50k is a low estimate even) I can only agree with everything in your video here, this was entirely accurate!
Hello, i just wanted to revisit this video to ask you about the bike. Recently i have found mine to be engine breaking more aggressively on deceleration than it has in the past. i just had the valves checked and still were in good order. It does seem to be after i recently did an oil change but i feel that shouldnt be the issue. Any thoughts would be appreciated
Wow nicely done, this is the review this bike deserves. How do you like the 17/44 sprocket conversion? I have an 07 and have been thinking about doing it.
I like it, it's worth doing when your chain and sprockets are due for replacement in my opinion. Thanks for watching and I appreciate the kind words! Feel free to subscribe as well, lots more in the works.
I get it on my bike and have heard it referred to as "stink" on forums. I assumed it was from the exhaust particles getting suspended in the low-pressure area behind the rider, giving them time to absorb into their clothing. I've heard people remedy it by swapping cans(longer seems better) or the side-mounted exhaust from the CBR919rr.
@@MrBigPipesYT Or, someone capped the pair-valve system so unburnt fuel wasn't burnt - that nice blue flame... and the awesome popping when rolling off.
I love this bike almost bought one got a VTX instead figured I would be dead or no license in a week and I was right my buddy has one I got to ride it. If I didn't have my VTX this is what I would own.
Great video brotha! I l have been researching these bikes for the last couple months and think I’m finally gonna buy one. I’m a little green when it comes to motorcycles. I bought an 84 nighthawk back in January and the motor gave out a couple months ago. Anyway, I live and am from the city myself and would love to pick your brain a bit about what to look for when buying one.
cool stuff do you know any auxilliary connector on the frame? i want to mount usb charger for my phone and connect to the existent oem electrical harness, to be able to switch off the power when i put out the key . 😁 keep doing 919 stuff
Go see Joe at Cycle Terminal and get the HM090 (I think) plug and then you can figure the +ve and -ve when the ignition is on/off - that AUX plug is for the alarm. Reply to this and Ill go look at the plug and let you know pin out.
I have a 07 model the only thing I don't like about this bike is an extreme wind noise issue I'm trying to resolve it's got a screen the same as yours,screen on or off not a lot of difference I also have a triumph street triple & no wind noise issue with that.
Hmm well that's kinda the name of the game with nakeds I was gonna ask if it's your helmet but it sounds like it isn't. I wear earplugs personally. Anyways thanks for subscribing man!
@@10mm Cheers mate your missing my point I ride other nakeds & the wind noise is not an issue but the hornet with the same gear is just hideously noisy to the point it's not fun to ride & I'm trying to figure out why.
Awesome review , thumbs up and subscribed. Hopefully tomorrow I look at an 04 with low miles but guy is asking around 4 he said I can have it for 3,500 , you think that’s to much ?
That's in the ballpark if you live in a state where bikes are in high demand. I usually try to buy bikes in the winter when there's a smaller pool of buyers. Dude thank you so much for the support! I really really appreciate it.
@@10mm I just got the bike , missing one footpeg (ordered a pair for $21 on e bay ) , it’s missing the mirrors, looks like he had barends were there . Yosh exhaust , the thing felt amazing driving around for a few minutes that I was on it ! So comfortable, nice sound , light , and felt pretty quick . I am so happy with this bike already.
How would you say the 919 is for beginners? How is the turn radius? Is it easy to use in lower speed and maneuver? Im thinking of buying one. Great video!
It's probably better as a second bike. There's a lot of power on tap and no electronic aids. Turn radius and low speed handling are mostly up to the rider, but this is not a lightweight bike.
Yeah, probably a bad idea for a first bike. My 919 was bike number 6, with my first road bike being my dad's Honda XR250L street legal dual sport, and the next bike after that (and the first I owned myself) being an old Honda CB700SC Nighthawk. Old CB750's are some of the best deals in motorcycles, as you can usually get one that is inspected and works for about a grand. If you're not a hooligan with the throttle, they are very manageable and easy to ride mid-sized bikes, that won't bike you nearly as fast as a 600cc sportbike or a nearly liter class streetfighter.
Thanks for watching, I appreciate you subscribing. So I just checked and they're super expensive now but here's the part number so you can be on the look out: 08P61-MCS-800
Hello Brother, got my 04 919 about 7 months ago. Great bike. Few questions, do you have a ticking noise at idle? And at idle is the RPMs seem jumpy? Like the rpm needle jumps up-and-down
I must have helped wake people up my bad haha. Check the East coast, buy one and ride it home this summer. Road trip!! Thanks for subscribing I appreciate that!
If Jesus rode a motorcycle it would be a 900 Hornet
That's a good one 👍
Facts😅
Amen!
I think he would ride an old Triumph. But definitely a motorcycle.
I’m glad I found this video! I’m in the UK and have just bought one. Your summary at the end is pure poetry, you capture what the bike is about so well. Thanks
I'm glad you enjoyed it man, ride safe have fun cheers from across the pond
great review Benjamin. I have just purchased one ,it is a 2004 with 2000 miles on clock ,it is like a brand new bike, it is all correct as i know the 1 previous owner.......and i love it.....btw i have just hit 60 years old ,it has made me feel like a young en again. Nice one looking after the not so well off people 👌Tony, from yorkshire UK.
Congrats! Cheers from across the pond
The Honda 919/Hornet 900 is a pure bike with a strong racing pedigree. The Honda Fireblade is similar to what the LS1 did to the automotive world.
The Fireblade changed everything just like the LS1 did. It set the standard for technology, performance, affordability, and reliability. I bought my 919 for $3200 in 2015 with 6000mi. Mine has been absolutely bulletproof. Mostly used as an urban commuter, kept on a busy street for 3 years with harsh winters, has been knocked over a dozen times, low-sided, and still runs like it's brand new. I keep it garaged now.
It's got grunt down low too and it goes. It will pull in any gear. The engine is everything I wanted my Ninja 650r to be when I yearned for more power. The grunt isn't a violent 2-second clunk like on a Harley. It's smooth, throaty, and slingshots you into screaming insanity.
The Honda 919 is an awesome bike and has earned my respect. It's on my bucket list to pick up a second one when the opportunity comes up.
Thanks for sharing man! I agree 100% glad yours has served you well too.
Wow! I can’t believe you just recently posted this! I’ve owned my 2006 for about 10 years now. Didn’t ride it much for the last 3 or 4 years and just cleaned it all up and started riding again. Man I love that bike. I have never had any desire for any other bike sense I got this one and I don’t believe I ever will. I’ve done quite a few mods to it and it makes me very happy. Thanks for the video.
I feel the same way about mine, I don't plan on selling it. Thanks for sharing
Very special review indeed! The best I've seen up to now!
The menotronic and clear voice in contrast with the frenetic images worked brilliantly, the thoughts and genuine feelings you said the bike gives you were precise and deep, without any annoying music in the background as always, or falling in never ending specs details! You should teach people how to make a proper review, man! Seriously!!
Thanks a lot! Now I go and watch the other one you said you made :) Keep riding! And, of course, I've subscribed
Thank you man seriously! I'm so happy that you liked the video, I really appreciate the support.
i did not hear you saying that 919 is far more appeal look then any other naked bike...awesome review...919 forever...
One of the best bike reviews on youtube right here.
Thank you man!! I don't know about all that but I appreciate the compliment.
Besides the excellent commentary, what a joy to see you riding all the streets of San Francisco that I rode as a daily rider living in the city (2nd/Arguello). I think I've been on virtually every street you've shown. Man, I just loved riding there so much. Ah...the Sunday Morning Ride with my B-I-L So many memories. Thanks for the reminders.
Thanks for sharing!
What a brilliantly presented review.Fabulous.And how nice to see you looking out for people on the street.You should be very proud.Thanks for taking the time.
Love the review, love my Hornet - it's more bike than I'll ever be a rider.
A mate's 2002 has 155,000km on it and runs like a dream.
Keep the vidjeos coming my 919 brother.
I'm not surprised, I think that they're one of the most reliable bikes ever made. Ride safe!
I use my 02 everyday in every weather conditions for twenty years now. The engine is bulletproof. It has just more over 90000 km. so i decide to check the valves for the first time. Nothing wrong found there. Great video.
Hell yeah man ride safe
Been on a couple of cross continent trips on my '07. Just love this thing. Can ride allll day. Also fun to ghost the hot headed 4 wheeled commuters here in LA regardless of how it compares to legit street fighters and Supersports.
Do you still have the stock seat? That's impressive.
@@10mm Hey, man. It is the stock seat, but I had it reupolstered. I do get a bit saddle sore, but just consider that part of the deal. Its never too bad.
@@VinciGlassArt Nice! Thanks for watching ride safe.
I bought mine yesterday.. (2003 model) 51 years of riding /owning many bikes, and this is a sweetly. I did a four hour ride today with no numb bum. I was squirting between a stately 100kph to 180 Kph, returning 50 mpg. That surprised me as the spec sheets claimed 37 mph.
I also have a 2012 Triumph 1200 Tiger Explorer. The Tiger gives good protection in the wet and cold, but the Hornet is lighter to get out of the shed, and is heaps of fun. Motorcycle is my first and only choice of travel, I gave up driving cars many years ago.
Congrats on the new ride!
Got mine two months ago, a 07 with 13k miles on it. Very nice bike.
How much u paid fir that one dude?
@@yuhanhuang4528 $3500 but I knew the guy. It was $4k for sale. It was in exellent condition
Good on you! I havee one in the Garage I've been neglecting. Youve convinced me to take it out tomorrow
Awesome man! have a great ride and thank you for subscribing
I miss my 919. I put a twobrothers exhaust on it and some dirt bike bars on it turned down. Looked great and was fun to ride
I hope you get the chance to own another some day! Also thank you for subscribing I appreciate that!
I have this bike, same paint job same year. It's awesome. I changed the lights in the gauges to these little cool-white LEDs and the headlight to one of those amazon LED halo ring headlights and the same tail tidy kit. It makes it look a little more modern.
Right on
Just bought a 2004 919 (in beautiful uranium green) this week. Love it. Your video helped convince me. Watch your mailbox for your sales commission check. More 919 videos, please.
No payment required, subscribing to the channel is thanks enough! Welcome to the Cult of the 919. Here's my latest Hornet video: ruclips.net/video/nvmtRGkuhO0/видео.html
I think I’m buying a 2007 919 this weekend or next, pending the inspect and test ride go well. As such, I have watched all your 919 content. Thanks for your hard work and dedication to the machine! Would love to chat more about it but you don’t have a contact button on your About page. Hmu if you have the time!
Having a crazy month. What's up man how can I help?
Great video. I've put just over 25k on my 07 919 and couldn't agree with you more. I love this bike, I ride it year round in Seattle and I haven't done much to it outside of rear wheel bearings and a battery. The thing is a tank.
Thanks man I appreciate you subscribing too thanks for that! I bet Seattle is a total playground too that sounds awesome, ride safe!
Great review and love the narration. I rode my friend's Hornet 900 years ago and liked it a lot! I told my friend I must buy it from him when he decides to sell, but I live in a different contry for most of the year so sadly she's been sold elsewhere. I still regret I didn't check on him more often. This year I puchased new CB650R and that bike is awesome too and reminds me this Hornet a lot, they have many things in common (+ ABS on CB650R) ... although for a similar bike I had to pay 5 times more (almost 13k USD in Vietnam).
Hey thanks for commenting all the way from Vietnam man that's cool. Ride safe.
@@10mm ... "all the way from Vietnam", hey, but feels like sitting on your Hornet when when on my CB (my friend's looked like yours) haha :) Your reivew just brought great memories, thanks for that. With vietnam traffic and madness on the road, it's not exactly all in my hands to be honest, but trying every day - Ride safe too!!!
I have a CB400 SF 2013 and its so good. The VETEC is a lot of fun. This is my learners bike. I really want one of these too! they look fun and practical
Nice, yeah man hard to go wrong with any CB
Great review 👍 ! I just picked up an 04 with 3,800 miles on it, one owner who is a 69 yr old doctor moving to Florida. The owner literally babied it since 04. It's in like new condition/showroom condition.👍👍👍
Congrats that's sick!
@@10mm Thanks 👍
If the tank isnt dented you could sell it for a million dollars
Well done! Love my '07. Only had it a year. Made a few mods and still lots to learn. Thanks for the help.
No problem. I'm glad you enjoyed the video, subscribe if you want, and ride safe Kate
Nice review man homie
Appreciate it bro!
I have a 600 and hoped I had a 900.
Reliable, comfortable, fast enough when you need it.
I drive my 600 hornet daily,12 month/year (I can't afford a van and can't stand traffics on shity British roads. And I drove in 3 continents....)
That bike never let me down.
My only, and only wish would be a 900 with frond screen, heated grips and wind deflectors.🙏
Otherwise...yeap it is not a sports bike. Maybe a tourer if you want her to be. She'll take it.
My opinion:
Under rated.
agreed great bikes
Hate to say it, I got the 600 (CB600F-6) too... different critters entirely.
Hey mate, u sound like HeroRR not gonna lie ...good review tho❤️
Thought the same exact thing
Same here 😆
2004 16k runs every time i love it !!!!! i like that it's sleep on it ITS A BLAST !!!!
They're great machines man. Hey thanks for subscribing I appreciate that!
I did the 17/44 520 chain upgrade and I didn't like the gearing. I know it's only a small change, but I rode 14,000 miles in one season on my 919 and I miss the stock gearing. The headlight sucks, an nice LED is a great upgrade and I need it because I do a lot of night riding. I don't really agree on the styling, I think it's a classic hoodlum bike, it's a no frills, machine that looks like it's ready to brawl if needed. My understanding about the shock is that it's not just the older ones, it's all of them. Sadly, it's a pricey upgrade, but one of the very few that you need. The PCIII is a popular upgrade too.
Thanks for the input and thanks for subscribing I appreciate it!
Great review, very accurate, cool that you help the guys on the streets who are hungry, thats awesome.
Thanks again for that tech tip!
@@10mm ya no problem! Assuming it worked?
@@joshlucas5907 Time will tell! Seems like a winner though
It’s incredibly reliable
Me: no sh@t it’s a Honda
I bought one, new, from a Honda Dealer, here in Poland, 13 years ago back in 2007. Always gave her pro annual service. Still have this brilliant machine.
That's so cool! Thanks for sharing. I'd love to visit Poland some day.
I also have the green 💚 one
Well done and fair review. The 919 deserved so much more success. Congrats on sourcing that amber OEM windscreen, I haven't found one yet. How well does it work for you?
It definitely makes a difference on the highway. I agree! The 919 is still slept-on to this day.
@@10mmI think you're right on with the mileage as well. 40 mpg if you're riding swiftly, 45 if it's long distance cruising, and ~35 if you're having fun. And indeed that reservoir overflow line will shed a tear or two of coolant when you're having too much fun
@@andrewbobroff3187 It's such a hard bike to fault that's the only reason I even mentioned that haha
check the MRA variotouring . I have done over 800 km in one day with 180 km/h. It has solid built looks great and will protect you. And it will never bend or move while riding.
Your review is quite realistic/correct/genuine - I own 2 of the CB900F-5s top speed over 150mph given the space. You are correct, this bike should have been more popular, but then most people don't have taste - we do.
HOWEVER - Your filtering sucks! You give motorcyclists a bad name because you think you're more important - crossing SOLID DOUBLE YELLOWS TOO!!!! That SOLID THICK WHITE LINE (at junctions) == STOP AND STAY BEHIND SOLID THICK (or thin) WHITE LINE, NOT IN FRONT!
Safe trails. See you riding on The Mountain Course? (And, don't even think about crossing any solid white line... even when one way system!)
👍🏍
Do you like granola bars
Me* HECK YES I DO !!!!!
Everyone likes em haha
Bruh this sounds like a god damn vacuum ad lmaoo
beautiful review, for a beautiful bike, I ll try to do same upgrades, mine desperately in need of those,.
Thanks ride safe!
Awesome review. Just purchased mine today
Congrats man, ride safe
Now that's how you get a subscriber.
I'm glad you liked it thanks man
AWESOME review, really spot on about the 919s. im used to super sports but i would DEF get a 919 to be a commuter bike! again loved the video you put together and really enjoyed the give away granola bars lol that was awesome too! keep it up bud ride safe!
Thanks, yeah that's exactly what I use mine for! Ride safe
This video is amazing. Really like all the detailed information, the genuine personal review for it being your daily rider, and the different things people have said about it. Just got an 04 and it's a BEAST. I love this bike. I noticed that you got tank grips for the small metal covers on the side. Which grips are those? I've been trying to find something but haven't found anything decent yet.
Thanks for watching I'm happy you got some value out of it! Feel free to subscribe.
And yeah I just bought generic tank pad raw material on ebay and cut it to fit. Skateboard grip tape would probably work as well.
My 919 has at least 50k on it. (The previous owner replaced the odometer.. so 50k is a low estimate even)
I can only agree with everything in your video here, this was entirely accurate!
Glad you liked it man! Ride safe!
I have a Matte Uranium Green 2004 LOVE IT!
nice
Its true about the "OEM being more expensive" but i have found honda OEM to be worth the money, at least for the most part. Thanks for sharing!
I agree, I usually buy OEM Honda when I can.
Kept looking for my middle school (Marina Middle on Fillmore x Clement). Cool review! Looking into one. 👊
Glad you liked it man, they're wonderful bikes
Hello, i just wanted to revisit this video to ask you about the bike. Recently i have found mine to be engine breaking more aggressively on deceleration than it has in the past. i just had the valves checked and still were in good order. It does seem to be after i recently did an oil change but i feel that shouldnt be the issue. Any thoughts would be appreciated
Hmm, if the valves were done, It's possible the tech screwed up the crankcase ventilation plumbing on the valve cover.
Wow nicely done, this is the review this bike deserves. How do you like the 17/44 sprocket conversion? I have an 07 and have been thinking about doing it.
I like it, it's worth doing when your chain and sprockets are due for replacement in my opinion. Thanks for watching and I appreciate the kind words! Feel free to subscribe as well, lots more in the works.
Remember the speedometer is gear driven, not wheel driven so it will be misreading unless you install an adjustment.
Here's another 919 video: ruclips.net/video/UyFO29lxjjY/видео.html
I owned a 919, was my first bike. The smell of unburned fuel comes from a missfiring cylinder sice sometimes the cable to the spark plug became loose.
Good tip, thank you for sharing.
I get it on my bike and have heard it referred to as "stink" on forums. I assumed it was from the exhaust particles getting suspended in the low-pressure area behind the rider, giving them time to absorb into their clothing. I've heard people remedy it by swapping cans(longer seems better) or the side-mounted exhaust from the CBR919rr.
@@MrBigPipesYT Or, someone capped the pair-valve system so unburnt fuel wasn't burnt - that nice blue flame... and the awesome popping when rolling off.
Great review. Greetings from Mexico.
cheers man ride safe!
I love this bike almost bought one got a VTX instead figured I would be dead or no license in a week and I was right my buddy has one I got to ride it. If I didn't have my VTX this is what I would own.
They rip for sure. Maybe you could buy a rough one to use as a track only bike.
Great video brotha! I l have been researching these bikes for the last couple months and think I’m finally gonna buy one. I’m a little green when it comes to motorcycles. I bought an 84 nighthawk back in January and the motor gave out a couple months ago. Anyway, I live and am from the city myself and would love to pick your brain a bit about what to look for when buying one.
Ryan F9 has a good video on how to inspect a used bike.
Benjamin A.R. I’m going down to Santa Cruz on Sunday to hopefully buy it! I’ll definitely check this video out before buying. 🍻
God review 🤙2 up???
yeah man the neutral riding position makes it easy as pie
Nice review man. Accurate. 👍
Hey thanks man appreciate you subscribing too!
The 919 is the perfect Xennial motorcycle, the ideal mix of digital and analogue.
I had to look that word up haha but yeah I the 919 is exactly the right blend
Hell yeah brother sick content
Thanks!
I just bought a 919 and it's really fun and it's fast!!! 😁😁
Congrats man! I hope it serves you well thanks for subscribing!
i like the way these look
Me too, I think they aged well
I have the windscreen as well there’s a group on fb, I love mine have the same bike with a few mods
Good find, they're kind of uncommon. I wasn't sure about the look at first but it grew on me.
Im just discovering this bike, but as I've never ridden before...the thought of. 900cc w no ABS is a problem.
I think it's better to start on something small, cheap, and ugly so you can learn. This is a great second bike in my opinion.
cool stuff do you know any auxilliary connector on the frame? i want to mount usb charger for my phone and connect to the existent oem electrical harness, to be able to switch off the power when i put out the key . 😁 keep doing 919 stuff
Hmmm that's a good question I'm not sure man
@@10mm have any electrical manual or scheme ?
@@statekiki5951 I believe there's a free copy of the FSM on manuals lib. There should be every diagram in there.
Go see Joe at Cycle Terminal and get the HM090 (I think) plug and then you can figure the +ve and -ve when the ignition is on/off - that AUX plug is for the alarm. Reply to this and Ill go look at the plug and let you know pin out.
I have a 07 model the only thing I don't like about this bike is an extreme wind noise issue I'm trying to resolve it's got a screen the same as yours,screen on or off not a lot of difference I also have a triumph street triple & no wind noise issue with that.
Hmm well that's kinda the name of the game with nakeds I was gonna ask if it's your helmet but it sounds like it isn't. I wear earplugs personally. Anyways thanks for subscribing man!
@@10mm Cheers mate your missing my point I ride other nakeds & the wind noise is not an issue but the hornet with the same gear is just hideously noisy to the point it's not fun to ride & I'm trying to figure out why.
@@jimallen199 I hear you brother, maybe try out foam earplugs? Works great for me
That's because the ST is slow! 😁
Excellent review. Great video
Thank you and thanks for subscribing I appreciate that!
Awesome review , thumbs up and subscribed. Hopefully tomorrow I look at an 04 with low miles but guy is asking around 4 he said I can have it for 3,500 , you think that’s to much ?
That's in the ballpark if you live in a state where bikes are in high demand. I usually try to buy bikes in the winter when there's a smaller pool of buyers. Dude thank you so much for the support! I really really appreciate it.
@@10mm I just got the bike , missing one footpeg (ordered a pair for $21 on e bay ) , it’s missing the mirrors, looks like he had barends were there . Yosh exhaust , the thing felt amazing driving around for a few minutes that I was on it ! So comfortable, nice sound , light , and felt pretty quick . I am so happy with this bike already.
@@luvsallbikes279 Congratulations! Keep us updated on how it all goes.
Great review! Thanx for sharing. J/Sweden
Thanks for watching!
How would you say the 919 is for beginners? How is the turn radius? Is it easy to use in lower speed and maneuver? Im thinking of buying one. Great video!
It's probably better as a second bike. There's a lot of power on tap and no electronic aids. Turn radius and low speed handling are mostly up to the rider, but this is not a lightweight bike.
Yeah, probably a bad idea for a first bike. My 919 was bike number 6, with my first road bike being my dad's Honda XR250L street legal dual sport, and the next bike after that (and the first I owned myself) being an old Honda CB700SC Nighthawk. Old CB750's are some of the best deals in motorcycles, as you can usually get one that is inspected and works for about a grand. If you're not a hooligan with the throttle, they are very manageable and easy to ride mid-sized bikes, that won't bike you nearly as fast as a 600cc sportbike or a nearly liter class streetfighter.
i have the same bike. Do you use the oil 10w40 or 10w30? my bike over 30k mile.
Thank you
I use GN4 10w-40
Where did you get the tank pad? I have been looking around for it, but could not find it
Thanks for watching, I appreciate you subscribing. So I just checked and they're super expensive now but here's the part number so you can be on the look out: 08P61-MCS-800
Hello Brother, got my 04 919 about 7 months ago. Great bike. Few questions, do you have a ticking noise at idle? And at idle is the RPMs seem jumpy? Like the rpm needle jumps up-and-down
That's how I would describe mine. Warbles at idle. How bad is the ticking? What's the mileage? May be due for valve adjustment.
The ticking noise is coming for the fuel injection system it’s nothing to worry about my 03 hornet has done it from day one
Hey, nice video, can you give a link for mirrors? Where I can order them?
The mirrors were on a bunch of different things, mostly from Italy. These were listed as Aprilia Shiver.
What turn signals did you say you got? Ducati?
Yeah on the front, they're actually from the rear of a Hypermotard 1100 if I remember correctly.
I got an 02 919 with 12k miles for sale hmu
Used low mileage one for $3k? Lol Covid and Los Angeles has these for $4-5k and those have been dropped 😢
I must have helped wake people up my bad haha. Check the East coast, buy one and ride it home this summer. Road trip!! Thanks for subscribing I appreciate that!
its actually 128 bhp not 110
First time I've heard that, do you have a source?
Had to say uranium green ...
Man, stop making video like this, I need to buy one for cheap next year. Don't want them to go up in value too soon.
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