OPERATION MANDARINIA
Hello and welcome to my build thread for my 2007 Hornet 919.
During the winter of 2019/2020 I will enhance and tweak my Hornet to achieve the best suspension, braking and handling characteristics I can within my student budget. The main components of the build are :
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- RC51 Front end w/ Ohlins valves
- Ohlins rear shock
- CBR600RR Front calipers
- Brembo 320mm Series ORO rotors
- FactoryPro shift kit
To achieve all the things listed, I have researched, read and dug around on this forum all the parts and details needed to execute the changes. I will document every step of the journey and explain my reasoning as best as I can while doing so.
I know the 919 is not the optimal track weapon because of it's poor anti-squat geometry and relaxed head angle, but I just love the 919. As soon as I got on it, I fell in love with its dynamics. I want to make this into a competent commuter I can take to the track and in the twisties without breaking a sweat.
Here is the complete list of things I need to either buy, make or install to make my project happen :
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- Kyle Racing 17/44 520 Chain
- Ohlins rear shock
- CBR600RR Caliper rebuild
- Rear caliper Rebuild
- Front Master Rebuild
- Rear Master Rebuild
- Venhill Lines / Hel
- Factory Pro Shift kit
- Paint Pulsar cover
- Tail tidy
- Turn signals
- Starter valve synchro
- Throttle position Sync
- Power commander 3 install
- Valve check + Spark plugs
- Michelin PR2 Tires
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RC51 Specific
. - RC51 SP2 Forks
- CBR929 Lower Triple
- 919 Stem (lathe)
- CBR929 TopYokes UK
- Honda emblem
- Renthal Ultra low Gold
- CBR929 Wheel
- Brembo Série ORO 320mm
- Spacers & axle
- RC51 Bearings + tube
- CBR600 fender 07-12 + paint
- Stem Bearings 919
- Straighten Front wheel
My goal is to be finished with all the things listed by the beginning of the 2020 riding season in spring !
Here is what I am starting with, a bone stock 2007 Honda Hornet 900 :
In the next post, we are starting the initial tear-down and cleaning. See you there !