Honda Hornet 250 Update
Status update on my motorcycle, a 2002 Honda Hornet 250, CB250F. Quick mobile phone video...
Modifications and Installations done to my bike (as of March 2015):
head lamp mask (originally from Honda Sonic), DIY modified to fit H4 bulb
Cree LED head light, H4 hi/lo, 24W, 5000K
LED tail light unit with integrated turn indicators (designed for CBR954RR)
custom headlight switch (originally always on when ignition on)
rear view mirrors with integrated LED turn indicators
handlebar end weights
Koso RX2N digital dash unit (20,000rpm version)
Apexi volt meter
Shorai Power LiFe4PO battery, type LFX14L2-BS12
waterproof GPS unit
wavy brake disk front, 296mm diameter
wavy brake disk rear, 220mm diameter
EBC brake pads front, type FA265HH
EBC brake pads rear, type FA174HH
RK Gold 520 X-ring chain
4-piston Nissin front brake caliper (originally from CBR954RR)
WezMoto stainless steel braided brake lines, front and rear
adjustable front brake lever, short
adjustable clutch lever, short
carbon Termignoni exhaust canister, shortened, with silencer insert
"Scottoiler" automatic chain lubrication system, engine vacuum operated
Shindengen FH010BA MOSFET Regulator/Rectifier unit (wrongly shown as FH011 in the video)
Lixianda digital CDI without rev-limiter
DNM rear shock absorber, adjustable, with external reservoir
NGK Iridium spark plugs, type CR9EHIX-9
K&N oil filter, type KN-111
Repsol 10W50 motorcycle engine oil
"Engine Ice" high-performance coolant
BMC high-flow air filter element
DIY suede seat cover
Pyramid Plastics rear wheel hugger
DIY carbon fiber vinyl covered side panels
tank protector
aluminum engine guard bars
DIY radiator protection grille
DIY rear mud guard with licence plate mounts (originally from SYM Fighter)
DIY HHO generator, running at 2A, mixed hydrogen-oxygen output ca.160ml/min
DIY ozone generator (ca.500mg/h) with air pump
custom, adjustable low-voltage cut-off PCB with relay for HHO and ozone
valve cover tire pressure indicators
Hella dual-tone horns
DIY high-temperature black spray painted exhaust headers, lower fork tubes, radiator protector, pillion handle, brake calipers
reflective rim stickers, red
Hornet-themed handlebar grips
130/70-16 front tire (Bridgestone S20)
190/50-17 rear tire (Shinko Verge 011)
Honda Hornet 250 - Original Specifications
Production: 1996-2007
Model Designation: CB250F, MC31
Engine: MC14E, inline 4 cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, gear driven DOHC, 16 valves
Displacement: 249cm3
Bore x Stroke: 48.5mm x 33.8mm
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
max. Power: 29.8kW / 40hp @ 14,000rpm
max. Torque: 2.4kgm / 24Nm @ 11,000rpm
Fuel System: 4 x Keihin VP05 carburetors
Fuel Capacity / Fuel Tap: 16L / engine vacuum operated fuel tap
Lubrication: forced pressure, wet sump
Transmission: 6 speed, sequential, constant mesh
Starter / Ignition: electric / full-transistor battery ignition
Final Drive: 520 O-ring sealed chain
Sprockets: 14/45 teeth (ratio 3.214:1)
Weight: ca.151kg (dry) / ca.168kg (with full tank)
Dimensions: 2045mm long / 740mm wide / 1055mm high
Wheelbase / Seat Height: 1415mm / 760mm
Front Brake: single disk, 296mm, 2 piston Nissin caliper
Rear Brake: single disk, 220mm, single piston Nissin caliper
Front Tire Dimensions: 130/70ZR 16M/C (61W)
Rear Tire Dimensions: 180/55ZR 17M/C (73W)
Front Suspension: telescopic fork, 41mm diameter
Rear Suspension: swing arm, central Showa mono shock absorber
Frame Construction: diamond mono backbone, steel