Manimal
Mini-Moto Racing
it was said that the root cause was that the cam chain sprocket was not properly torqued down.
Honda Grom owners!
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it was said that the root cause was that the cam chain sprocket was not properly torqued down.
That would be a challenge for any engine!
mrzuzzo
Well-known member
I LOVED my Grom until it was stolen.
Pretty much redlined it everywhere, stoppies and wheelies.
Changed the camshaft, airbox, exhaust, and added a piggyback FI for more power.
The thing is incredibly reliable. My wife rode it to Santa Barbara and back at open throttle the entire time. We also stopped by on Pismo Beach to ride the Grom in the sand and dunes.
I don't think one can go wrong with a Grom.
Pretty much redlined it everywhere, stoppies and wheelies.
Changed the camshaft, airbox, exhaust, and added a piggyback FI for more power.
The thing is incredibly reliable. My wife rode it to Santa Barbara and back at open throttle the entire time. We also stopped by on Pismo Beach to ride the Grom in the sand and dunes.
I don't think one can go wrong with a Grom.
FourThreeSix
Tall Guy on a Little Bike
Buy one. You won't regret it.
I have a 2014 that has been molested quite a bit between 2 24 hour endurance races, a Sonoma sprint race, and 2 Treasure Island TTs. 4000 miles on it now with no issues whatsoever. Stock bore, but cammed and tuned. It's back in street form now and just as fun.
I do have a couple of buddies who have Z125s as well. Plenty of fun to be had with those as well. Couldn't go wrong with either.
Definitely can't do this with a Derbi...
I have a 2014 that has been molested quite a bit between 2 24 hour endurance races, a Sonoma sprint race, and 2 Treasure Island TTs. 4000 miles on it now with no issues whatsoever. Stock bore, but cammed and tuned. It's back in street form now and just as fun.
I do have a couple of buddies who have Z125s as well. Plenty of fun to be had with those as well. Couldn't go wrong with either.
Definitely can't do this with a Derbi...
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minoru cha
Well-known member
Just ride 'round town!
minoru cha
Well-known member
It will cost some bucks before you get it up running strong?
I'd better find a beat up YSR.
I'd better find a beat up YSR.
matty
Well-known member
I'm one of the few to have a bone stock Grom and I love it, it's a fantastic hoon machine/grocery getter. I was even able to keep a couple of big bikes at bay on a group ride, until the road turned straight:laughing
But I agree, you should ride one just so you know. That said, everyone I've let ride mine takes off their helmet giggling.
And FourThreeSix, I love that picture, good stuff.
I'm actually surprised that in this day in age you believe that people having fun can't be found on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qboh9xxuSpw
lolz well obviously!
FourThreeSix
Tall Guy on a Little Bike
Because that's totally a Derbi GPR. :laughing
It's a Derbi Senda. You didn't specify GPR, and I did list a Senda as an option. And since the Grom is a merely lower grade implementation of the Derbi GPX1 wouldn't that Derbi be able to do your little stunt? hmm? You said "Definitely can't do this with a Derbi...", and based on the evidence that statement is obviously bogus.
FourThreeSix
Tall Guy on a Little Bike
The GPX1 is basically a 2-stroke automatic scooter with 14" wheels. Apples to oranges, but thanks for playing.
mrzuzzo
Well-known member
How exactly is a Grom a lower implementation of the GPX1?
Grom displacement = 149cc
GPX 1 displacement = 49cc
Grom has proper manual transmission
GPX 1 is has scooter transmission
GPX is basically a scooter made to look like a motorcycle, while Grom is a proper mini moto.
I'm not really sure where all this Grom hate is stemming from..
Grom displacement = 149cc
GPX 1 displacement = 49cc
Grom has proper manual transmission
GPX 1 is has scooter transmission
GPX is basically a scooter made to look like a motorcycle, while Grom is a proper mini moto.
I'm not really sure where all this Grom hate is stemming from..
The hate is in your mind. Stating that something is lesser is not hating, it's stating a fact. In a time where 6 speeds are the norm in manuals the Grom sports a 4 speed tranny, that's not a particularly advanced technology. Nor is the air-cooled two valve four stroke Cub style engine. And do please be observant when you mock the type of the GPX1 you are also mocking the Grom as the styling of the Grom is clearly a copy of the Derbi--even down to the original name MSX125.
The Derbi has an aluminum twin spar frame. Aluminum swing arm. The engine is an elegant water cooled two stroke design. It has radial brakes. Comes with braided brake lines, and the CV transmission is well refined. None of these things are found on the Grom. Also the Derbi has larger diameter fork tubes, and a rear shock with an oil res for better cooling.
Another Senda photo for 436.
wally
good things come in 3s
Gee Wally guess which person in this thread enlightened Minoru about this:
And even if I did post some viable options I've also contributed more actual Grom info than you. Gee Wally.
And even if I did post some viable options I've also contributed more actual Grom info than you. Gee Wally.
wally
good things come in 3s
The footpeg mounts are a weakness (at least on '15s and '16s). They break frequently when crashed.
but they're only 35 bucks or so to get new ones.
how was that?
At least you didn't muck up this thread with your Holocaust denier horse shit. Again.
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mrzuzzo
Well-known member
The hate is in your mind. Stating that something is lesser is not hating, it's stating a fact. In a time where 6 speeds are the norm in manuals the Grom sports a 4 speed tranny, that's not a particularly advanced technology. Nor is the air-cooled two valve four stroke Cub style engine. And do please be observant when you mock the type of the GPX1 you are also mocking the Grom as the styling of the Grom is clearly a copy of the Derbi--even down to the original name MSX125.
The Derbi has an aluminum twin spar frame. Aluminum swing arm. The engine is an elegant water cooled two stroke design. It has radial brakes. Comes with braided brake lines, and the CV transmission is well refined. None of these things are found on the Grom. Also the Derbi has larger diameter fork tubes, and a rear shock with an oil res for better cooling.
Another Senda photo for 436.
Nothing in the Grom is advanced. That's what makes it brilliant. You can do all the service with a 10+12+14mm wrenches and some pliers, including the valve adjustment.
If you enjoy riding on a scooter, good for you. I'll take a manual trans with 4 gears over the scooter garbage any day of the week.