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Bought a New Bike! (Grom)
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September 20th, 2015, 08:54 PM | #2 |
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September 20th, 2015, 09:19 PM | #3 |
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September 20th, 2015, 09:23 PM | #4 |
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Cool! 50cc? Let us know how you like it in the coming days and weeks.
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September 20th, 2015, 10:04 PM | #6 |
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Time for wheelies?
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September 20th, 2015, 11:51 PM | #7 |
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September 21st, 2015, 03:55 AM | #8 |
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Dream bike bro, have fun!!
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September 21st, 2015, 04:09 AM | #9 |
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Did you add this to the stable or is it your only bike now? The Groms seem cool and I'm assuming they have a huge aftermarket support but they just seem expensive to me.
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September 21st, 2015, 04:48 AM | #10 | |
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lol, my fiancé and I actually split the cost on this guy. She's going to try and learn to ride on it, at 4'11" it's one of the only "bikes" she can actually manage to get off the side stand!
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My other bike is a 2009 FZ6. The Groms are a tad expensive for what your getting, used they go for about $2.8k stock, a bit more with some tasteful mods. I picked this guy up for $3,800 OTD. That's bike + freight + "set-up" + TTL. I probably could have got a better deal, maybe $3,600, but this dealer is a block from my house. I can't wait to drag knee on it, I think it'll be hilarious fun! |
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September 21st, 2015, 06:27 AM | #11 |
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^^^ I want a Grom so much, just not for $4k. I would pay $2K for one used maybe - just not enough bike for what Honda is asking for them. Congrats none the less. Mini Race it!!!!!!
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September 21st, 2015, 06:59 AM | #12 |
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Yeah $4k is a lot, and the grom isn't even really a "bike". It's more of a scooter. It's helpful that it'll be good for a short beginner rider.
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September 22nd, 2015, 06:33 PM | #13 |
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Brought it home today!!
Grom! by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr Grom! by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr Grom! by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr Grom! by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr Already have renthal handlebars, akrapovic slip-on, fender eliminator, and motodynamics integrated tail on order! |
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September 22nd, 2015, 07:02 PM | #14 |
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There is a guy that took one from Seattle to Alaska.
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September 22nd, 2015, 07:11 PM | #15 |
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That's nuts! I'm taking mine on a 82mile trip tomorrow! I'll see how it goes! It's actually really smooth up towards its top speed.
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September 22nd, 2015, 08:47 PM | #16 |
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What is its top speed?
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September 22nd, 2015, 09:15 PM | #17 |
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Lol passenger pegs
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September 23rd, 2015, 06:24 AM | #19 | |
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Yeah... I guess I'll try them out! Maybe for wheelies? I'm not too sure yet, but maybe 65 mph. It cruises nicely at 50 mph, however, I'm waiting until I get past the break-in and change the oil before I redline it. |
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September 23rd, 2015, 07:12 AM | #20 |
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Very nice ...... those little things are so awesome - but have soooooo much MONEY PIT potential
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September 23rd, 2015, 07:53 AM | #21 |
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Yup.... Already have an Akrapovic slip-on on order, new renthal handlebars, integrated tail and fe. I'm eyeing some CRG Arrow mirrors too, I have them on my other bike and they're amazing.
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September 23rd, 2015, 11:25 AM | #22 |
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Definitely see if you have any mini bike racing organizations in your area. Little bikes like the Grom are super fun on go kart tracks. Might even have a class just for them. Race fees are really affordable, you will get tons of track time and the atmosphere at a mini bike race is just laid back fun!
Then you will drag knee probably while tucking the front tire on corner entry and spinning the rear on exit. Basically crashing all the way around the turn but never hitting the ground ;D |
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September 23rd, 2015, 05:14 PM | #23 |
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September 23rd, 2015, 07:55 PM | #24 |
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Had a Grom with a pipe pass me on the highway tonight at about 65.
First one I've seen on the road. I was surprised it could go that fast. |
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September 24th, 2015, 06:23 AM | #25 |
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must stop looking at Grom ........... lol
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September 24th, 2015, 08:59 AM | #26 |
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You know you want one!!
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September 24th, 2015, 09:31 AM | #27 |
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September 24th, 2015, 10:53 AM | #28 |
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Sooooo much fun to ride! |
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September 24th, 2015, 11:24 AM | #29 |
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September 24th, 2015, 05:22 PM | #30 |
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Oh.... But the Grom is so different!
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September 24th, 2015, 06:17 PM | #31 |
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Just in case you missed it in the Motorcycling News section -
Building a Honda Grom Roadracer http://www.motorcycle.com/manufactur...roadracer.html Carbon wheels...that's some crazy ****! |
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September 24th, 2015, 06:24 PM | #32 |
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^^^ it's so cute seeing all those itty bitty parts taken apart!
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September 24th, 2015, 07:17 PM | #33 |
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Nice! Congrats!
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September 24th, 2015, 11:17 PM | #34 |
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If I ever move back to NYC, I will definitely get a Grom to commute on. I mean, I get my ass handed to me by most Vespa riders in Manhattan. And trust me, I'm trying my best trying to beat them. They can just squeeze into little pockets that most bikes can't squeeze into. I bet the Grom will give them a run for their money.
Oh....and that upside down fork is sexy on such a tiny machine!
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September 27th, 2015, 10:44 AM | #35 |
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September 27th, 2015, 10:54 AM | #36 |
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Lol, nice. looks like it's seen some gravel dust recently as well???
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September 27th, 2015, 04:59 PM | #37 |
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September 27th, 2015, 06:27 PM | #38 |
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It's apparent the fiancé is really enjoying the Grom!
Seriously, it looks like you're having a lot of fun with it. Enjoying the pics and your observations. |
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September 29th, 2015, 08:34 AM | #39 |
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She loves the Grom we started her learning process in the parking lot last weekend.
It was her first time on a bike, or working a clutch for that matter. We worked on feeling the clutch out with no gas. Stayed in first gear the whole time and just went in circles. Eventually gave it a little gas, but still stayed in first gear. |
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September 29th, 2015, 09:35 AM | #40 |
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You are a brave and patient person to put a brand new rider on a brand new bike!
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