The Gromtastic 24hr

rojoracing53 · September 22nd, 2013, 01:34 AM

So were down out at willow springs currently 13.5 hrs into the M1-GP super endurance 24hr race. Our team is riding the brand new Honda Grom and it's still going strong(well as strong as a gutless mini bike can go)

@Darling Ninja is in the middle of her second of three stints on the bike and I'm working the pit board.

Here's a little video of her in her first session before getting ass packed and crashing(no injuries no damage)

Link to original page on YouTube.

Motofool · September 22nd, 2013, 07:08 AM

CycleCam303 · September 22nd, 2013, 07:32 AM

Aww man that thing looks MB5 pathetic. Are you guys just sitting ducks out there?

rojoracing53 · September 22nd, 2013, 04:32 PM

I'm actually lapping 1:00 all day long with a 0:59 here and there. Our Taiwanese rider is only 1-2 seconds off my pace. When I started the race I jumped right into second place(electric start FTW) and then proceeded to jump get passed left and right for the next 30 mins

. Everyone always sends out their fastest riders first to gain a lead so compared to those riders I was pathetic.

After 30 mins in figured out how to ride the bike(no practice for me) and got my lap times from 1:05's down to 1:00's. Then the other teams started swapping out riders and I was able to start catching and passing people which help tone down the tunes of utter defeat that were playing in my head for the first 30 mins of the race. My first session I rode till the gas tank was empty so 2h 10m and handed the bike off to my team with us in second place.

Since then I've ridden two more times one session 2hrs and another 1h 15m. It looks like I'm done with my part and the rest of the team will be bringing it into the finish.

So as you said Cameron the Grom is just about as fast as a decent NSR down the straits. The super steep steering angle which I can only think was designed to make doing stoppies easier but totally sucks in the turns. My team swapped the rear shock to something aftermarket but it was total crap with zero rebound dampening so you had to be very smooth or it would try and buck you off. The foot peg ground clearance is laughable at best. On a more positive note the torque was decent for 9hp and the fuel injection felt buttery smooth and responsive and the brakes worked surprisingly well.

Its a great bike for urban big city riding and has the smallest turning radius of anything I've ever ridden so you can seamlessly maneuver around obsticals with ease.

tfkrocks · September 22nd, 2013, 05:14 PM

Heh sounds like a toy.

Fly'in Ninja · September 23rd, 2013, 10:56 PM

On line reviews have been positive for the "Grom".
Great little mini/pit bike.
I'm thinking of getting one too.

Jiggles · September 24th, 2013, 12:01 AM

Aww man! Why didn't you invite me!? I could fit on that thing!

Darling Ninja · September 25th, 2013, 01:20 PM

I'm really proud of our team! Unfortunately, I crashed, but we still managed to get third place!

rojoracing53 · September 25th, 2013, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darling Ninja

I'm really proud of our team! Unfortunately, I crashed, but we still managed to get third place!

You mean taken out

lgk · September 25th, 2013, 01:48 PM

getting third place on that thing is impressive, lol.

Darling Ninja · September 25th, 2013, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rojoracing53

You mean taken out

Exactly!

rojoracing53 · September 25th, 2013, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darling Ninja

Exactly!

post your video here

Darling Ninja · September 26th, 2013, 10:09 AM

How do I embed a Facebook video?

It's not my video, I just shared it on Facebook from someone else's page.

September 22nd, 2013, 01:34 AM	#1
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	The Gromtastic 24hr So were down out at willow springs currently 13.5 hrs into the M1-GP super endurance 24hr race. Our team is riding the brand new Honda Grom and it's still going strong(well as strong as a gutless mini bike can go) @Darling Ninja is in the middle of her second of three stints on the bike and I'm working the pit board. Here's a little video of her in her first session before getting ass packed and crashing(no injuries no damage) Link to original page on YouTube.

September 22nd, 2013, 07:08 AM	#2
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	__________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

September 24th, 2013, 12:01 AM	#7
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September 25th, 2013, 01:20 PM	#8
Darling Ninja ninjette.org guru Name: Annette Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: 270	I'm really proud of our team! Unfortunately, I crashed, but we still managed to get third place! __________________________________________________ "You start with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before you empty the bag of luck."

September 25th, 2013, 01:48 PM	#10
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	getting third place on that thing is impressive, lol. __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

September 22nd, 2013, 07:32 AM	#3
CycleCam303 King Hamfist Name: Cameron Location: NorCal East Bay Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Crf 150R, 2011 Hypermotard 796 Posts: 940	Aww man that thing looks MB5 pathetic. Are you guys just sitting ducks out there?

September 22nd, 2013, 04:32 PM	#4
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	I'm actually lapping 1:00 all day long with a 0:59 here and there. Our Taiwanese rider is only 1-2 seconds off my pace. When I started the race I jumped right into second place(electric start FTW) and then proceeded to jump get passed left and right for the next 30 mins . Everyone always sends out their fastest riders first to gain a lead so compared to those riders I was pathetic. After 30 mins in figured out how to ride the bike(no practice for me) and got my lap times from 1:05's down to 1:00's. Then the other teams started swapping out riders and I was able to start catching and passing people which help tone down the tunes of utter defeat that were playing in my head for the first 30 mins of the race. My first session I rode till the gas tank was empty so 2h 10m and handed the bike off to my team with us in second place. Since then I've ridden two more times one session 2hrs and another 1h 15m. It looks like I'm done with my part and the rest of the team will be bringing it into the finish. So as you said Cameron the Grom is just about as fast as a decent NSR down the straits. The super steep steering angle which I can only think was designed to make doing stoppies easier but totally sucks in the turns. My team swapped the rear shock to something aftermarket but it was total crap with zero rebound dampening so you had to be very smooth or it would try and buck you off. The foot peg ground clearance is laughable at best. On a more positive note the torque was decent for 9hp and the fuel injection felt buttery smooth and responsive and the brakes worked surprisingly well. Its a great bike for urban big city riding and has the smallest turning radius of anything I've ever ridden so you can seamlessly maneuver around obsticals with ease.

September 22nd, 2013, 05:14 PM	#5
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	Heh sounds like a toy.

September 23rd, 2013, 10:56 PM	#6
Fly'in Ninja ninjette.org guru Name: Al Location: Bay Area Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): C-250R-ST Posts: 287	On line reviews have been positive for the "Grom". Great little mini/pit bike. I'm thinking of getting one too.

September 26th, 2013, 10:09 AM	#13
Darling Ninja ninjette.org guru Name: Annette Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: 270	How do I embed a Facebook video? It's not my video, I just shared it on Facebook from someone else's page. __________________________________________________ "You start with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before you empty the bag of luck."

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