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Motorcycles BS Thread 2.0

Discussion in 'Motorcycles' started by Sacrifice, Mar 8, 2016.

  1. Mar 31, 2020 at 5:58 AM
    LMarshall73

    LMarshall73 Well-Known Member

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    My '96 came from the factory with the same riser setup (it should just be a shell around the actual risers, I believe). On of the previous owers swapped out the stock assembly for some tall risers, which I then swapped for standard risers.
    [​IMG]IMG_7429 by Lee, on Flickr

    [​IMG]IMG_7550 by Lee, on Flickr
     
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  2. Mar 31, 2020 at 7:30 AM
    SCQTT

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    I have a Monkey, same engine as the Grom in a retro package with a 4 speed rather than 5 speed. I use the GPS on my phone (Quadlock mount) and set a destination setting that I am on a bicycle. It routes me on county and township roads, but no gravel. It avoids highways and of course intestates. This method works well. Its a different kind of riding, but enjoyable. I have several motorcycles. Been riding for 35 years and hope to ride for another 25. I'll never go trike or Spyder unless I lose the use of my legs, I'll just go smaller and smaller bikes. I have a 1972 step through Honda Trail 90, when I get 90 I hope I'll still be able to ride it to the mailbox.
     
  3. Mar 31, 2020 at 7:40 AM
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  4. Mar 31, 2020 at 7:49 AM
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  5. Mar 31, 2020 at 8:06 AM
    w.adventures

    w.adventures Adventure is out there

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    Sweet! Grom has a 4-speed as well.

    Great tip on setting up the gps as a bike. I turned off highway but it still puts me on fast roads.

    Ride on my fellow small motorcycle brother!
     
  6. Mar 31, 2020 at 8:14 AM
    DoubleRGirl

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    i love it! i have a grom and logged more miles on that than my other street bike last season
     
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  7. Mar 31, 2020 at 8:20 AM
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  8. Mar 31, 2020 at 8:31 AM
    FreshOldTaco

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    Cool looking bike, digging the retro style
     
  9. Mar 31, 2020 at 8:34 AM
    w.adventures

    w.adventures Adventure is out there

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    Yes, another grom owner! We are taking over!
    @FreshOldTaco join the crew.
     
  10. Mar 31, 2020 at 8:35 AM
    w.adventures

    w.adventures Adventure is out there

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    :drool:
     
  11. Mar 31, 2020 at 9:00 AM
    w.adventures

    w.adventures Adventure is out there

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    @uhplifted what jacket did you end up liking the best? I need a 4 season jacket to ride in 40 degree weather and also use during the summer. Another tall skinny guy here.
     
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  12. Mar 31, 2020 at 9:01 AM
    FreshOldTaco

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    The peer pressure is getting stronger !
     
  13. Mar 31, 2020 at 9:04 AM
    DoubleRGirl

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    92027009_549290552392120_911699262471510_eb6872a0775043994aae6249307a77f7086f7349.jpg
     
  14. Mar 31, 2020 at 9:05 AM
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    I have a dainese leather jacket that is perforated for the summer and also have a warm layer inside for winter
     
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  15. Mar 31, 2020 at 9:08 AM
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    First time I was hit by a car on my motorcycle happened to be 3 driveways down from my house. I was ok just some bruises bike got fucked up. Lady on her cell phone re ended me with here Tahoe. Her front bumper went between my rear tire and sub frame. Broke the sub fame in half. I popped up screaming and cussing at her. Luckily I had people that seen the whole thing. Ever since then I've been extra cautious when people pull up behind me.
     
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  16. Mar 31, 2020 at 9:10 AM
    w.adventures

    w.adventures Adventure is out there

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    Man, I love the white and black groms. So bummed they got rid of them in 2019.
     
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    i almost swapped my plastics over to the blue raspberry or whatever they call it, since it looks like a close match to my 4runner
     
  18. Mar 31, 2020 at 9:24 AM
    FreshOldTaco

    FreshOldTaco Well-Known Rider

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    Nice list of toys you got there
     
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  19. Mar 31, 2020 at 9:32 AM
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  20. Mar 31, 2020 at 9:42 AM
    w.adventures

    w.adventures Adventure is out there

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    That doesn’t look like a grom... really sweet looking though.
     

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