A picture a day...biker banter (Vol 5)
Discussion
mickymellon1 said:
Have you done anything to the forks? and what's the difference to the stock shock (looking at alternative to Ohlins internals and shock)
I've done the cheap pre-load mod to the forks - that's the longer screw kit you can get for under £10. It transforms the front, but worth putting in heavier oil as the preloaded spring overwhelms the damping otherwise.The Kitaco shock has pre-load adjustment but although standard length, comes with a stiffer spring to start with. Between the two, you gain loads of braking ability as forks don't bottom and lots of ground clearnance as the rider sag is much much less.
I'm 15 and a half stone, but the Grom is criminally undersprung. These two mods if fitted yourself cost under £120 and transform the bike. Obviously a cartridge kit and springs for the forks is a better way to go, but on a 125 fourstroke like the Grom, it's a lot of money over the quick and dirty method and it's not like you are trackdaying it!
mak said:
Great start to the new year, as if the 1st week back at stinking work isn't bad enough I had the pleasure of opening this b
ks on Tuesday . On a plus note it was super fast delivery, crime committed Saturday and my notice Tuesday . Put a right dampener on my 2019 biking . 
And in my old van for fk sake .
Ooof.. not what you want to hear, and what you probably know, but, that's a magistrates job, 4-6 points or a small ban.ks on Tuesday . On a plus note it was super fast delivery, crime committed Saturday and my notice Tuesday . Put a right dampener on my 2019 biking . And in my old van for f
k sake . BobSaunders said:
mak said:
Great start to the new year, as if the 1st week back at stinking work isn't bad enough I had the pleasure of opening this bks on Tuesday . On a plus note it was super fast delivery, crime committed Saturday and my notice Tuesday . Put a right dampener on my 2019 biking .
And in my old van for fk sake .
Ooof.. not what you want to hear, and what you probably know, but, that's a magistrates job, 4-6 points or a small ban.ks on Tuesday . On a plus note it was super fast delivery, crime committed Saturday and my notice Tuesday . Put a right dampener on my 2019 biking . And in my old van for f
k sake . mak said:
Great start to the new year, as if the 1st week back at stinking work isn't bad enough I had the pleasure of opening this bks on Tuesday . On a plus note it was super fast delivery, crime committed Saturday and my notice Tuesday . Put a right dampener on my 2019 biking .
And in my old van for fk sake .
I reckon 6 points and a £300 fine.ks on Tuesday . On a plus note it was super fast delivery, crime committed Saturday and my notice Tuesday . Put a right dampener on my 2019 biking . And in my old van for f
k sake . Best just have a few rollies and a couple of cans and forget about it.
Steve Bass said:
3DP said:
I'm 15 and a half stone, but the Grom is criminally undersprung.
Pete....Considering the Grom's intended market is 40 kilo Asean types.... perhaps 220kgs of English lummox is tantamount to criminally overloading the poor thing
Steve Bass said:
3DP said:
I'm 15 and a half stone, but the Grom is criminally undersprung.
Pete....Considering the Grom's intended market is 40 kilo Asean types.... perhaps 220kgs of English lummox is tantamount to criminally overloading the poor thing
The Kitaco shock is actually a Japanese market shock and is much firmer even with preload bang in the middle. Perhaps catering to Grom riding Sumo wrestlers...
fastasflip said:
BobSaunders said:
mak said:
Great start to the new year, as if the 1st week back at stinking work isn't bad enough I had the pleasure of opening this bks on Tuesday . On a plus note it was super fast delivery, crime committed Saturday and my notice Tuesday . Put a right dampener on my 2019 biking .
And in my old van for fk sake .
Ooof.. not what you want to hear, and what you probably know, but, that's a magistrates job, 4-6 points or a small ban.ks on Tuesday . On a plus note it was super fast delivery, crime committed Saturday and my notice Tuesday . Put a right dampener on my 2019 biking . And in my old van for f
k sake . Sorry dude, hope it's a better outcome.
3DP said:
Steve Bass said:
3DP said:
I'm 15 and a half stone, but the Grom is criminally undersprung.
Pete....Considering the Grom's intended market is 40 kilo Asean types.... perhaps 220kgs of English lummox is tantamount to criminally overloading the poor thing
The Kitaco shock is actually a Japanese market shock and is much firmer even with preload bang in the middle. Perhaps catering to Grom riding Sumo wrestlers...
So despite them selling them to Gaijins they’re not designed for Gaijins and I would recommend the HRC ropeadope kit.
Basically a long cord that allows you pull the bike out of your arse crack when parking up.
You. On a Grom.... you have no mechanical sympathy man. Shame on you
fastasflip said:
BobSaunders said:
mak said:
Great start to the new year, as if the 1st week back at stinking work isn't bad enough I had the pleasure of opening this bks on Tuesday . On a plus note it was super fast delivery, crime committed Saturday and my notice Tuesday . Put a right dampener on my 2019 biking .
And in my old van for fk sake .
Ooof.. not what you want to hear, and what you probably know, but, that's a magistrates job, 4-6 points or a small ban.ks on Tuesday . On a plus note it was super fast delivery, crime committed Saturday and my notice Tuesday . Put a right dampener on my 2019 biking . And in my old van for f
k sake . https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/offences/magi...
Got the bike in for its 600 mile service. I could've got it done local for similar money but the dealers offers a decent warranty if you stay with them and I've seen it work with my Aprilia
Might just be in my head but 20-30 miles in my gearbox after the service felt slicker
It was though bloody freezing. Thermals, jogging bottoms, tee, hoody and quilted rst winter textiles worked very well but the gloves couldn't hold it out for more than an hour and riding with numb end fingers wasn't nice
Can't believe how good on fuel it is if ridden gently (roads were like ice) and found it funny seeing an orange ice flashing light on the dash to remind me that I'm an idiot riding in this weather
Might just be in my head but 20-30 miles in my gearbox after the service felt slicker
It was though bloody freezing. Thermals, jogging bottoms, tee, hoody and quilted rst winter textiles worked very well but the gloves couldn't hold it out for more than an hour and riding with numb end fingers wasn't nice
Can't believe how good on fuel it is if ridden gently (roads were like ice) and found it funny seeing an orange ice flashing light on the dash to remind me that I'm an idiot riding in this weather
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