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dubSolo's re-Build and other shit...

Regretted not doing a Build thread, cracked my frame about two months ago... Nows my chance.

Making some changes as she is put back together, Starting with but Not limited to.

Kepspeed Aluminum Swingarm w/needle bearings
Galfer Rotors and Vortex 36t rear sprocket
Raw Aluminum tappet covers by TRS
GFz Custom Hindle Header Gasket
Shorai LFX09L2-BS12 Battery

Pics of before she Broke and of her current condition... :sad:

 

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Dat swingarm doe....

Look at that centerfold Grom

Hold Up homii... Dats my lady you talkin bout! lol

I plan to get one of those swingarms, but in silver...

Where did you purchase yours?

Member WV rocks a silver one, On his recomendation is how I came across this.

https://www.motorkit.com/en/9205-swingarms-for-honda-msx-grom-?p=1

 

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Looking good Dub! I'm also changing my rear sprocket to 36T, seems like I can never get enough torque with the 4V.

I went with BRAKING rotors instead, they were about 1/2 the price of Galfers.

Thank you sirrr!

Thats the biggest problem I have, once I get use to any gains or positive difference's... Leads to wanting more. Using 36t for around town and curves otherwise its the 35t for top speed.

You right on the Galfers not cheap, I got lucky though found these on facebook group $60 for the set with low miles, not warped and no brake pad grooves.

Rubbed them down with a 600 grit sanding block, Like New!

I like the look of the Galfers and Braking brand, they look like less rotor/metal as the EBC waves Im running now.

 

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PS I got one of those Hindle gaskets too...

Reminds me of when I was having that leaky head...would've given my left nut for this thing back then....

Lol yeah I remember you losing sleep over that one...

Currently using one of DHMs 27mm exhaust gaskets.

I like how GFz design will fill the whole exhaust port making it line up completely center and even, did you install yours yet?

 

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Pics of crack before Frame is turned in to Honda (Covered under warranty), also discovered another crack / break... Last pic is where the rectifier is mounted.

 

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Other shit Catagory... ThrowBack to roughly 15 years ago

Went back to Cali to visit family and at the time these little cheap chinese pocket bikes were all over the place. 49cc pocket bike parts

Couldnt help but buy one and send back to florida, CHEAP is the keyword after only having for a few weeks shit kept breaking and falling off left and right.

The little thing was so much fun I decided to tear it down and rebuild it all over, replacing all the cheap chinese chinsy stuff... PocketBikesUnlimited was my go to

The HULK is my favorite, so much I ALMOST went with a Z125pro just to use the theme... (Very glad I didnt) 2stroke 60cc this thing would eat my grom for breakfast (in its stock form)

 

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Shit Philly knowing what I know now compared to then, wish I still had the little guy a real motor swap would have been beast.

A KX65 stuffed in there would look like a 300 swapped grom :big smile:

 

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Some progress... Digging the new swingarm I like that I can keep my axel sliders, they sit perfectly flush on the supplied spacers without obstructing the chain alignment markers.

The valve tappet covers tie in nicely with the GFz cam cover also installed GFz header gasket, WOW... strong solid seal and perfect alignment hands down one of his best pieces.

 

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37tooth Vortex sprocket... wheel tape I took the rims off to apply, the brand I use has rim size specific tape that come in qtr round sections.

This size has four sections makes it ez to keep straight...

I think this blue would look badass on your grom https://www.amazon.com/customTAYLOR...hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-744688697189

 

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Oh and I can't believe the shitty frame issue with Honda. Honda is better than this. I hope they are forced into a recall with this because this is a severe safety issue and it should be covered for the life of the bike!

Yeah I was suprised only one year warranty on the frame, something like that should be covered longer. Im just glad it worked out in my favor

 

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Yeah all aluminum, the RS8 superlites are probly best choice for longevity and strength.

Swingarm was $158.00 shipped to my door and took about a week to get. When going to website add to cart, the price shows more than what you will actually pay... My total was like $18 cheaper than what cart total showed, price came down on the item but shipping stayed at $35.00

https://www.motorkit.com/en/5087-swingarms-for-honda-msx-grom-?p=1

 

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That's honestly cheap

Cheap... Naw you mean its inexspensive lol :wink:

I was reluctant at which brand to go with other than G-Craft, but my wallet hates me sooooo...

After researching and asking on FB groups no real feedback other than Spyker and those Msx accessories Ali-Express type brands, Kepspeed looked to be better quality.

Originally was going to go with Mnnthbx swingarm bushing kit but the cost of the bushings the tool set to install and shipping
was fairly close in cost as the Keepspeed swingarm which comes with needle bearings, looks better than stock and alot lighter.

 

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Does the Kepspeed swinger come with a chain slider? I don't see one in their photos and the chain would destroy that pretty aluminum.

This one has a little black plastic-type pad closest to sprocket, wish it was longer though. Havent put chain on yet so I'll be mindful to see if its properly placed, I'll try to remember to take a picture for you.

I missed out on exchange rate fluctuation on the kepspeed - it was US$118 before. $148 shipped. I'm now waiting for it to hopefully come back down in price and I'll get one too.

What color you plan on getting? I almost went with the raw aluminum with brace, but wasnt sure if I would like the look of the angle the brace gives.

 

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The wheel doesn't look straight when the hash marks are lined up on mine. I just line it up by eye and ignore the hash marks. They didn't have the black one in stock when I ordered so I got the shiny one. I think it was around $130 when I got mine.

WTF? for real... Im going take a digital caliper to it and make my own hash marks if necessary, thanks for the heads up.

How long ago did you get yours? If its been a while hopefully the quality has gotten better.

Also thinking about putting stock chain gaurd on but not to sure about drilling into the swing arm.

 

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I was planning on silver without brace. Stock swingarm is black so wanted the contrast.

I like the contrast look as well, look forward to when you post pics.

 

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If you get one with a brace will the rear tire hugger fit? Also, that brings up the question - does yours have mounting provisions for the stock, rear hugger?

Bottom brace version should allow you to keep rear hugger, it does come with 4 small brackets and screws that you mount to pre-drilled holes in the swingarm.

More than likely im going to fit the stock chain gaurd to the kepspeed

 

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Definitely keep us posted. No working chain slider is a deal breaker for me.

The genuine G-Craft swingarm has a similar looking small chain slider. It's probably fine if you keep your chain adjusted properly.

The chain slider is small but sufficient considering its shape. The chain hovers off to the side of the frame with the pad as support, so its not 100% over the frame and doesnt make contact anywhere else. But do see that if chain were improperly aligned or to tight this would be an issue, I think it will be fine but only time will tell.

Hash marks seem to be acccurate chain lines up perfect. I am very pleased with this purchase so far, thanks for all the insight guys.

 

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More progress,,, Tuning components and some simple accent lighting DONE!

Was able to cut out almost 3ft of excessive wiring from component harness's... No more Spaghetti

 

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P. S. A... DubSolo is leaving the Dynojet Family and going aRacer!

Before switching completely over will finish up Fine tuning with DynoJet set-up, this will give me a Comparison from an End Users perspective.

A few good reasons to switch... #1 Hard Racing #2,,, this video showing a really cool feature.

That is all for now Carry On...

 

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You will be backfiring in no time Dubbie!

Already do with Dj set-up lol,,, but not on purpose. I suspect it has something to do with Pv3 dfco, not working properly.

Im really not a fan of the back fire feature, but is pretty cool to see at night.

https://noobnorm.com/motorcycle-backfire-causes/