[Ray94]

I currently am trying to decide to pull the trigger on a Grom or not. I work two minutes away from my house and dont have to use many busy roads. Im driving a 2014 wrx as a daily, but would love to save some gass with a grom. The only problem is ive never owned a bike before and im kind of scared to get wrecked by a car S=..

 

[Ray94]

Pull*

 

[GromPrix]

gas*

Also, when you say you "don't have to use many busy roads" does that mean you do have to use at least one? If so, how busy are we talking about here? If you've got to go 1/2 a mile on a 65 mph divided highway to get to work, you might not enjoy that much. If your route to work is back roads and maybe you cross a 65 mph divided highway but not actually use it, then that's not so bad.

I wouldn't recommend buying a Grom on a saturday and starting to commute on it the next monday or anything, but 2 minutes from the house should be pretty doable. Also, the Grom is really easy to ride. My first bike was a 600cc Triumph sport bike. I took my MSF course and then practiced for another week or 2 in my neighborhood before even thinking about riding it to work. I'm pretty certain that had I had something like a Grom, I could have built skill a lot faster.

I'd pull the trigger.

 

[Ray94]

gas*

Also, when you say you "don't have to use many busy roads" does that mean you do have to use at least one? If so, how busy are we talking about here? If you've got to go 1/2 a mile on a 65 mph divided highway to get to work, you might not enjoy that much. If your route to work is back roads and maybe you cross a 65 mph divided highway but not actually use it, then that's not so bad.

I wouldn't recommend buying a Grom on a saturday and starting to commute on it the next monday or anything, but 2 minutes from the house should be pretty doable. Also, the Grom is really easy to ride. My first bike was a 600cc Triumph sport bike. I took my MSF course and then practiced for another week or 2 in my neighborhood before even thinking about riding it to work. I'm pretty certain that had I had something like a Grom, I could have built skill a lot faster.

I'd pull the trigger.

Yeah man i just have to take normal suburbia roads and i can cut through a neighborhood at one point. no highways, or any road over 45 for that matter. I would practice as much as i can before commuting, and even take some courses. i just think they are really cool and may be a fun investment!

 

[PAgrom]

Yeah man i just have to take normal suburbia roads and i can cut through a neighborhood at one point. no highways, or any road over 45 for that matter. I would practice as much as i can before commuting, and even take some courses. i just think they are really cool and may be a fun investment!

You have nothing to lose if It doesn't work for you... Seems they are pretty easy to sell and spring/summer is coming


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[Grom'n-BR]

the reason you can't decide is Bc you've never owned a motorcycle before.
if you would have then it'd be a no brainer like it was for myself
i hope your not on here to let people make a decision for you.

 

[Ray94]

the reason you can't decide is Bc you've never owned a motorcycle before.
if you would have then it'd be a no brainer like it was for myself
i hope your not on here to let people make a decision for you.

Nope, self decision maker. Just wanted to hear the consensus and see if anyone was in a similar situation!

 

[Ray94]

Anyway thanks guys! You seem very fond of the Grom's, i may just have to go down to the local powerhouse and make a deposit!

 

[azn Grom Girl]

I love mine. I am just learning also.
My first time.

 

[poolsgold]

The Grom is a light, easy to maneuver machine. Just like the CT-70, mini 50, and trail 90's of years gone by they open up motorcycling to folks that probably would not ride otherwise. And with the 125 cc engine still goes good enough to use on most [email protected] mpg plus! If you have the desire, you will smile when you ride it.

 

[Gruckus]

Pull the trigger and drop the deposit. Grom is a great first bike which is easy to learn with and still super fun for seasoned riders. There will always be a market for this bike, in following/aftermarket/resale.

 

[Gr0mkid89]

My first bike. Im addicted now, hoping to have a big one in a year! Get it, you learn so much and dont have to be scared of the bike.

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[redricerocketrider]

I'll weigh in here. It's a very easy platform to learn on. Think scooter with gears. We are currently evaluating a Grom in the Basic Rider Course at an MSF school in WA. Though not for everyone (the very short or very tall), it's been working out very well. As an instructor, I highly recommend taking the BRC (or BRT in OR/ID). You'll learn strategies on how not to get hit by cagers and turbocharge your confidence level

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[mr_e]

As they break in, they loosen up and get faster. Decent tires, uncorking the airbox and dropping a tooth on the front sprocket are musts. That config lets me cruise at 60+ on the GPS. I can grab 70's if I hop drafts. So plenty capable now. Before it broke in, highway was terrifying. Mid 50's cruising speed with no power.

I find myself having more fun exploring the back route to my destinations on it anyway.




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[dlakerguy]

As they break in, they loosen up and get faster. Decent tires, uncorking the airbox and dropping a tooth on the front sprocket are musts. That config lets me cruise at 60+ on the GPS. I can grab 70's if I hop drafts. So plenty capable now. Before it broke in, highway was terrifying. Mid 50's cruising speed with no power.

I find myself having more fun exploring the back route to my destinations on it anyway.



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When did yours start to open up and gain speed? Mine has 700 miles and still wants to chill between 55-60. I just put a kn filter on. I want it to be able to hold 65 steady.

 

[Town Drunk]

No brainer man, at any skill level it's a blast

 

[mr_e]

When did yours start to open up and gain speed? Mine has 700 miles and still wants to chill between 55-60. I just put a kn filter on. I want it to be able to hold 65 steady.

Around 900 miles it started feeling better to me. After I did my second oil change.


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[ez_rider]

I currently am trying to decide to pull the trigger on a Grom or not. I work two minutes away from my house and dont have to use many busy roads. Im driving a 2014 wrx as a daily, but would love to save some gass with a grom. The only problem is ive never owned a bike before and im kind of scared to get wrecked by a car S=..

You are right to be concerned about a wreck, but I say just mitigate your risk as best you can by wearing full safety gear EVERY time your ride. I wear riding boots, jackets, gloves, helmet, and at least jeans every time I throw a leg over a bike. I've been riding since '84 and learned a few lessons the hard way. Take the MSF Beginner's course. It's worth it if you've never ridden a motorcycle as it lets you gets some experience on a closed course with usually decent instruction.

Exactly 30 days after buying my new Grom, a woman pulled out of a parking garage onto the street where I was driving past and I plowed into her. I've got a broken foot and other minor bumps, bruises, aches, pains, but till heal up. When I was in the ER, the doctor told me about a former resident who worked there and had just had a minor accident on a Vespa the month before. His only injury was a head injury, but since he wasn't wearing a helmet, it was a fatal injury.

And lastly, especially in the age of texting-n-driving, ride with your head on a swivel and as defensively as you possibly can. Assume that every car does not see you whether it looks like they do or not. I have had drivers make eye contact with me BEFORE they pull right in front of me.

 

[Andr3w]

Do it!