[Max-Q]

Not to hijack the thread, but did the YSS shock come w/ the pre-load spanner wrench?

 

[Max-Q]

I'll answer this myself...ordered YSS MC302-250TL shock Nov 23rd. Arrived today, Nov 27th - from Thailand! Through Amazon Prime. Pre-load tool was included. It's the rod type to turn whatever the spanner nut is called and a set-screw to lock tat nut in place. Very nice quality of build and packaging.

 

[Dav101]

Installed a rear shock this weekend

And some bronze swingarm bushings

It was a fun garage project

 

[shush319]

I guess the new 2022 groms have the stiff bushings like the previous generations???

Yes, they're the same from what I've heard.

edit: HAHA!!! See post above!

 

[Dav101]

Yes, they're the same from what I've heard.

edit: HAHA!!! See post above!

Indeed, I can confirm. 😉 The 3rd gen Grom awful stiff swingarm bushings are the same as previous generations. OEM bushings removed:

My SP bike history since new, 5 months and 6500 miles ago:

2022 SP: My Bike History Since Purchase

Edit: After 5 Months since buying the Grom SP 22 - An After & Before Pic Fender delete and TST Integrated tail light added this morning. Kept the rear OEM turn signals as I ride in an urban area. I like the additional turn signals integrated within the brake light and set it up with the...

www.hondagrom.net

 

[Dav101]

I replaced my fork caps with the some pretty Ohlins caps today for a nice finishing touch

 

[Pard]

Assuming you changed the fork internals as well?

 

[Dav101]

Assuming you changed the fork internals as well?

LOL, Good God no! Are you kidding? It takes hours to do all that. The caps are all I wanted. Besides, as I tend to do with everything I made enough of a big production just changing both of them out...

...kidding aside, yes I replaced the internals with the Ohlins FDK112 cartridge valve and spring kit. HA! 😉

A lazy afternoon tinkering in the garage ...and I wish the time spent could have gone on forever.

 

[Pard]

Excellent!

Completely different bike with the ohlins.

ENJOY!

 

[shush319]

Little BMP action last Friday.... Been a while so I am rusty AF, but had fun since we were the only 2 bikes there

 

[rubenhendrix]

I swapped the stock front fender for the motard fender from msx125accesories and added universal handleguards from aliexpress. The red valentine colour is a bit lighter than stock but it's ok.

 

[Bandit]

Added bar end mirrors and adjustable brake and clutch levers.

 

[GlockPointer]

Told it I hate it and it's days in my possession are numbered.

 

[Bandit]

Told it I hate it and it's days in my possession are numbered.

What did it do to you ?

 

[GlockPointer]

What did it do to you ?

It's a mutual hate. I honked it out too far and can't get the API Tech controller to work any more. It did great as a 164 with supporting mods but I just HAD to go TB186 when that came out like 5yrs ago.
I am done spending on this thing as it will take another 1000 or more for a better computer.
hear tell that DHM has a 186 reflash that might work but I already hate it anyway.
Worst seat that ever was and worst clutch ever as well. Kitaco springs made it worse.
Even if it ran it kills my back with that stupid seat.
I'm thinking I will put it back to stock and sling it. Can't get $ for a bike that doesn't run right.
Fortunately I bought everything made for a Grom so I have a lot to reverse.
Thanks for letting me rant.

What did it do to you ?

 

[GlockPointer]

It's a mutual hate. I honked it out too far and can't get the API Tech controller to work any more. It did great as a 164 with supporting mods but I just HAD to go TB186 when that came out like 5yrs ago.
I am done spending on this thing as it will take another 1000 or more for a better computer.
hear tell that DHM has a 186 reflash that might work but I already hate this anyway.
Worst seat that ever was and worst clutch ever as well. Kitaco springs made it worse.
Even if it ran it kills my back with that stupid seat.
I'm thinking I will put it back to stock and sling it. Can't get $ for a bike that doesn't run right.
Fortunately I bought everything made for a Grom so I have a lot to reverse.
Thanks for letting me rant.

I'll add that it starts and idles and revs great, sounds badass, but breaks up under load when I try to ride it.

 

[Bandit]

I'll add that it starts and idles and revs great, sounds badass, but breaks up under load when I try to ride it.

I hear ya.Sometimes we just keeping fixing things till they're broke.

 

[jake'snewride]

Washed them, and cruisin the streets of massachussetts. Well ok maybe a small part of mass. Good times.

 

[CRAZYANGRY1976]

Installed panniers on my 22 today to see what it looks like. Little by little, closer to converting it to an adventure Grom.

 

[Bugalugs]

Nothing exciting apart from fitting a black fender extender which, luckily for me, is a perfect match for the matte black fender. I kept with the sticky pads to fix it on instead of drilling through the fender.

Removed all the stickers from the fuel tank and swinging arm with a hairdryer. Trying to remove the glue residue on a matte finish tank is always pain.