Grom/MSX 125

lmfy2k · 9 May 2016 at 21:25

yonderblue said:
My MSX125 was my first bike and only bike so far since passing my DAS last October for my mid-life crisis Ok the Honda Hornet was enjoyable and like a rocket ship on my DAS compared to my MSX but I can say the MSX is great fun for 6"1 lump that I am, Don't care if I look stupid on a wee bike, brings a smile under my lid every time I go out.

My MSX :-

A few mods:-
Michelin City Grip (First mod, a must anything is better than the Vee Rubber),
Extenda Fenda,
Philips WhiteVision H4 Bulb,
Takegawa Clear Indicators Lens with 1157 Switchback LED Bulbs (Not keen on the amber DRL's can confuse other road users),
H2C Headlight Guard,
H2C Rear Rack,
H2C Rim Tape (gold colour),
H2C Engine Filler Cap,
Daytona Windscreen (though not sure about it looks so have removed it for now),
Magazi Mirrors (with LED indicators),
Grip Puppies,
Louis Mirror Vibration Absorber

Would like to get a Akrapovic exhaust next, maybe after warranty is up Takegawa 143cc BBK, It's a money pit the MSX.

very nice set of mods there mate

lmfy2k · 9 May 2016 at 21:34

IC3 · 10 May 2016 at 09:59

Nice and simple, I like it! Imfy2k

lmfy2k · 10 May 2016 at 11:13

IC3 said:
Nice and simple, I like it! Imfy2k

thanks

the bike is a sure money pit indeed!

tom_e · 10 May 2016 at 11:15

lmfy2k said:
thanks

the bike is a sure money pit indeed!

I think all bikes are unless you're Wazza then you might just about treat it to an oil change every couple of years

They do look like great little bikes, if they just made one with a bit more than 125 poke I'd be tempted.

yonderblue · 11 May 2016 at 16:15

Nice one Imfy2k.

wazza300 · 11 May 2016 at 16:17

tom_e said:
I think all bikes are unless you're Wazza then you might just about treat it to an oil change every couple of years

They do look like great little bikes, if they just made one with a bit more than 125 poke I'd be tempted.

hehe

yonderblue · 11 May 2016 at 16:28

tom_e said:
They do look like great little bikes, if they just made one with a bit more than 125 poke I'd be tempted.

Is a Honda MSX 125 GROM with Ducati Panigale 1199 Engine fast enough

:-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5ASczHtLSw

Sadly I believe this one went up flames with a fuel leak supposedly.

tom_e · 11 May 2016 at 16:29

yonderblue said:
Is a Honda MSX 125 GROM with Ducati Panigale 1199 Engine fast enough :-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5ASczHtLSw

Sadly I believe this one went up flames with a fuel leak supposedly.

It's being rebuilt though apparently so yes that will do nicely

jigger · 13 May 2016 at 18:33

yonderblue said:
Is a Honda MSX 125 GROM with Ducati Panigale 1199 Engine fast enough :-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5ASczHtLSw

Sadly I believe this one went up flames with a fuel leak supposedly.

The gearing with 12" wheels. Where do you even start

eidolon · 22 Jun 2016 at 10:43

Just how small are these? Can they fit into the back of something like an Audi Q3 or Nissan Qashqai for example?

tom_e · 22 Jun 2016 at 10:46

eidolon said:
Just how small are these? Can they fit into the back of something like an Audi Q3 or Nissan Qashqai for example?

I've seen a sports bike crammed into the back of a clio once the front wheel was removed so anything is possible! But yes you'd get one of these in the back of something that sized no problem, except you're not going to want it full of fuel and oil unless you can keep it upright which you may struggle with.

robin7 · 2 Jul 2016 at 13:27

Drove an msx for the first time today... what a blast

eidolon · 13 Jul 2016 at 12:22

I saw 4-5 of these in Newcastle city centre the other day, some with 2 people on the back as they rode up Dean Street (steep!)

Looked fun!

Evian · 13 Jul 2016 at 12:43

Are these bikes good for beginners?

lmfy2k · 13 Jul 2016 at 13:18

Evian said:
Are these bikes good for beginners?

yep they are great

yonderblue · 13 Jul 2016 at 15:27

Evian said:
Are these bikes good for beginners?

Yes as long as you are not too tall, I'm 6'1 and I am ok, if you are really tall you legs would get in the way of doing full lock turns.

Evian · 13 Jul 2016 at 17:13

yonderblue said:
Yes as long as you are not too tall, I'm 6'1 and I am ok, if you are really tall you legs would get in the way of doing full lock turns.

I'm only average size of around 5'10, As the bike is quite small will this affect car drivers seeing you etc or is it not much difference?

MrViper · 16 Jul 2016 at 15:31

there's a 235cc big bore kit for you full licence holders according to the comments in the vid

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbHAL5oZGsg

some info on here http://www.hardracing.com/FINBRO.htm

PapaLazaru · 13 Aug 2016 at 11:26

Are you guys commuting on one? I'm considering trying out biking and thought a second hand 125 would be good to test the waters. My commute would be 18 miles each way through the sticks.