(Part 2) Top products from r/hondagrom

I had my GSXR600 stolen a few years ago, luckily I put GPS on it and I was able to recover it. I left it unlocked at my old apartment complex (used to chain it to a post with a huge Kryptonite MC chain/lock) for less than 6 hours, ONE TIME, and it was gone.

Besides using a disc brake lock, I also bought one of these:

D-yun Fake CAR Motor Alarm No Wiring Only Led Flash https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PBQN9OC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_uSRzDb46HMNFN

It’s just a flashing LED, and I velcro’d the battery box to the frame underneath a fairing, so I can still switch it on and off easily, and change out the batteries. Then, I put the LED kind of near the triple clamp so that you can see it blinking if you were to sit on the bike, or look near the gauges. I use Lithium batteries and the thing lasts for 4 months or so, sometimes I even forget to turn the LED off for weeks, and it still doesn’t die. I would say this is absolutely worth the $10 on amazon.

Most bike thefts are just crimes of opportunity, and if someone sees a little light blinking down near your gauges, the best you can hope for is that they move on to someone else’s bike.

I recommend a disk brake lock, but with Groms, the things are so light that it’s not really hard to just pick it up and put it in the back of a truck and drive off. So don’t rely solely on the disk lock. Locking it to a post with a serious chain is much better than just a disk brake lock, but then you have to bring a chain with you in your backpack. I used to use this one at my apartment complex, but there's no way you could carry it around in a backpack, the thing weighs like 20 pounds. (Also, you can see in the reviews plenty of people still cut through these. A battery-powered angle grinder will pretty much get you through most locks/chains. Which is why the goal is just to make your bike harder to steal than all the other bikes around it.)

The thing with bikes is, if someone wants it bad enough, they will take it. Whether that means using a cutoff wheel to cut your chain in 15 seconds, or picking it up and putting it in the bed of their truck, etc. The best thing you can do is make your bike harder to steal, so they are less inclined to steal it.

If you want full protection, I highly recommend buying a GPS unit, I have two SpotTrace units that I bought on Amazon, you pay monthly but there is a promo code rn for 50% off of an annual subscription, so I think I got a whole year of service for $100. Their app works pretty well too, and if you use Energizer Lithium batteries, they last for several months. The ONLY reason I was able to recover my GSXR was because it had GPS. If it weren’t for that, I’d have never seen it again. There are other GPS units on Amazon too, SpyTech (I think?) makes one that uses 4G data, so if you live somewhere with good cell coverage, that's a good choice too. I think SpotTrace uses satellite data, so it's good for Boats, hot air balloons, etc (things that travel far outside of cell coverage) but it has also always worked well for me on my cars and bikes.

EDIT: The only reason I don’t like disk brakes with alarms is that some of them are so sensitive that they start going off every time the wind blows. You don’t wanna be the guy in your neighborhood whose alarm is going off every 15 minutes while you’re not home. Also, I’ve seen people pretty much “silence” those alarms with chewing gum.

EDIT 2: Also, know that the handlebar lock (the one you engage with your key) is a joke. Most bikes handlebars can be unlocked by sitting on the seat, leaning back, and kicking the bars using your legs and leverage. Sure, it will break the lock mechanism, but the thief doesn't care.

Get yourself a set of these! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000QW6K8I/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_V5w4DbHN54DD9
I have a set and it never lets me down and definitely pays for itself. You can also try smacking the heck out of it with a hammer (without flattening it of course) or use some grease and slather it on the bolt and hit it with a torch and then try using vice grips. But best bet is that bolt extractor in my opinion. Hope this helps!

I got this one for mine the function blows most out of the water and the price is reasonable .... also comes in "smoked" just overall very bright and safe ... the strobe works like a champ.... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K6PIGKA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_p9-czbZKJAQMS edit: videos are on YouTube for it as well...

Definitely! If you end up going that route, keep your stock exhaust in the garage or something. The straight pipe has no catalytic converter, thus may not pass an emissions test depending on laws in OK. I'm not sure how strict they are. Just put your stock back on when you get the inspections done, and switch it back out when you get home. Takes like 30 minutes tops. Links here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PQ6XV29/ and https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GMNL36E/

I have these-

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008Q5J6UG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Not sure if they're available in the UK- They're good bags for the price, fit the grom nicely

This one

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FMTX4M/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_Z0J1wbA0EYSS0

Pretty generic!

Edit: I took out all of the little adapter things it comes with and just removed the screw from the end of the handle bars and put it there. I can clarify this more if you'd like.

Fender Eliminator

Low mount exhaust

Custom seat

Flush mount signals

LED Headlight

Not pictured: Frame sliders


Oh! I also updated the Headlights to be LED. SO bright. I had to Plastidip-smoke the top of the lens to stop blinding oncoming cars at night.

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How I dealt with the LED being obtrusive to other drivers. http://imgur.com/a/w7yhZ

https://www.amazon.com/Valvoline-10W-40-Stroke-Motorcycle-Oil/dp/B00DJ4FGMQ

It's not happening when I shift, it's nothing about a false neutral, I rode the bike for two months, i'm familiar with those. I'm losing the ability to shift at all, it's like once the bike warms up the clutch is stuck pulled like i'm holding the lever when i'm not and the clutch cable has been adjusted

https://www.amazon.com/Window-Bumper-Sticker-package-stickerciti/dp/B008QPTV2E

That’s where I got it (:

Yeah, I bought the same thing from amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Best-Choice-Products-SKY1375-Motorcycle/dp/B00916MMJG?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

Gotta have some tools to assemble, but after that it's solid!

I know you already have it off, but wanted to share for anyone else removing stickers. Scotty peeler was a life changer for me and boat stickers, and now any stickers.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0068QIQVA/

There is also an option like this:


Rage Powersports Black Widow Hitch-Mounted Aluminum Motorcycle Carrier - 400 lb. Capacity https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001IUV1CM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_jP7PDb3WAXPP4

Pants

Hard Shorts

Jacket 1

Jacket 2

Boots

Gloves

Helmet

https://www.amazon.com/Rupse-White-Motorcycle-License-Plate/dp/B008RIEQXY/ref=zg_bs_15730201_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=DAC0E2C333WTJVYT4H8S

I would do this one

Scooter/Moped 23" Windshield 3.8mm thickness w/Universal Mirror Mounting Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GURKOOO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_KEjxDbB16KEQV

I went with the 30W.. I think it only took a half liter maybe? Don’t quite remember.
PJ1 2-30W-1L 30W Fork Tuner Oil, 1 L https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WJXBS2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BA2cBb95F9140

Pro Taper SE Series 7/8" Standard Handlebars - Honda Mini/Jet Black

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TYEDFK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_jGgJIcvjgxl4E

I used this on my AR exhaust. $7. I had to weld it in though. I have tinnitus so totally understand. I ended up buying EarPeace earplugs that cut out sound over dangerous DB levels but still able to hear conversations etc. They're awesome.

BIKERS CHOICE EXHAUST PIPE BAFFLE 1-1/2 INCH OD STEEL https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00317DIVW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_ftOymIxuNSl4z

Just do it now, why not? It's cheap, easy, and there are literally no downsides. Any loose metal/chips would have broken-free by now, so you're better off doing your first change early.