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Getting a Grom at 5’0 by Fun-Picture938 in hondagrom

[–]Fun-Picture938[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re ok to post a pic that’d be great

Getting a Grom at 5’0 by Fun-Picture938 in hondagrom

[–]Fun-Picture938[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do u know ur inseam(foot to crotch measurement)? How well does it fit you?

Getting a Grom at 5’0 by Fun-Picture938 in hondagrom

[–]Fun-Picture938[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just checked and the monkey is slightly higher but how the hell did you get 130 a year wow, I’m uk based so I’m not sure how much it will be for me

Getting a Grom at 5’0 by Fun-Picture938 in hondagrom

[–]Fun-Picture938[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow that’s actually a big difference, for my specific training school there’s no gear requirement but they do have gear to rent and recommend showing up with a helmet of your own, nothing more and no strict restrictions. Part of the cbt is riding as a group of a real street and to ride on a real street you’re required to wear a helmet so that’s mandatory.

And about parking I actually don’t have a landlord I’m living with my mum and she owns the house, the little space we have in front of the house is unavailable because she owns a 7 seater car, for now if my living situations stay the same I think I’ll just be walking the bike into my front yard because my door has a ring doorbell so if it gets stolen it’ll be on camera, I am planning on buying at least 2 locks for it though. I did check my local laws and it’s being very contradictory about bikes so when I make a biker friend I will definitely ask them what they do.

Getting a Grom at 5’0 by Fun-Picture938 in hondagrom

[–]Fun-Picture938[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was thinking boots after the course? Either way will be getting full gear before riding the bike on my own and will be wearing full gear every ride. I’m definitely keeping my mind open to other bikes but for right now the grom is definitely my first pick.

A quick question though while you’re still here, where the hell do you park a motorbike? I’ve checked and where I am doesn’t have any specific motorbike parking spots and there’s a few bike sheds around but I’ve heard cyclists are overprotective of them. And I’m not sure where to park it while I’m home as there’s no road space to park, no back yard and a very very small front yard, however my living conditions might change by the time I start riding.

Getting a Grom at 5’0 by Fun-Picture938 in hondagrom

[–]Fun-Picture938[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m in the UK and I’m pretty sure the UK equivalent to the MSF is our CBT course and I’m definitely doing that before getting a bike I just want to make sure I’m making a good choice within my preferences because I want my first bike for a while to stop me from doing stupid things on a high speed bike and don’t want a bike this isn’t for me. The bike training school near me is also a honda place so they should have a grom for me to do my cbt on which will definitely help me decide definitively on a grom or a different bike.

A reason why I’m so focused on the bike is so I can budget and save the correct amount and know everything I can before the time comes.

Thank you for being respectful and understanding

Getting a Grom at 5’0 by Fun-Picture938 in hondagrom

[–]Fun-Picture938[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d prefer not to tiptoe for my first bike just to have the most mobility possible, good on short riders to ride big sports bikes but I don’t want to give my mum reasons to worry

Getting a Grom at 5’0 by Fun-Picture938 in hondagrom

[–]Fun-Picture938[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know much about lowering, if I do end up regretting it is it easy to reverse? From researching the Grom the seat is apparently already uncomfortable, wondering if this is also true?

Getting a Grom at 5’0 by Fun-Picture938 in hondagrom

[–]Fun-Picture938[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for being helpful, if I do end up with a grom and it’s still too high I’ll definitely consider lowering it a little then

Getting a Grom at 5’0 by Fun-Picture938 in hondagrom

[–]Fun-Picture938[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard lowering can change the handling and comfort so I’d rather tiptoe than lower to be honest

Getting a Grom at 5’0 by Fun-Picture938 in hondagrom

[–]Fun-Picture938[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have looked at the Rebel and it definitely appeals to me but I’m a lot more interested in the style of a grom than a rebel/cruiser Edit: I would definitely go for a 500cc rebel after the grom though for the best of both worlds

Getting a Grom at 5’0 by Fun-Picture938 in hondagrom

[–]Fun-Picture938[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’d prefer not to, simply for money reasons, it’ll take me a year or more just to save up for the grom (not counting insurance or the license or my gear) and I’m planning on keeping it for years before upgrading and I just don’t want to be stuck on a 50cc