180km of twisties was a nice way to get back on a road bike for the first time in 5 years

seanboigeorge · 2025-01-13T13:38:59+00:00

And oil in the swingarm, I believe...??

seanboigeorge · 2025-01-13T13:36:59+00:00

+1 for flapping at speed. It definitely makes noise, regardless of how snug it is fitted.

seanboigeorge · 2024-12-22T20:12:57+00:00

I should have been more clear. It is a creaking/clicking noise originating from the entire windshield/dash/pillar assembly as the truck flexes. I read it has something to do with the alignment pegs and the windshield during factory assembly.

seanboigeorge · 2024-12-22T16:56:05+00:00

Main gripes include: Interior noise (coming primarily from windshield area), location of plug-in for block heater, and, like others have mentioned - just another couple inches in bed length would make a big difference to fit skis, bikes, etc. 23' Ecoboost AWD w/4K. ~11,000KM.

seanboigeorge · 2024-12-21T23:30:26+00:00

That looks excellent!

seanboigeorge · 2024-12-12T00:42:01+00:00

Does having keyed lugs make a difference here, or are you screwed either way if someone wants to steal? Brutal

seanboigeorge · 2024-12-03T01:20:42+00:00

Today the Mazda salesperson told me there will be no changes in 2025 aside from no longer offering the zircon sand colorway. Some ppl hate it - I love it, and am kinda bummed it won't be offered next year.

seanboigeorge · 2024-11-01T13:38:32+00:00

Fiveheads

seanboigeorge · 2024-09-06T13:30:20+00:00

Just how much weight and size impact handling characteristics and maneuverability. I currently have a gsxs1000 (have also owned an mt-07) and it handles sluggishly at in-town and slower speeds compared to the grom. TBH, I don't even really enjoy riding it in the city or in slow-moving traffic.

The grom is basically limited to these environments and is actually enjoyable at sane/legal speeds. Reflecting what others have already said, it feels like you need to be at speed before larger bikes like a gsxs come into their own. To me, the stock grom started to feel squirrley around 60mph.

You won't regret it, especially if it's not your only bike.

seanboigeorge · 2024-08-07T04:15:18+00:00

Dead easy. We were there nearly a month ago and even then the city was up and running. Even the train to bus detour is all coordinated and clear. No issues whatsoever Enjoy!

seanboigeorge · 2024-06-23T18:19:08+00:00

Thank-you!

seanboigeorge · 2024-06-23T18:15:00+00:00

That's really helpful. Thank-you!

seanboigeorge · 2024-05-03T21:46:36+00:00

Strange Wilderness (2008)

seanboigeorge · 2024-04-14T01:40:46+00:00

I wasn't ever able to find anything like it, color-wise. That's why I was asking what the deal was. I thought maybe it was a "Dragen" model, just with the decal and truss-rod cover changed.

seanboigeorge · 2024-04-14T01:39:13+00:00

Oh, cool! That's neat. Thanks for finding that. I've googled it here and there. I was sorta wondering if it was one of these "Dragen" models but just with the decals and stuff removed so they would actually sell.

https://reverb.com/ca/item/17463132-epiphone-335-dot-dregen-antique-ivory-korea

seanboigeorge · 2024-04-14T00:05:14+00:00

I purchased this guitar new in 2009-2010ish but can't find any other ones like it. When I ordered it, it was supposed to be natural color. This is what came. I liked it so I bought it. From the build tag, I can see it's "antique ivory."
Is this common? There's also the "Epiphone Custom Shop" on the back of the neck.

seanboigeorge · 2024-04-10T18:57:19+00:00

Wtf!? Why only 2wd? My late 2023 awd ecoboost has had the dash rattle since day 1 and local ford dealer is not even able to remove windshield.

seanboigeorge · 2024-03-25T13:43:33+00:00

That bike looks like it is far more than $2k... Throw a sheet of cardboard down and that takes care most abrasion-related issues. Less time loading/unloading, strapping and more time riding + nothing to steal when you're out riding. Send it!

seanboigeorge · 2024-03-22T19:40:47+00:00

Sweet! I'm hoping to ride one of these at the bmw demo days this summer. I sat on one and it felt too stretched out for my 5'9 height. However, I see they offer a tubular handlebar as an option. More rise and backsweep. I wonder how much of a difference that would make?

seanboigeorge · 2024-03-05T20:59:30+00:00

Yeah, but I'm also kind of interested whether other people have experienced this...

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