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Re: Honda MSX125 AKA grom

Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:17 pm
by dmw1950
I stopped buying bikes from Dobles, my customer satisfaction was very low, I brought a 125 scooter which had very high tyre pressures, hate to think what would have happened to an inexperienced rider it was dangerous, I phoned them up not wanting to get anyone into trouble but to find out how it could happen. They said the air line is pre-set and does not get changed.
I wont pay administration charges or preparation fees.
Kent Motorcycles are my preferred Honda dealer also Gedge in Hastings have been very good to someone I know.

Re: Honda MSX125 AKA grom

Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 7:06 am
by davebike
Buy from Dobles but check everything ! Don't expect customer service but the price will bee right
This is what a major customer was told bu Honda Chiswick (owned by Honda UK) !! Oh and come to us for warentee issues !
This was 10 years ago I see it is still the same !!

Re: Honda MSX125 AKA grom

Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 7:47 am
by davebike
Well it got 1100 miles on it I love the responsive engine top end about 50 fuel ridden carefully 140MPG ridden like you stol it :-)) 125/130
Tank is supposed to be 5.5 litre it holds over 6
Speedo is very inaccurate 10% optimistic against sat nav
Seat is rather hard additional memory foam and sheepskin added !
Bike s over geared not as much as the forums say (drop a tooth on the front ) I going to try one up on the back
420 chain is not going to last well will be doing a 428 conversion and that will give a much better choice of sprockets !

to do list include a speedo healer and big bore intake pipes !

Re: Honda MSX125 AKA grom

Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 8:14 am
by AE86
Surprised to hear it has a 420 chain on it, even the 100cc bikes here have 428 chains.

Re: Honda MSX125 AKA grom

Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 10:30 am
by dmw1950
Thanks for the update Dave, a bike I've never considered, until now> So now the usual research, youtube, ebay, forums, until I find something that puts me off. Will it fit inside a Fiat Panda?

Re: Honda MSX125 AKA grom

Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 5:24 pm
by richie the 1st
Might do. :lol:

Re: Honda MSX125 AKA grom

Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2018 7:07 am
by davebike
Don't have a panda but it only a bit bigger than the old monkey bikes !

Re: Honda MSX125 AKA grom

Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2018 7:39 am
by davebike
Well for the past two weeks the Grom has been getting a work out
left sunny Surrey Saturday 15 September This is where I was 19th ( my birthday )
https://photos.app.goo.gl/aPTJoMTRH6wZPnza9

https://photos.app.goo.gl/aezPKDsTqtEze8XFA

2470 miles and was back in Surrey

hoping the links work !

Re: Honda MSX125 AKA grom

Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2018 7:52 am
by Diesel Dave
Well done Dave, buy your season ticket for the chiropractors now :D or should that be the proctologists..... :o

2 photo's in 2500 miles is about the same rate as I take pictures.

Re: Honda MSX125 AKA grom

Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2018 8:38 am
by Newtsalad
Well done! Looks a great excursion. The Grom's did just fine on our Ten Country Tour. A mere 1800 miles!