MidgetTodd Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Yeah Ryan... Let me ride it... I'll take care of that Or Biggie, he crashes like a boss 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 I just bought a grom, how big was the turn out for groms?Was there very much prep that went into the bike to make race legal?i was the only Grom racing.I'm hoping more show to have a Grom only class, but for now ill run F3 with it safety wire all the bolts that need to be, take headlight off, taillight off, i added a number plate to the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 I think Russ would race his if others showed up, but he may be waiting to race until he smokes that rear tire and mounts something better. The rolling burnout Saturday morning was the second time he has let Jeff smoke that tire. Second that I have witnessed anyway. May happen more often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grommin Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 I will not be racing my grom... the XR is where it is at (plus waaaay cheaper to wreck) my grom (stock) gets pulled hard by stock XR100's and for the cost to hop it up like hoblicks i could just buy another XR (like I really need another) The grom will continue to be my pit bike and burnout machine (at least until I burn off the Vee rubber) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Welcome Russ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnone Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 I will not be racing my grom... the XR is where it is at (plus waaaay cheaper to wreck) my grom (stock) gets pulled hard by stock XR100's and for the cost to hop it up like hoblicks i could just buy another XR (like I really need another)The grom will continue to be my pit bike and burnout machine (at least until I burn off the Vee rubber)Smart Russ. Biggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 The grom will continue to be my pit bike and burnout machine (at least until I burn off the Vee rubber) Ha, I think I know who you are. The Grom burnouts were killing me last weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 That was his bike but that was not Russ burning the tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.504 Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 i was the only Grom racing.I'm hoping more show to have a Grom only class, but for now ill run F3 with itsafety wire all the bolts that need to be, take headlight off, taillight off, i added a number plate to the front.I'm up to race mine. I'll need to prep first. I figure it'd get motor'd by the xr's... But if there were a few other groms, we could duke it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 According to some guy on the WERA board, I'm a moron for thinking the Grom won't beat an XR hands-down. I suppose on a much bigger track, the Grom's top-speed advantage could render it significantly quicker, but what else am I missing? I'm not trying to grom-bash. There's a reason Jeff keeps taking Russ's for joy-rides even though he has an XR of his own, but people seem to assume they are a ton faster than the XR, when that hasn't proven to be the case (yet?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.504 Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 According to some guy on the WERA board, I'm a moron for thinking the Grom won't beat an XR hands-down. I suppose on a much bigger track, the Grom's top-speed advantage could render it significantly quicker, but what else am I missing? I'm not trying to grom-bash. There's a reason Jeff keeps taking Russ's for joy-rides even though he has an XR of his own, but people seem to assume they are a ton faster than the XR, when that hasn't proven to be the case (yet?).I have experience on both, and they're both slow as hell.I do feel like the xr has better aftermarket support since its had a stronghold in racing since the dawn of time, and the grom is a newer model.I believe the grom is quite a bit heavier, which would offset the slight hp advantage.I think since the xr's chassis is longer, it's a bit more comfortable to work with. Which is an advantage in the xr's favor in my mind.Not to say both aren't a blast. I have a grom because its a street legal pit bike, I mean... What else do I need to say? lol. I just rode to work 20 some miles on it yesterday and laughed the whole time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limitedslip7 Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 This looks like a blast! How much would it cost to get started? Can you join mid-season? Are there any practice days and someone willing to let a supern00b take their bike for a spin (wreck)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnone Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 According to some guy on the WERA board, I'm a moron for thinking the Grom won't beat an XR hands-down. I suppose on a much bigger track, the Grom's top-speed advantage could render it significantly quicker, but what else am I missing? I'm not trying to grom-bash. There's a reason Jeff keeps taking Russ's for joy-rides even though he has an XR of his own, but people seem to assume they are a ton faster than the XR, when that hasn't proven to be the case (yet?).Probably another example of big bike guys not knowing how fast a stock XR can be on tight kart tracks. PIRC Wilson may show different results. Regardless, the stock XR will always be cheaper to buy, build and crash. It's sad when the dirt bike has more gears than the street bike. Biggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 This looks like a blast! How much would it cost to get started? Can you join mid-season? Are there any practice days and someone willing to let a supern00b take their bike for a spin (wreck)? start-up costs really depend on how nice of a bike you want... Yes, you can start mid-season. Practice days are whenever you want to go and have $20 to spend. If you're looking Grom, that's $3k. If you're looking at beat-to-shit XR100's, mine was $450, plus the parts I threw at it. Other people spend double or triple that on their XR/CRF to get newer and nicer models. You can realistically get on track with a bone-stock XR100, a 16" XR80 front wheel, and moped tubes/tires (I have a set for sale if you want extra cheap tires...) If you have racing gear, that's a $0 start-up. Otherwise you should be able to find good leathers for $300 or less. gloves and boots in odd colors tend to be on closeout. All told, you'll have $500 or more invested in gear. Probably more. Fees are cheap compared to any other type of racing. With transponder rental and 2 classes (4 heat races) a weekend, I end up paying around $75, including gate fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 According to some guy on the WERA board, I'm a moron for thinking the Grom won't beat an XR hands-down. I suppose on a much bigger track, the Grom's top-speed advantage could render it significantly quicker, but what else am I missing? I'm not trying to grom-bash. There's a reason Jeff keeps taking Russ's for joy-rides even though he has an XR of his own, but people seem to assume they are a ton faster than the XR, when that hasn't proven to be the case (yet?).with a tooth down in the front, i noticed i was pulling the XR i was trailing behind down the back straight. was it me carrying more corner speed, or just the Grom having a little more power i don't know. my from makes more power than a XR, but even with weight reduction it still is about 40 lbs heavier.geared right, and a lot of seat time i really think the from can turn 57 sec or so lap times. i just need seat time and a lot of it on this bike. i had 2 hours of practice one day, then race day i had maybe 30 mins of practice, and 2 race heats. and i switched rear sets between the time i first practiced with it and race day. i know it pulls very good out of corners, and i just don't see why it wouldnt run similar lap times to when i was on my NSR50. its got it in it, i just gotta ride it to its capabilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bark615 Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) I will not be racing my grom... the XR is where it is at (plus waaaay cheaper to wreck) my grom (stock) gets pulled hard by stock XR100's and for the cost to hop it up like hoblicks i could just buy another XR (like I really need another) The grom will continue to be my pit bike and burnout machine (at least until I burn off the Vee rubber)Good to see you on here Russ! This looks like a blast! How much would it cost to get started? Can you join mid-season? Are there any practice days and someone willing to let a supern00b take their bike for a spin (wreck)?You can come out for a single race or all season... your choice! OMRL does have some rental XR's if you wanted to try it out for a weekend. Keep your eyes open on CL and message boards for XR100 or CRF100's... once you get the bike we can tell you what and where to get the few extra goodies you may want. If you want something that looks pretty and don't like the older style... here you go, 2006 CRF. http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/mcy/4428022670.html 2003 https://cleveland.craigslist.org/for/4425110122.html Edited May 1, 2014 by bark615 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 That guy ^^^^^ is purdy helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 What does a rental cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 What does a rental cost?Depends on how hard you crash it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grommin Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 What does a rental cost? I have rental bikes available, If you want to race one class I would do $50 (plus $25 crash deposit, if the bars touch the ground you loose the 25, if not you get it back, also if your wreck damages more you will be responsible for damages) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 I have rental bikes available, If you want to race one class I would do $50 (plus $25 crash deposit, if the bars touch the ground you loose the 25, if not you get it back, also if your wreck damages more you will be responsible for damages)Sounds fair. I think I'll give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Awesome. Can come down any day I go for practice and ride mine if you want to get a feel for it otherwise next race is the 17th hope to see you there on the rental Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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