I kept my Boom Vader stock during the break-in period, went easy on bike, and after doing the typical mods(carb, exhaust, sprocket) the bike rides likes like night and day. Such a great little bike.
The clutch definitely didnt feel right to me either when you let me take it for a ride the other day. But it was a fun little bike to ride. Thanks for letting take it for a spin my dude! And Awsome video! I died when Jake said, come on pappy!! Yeah Im doing that! 🤣 Had to rewind it because the Ruth wanted to see what made me laugh so hard.
I'm looking at buying one of these. I don't want something though. That needs a lot of upgrades right out of the box and something that is prone to mechanical problems, since I'm not very mechanically inclined, I'm not sure how much I would be able to work on the bike. Do you think this would be a good choice.
If you don't want something you need to upgrade right away then I would stay away from it honestly, they can be good bikes but you do definitely have to put some work into them!
I did a unboxing video and riding on my X Pro Bali 150cc scooter pretty wicked bike and almost had for a year, only problem I had was truck driver was very rude to me and wouldn't help me carry bike on my porch
When I see shit like this it makes me glad that I bought a Honda Grom but God damn I probably paid $5,000 cuz I financed it, this 🏍️💨 actually pretty damn legit for the 💰... People don't realize that you don't get a Grom for sticker price brand new you have to pay delivery $600 paperwork & title $600 & then assembly around $600 I asked about the '22 Grom & they said $5300 otd!! Mine is a 2014 2,750 miles runs like brand new amazing little 🏍️💨 ...🆒 ass video btw thank u
I've never actually ridden a grown before I would love to so I could really compare the two, Honda is obviously much higher quality no debating that! But honestly for the price I have been enjoying the Vader! I'd love one of the new 22 groms with the 5-speed, I have plans to put a 190 on this with a 5-speed hopefully that helps a little, the 125 it has honestly isn't bad I just really wish it had an extra gear. Thanks for watching dude!
@@twowheeledadventures yeah of course man. And the Grom doesn't really need the extra gear I was really confused talking with a few of my friends because you could write it all day with the force feed as long as you have stock gearing flooring it and you will not over rev the motor... That's why I don't understand why they gave it 5 gears if you plan on stunting it or riding wheelies you could just put a 14-tooth sprocket... If Honda made it a 150cc I could see the 5 speed but still being a 125 I don't think it even needs the extra gear is it cool yeah but useful not really
I’d stick with the Vader….I’m good wasting 5k plus when I can easily mod the Vader to be the exact same thing or better than the grom for less than half the money lol.
@@66Ack BETTER tho? Na gotta b realistic here. Would it b good? Yeah I'm sure but it's not close 2 a Grom in quality & craftsmanship. Better quality all the way around with Honda. Worth the money? Maybe not 4 some & no prob 4 others that's 4 other's 2 decide 👍👍 but i have almost 3k miles & my Grom is flawless! All stock wOo-HoO
I would spend a little more and buy a Lifan KP Mini. a much better bike. My 2006 Lifan is still going strong after all these years. Bought it new from a local dealer for $1650.00 OTD. It is a Lifan LF 200 GY 5 dual sport. it has been a really good bike.
Do you still have this bike? If so how many miles are on it and did you have any major issues? Could this be used to commute 18mikes each way on country roads
Hey got a question did you have this delivered to you or did you pick it up from a store? I'm thinking about buying one from Amazon my only worry is I work during the day so most likely will come when I'm at work so I was going to have my little brother (18) be here when they come, so when the truck comes to drop the bike off do they require to see a drivers license that matches the order or can anyone sign off on it without showing a ID? (he only has a state ID)
Mines been in a shed for the past year lol, it does still run though. You definitely work on them quite a bit but for the price is not too bad I suppose!
I’m trying to buy one but all the paperwork is confusing for me. What do I need to do in order to get plates with tags and registration. Or does it already come with it?
I bought one of these from a young man who put a dif carburetor, speocket, exaust, remote start and alarm system. Any suggestions if having truble starting or idling?
Should i buy this bike as a first bike? I live in Illinois and it's cold most of the time so im sure I won't be using it too much. I just always wanted a bike and as i can only use it in summer, I didn't want to buy an expensive. Should i buy it?
I think you have to hold one of the buttons on the speedo, it's been a minute since I've messed with it as it's been sitting in my shed for about the past year.
Depends on a lot of variables. The short answer is no. If you're good at working on stuff, Carry tools with you, keep up the basic maintenance, don't thrash the bike around it's not a Honda and it's never going to be, keep up on your oil changes, then maybe lol.
Depends on what you want from it, I'm personally in the middle of doing the wheel bearings, upgrading the swingarm, new tires, better exhaust, better axels, and a better cushdrive. The first thing I did was the carburetor because it comes super lean and thats horrible for the motor! In the future I also plan on a motor swap for a 190. That being said if you just wanted to jet up or change the carb it's still a fun bike!
Depends on what you want from it, I'm personally in the middle of doing the wheel bearings, upgrading the swingarm, new tires, better exhaust, better axels, and a better cushdrive. The first thing I did was the carburetor because it comes super lean and thats horrible for the motor! In the future I also plan on a motor swap for a 190. That being said if you just wanted to jet up or change the carb it's still a fun bike!
I weigh about 220 and I believe he said he's about 215. So 435 with us both. It's not something I'd recommend you doing for long periods of time though 🤣
@@twowheeledadventures but I’m guessing I’ll need my endorsement even though it’s considered a moped so that may take a year, but imma try to use affirm so I can get the bike sooner
Yep this bike came from power sports max! They are actually my favorite retailer for Chinese bikes right now so I definitely recommend them, better than TX powersports and slightly better than Orion powersports!
@@twowheeledadventures ok just got one a few days ago and saw is has a drain plug and a cap on the top of the transmission. but didn't see anything about it in the manual
I've owned 2 of these bikes and my Grom has outlived both. I'M NEVER BUYING THESE BIKES AGAIN! They're not worth the time or money that you need to spend on them. I rather pay triple the price for 1/5 the headache. So, let me explain why I said this. The lack of quality control means you'll need to thoroughly inspect each component of the bike to ensure proper bolts, welds, and wiring. Keep in mind that the bike parts are of low quality and it is recommended to replace or upgrade them as soon as possible. With these improvements, the bike will be more reliable and can last between 30k-40k miles. As for my previous Grom that I rode and experienced various crashes and destruction still managed to endure 75k miles before I sold it for a new one.
MSX Motorcycle Exhaust Muffler Middle and Front Link Pipe Full System For Honda MSX 125 / Grom 2013 2014 2015 MSX125 Slip-on www.amazon.com/dp/B07K68WYRY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_glt_i_F0F90A7X02D715Q80FFG?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I got one and all I can't say is they are not worth the money. I've had nothing but issues scince day 1. Replace the entire spark systom. Replaced the battery twice. It drains the battery and doesn't keep it charged. The company takes forever to get back to you and won't give your money back. Don't buy it's a waste of money and time. Honestly over all a peace of junk
Not sure why you bend a peice of cardboard and direct the oil into a pan,instead of removing the exhaust, just a little tip,very simple solution
That's a fantastic idea! Still a dumb design though.
Or just use a bent license plate.
I've had a Chinese bike over 10yrs. Absolutely no problems. Just general maintenance. Changed chain and sprocket. "That's it".
I've owned four so far and I've had really good luck with all of them!
Which one have you had, and have you done any mods to it?
I’ve had this bike for 3 months and it’s 100% recommend this thing best investment ever and so much fun
may i know what youve added onto it to make it a little more reliable or have you had no problems with it ?
^^
"Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should do something" best life advice 😂
🤣🤣
Great review video, covered a bunch of questions I had and was fun to watch! Thanks!!
Thanks for watching!
I kept my Boom Vader stock during the break-in period, went easy on bike, and after doing the typical mods(carb, exhaust, sprocket) the bike rides likes like night and day. Such a great little bike.
Did you get grom parts for it or is there a sight that you can get parts for it?
"I'm not doin that... I'm doin that" 😂
Lol
That joker has some speed to it fast 💨 💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨
This video made it worth the $1300🔥
Glad you liked it!
Been thinking of buying one of these now I wanna get one and fiddle around with it so I can learn how to ride
They're fun little bikes as long as you have some mechanical know-how, I definitely recommend one for small trips or town driving!
Funny asf when he got in the back with you
Lol 😆
😂😂😂 haha "can it hold two people YES"
😂🤣😅
Nice little bike thought I’d buy one too!!!
It's pretty fun I'm going to put a 190 in it!
@@twowheeledadventures please post a followup when you do.
@@ethanwatters8704 I will 100 percent, might be awhile though
Hilarious bro from your wheelie and your two up sold me on the grom clone!
@@rmahi17 glad you liked it lol 🤣
The clutch definitely didnt feel right to me either when you let me take it for a ride the other day. But it was a fun little bike to ride. Thanks for letting take it for a spin my dude! And Awsome video! I died when Jake said, come on pappy!! Yeah Im doing that! 🤣 Had to rewind it because the Ruth wanted to see what made me laugh so hard.
Thats funny as hell dude!
I've worked on it most of today and iy runs 55 mph now, still needs some fine tuning but its getting their!
It looks pretty cool
Nice 🚲💨💨💨💨 the good thing you know how to work on those kind of bikes 💨💨🤙👍💯
Thank you, and yeah it is good because it needs alot of work lol 😂
I'm looking at buying one of these. I don't want something though. That needs a lot of upgrades right out of the box and something that is prone to mechanical problems, since I'm not very mechanically inclined, I'm not sure how much I would be able to work on the bike. Do you think this would be a good choice.
If you don't want something you need to upgrade right away then I would stay away from it honestly, they can be good bikes but you do definitely have to put some work into them!
@@twowheeledadventures thank you. Do you have a recommendation? I would appreciate your opinion.
I did a unboxing video and riding on my X Pro Bali 150cc scooter pretty wicked bike and almost had for a year, only problem I had was truck driver was very rude to me and wouldn't help me carry bike on my porch
Sorry to hear they was rude to you!
@@twowheeledadventures well I appericate it bud, yeah seems like our world nothing but rude people anymore
@@twowheeledadventures I like your video as well bro
I subbed as well
@@gamefreakdanielBIGD Thanks I appreciate that! And for sure unfortunately.
A like for the 2 up scene lmaoo 😂😂 I was cracking up
I think I can still feel the cramp lol 😂
Lifan makes much better affordable bikes. I've had a Lifan 110 GY (Honda CT70 clone) for almost a decade now, and it has been flawless!
I actually already own a lifan kpr very nice bike
When I see shit like this it makes me glad that I bought a Honda Grom but God damn I probably paid $5,000 cuz I financed it, this 🏍️💨 actually pretty damn legit for the 💰... People don't realize that you don't get a Grom for sticker price brand new you have to pay delivery $600 paperwork & title $600 & then assembly around $600 I asked about the '22 Grom & they said $5300 otd!! Mine is a 2014 2,750 miles runs like brand new amazing little 🏍️💨 ...🆒 ass video btw thank u
I've never actually ridden a grown before I would love to so I could really compare the two, Honda is obviously much higher quality no debating that!
But honestly for the price I have been enjoying the Vader!
I'd love one of the new 22 groms with the 5-speed, I have plans to put a 190 on this with a 5-speed hopefully that helps a little, the 125 it has honestly isn't bad I just really wish it had an extra gear.
Thanks for watching dude!
@@twowheeledadventures yeah of course man. And the Grom doesn't really need the extra gear I was really confused talking with a few of my friends because you could write it all day with the force feed as long as you have stock gearing flooring it and you will not over rev the motor... That's why I don't understand why they gave it 5 gears if you plan on stunting it or riding wheelies you could just put a 14-tooth sprocket... If Honda made it a 150cc I could see the 5 speed but still being a 125 I don't think it even needs the extra gear is it cool yeah but useful not really
@@twowheeledadventures If you lived in Phoenix I'd let you try the Grom btw 😂
I’d stick with the Vader….I’m good wasting 5k plus when I can easily mod the Vader to be the exact same thing or better than the grom for less than half the money lol.
@@66Ack BETTER tho? Na gotta b realistic here. Would it b good? Yeah I'm sure but it's not close 2 a Grom in quality & craftsmanship. Better quality all the way around with Honda. Worth the money? Maybe not 4 some & no prob 4 others that's 4 other's 2 decide 👍👍 but i have almost 3k miles & my Grom is flawless! All stock wOo-HoO
I would spend a little more and buy a Lifan KP Mini. a much better bike. My 2006 Lifan is still going strong after all these years. Bought it new from a local dealer for $1650.00 OTD. It is a Lifan LF 200 GY 5 dual sport. it has been a really good bike.
I have videos of a Lifan kpr on the channel
Although I just recently sold it
Do you still have this bike? If so how many miles are on it and did you have any major issues? Could this be used to commute 18mikes each way on country roads
Got mine few days ago now batter tripping not turning over
Good video bro thanks
Thanks for watching!
Hey got a question did you have this delivered to you or did you pick it up from a store? I'm thinking about buying one from Amazon my only worry is I work during the day so most likely will come when I'm at work so I was going to have my little brother (18) be here when they come, so when the truck comes to drop the bike off do they require to see a drivers license that matches the order or can anyone sign off on it without showing a ID? (he only has a state ID)
Yes I had it delivered I ordered from powersports Max not Amazon though, anyone was able to sign for it in my case.
Yo do these things last for a bit? Do they break down or have any problems? I’m just hesitant to buy one since I see it on Amazon! Lol
Mines been in a shed for the past year lol, it does still run though.
You definitely work on them quite a bit but for the price is not too bad I suppose!
I’m trying to buy one but all the paperwork is confusing for me. What do I need to do in order to get plates with tags and registration. Or does it already come with it?
Check your local dmv
What state are you in?
Utah
Hola dónde conprastes tu boom vader
What kind of class bike is this? Did you need to get insurance on it ?
I'm thinking of getting one all used groms are 3k plus i just need one to go around town 😅
Dude sameeeee im looking for a hsed vader
I bought one of these from a young man who put a dif carburetor, speocket, exaust, remote start and alarm system. Any suggestions if having truble starting or idling?
Tune the carb.
Should i buy this bike as a first bike? I live in Illinois and it's cold most of the time so im sure I won't be using it too much. I just always wanted a bike and as i can only use it in summer, I didn't want to buy an expensive. Should i buy it?
Do a full send on it. a 125cc isnt going to intimidate you.
could you license it and use it for riding on dirt roads?
Saw a listing for this bike $700 is it worth?
Since you had it for a yr now have you did any upgrade like make it go faster🤔
It's actually been sitting in my shed for most of the year, I have too many projects to be honest with you
I know I’m late to the party, but how is this bike holding up? I’ve been thinking about getting one.
I've had it in a shed for over a year lol.
Is this a good bike to own for a first time rider? I work 1 mile from my home and im tired of driving my truck to work.
If you are somewhat mechanically inclined then yes defiantly!
@@twowheeledadventuresim not mechanically inclined but i bet i could pull up some youtube videos to get me thru it
Probably so!
can someone guide me on some off road tires I could buy for it?
Is there a way to fix the funky clutch?
I got rid of the linkage foot shifter set they had going on and replace it with a normal one and it seems to fix the problem
How do you set a new default screen color
I think you have to hold one of the buttons on the speedo, it's been a minute since I've messed with it as it's been sitting in my shed for about the past year.
Question for ya, how loud would you say it is?
Fresh out of the box it's actually very quiet, not even as loud as a push mower.
Does it have a kickstart also? And is it fuel injected or carb
No kickstart, it's carbureted
We need to find the footage of yall riding together lol
Im wondering how fast will it go?
I personally have gotten to 60 but it screams, that's also mostly stock besides a new carb and a tune.
Did it come with a title when u bought off amazon?
Didn't get this one from Amazon, It came with an MCO and bill of sale, took those to the DMV to get my title.
Demario Walks
Would this be good for my main form of transportation?
Depends on a lot of variables.
The short answer is no.
If you're good at working on stuff, Carry tools with you, keep up the basic maintenance, don't thrash the bike around it's not a Honda and it's never going to be, keep up on your oil changes, then maybe lol.
As you can see in the video it's also very slow out of the box so you have to do a little bit to it right off the bat to get to 55 MPH.
What kind of upgrades would you recommend for this bike?
Depends on what you want from it, I'm personally in the middle of doing the wheel bearings, upgrading the swingarm, new tires, better exhaust, better axels, and a better cushdrive.
The first thing I did was the carburetor because it comes super lean and thats horrible for the motor!
In the future I also plan on a motor swap for a 190.
That being said if you just wanted to jet up or change the carb it's still a fun bike!
Depends on what you want from it, I'm personally in the middle of doing the wheel bearings, upgrading the swingarm, new tires, better exhaust, better axels, and a better cushdrive.
The first thing I did was the carburetor because it comes super lean and thats horrible for the motor!
In the future I also plan on a motor swap for a 190.
That being said if you just wanted to jet up or change the carb it's still a fun bike!
The stock battery was also trash within the first week.
@@twowheeledadventures awesome thanks man
@@ZR-co9bo Have fun!
Nice choice Austin! I was curious about this one.
Its built pretty awful honestly, but I'm going to try to fix it up 😂
How do you register it ?
Just go to the DMV and give them the paper work the bike comes with, sometimes they ship the papers separate.
Great video haha. How much do you and your friend weigh? Just as a perspective of how much you can put on the bike.
I weigh about 220 and I believe he said he's about 215.
So 435 with us both.
It's not something I'd recommend you doing for long periods of time though 🤣
@@twowheeledadventures I only weight like 130 I should be good lmao.
@@thesovietvorona1007 definitely!
@@twowheeledadventures but I’m guessing I’ll need my endorsement even though it’s considered a moped so that may take a year, but imma try to use affirm so I can get the bike sooner
@@twowheeledadventures just curious how far does a full tank get on this? Grooms boast almost 70mpg usually dunno if this is less
Also is this bike ok to ride on the high way / streets
It's fully street legal but I wouldn't take it on anything with more than a 55 mph speed limit.
can bigger rims be put this? like is there enough clearance?
I've seen it done but it looked like they replaced the swing arm and got rid of the front fender.
Is this a good bike for short people 4”11??
It's very very short so I would say yes!
hey bro . was this off of power sports max ?? if so i want to order it now lmk asap! thx
Yep this bike came from power sports max!
They are actually my favorite retailer for Chinese bikes right now so I definitely recommend them, better than TX powersports and slightly better than Orion powersports!
I ordered my Lifan KPR 200 from them as well
@@twowheeledadventures gonna order now thx
@@twowheeledadventures once they shipped your bike how long did it take for it to get to you ?
@@antoniohernandez575less then 2 weeks
Mine won’t start
where did u buy it from?
Got the vader from Powersportsmax.
Got the Hawk from TX Powersports
Got the Hawk DLX from Orion powersports.
You can get em off Amazon dawg
I personally don't recommend amazon because of their pricing.
Do you know what transmission fluid it takes
None lol
@@twowheeledadventures ok just got one a few days ago and saw is has a drain plug and a cap on the top of the transmission. but didn't see anything about it in the manual
@@jbobwas1009 The only fluid this bike takes is wet clutch oil, break fluid, and gas.
@@twowheeledadventures ok thanks for the help
umm... That was a roll of quarters in your pocket wasnt it?
Two rolls 😉
Wonder if that engine would fit on the phatmoto? ;)
Not without me doing a whole bunch of stuff I don't want to do 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
@@twowheeledadventures Right? Lol
I've owned 2 of these bikes and my Grom has outlived both. I'M NEVER BUYING THESE BIKES AGAIN! They're not worth the time or money that you need to spend on them. I rather pay triple the price for 1/5 the headache. So, let me explain why I said this. The lack of quality control means you'll need to thoroughly inspect each component of the bike to ensure proper bolts, welds, and wiring. Keep in mind that the bike parts are of low quality and it is recommended to replace or upgrade them as soon as possible. With these improvements, the bike will be more reliable and can last between 30k-40k miles. As for my previous Grom that I rode and experienced various crashes and destruction still managed to endure 75k miles before I sold it for a new one.
Willow Stravenue
Can drive on highway
Definitely not stock no.
What was the top speed
I've yet to do a gps verified speed run. But back when it was stock probably 45
How has this held up so far?
Not bad honestly, I'm in the middle of turning it into a little trail bike, I do have a video on it releasing in a week or two though!
@@twowheeledadventures awesome thanks for the reply. I ordered one and just anxiously waiting for it to arrive
@@GOAdventures765 I hope you enjoy your new bike! Motocheez has a bunch of videos on the Hellcat, which is very similar to our vaders.
@@twowheeledadventures Can’t wait
Does someone need a permit to ride this on Main road??
Yes
Is this street legal???
Everywhere but California
How big are you?
6/2 and In this video probably 220 pounds
Im 6ft 1 and interested in buying one
can i fit comfortably on a bike like that without having my knees up in my shit?
@@tuna1803 I'm 6'2 and the answer is sadly not really lol 🤣
I sold the bike to a guy who is about 5/6 and he absolutely loves it.
@twowheeledadventures aw shame. I appreciate it
I'll look into a Venom 250cc then
Graham Alley
Anyone find an exhaust upgrade for this ??
ISTUNT Motorcycle Dual Outlet 12.2" Universal Exhaust Muffler Carbon Pattern Stainless Steel Slip on 2" Inlet with 38 to 51mm Welding Adaptor NO DB Killer Silencer www.amazon.com/dp/B086XC4NVJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_glt_i_PNE3KTTGFYYQEDR33DDK?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
MSX Motorcycle Exhaust Muffler Middle and Front Link Pipe Full System For Honda MSX 125 / Grom 2013 2014 2015 MSX125 Slip-on www.amazon.com/dp/B07K68WYRY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_glt_i_F0F90A7X02D715Q80FFG?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Botsford Mountain
7:45 is there anyway to fix that?
Howell Harbors
Well, I’m getting a Grom now. Not worth saving money over this thing.
I've had 4 Chinese motorcycles and this one has given me the most trouble out of all of them 😂
Link
www.powersportsmax.com/product_info.php/products_id/22679
This is where I bought mine, Orion powersports and txpowersports I've also bought bikes from and both were decent dealers.....
Carissa Bridge
Bartoletti Ramp
Joshua Mount
I got one and all I can't say is they are not worth the money. I've had nothing but issues scince day 1. Replace the entire spark systom. Replaced the battery twice. It drains the battery and doesn't keep it charged. The company takes forever to get back to you and won't give your money back. Don't buy it's a waste of money and time. Honestly over all a peace of junk
Tessie Plaza
Abshire Estate
Quitzon Junctions
What's the mpg?
Not sure honestly, it's decent for sure.
Makayla Ports
Deborah Loaf
What’s that ol girl top out at looks fun
was right around 55, I need to make some videos on her again lol
Josue Walk
Maryam Lake
Wyman Parks
You girls look cute, did you feel him rubbing on you?
Oh yeah 😗
@@twowheeledadventures
LOL❤❤❤❤
th-cam.com/video/3DMp6TAEaxM/w-d-xo.html haha
Yeah thats about what this feels like 😂🤣
Looks like a waste of money for a bike
I sold it last month lol.
What’s the max speed