[ryan_wi]

Hi all. Im up north in cheese, beer and brat country. I really like this lil thing. I want to go see it in person first, but the closest place that has one is an hour away Currently im riding a 2005 Kawasaki Z750s and am looking for a lil city/ Road America cruiser. That track is to big to be walking around at all day. So im seriously thinking of getting a Grom.

 

[Miweber929]

I grew up in Appleton, lived in Madison for 6 years and now have 8 years in the Twin Cities. I've probably been to RA 100 times for various races, track days, track schools and just to visit; it'll be nice to see another Grom there for the races as I'll probably be bringing mine with me this year as well.

Welcome!!!

Mike

 

[ryan_wi]

Which races do you go there for? I live there lol

 

[Miweber929]

Which races do you go there for? I live there lol

Usually the AMA ones, but when I lived closer we'd do the vintage and CCS weekends as well. And a few car weekends depending on timing.

I was just talking to the girl over dinner last night trying to decide if we were coming next year and to AMA or vintage, not sure quite yet but more than likely AMA only next year.

Mike

 

[HardRacing]

Welcome to the forum.

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[ryan_wi]

Thanks! AMA's are awesome. Just need to sell my Z750 and find me a Grom and a new primary bike. Highly thinking the Yamaha FZ09

 

[wlorton]

Welcome to the GF!

 

[ryan_wi]

thanks, yawn. Good morning lol

 

[Miweber929]

Nice!

Had I known Yamaha was coming out with the FZ9 this year I'd have kept my 06 1000RR and added the Yami to the mix instead of selling that 1k and buying a brand new leftover '11 CBR600RR this past spring. Three brand new bikes in 6 months is one too much so the next new bike will have to wait until a year from now or spring '15.

As much as I like the FZ9, I'm hoping they do it in a full SS chassis (R9?) for 2015 and I'll convert the 600 to full track duty and get that one. I like the naked bikes but prefer the seating position of a supersport. Now that I have the Grom for commuting I don't gave to take that into account for a bikes usage which helps.

Been hearing there are still some Groms available in your area, my buddy in Milwaukee had been looking for one.

Mike

 

[ryan_wi]

Nice!

Had I known Yamaha was coming out with the FZ9 this year I'd have kept my 06 1000RR and added the Yami to the mix instead of selling that 1k and buying a brand new leftover '11 CBR600RR this past spring. Three brand new bikes in 6 months is one too much so the next new bike will have to wait until a year from now or spring '15.

As much as I like the FZ9, I'm hoping they do it in a full SS chassis (R9?) for 2015 and I'll convert the 600 to full track duty and get that one. I like the naked bikes but prefer the seating position of a supersport. Now that I have the Grom for commuting I don't gave to take that into account for a bikes usage which helps.

Been hearing there are still some Groms available in your area, my buddy in Milwaukee had been looking for one.

Mike

yeah i found 4 within 75 miles of me. $2999 plus all the other fees