Honda Grom is a great fun bike, it's small but well made and fast,
so we decided to adapt it for ice riding
Grom does not need protection
Handlebar and pegs protect bike in case of side crash
To stud tires, wheels should be removed
OEM tires is good for studding
Also we need screws,
OEM tires is good for studding Also we need screws, protectors and screwdriver with long end We choose 19mm screws Tread of the tire is solid enough for such method
We choose 19mm screws
Tread of the tire is solid enough for such method
Place of each spike depends on a pattern of the tread
So I need to mark each spike from inside
White marker and awl are good
First I mark spikes from outside
Don't do spikes in the center and close to the sides
Pierce the tread and mark the place with marker from inside
It takes time but guarantees pattern with good grip and self-cleaning
After marking screw spikes
Pattern of spikes fits well to the tread
It's better to mark all dots and after screw all spikes
Spikes are very sharp, so use gloves and work clothing
This method is great for ice riding
Frequent spikes have good grip and minimum wheel imbalance
Strong spikes with fixation are bad, because they cause wheel imbalance
Watch videos about both methods at our channel
Screws were good on the ice on Yamaha R6
After several rides all spikes are in place and in good condition
Ice should be clean, because snow can clog spikes
Front tire is studded in the same way but central groove should wider and spikes should be more rarely
For better self cleaning.
We use fire hose to protect the tube
OEM valve should be cut
The rubber can be used to protect tubes valve
Valve is fixed with washer and nut
Here are both wheels
Remove from fender to install front wheel
Brake line should be fixed on the fork far from the wheel
Remove rear fender to install rear wheel
Also I remove mirrors and rear fender to make wheelies
It's better to use less viscous oil for winter riding
To change oil, warm up the engine and remove drain bolt
I use 0W40 oil and Suprotect Mototec4 to protect engine
Suprotec should be shaked and mixed with the oil
After start the engine and ride 10-15 minutes
White marker can be used to colorize the tire
Now grom is ready for the winter)
That's all.
Watch test drive at our channel!