Tom's Motorcycle Ridering Journey.
Where I look at motorcycle products and provide my humble option of their quality and value. I might make comparisons between two or more products to hopefully help the decision making process. At this time, I only review products I have purchased myself. No sponsors at this time time.
My new Icon AirForm Helmet review will be in two parts. The first part I can do immediately, it’s the unboxing review. With time, as I use my Icon AirForm Helmet, I will have more of a use review. Let’s talk about Part 1; being an out-of-the-box review, I will review some specs, looks, and … Read more
In this Alpha Cycle Gear Motorcycle Jacket Review, I want to share my experience purchasing, owning, upgrading, and riding with my Alpha Cycle Gear Motorcycle Jacket, starting at the high-level review and getting deeper into the ownership and customization of this Motorcycle Jacket. Just my opinions contained in this beginner Alpha Cycle Gear Jacket review, … Read more
I’ve been asked directly and indirectly, through FB groups and forums, what is the best way to upgrade your Boom Vader’s exhaust sounds first? First, I still have a stock engine, so my Boom Vader is still a 125cc engine, so the amount of sound the little machine can put out is minimal. However, the … Read more
After owning two Chinese-made motorcycles, living with both stock exhaust systems, followed by upgrading them with new Chinese-made exhaust systems, I thought a quick review could help you. Let’s face it. As a Chinese motorcycle owner(TaoTao TBR7 and Boom Vader Gen 2 125cc), I follow forums, YT channels, and FB groups with other Chinese motorcycle … Read more
I’ve had this Fuel full-face motorcycle helmet for a while(it was my student helmet for my Pennsylvania motorcycle safety course ) and thought it was time I would review it. This Fuel Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet Review is mine and my own. Based on actually using this motorcycle helmet for my everyday riding as my first … Read more
If I was obsessed with turning these little Grom Clone motorcycles into a speed-demon, I could say at least I wasn’t alone. Many ask, What is the Boom Vader 125cc top speed at full throttle? “At full throttle?” “Riding The 125cc Bike At Top Speed!“ Oops, Got me. This whole time with all the performance … Read more
The Boom Vader motorcycle is a Grom Clone, but it’s no Honda Grom. The Honda Grom bike is advertised as getting 100+ miles per gallon(mpg). Does the Boom Vader get the same gas mileage? Are all Grom Clone 125 motorcycles built similarly and have the same MPG? All good Grom Clone questions, but I want … Read more
My little Grom Clone motorcycle has crossed over 1,000 miles and is still strong. This Boom Vader Gen 2 (BD125-10) motorcycle has impressed me. I was a little concerned with some items I found wrong with the design( Boom Vader / Grom Clone Assembly Problems & Concerns ) and assembly(shakedown cruise), but it improves with … Read more
With just getting parts for my Boom Vader Gen 2 Motorcycle taking so long (Ordered My Boom Vader Exhaust Upgrade Parts (A Dummy)), I wanted to break down the review of at least part of my latest upgrade: a new slip-on exhaust system. However, this post will only quickly go over the new muffler. A … Read more
Well, my Boom Vader Gen 2 motorcycle has gone through some troubled times, right out of the box ( Boom Vader / Grom Clone Assembly Problems & Concerns ), during the first couple of rides ( Boom Vader (Chinese Grom Clone) Review (First Ride) ), and including the leaky gas tank ( My Boom Vader … Read more