Personal Experience w/2022 BD125 X-pro X7

rageyoudown · 10-21-2022, 12:25 PM

Hey all just wanted to share,

Bought the bike second hand with 30 miles. The seller mentioned the bike was unmodified and put together by a local handyman.

Immediate issues found..
Speedo/Tach off about 8MPH
Oil leak under locating pin of stator cover
tank vent line kinked (caused vapor lock)
crank vent line kinked
battery poorly installed
nothing properly greased
front forks weak and dive when braking

Modifications.. (not completely 1-1 swap, some require adapting)

1. Flat Seat for Grom.. couldn't stand the weird hump the locking bolt is thinner than stock and I personally solved this with wrapping tape around the bolt (https://a.co/d/fffiVKe)

2. Easy pull clutch lever.. helps to lube the clutch cable but now the pull it super easy and smooth. Depending how its orientated it can hit the passing light on pull in unless you remove the choke lever (https://a.co/d/1cGuLRf)

3. Fender eliminator.. doesn't come with turn signals, license plate light needs to be rewired, bolted on the same bolts as the rear metal bracket (https://a.co/d/g5ln7go)

4. Bar end mirrors.. requires aftermarket handlebar, ran these on multiple bikes.. always awesome. (https://a.co/d/ciwZxdU)

5. 17T sprocket.. jumped up straight from stock to 17. First gear is much longer and bike feels more streetable. Need to downshift on uphills for optimal rpms. (https://a.co/d/3qWTTTm)

6. Bolt on muffler.. one of the only I could find that retains oem high mount and header pipe. Sounds good even with baffle. Doesn't come with smaller exhaust clamp. (https://a.co/d/g48ozv5) Exhaust clamp that fits (https://a.co/d/3vWTIuk)

7. Motorcycle rearsets.. Couldn't stand the oem rearsets.. The shifter on these sit about where the footrest are on the oem ones. These require a lot of adapting like extra bolts and I still haven't figured out a good way to relocate the brake reservoir. Keep in mind you have to remove the swing arm bolt to put these on. (https://a.co/d/9J03N5y)

8. Vent filter for crankcase.. self explanatory not sure if it's needed (https://a.co/d/9J03N5y)

9. Fuel petock.. used because aftermarket carb doesn't have one (https://a.co/d/bOkR41y)

10. Aftermarket handlebars.. bought these because they come with correct clamps, grips. The bolts for the clamps are much bigger than oem and they feel solid. Requires a couple washers and to drill the hole to fit controls. Works with bar end mirrors (https://a.co/d/9tRqAzm)

11. Nibbi Carb setup.. Tried a couple clone mikunis and the experience was horrible. Would just recommend this because the adjustment screws are super easy to manage. Stock jetting kept. Carb (https://a.co/d/8TzoMXR) Intake manifold pipe (https://a.co/d/3RWO9k0) Air filter (https://a.co/d/3RWO9k0)

12. Gasket kit.. never know when you need it, the stator cover helped my oil leak. kinda cheap and flimsy may not recommend this brand. (https://a.co/d/gpFOYIU)

13. Iridium Spark Plug.. actually made the bike run smoother, noticeable difference (https://a.co/d/cLifeZu)

14. Gas vent cap.. peace of mind instead of messing with the stock on way valve (https://a.co/d/d5AUS7U)

15. Rear Storage.. Increases the functionality of the bike for me, rain covers work great in Washington and fits helmets, groceries etc. Doesn't look too odd imo. Covers fit without blowing off. (https://a.co/d/eBC5z4Z)

Future plans..

Bigger engine/big bore kit, 150cc probably the sweet spot.

Front fork oil change/upgrade.. don't have an issue with the rear shock since its preload is adjustable

If you have any questions or recommendations LMK

wchill-hawkrider · 01-24-2023, 10:53 AM

My experience with the X7 pro has been one of if it can go wrong, it will....I bought mine only for hunting purposes and getting me back into the forest from the campground so it needed to be street legal. I knew going into this that it was going to take a lot of modifications to turn it into a capable street legal dirt bike. Prior to buying it I looked into acquiring the new Honda CT125 trail but was unable to find any that were in stock. One dealer said they have had 6 deposits on them but they have not even seen 1 come in in the last 2 years... so I proceeded with the x7 purchase. After assembly and roughly 300 miles of breakin I started changing it to accomplish what I wanted it to do. I felt it lacked power geared as it was so added a larger rear sprocket. Then it was basically stripped of all the foo-foo plastic pieces and knobby tires installed. A Nibbi carb certainly helped the driveability factor. Still have some work to do on that as it idles too high when cold but will get that sorted out at some point. Since this was going to be my hunting transportation it needed to be transported in my camper van. This meant it needed to be narrow enough to fit down center aisle and short enough to leave enough aisle space open. Both have been accomplished. During my first trip of actually using the bike for what it was designed for, the clutch cable broke....so it was a long slow trip back to the van. Only about 325 miles on it at this point....sheesh. Loaded it up. On my way back home I started smelling gas in the van....The sending unit had starting leaking. Was very fortunate being right there as I was able to get the bike out of the van and drain the gas tank. Again, 325 miles at this point....sheesh. The sending unit on these is installed in a flange that bolts into the tank. The bolts were tight but the mating mounting flange was deformed. Upon trying to repair it I installed a thicker gasket on the flange but even though it stopped it from leaking I did not trust it. Several different options were tried but I finally settled on a tank from a dirt bike that only had a fuel spigot. As for the clutch cable, it has now been converted over to a hydraulic clutch and couldn't be happier. I get full disengagement, pulls easily and shifts well. Still is hard to get into neutral when running but that seems to be the nature of the beast...Lastly is the issue of vibration....after the fiasco of a trip I decided the worsening vibration needed to be remedied. What I found on my bike was astounding. Both of the motor mounts in the frame were cracked! Again, approx 325 miles at this point....sheesh. After a lot of work the frame was gusseted in the motor mount area and larger bolts were installed. Additonally, a third, 4 bolt mount was installed on the bottom of the engine. Has it cured all the vibration? No, but it is at a very acceptable level now and at a level I can live with. I'm sure I may have missed a few things here, pinched hoses, etc but you get the jest of it......Would I do it again? Probably but only because my transportation options into the forest are limited. As the bike is now, it functions exactly as how I need it to. Transportation. But it has taken a lot to get it to this point.

CheapThrills · 01-25-2023, 02:55 AM

Most of what you said can apply to any Grom Clone, good post. Thx!

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CheapThrills Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Lehigh Valley Area Posts: 150	Most of what you said can apply to any Grom Clone, good post. Thx! __________________ - My 2 Bikes: TaoTao TBR7 Boom Vader Gen 2 (BD125-10) Testing a YouTube Channel
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01-24-2023, 10:53 AM	#2
wchill-hawkrider Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 19	My experience with the X7 pro has been one of if it can go wrong, it will....I bought mine only for hunting purposes and getting me back into the forest from the campground so it needed to be street legal. I knew going into this that it was going to take a lot of modifications to turn it into a capable street legal dirt bike. Prior to buying it I looked into acquiring the new Honda CT125 trail but was unable to find any that were in stock. One dealer said they have had 6 deposits on them but they have not even seen 1 come in in the last 2 years... so I proceeded with the x7 purchase. After assembly and roughly 300 miles of breakin I started changing it to accomplish what I wanted it to do. I felt it lacked power geared as it was so added a larger rear sprocket. Then it was basically stripped of all the foo-foo plastic pieces and knobby tires installed. A Nibbi carb certainly helped the driveability factor. Still have some work to do on that as it idles too high when cold but will get that sorted out at some point. Since this was going to be my hunting transportation it needed to be transported in my camper van. This meant it needed to be narrow enough to fit down center aisle and short enough to leave enough aisle space open. Both have been accomplished. During my first trip of actually using the bike for what it was designed for, the clutch cable broke....so it was a long slow trip back to the van. Only about 325 miles on it at this point....sheesh. Loaded it up. On my way back home I started smelling gas in the van....The sending unit had starting leaking. Was very fortunate being right there as I was able to get the bike out of the van and drain the gas tank. Again, 325 miles at this point....sheesh. The sending unit on these is installed in a flange that bolts into the tank. The bolts were tight but the mating mounting flange was deformed. Upon trying to repair it I installed a thicker gasket on the flange but even though it stopped it from leaking I did not trust it. Several different options were tried but I finally settled on a tank from a dirt bike that only had a fuel spigot. As for the clutch cable, it has now been converted over to a hydraulic clutch and couldn't be happier. I get full disengagement, pulls easily and shifts well. Still is hard to get into neutral when running but that seems to be the nature of the beast...Lastly is the issue of vibration....after the fiasco of a trip I decided the worsening vibration needed to be remedied. What I found on my bike was astounding. Both of the motor mounts in the frame were cracked! Again, approx 325 miles at this point....sheesh. After a lot of work the frame was gusseted in the motor mount area and larger bolts were installed. Additonally, a third, 4 bolt mount was installed on the bottom of the engine. Has it cured all the vibration? No, but it is at a very acceptable level now and at a level I can live with. I'm sure I may have missed a few things here, pinched hoses, etc but you get the jest of it......Would I do it again? Probably but only because my transportation options into the forest are limited. As the bike is now, it functions exactly as how I need it to. Transportation. But it has taken a lot to get it to this point.
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