[Woodlow]

I probably should've started this back when I got the Grom and before molesting it... but I didn't, so this will be a bit of catching up.
The goal of my build is not to be the first with everything nor the fastest/lowest/flashiest but to take my time and build it like I would one of my cars.
Here's a picture of the first day I brought it home.

Thanks to FloppyZebra for riding it home for me since I had to wait for that weekend to get my license.

 

[Floppyzebra]

seeing that you brought up your car, maybe you should post a photo of your car stock and a photo of your car now. for those who have no idea what your car looks like, I feel as if that would paint a better picture of the potential of what the grom will be like.

 

[Woodlow]

Good idea Floppy

Here's a picture of my car stock...

My first car feature

Just Stance Redemption | JustStance.com


Second feature a few months ago

Cars ? Culture ? Lifestyle: If it's proper, it's on Canibeat.com

 

[Challyfreel]

Nice dude! Love the VW, can't wait to see what u do with the Grom!


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[FDguy]

Honesty, I would have would have kept the BBS wheels and focused on getting the apr kit myself, instead of wheels that don't fit. Different strokes for different folks I guess?

 

[EdPrez]

Hahahaha... WoW!! All this time I've been wondering... Does woodlow have some show-stopping experience. And yes you do! Cant wait to see what you do with the Grom.

BTW... What happened to the Rs's?

 

[Woodlow]

I really loved the BBS but they just couldn't be built any wider. They were 17x8.5/9" and now I'm on 18x9.5/10.5" Works. I would trade them in a heartbeat for another set of RS's if I could only find a set that we're build able to that wide specs and weren't already built by someone wanting $4-5k for them.

 

[Woodlow]

This was the first or second night I had the bike... seat off and started removing the fender.
It's nothing special, but I used the stock parts and cut/bent/drilled to fit for a free cleaner look.

 

[Woodlow]

One of the first mods like everyone else was the airbox, no pictures there. After that and the fender removed I had to do something about the silence...
No gearhead is complete without a loud exhaust. I chose the Tyga Moto Maggot because it sounded nice and deep & had the modern/vintage look I'm considering for the bike.

Rest of the exhaust will come in later after I get over some moving expenses..
As you'll notice the bike was in my house, but we just moved to a nice bigger place with 2 car garage so that's where the new grease monkey activities will take place.

 

[Woodlow]

A few weeks later insert the need for more air and boredom.. took apart the airbox again, removed the first hose which was turned around to face forward. Then took a page out of Stoked_GE's build and replaced the throttle body hose with the larger Chrysler radiator hose. Note the increased diameter.
http://www.hondagrom.net/forums/27-grom-builds/1153-strokd_ge-s-grnom-build-thread-4.html

 

[Woodlow]

Here is a picture of the bike after installing the Tyga exhaust. You'll probably notice a lot of pictures taken in this tunnel... it's just sweet lol

 

[Woodlow]

About two weeks ago we took FloppyZebra's bike into mi casa for tear down, airbox mod, charcoal canister removal, horn relocation, and then rode to my work to utilize a few other tools for installing his new Renthal handlebars. They are the Mini High bend for reference.

Floppy doing a height comparison before we realized the parking lot was angled..

 

[Remould]

A few weeks later insert the need for more air and boredom.. took apart the airbox again, removed the first hose which was turned around to face forward. Then took a page out of Stoked_GE's build and replaced the throttle body hose with the larger Chrysler radiator hose.

Have you modified the throttle body to make use of the larger diameter hose?
It looks like the throttle body would benefit from having the inlet opened out.

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[Woodlow]

Have you modified the throttle body to make use of the larger diameter hose?
It looks like the throttle body would benefit from having the inlet opened out.

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I've planned on doing it, just haven't yet.. I have to much fun riding it to take apart and start a port/polish. I believe somebody in Central Florida just did it recently. Their report was better throttle response and power through the rev band, but no gains on top end. My assumption is maybe a fuel injector controller paired with it would see better gains.

 

[Floppyzebra]

lol at that photo of the bars lined up.... should have got another photo on flat ground considering my bars are actually lower than yours on flat ground, id die if the bars where any higher lo..

 

[Woodlow]

I couldn't find the picture from holding them in the factory on flat ground.

 

[Woodlow]

Floppy and I went to the AIMExpo a few weeks ago and picked up these $3 steering stem nuts.. Fit and look good for the price and less shiny compared to the stock chrome.

 

[TerribleTarans]

im running the motomaggot full exhaust...its loud under full throttle but sounds nice!!! good choice.

 

[Woodlow]

That's actually what FloppyZebra will be running soon, it's on my list to finish the exhaust.

 

[Woodlow]

So I was tired of the stock foot pegs and didn't want to buy anything until more rear sets came out. I removed the rubber inserts and cut some black foam from work and shaped to fit. They have peel/stick adhesive that keeps 'me in there.

Its not bad, a little more vibration but when racing around I can put my shoe toe in the recess and not drag them.