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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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..
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..
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.
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.
Basically, I don't ride if it looks like rain... But have gotten caught by it a few times, got wet and dealt with it.
I've seen some pictures of a rear wheel guard that's supposed to block it and allow you to remove the fender.
Last weekend I decided to fabricate my own fairing shroud brace and install a UNI filter on the throttle body.
I used a small section of brass pipe, then filled the ends with JB Weld. Once that hardened I drilled out the ends just enough to use the body panel bolts to thread the ends. By no means perfect, but a start for now before deciding to make a better one or buy the brace MNNTHBX offers.
Intake Sensor nestled between the two layers of filter.
With this I've noticed a little more grunt from the motor and slight increase of throttle response.
So I was bored on Saturday and put the stock 15t sprocket back up front and noticed felt like a new bike. The 16t sprocket was nice for all the commuting, but been wanting to do more and more wheelies. I noticed immediately the acceleration increased, but haven't tested the top speed difference. I would assume if there are guys getting 70-73mph on the 14t and I was getting around 70-71 on my 16t then there shouldn't be much of a difference between them other than how peppy it makes the bike through the gears.
No bike lift yet, so this works... just gotta figure out what to do about the front so I can take the wheels off and get new tires.
Tired of looking at the holes from removing stock rear view mirrors, bought some m10x1.25 bolts to plug them.
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