Honda Grom Mods: Best 10 Honda Grom Modifications
Honda Grom mods - Here in HW we like to ride bikes slow faster. Both the editor-in-chief Duke as the contributor Gabe Ets-Hokin have written columns about him (lee Duke here, and Gabe is here), but it is a feeling that we all share. To prove it, I've signed up to all the staff, without Tom (has an introduction of the press to attend Ppfff), to come to the race with me in a 24-hour race on mini bikes, organized by the United Mini Racing Association. Our car that hopefully will take us to glory (shame, most likely)? Nothing more than the very popular Honda Grom.
Although never intended to be a racing machine, the aftermarket Grom has gone wild with ways to transform funster little Honda into a weapon capable of terrorizing a race track. What follows are 10 improvements that we're launching in our Grom that will not only give us an opportunity to run in the front, but also help the Grom to survive 24 hours of abuse. In total, the following list represents $ 4,564.22 in spare parts (and this is not all that we have), more than $ 1400 more than the bike itself! Stay tuned, as we will document the installation of many of these parties in a subsequent history.
1. Wheels are carbon fiber BST
Definitely the only article to our Grom that we are more excited about the evidence are these wheels carbon fiber BST, which provides us with Brock's Performance, as you can see on the label. At $ 1500.83 (no, that is not a typo), wheels BST's are almost half the cost of the bike itself. However, there is no doubt the dramatic decrease in weight - about 2 and 3 pounds. Lighter, respectively, of the action 6-pound. Front and 7-pounds. later. That is a significant drop in weight to be sure, made more so by the fact that the drop in rotating mass greatly benefit every aspect of performance of the bike. The wheels are available in two sizes; The OEM size (2.75 inches x 12 inches front, 3.5-inch x 12-inch rear) or a wide option, which includes a 140 / 70-12 rear tyre (instead of the standard 130 / 70-12) mounted on a 4.0 inch x 12 inch wheel. A front tyre 120 / 70-12 is standard on both.
2. Commander power V
Of course, if you are going to make a motorcycle engine to breathe easier, it is best to give an air / fuel mixture revised to extract the maximum amount of energy. Here is where comes the Commander of Power V. The PCV of $ 399.95 is less than half the size of the Power Commander III, with more functionality. Although the capacities of the PCV are much higher than the capabilities of the Grom, it is good to know that the PCV is able to assign every single cylinder in every gear on a motorcycle with multiple cylinders. It also allows the user to adjust timing +/- 20 degrees, you no longer need an adapter of 9 volts, has a function of switching map of two positions built-in, and even comes with maps of the streets or races pre-installed if you purchase And an exhaust system from Brock.
5. Suspension
In the second place to the lack of power of the Grom is its unfortunately low buffer suspension. Designed to be affordable and comfortable on the street, they are too soft for the follow-up of the load. We are fixing that with the aid of an adjustable shock dual Irb and the upgrade kit, fork fully adjustable K-Tech. The shock absorber Irb of $ 699 is fully adjustable for compression damping (high and low speed), rebound damping and preload spring, and is currently the only upgrade shock rear for the Grom is available with height adjustment walking. As an additional advantage, each shock JRi is manufactured according to the specific needs of their rider.
In the front, the upgrade kit of the fork K-Tech $ 549.95 also includes adjustment of compression, rebound and preload, making it the only kit fork Grom in the market with capabilities completely adjustable. The kit also comes with springs of 6.5 Nm (stock is 5.0 Nm) to help to firm up the ride, but to 6.0 Nm, and 7.0 Nm springs are optional. The axes of the fork are chromed hard to resistance and wear resistance, while the internal components of the fork of aluminium are anodised to resist contamination. To finish off, the top caps are of aluminum CNC machining.
6. Oil cooler Morin
Now that we have an oil pump of high flux, let's get the most out of it by the addition of an oil cooler Morin to help prolong the life of the engine even more. The game bolts Morin of 168 dollars also comes with courtesy of our friends at Steady Garage, and comes with everything needed to install the kit, including oil cooler, bracket, lines and accessories, AN and all the bolts required, including a head extended stud that will allow the oil to flow from the passage of oil from the cylinder to the refrigerator. The refrigerator is installed directly in front of the cylinder head and the protective grill in front of the cooling fins helps to protect against the debris that the front tire could kick. How much impact has the cooler? Some reports in the message boards of the Internet have shown as much as a variation in 30-degree on temps of the oil with and without a refrigerator.
7. Oil pump Takegawa Hi-Flo
Leave it to the forum of Honda Grom for bringing to my attention something I had not considered. Because the motor's 125cc Grom is air cooled, is based on the oil to help cool things down. The oil pump is adequate for the task that Honda designed the bike for - a runner errand around the city - but when it comes to racing, high rpm sustained, the oil pump of stock is tax to its limit. Enter Takegawa and your oil pump high-flow-specific Grom. As its name indicates, the pump of high flow are claims that it increases the flow of oil by 35% over the stock unit. For $ 57, we consider that cheap insurance, especially for a 24-hour race.
8. Levers adjustable Kuni
When you have five riders that will compete with the same bike, make the bike as adjustable as possible to suit the various styles that mount is important. Since the Grom is equipped with brake and clutch levers are not adjustable, change them by these levers $ 35 Kuni, courtesy of Steady Garage. There are levers, short, or double in case of a fall, but provide the capability of adjusting six ways and the tips are flush to minimize the damage if the lever touches the ground.
9. Coatings of Woodcraft
When the angles of lean are what you are trying to improve, the pin standard to put an end to this task fairly quickly. Of course, the position of the stock is comfortable for a trip around the city, but on the track racist severely limit the distance to the ground. Enter Eric Wood and these replaysets Woodcraft, specifically for the Grom and distributed by Todd Robinson of Blue Monkey Motorsports. Available in standard switch, and GP kit $ 429.99 includes a set of rearsets constructed of 6061 aluminum, the pin separate, shifters, and brake, and associated hardware necessary to install everything. The pins themselves are adjustable to two different positions, which provide a separation much more to the soil than the pin stock. And because the rearsets are made in America, replacement parts are easy to get.
10. Brake pads sintered SBS / Spiegler brake Lines steel braided
We started this parts list fast for the Honda Grom with two crucial elements for braking: brake pads and brake lines steel braided. Since our beloved bike game was never designed for high-performance applications, suffers from a power braking it feels as if two pieces of wood are tightened properly on the disc (although it is strangely consistent lap after lap) and a lever spongy. Fortunately, both articles are easily resolved through the market of accessories. SBS sent us their pads sintered 797RSI for the Grom, which should provide a greater braking power to be able to last the full 24 hours and still provide a greater feeling on the pads of organic stock. Can be found for around $ 30 online.
Of course, a good set of pads is almost a waste without braided lines of steel, and the people of Steady Garage we hooked up with the kit brake line Spiegler specifically for the Grom. For $ 125, the kit includes both front lines as the rear along with all bolts, banjo and washers of crushing required for the job. The result should be much better and the feeling consisting of the lever, lap after lap.
Air box mod:
I removed my fairing and left the cover of the airbox and destripé that little tube stupid inside the airbox and the mesh on the back side of the air filter. Also I turned my air intake tube 180 degrees so that it faces forward now instead of backward, and then drilled six holes of 3/4 "on the front face of the fairing (the plastic panel black unpainted on the inside) to allow a better flow of air from the Front of the bike in the snorkel.The holes are completely hidden when everything is back together and even if you sought, are actions.
With 125cc and something like 9.5 hp, I honestly don't expect anything from this mod except the noise, however I was surprised. The increase in the flow of air became a power gain slight, but noticeable in the mid-range and the response speed markedly improved over the entire band of the rev. Woke up to the small. -And it sounds significantly ... (I Still have the exhaust stock, so I imagine that the difference would be more pronounced if you have a tube of sport)
Total time invested: about 25 minutes
Total cost: $ 0
I also did the installation of the removal of the seat strap / washer to make the seat more comfortable and open more easy. This is a must-do. I also removed my manual from the owner of the small compartment of the strap of the bungee at the bottom of my seat to make a perfect spot to hold a pack of smokes and a charger for the cell phone.
Total time: about 15 minutes (I spent 5 looking for my shop washing machines acceptable)
Total cost: about 15 cents worth of washers
I highly recommend both mods.
Side note: I Changed the oil with castrol conventional 10w30 for the theft-in also. The switch from bad to Motul synthetic at 300 miles
Although never intended to be a racing machine, the aftermarket Grom has gone wild with ways to transform funster little Honda into a weapon capable of terrorizing a race track. What follows are 10 improvements that we're launching in our Grom that will not only give us an opportunity to run in the front, but also help the Grom to survive 24 hours of abuse. In total, the following list represents $ 4,564.22 in spare parts (and this is not all that we have), more than $ 1400 more than the bike itself! Stay tuned, as we will document the installation of many of these parties in a subsequent history.
Definitely the only article to our Grom that we are more excited about the evidence are these wheels carbon fiber BST, which provides us with Brock's Performance, as you can see on the label. At $ 1500.83 (no, that is not a typo), wheels BST's are almost half the cost of the bike itself. However, there is no doubt the dramatic decrease in weight - about 2 and 3 pounds. Lighter, respectively, of the action 6-pound. Front and 7-pounds. later. That is a significant drop in weight to be sure, made more so by the fact that the drop in rotating mass greatly benefit every aspect of performance of the bike. The wheels are available in two sizes; The OEM size (2.75 inches x 12 inches front, 3.5-inch x 12-inch rear) or a wide option, which includes a 140 / 70-12 rear tyre (instead of the standard 130 / 70-12) mounted on a 4.0 inch x 12 inch wheel. A front tyre 120 / 70-12 is standard on both.
See also: Honda grom top speed modsSpeaking of tires, the sharp eyes will notice the rubber of Michelin Power Pure SC mounted on our wheels. Provide a grip edge sticky, in addition to exceptional durability, thanks to its design of double composite - Michelin says that they are the only tire dual-compound scooter on the market. If you order tires with wheels of Brock, who is sent mounted and balanced, plus they can be inflated with nitrogen stable as a function of temperature instead of regular air. If you were to buy the tires separate from the wheels, it would cost you $ 73.95 front and $ 77.95 for rear-130 / 70-12. Add two dollars more for the 140-rear.
2. Commander power V
Of course, if you are going to make a motorcycle engine to breathe easier, it is best to give an air / fuel mixture revised to extract the maximum amount of energy. Here is where comes the Commander of Power V. The PCV of $ 399.95 is less than half the size of the Power Commander III, with more functionality. Although the capacities of the PCV are much higher than the capabilities of the Grom, it is good to know that the PCV is able to assign every single cylinder in every gear on a motorcycle with multiple cylinders. It also allows the user to adjust timing +/- 20 degrees, you no longer need an adapter of 9 volts, has a function of switching map of two positions built-in, and even comes with maps of the streets or races pre-installed if you purchase And an exhaust system from Brock.
Honda Grom Exhaust Mod: Alien Head Full Exhaust
What good is a kit of admission, without escape? Fortunately, Brock we hooked up with one of their exhausts Alien Head, also. Available in the versions polished ($ 399.95, pictured above) or black ($ 499.95) The muffler megaphone of 12 inches with an output of 2 inches to increase the exhaust flow and a deeper sound. It is also designed to work with the pins standing stock and provide the maximum ground clearance for those who prefer to stretch and lower your Groms. Since we are more concerned about the performance in this application, we're going to talk about numbers. In accordance with the scales of performance from Brock, the exhaust system Grom stock weighs 11.0 pounds. Does the system Alien Head? A mere 4.15 lbs. That's a 63% saving of weight. In terms of the power system, the Alien Head did 10,07 horsepower (against 8.57 per horsepower) and 8,17 foot-pounds. (In front of 7,85 foot-pounds) on the bike test of Brock. This represents a 17.5% more power and a 4.1% more torque. We'll gladly take those gains.See also: Honda Grom 125 specs
Honda Grom Intake Mod: Intake
When it comes to adding power and going fast, we trust in Brock Davidson Brock and Performance. In fact, Brock has an entire page on their website dedicated to Grom go-fast goodies, and one such bit is this air intake kit ram that replaces the stock unit is restrictive. Kit $ 169.95 includes an air filter cone waterproof filter Sprint air intake tube ram Chimera and all the necessary hardware for proper installation. It is a kit bolted straightforward, and the beauty of the filter is Sprint that requires only compressed air for cleaning, without washing and re-greasing necessary. According to the Dyno performance of Brock, this kit offset a jump in horsepower of 10.31 horsepower at 11.47 horsepower, and an increase in torque of 8-10 lb-ft. To 8,65 lb.-ft. In the bike test. Those numbers may sound small to those used for numbers of three digits of the bikes great, but that is a huge increase of 11.3% in horsepower and an impressive increase of 6.8% in the torque.5. Suspension
In the second place to the lack of power of the Grom is its unfortunately low buffer suspension. Designed to be affordable and comfortable on the street, they are too soft for the follow-up of the load. We are fixing that with the aid of an adjustable shock dual Irb and the upgrade kit, fork fully adjustable K-Tech. The shock absorber Irb of $ 699 is fully adjustable for compression damping (high and low speed), rebound damping and preload spring, and is currently the only upgrade shock rear for the Grom is available with height adjustment walking. As an additional advantage, each shock JRi is manufactured according to the specific needs of their rider.
In the front, the upgrade kit of the fork K-Tech $ 549.95 also includes adjustment of compression, rebound and preload, making it the only kit fork Grom in the market with capabilities completely adjustable. The kit also comes with springs of 6.5 Nm (stock is 5.0 Nm) to help to firm up the ride, but to 6.0 Nm, and 7.0 Nm springs are optional. The axes of the fork are chromed hard to resistance and wear resistance, while the internal components of the fork of aluminium are anodised to resist contamination. To finish off, the top caps are of aluminum CNC machining.
6. Oil cooler Morin
Now that we have an oil pump of high flux, let's get the most out of it by the addition of an oil cooler Morin to help prolong the life of the engine even more. The game bolts Morin of 168 dollars also comes with courtesy of our friends at Steady Garage, and comes with everything needed to install the kit, including oil cooler, bracket, lines and accessories, AN and all the bolts required, including a head extended stud that will allow the oil to flow from the passage of oil from the cylinder to the refrigerator. The refrigerator is installed directly in front of the cylinder head and the protective grill in front of the cooling fins helps to protect against the debris that the front tire could kick. How much impact has the cooler? Some reports in the message boards of the Internet have shown as much as a variation in 30-degree on temps of the oil with and without a refrigerator.
7. Oil pump Takegawa Hi-Flo
Leave it to the forum of Honda Grom for bringing to my attention something I had not considered. Because the motor's 125cc Grom is air cooled, is based on the oil to help cool things down. The oil pump is adequate for the task that Honda designed the bike for - a runner errand around the city - but when it comes to racing, high rpm sustained, the oil pump of stock is tax to its limit. Enter Takegawa and your oil pump high-flow-specific Grom. As its name indicates, the pump of high flow are claims that it increases the flow of oil by 35% over the stock unit. For $ 57, we consider that cheap insurance, especially for a 24-hour race.
When you have five riders that will compete with the same bike, make the bike as adjustable as possible to suit the various styles that mount is important. Since the Grom is equipped with brake and clutch levers are not adjustable, change them by these levers $ 35 Kuni, courtesy of Steady Garage. There are levers, short, or double in case of a fall, but provide the capability of adjusting six ways and the tips are flush to minimize the damage if the lever touches the ground.
9. Coatings of Woodcraft
When the angles of lean are what you are trying to improve, the pin standard to put an end to this task fairly quickly. Of course, the position of the stock is comfortable for a trip around the city, but on the track racist severely limit the distance to the ground. Enter Eric Wood and these replaysets Woodcraft, specifically for the Grom and distributed by Todd Robinson of Blue Monkey Motorsports. Available in standard switch, and GP kit $ 429.99 includes a set of rearsets constructed of 6061 aluminum, the pin separate, shifters, and brake, and associated hardware necessary to install everything. The pins themselves are adjustable to two different positions, which provide a separation much more to the soil than the pin stock. And because the rearsets are made in America, replacement parts are easy to get.
10. Brake pads sintered SBS / Spiegler brake Lines steel braided
We started this parts list fast for the Honda Grom with two crucial elements for braking: brake pads and brake lines steel braided. Since our beloved bike game was never designed for high-performance applications, suffers from a power braking it feels as if two pieces of wood are tightened properly on the disc (although it is strangely consistent lap after lap) and a lever spongy. Fortunately, both articles are easily resolved through the market of accessories. SBS sent us their pads sintered 797RSI for the Grom, which should provide a greater braking power to be able to last the full 24 hours and still provide a greater feeling on the pads of organic stock. Can be found for around $ 30 online.
Of course, a good set of pads is almost a waste without braided lines of steel, and the people of Steady Garage we hooked up with the kit brake line Spiegler specifically for the Grom. For $ 125, the kit includes both front lines as the rear along with all bolts, banjo and washers of crushing required for the job. The result should be much better and the feeling consisting of the lever, lap after lap.
And this is theStory of a Modified Honda Grom mine
Last night I started to desgarrarme in the Grom in search of more power. (I had owned it for about 20 hours and 125 miles in that time, so it was time to begin to modify)Air box mod:
I removed my fairing and left the cover of the airbox and destripé that little tube stupid inside the airbox and the mesh on the back side of the air filter. Also I turned my air intake tube 180 degrees so that it faces forward now instead of backward, and then drilled six holes of 3/4 "on the front face of the fairing (the plastic panel black unpainted on the inside) to allow a better flow of air from the Front of the bike in the snorkel.The holes are completely hidden when everything is back together and even if you sought, are actions.
With 125cc and something like 9.5 hp, I honestly don't expect anything from this mod except the noise, however I was surprised. The increase in the flow of air became a power gain slight, but noticeable in the mid-range and the response speed markedly improved over the entire band of the rev. Woke up to the small. -And it sounds significantly ... (I Still have the exhaust stock, so I imagine that the difference would be more pronounced if you have a tube of sport)
Total time invested: about 25 minutes
Total cost: $ 0
I also did the installation of the removal of the seat strap / washer to make the seat more comfortable and open more easy. This is a must-do. I also removed my manual from the owner of the small compartment of the strap of the bungee at the bottom of my seat to make a perfect spot to hold a pack of smokes and a charger for the cell phone.
Total time: about 15 minutes (I spent 5 looking for my shop washing machines acceptable)
Total cost: about 15 cents worth of washers
I highly recommend both mods.
Side note: I Changed the oil with castrol conventional 10w30 for the theft-in also. The switch from bad to Motul synthetic at 300 miles
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