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2019 Grom
So I bought myself a 2019 Honda Grom in October, and I have to say this was a great investment at just $3500 brand new. Since I bought it I have put almost 1,200 miles on it and have only spent $31.53 in gas. I’m getting just over 100 MPG on it and that is because I have not been keeping control of the nut behind the handle bars. I just filled up today, and I will be seeing what I can get out of it with control! I have added a ram intake to it, and a full exhaust. I have also removed the big turn signals for smaller profile ones, and gotten new handle bars to lower them. I have also removed the stock mirrors and replaced with bar end mirrors. For the rear section I removed the huge ugly fender and the tail light assembly. Other than that it is stock. Looking forward to smashing the 134 suggested mpg that Honda says you can achieve.
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05-25-2021, 05:48 PM
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Even though this model is not available in my country, with the closest one available being a 110cc strictly utilitarian model, I've been tempted to get a something like that for a while.
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05-25-2021, 06:35 PM
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You can’t beat the mileage and gas saved off it go for it.
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05-25-2021, 10:19 PM
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Grom streamliner!
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05-25-2021, 10:44 PM
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I'd love to have a Grom or a PCX150! I'm jealous!
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05-26-2021, 03:19 AM
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It's all about Diesel
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I'd love to have a Grom or a PCX150!
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I wouldn't disconsider attempting to make a Brazilian Honda Pop 110i at least look like a Grom.
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05-26-2021, 04:37 AM
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I wouldn't disconsider attempting to make a Brazilian Honda Pop 110i at least look like a Grom.
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I'd take the plastic off it and make it look more like a classic motorcycle, but that's just me. |
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05-26-2021, 01:15 PM
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To those that want a different look I think $500 more buys the same bike but with Cub or Monkey look. I think there is a "hunter" Cub coming out soon as well. Basically a remake of the Trail 90. Of which I have 3 of in various states of non-running in my garage already I'll trade in a heartbeat for any Grom or Grom variety.
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05-26-2021, 01:48 PM
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Wish I could get ahold of the 2021 Grom it’s a 5 speed versus the 4 speed of the 2020s and below.
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05-26-2021, 04:31 PM
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Grom streamliner!
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Randy Grubb Decopod. Does anyone need a link?
I've been thinking about covering compound curve surfaces with scale maille. There is a simple way of making it from laser-cut strips knitted together. Drape and spot-weld it for a rigid shell.
Else an 8/10th scale version of Burt Munro's Indian.
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Here's a picture of how it works on Instructables:
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