Cosmetic and Lighting Upgrades
Lets try and make this bike look as clean and nice as it deserves.
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LED Front Turn Signals
These factory bug eye front turn signals aren't for everyone, let's swap them for some LED turn signals. The two most popular options are the flush mount turn signals and the LED sequential turn signals. The flush mount turn signals are not a direct fit on the clones side fairings, but they almost line up just enough with their 3M attachment. The LED sequential turn signals are a narrower and fit the mounting screw perfectly. These front turn signals also allow for white running lights, which can be wired to turn on when the light are flipped on. The sequential turn signals nicely light up in a sequence and are very bright. Both of these options are not a direct plug and play and will require some wiring of bullet connectors.
Bar End Mirrors
The stock mirrors are very large and can be a bit clunky looking. The most popular option is the bar end mirrors. These come in two different shapes, round and rectangle. These are a direct fit to the 7/8" bars and will require no modifications. You just need to cut the ends of the grips off and slide the bar end mirrors in and tighten them down.
Upgraded Grips
There are a multitude of different grips to choose from. With a 7/8" bar, you can choose from a variety of different colors and styles. The personal favorite for most is the Vans ODI Bar Grips. They are super grippy and comfortable, they are a bit thicker and can help with vibrations. They come in a variety of colors and slip right on with some soapy water.
Integrated Tail Light and Fender Eliminator
The most popular initial upgrade is the integrated tail light and fender eliminator. For the fender eliminators, there are a few options, but the most popular ones are the fixed and adjustable ones below. For tail lights, the smoked integrated LED tail light is the most popular and the only one that i recommend. There are a few others that exist in a couple different styles, but they are dangerously dim and often very hard to tell if you are braking or not. The smoked integrated tail light is very bright and is a direct fit, you will just need to do some simple wiring, as none are plug and play. This integrated tail light has turn signals built in and for the price, it is a great upgrade. After almost 3 years of use, I had a small issue with a portion of the LED's, but for the super cheap price, I can't complain and just bought another one.
Fender Eliminator Fixed
Sturdy metal, good for reusing stock license plate light and rear turn signals.
$20.00
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Fender Eliminator Adjustable
Cleaner look, best for integrated turn signals. Adjustable with included LED plate light.
$30.00
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The stock LEDs found in the headlights are fairly dim and not very bright for night riding. Some popular options are putting a small light bar below the headlight, or completely swapping the entire headlight assembly completely. If you are wanting to keep that Honda Grom look, just simply order the small light bar below and the fork mounting brackets. This will fit perfectly below the headlight and looks sleek. This will require wiring into your high beam switch to allow easy on and off. This can be done by splicing into the high beam wire. If you are wanting to swap the entire headlight assembly, one option is the round LED headlight. You can cheap out a bit on the mounting bracket but do not skimp out on the headlight. Many will install a Jeep or Miata headlight due to their quality. This will require a bit more wiring knowledge to complete the install. A popular grom upgrade is to replace the assembly with the three light bar assembly. This is extremely bright and gives the bike a unique look, if you are doing a ton of night riding this is a great option. Once again this will require a bit more wiring knowledge.
Underglow Upgrade
If you are looking for some extra visibility at night or just want to add some extra flair to your bike, underglow is a great option. The most rugged option is a truck rock light kit. These are very bright and can be mounted in a variety of different places and are water proof. This will require some wire management and a bit of wiring knowledge. These kits can also tap into the brake light to flash when you are braking. This will require a diode to prevent back feeding from the LED tail light. If you select the fixed fender eliminator, you can mount these rock lights under the tail section of the license plate and they will not show the LED lights from normal view. These operate from a switch on the bike and can be controlled from your phone or remote. These are programmed to do a variety of different colors and patterns. Check your local laws to see if underglow is legal in your area, and what colors you can display. Personally, I run a white underglow or amber, and when I am braking, it switches to red, drastically increasing visibility.
Enjoy Your New Look
With these upgrades, you should have a much more enjoyable riding experience and a much better looking bike. Let's tackle some reliability and preventative maintenance modifications next.