HondaGromBlog: Petex lower cowl with extensions and Nelson-Rigg mini saddle bags

After installing the WideBand O2 sensor on the header pipe, I knew I would eventually need to get something to cover up the eyesore as well as provide some moderate protection from road debris. I chose to go with the Petex lower cowl with side extensions from GoGrom.com. Petex is another Thailand brand that I was pleasantly surprised with. The components were made of ABS plastic and came with decent mounting hardware but no instructions.

Here is the video I made on this:

As of today I've been quite happy with this piece. I've ridden everywhere and haven't had any issues with paint chipping or the plastic breaking or cracking anywhere.

The next thing I did was buy a storage accessory. I like to use my Grom to buy groceries and run small errands. Sometimes I'll go on longer rides and will need to pack a camera with some lenses and a drink or two. At first it was Ok with a backpack but after awhile the backpack started feeling like I was riding with an open parachute. I went online and found the Nelson-Rigg brand of motorcycle storage saddles so I bought one. I wasn't quite sure of how saddlebags would look but I took the chance anyways since I was more into utility.

I got them from Amazon.com and was pretty happy with it. They were small and compact. They also have the ability to unzip to expand the compartments to hold more. I probably wouldn't leave these on my bike permanently, but for what I needed it for they do a great job!