I just spoke to the local Honda dealerships service department. They said there is no way to open the hood without either cutting a hole in the hood or tearing the front bumper cover off.
What a P.O.S. this car turned out to be!
If you have an old Honda and it is not modified, don't do it.
For the money you spend is better spent on a down payment for a new one.
Or better yet, buy a good bike and have some money left over.