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by SteveP
Sat Apr 07, 2018 3:47 pm
Forum: Forza Technical Help
Topic: Best way to lift a Froza 300 to change rear shocks
Replies: 17
Views: 3298

Re: Best way to lift a Froza 300 to change rear shocks

YSS Shocks Model TC 302-400T EPM Performance Imports, Inc. HYPERPRO,GAZI USA, RUN-N-LITES, YSS USA, 77 Pension Road., Suite 17 Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-786-9777 Klaus Huenecke (sales@yssusa.com) Talked to Klaus, He is presetting the shocks to my weight with gear Before they ship. So I will have litt...
by SteveP
Thu Mar 08, 2018 11:14 pm
Forum: Forza General
Topic: New Forza 300 2018 is coming!
Replies: 39
Views: 4620

Re: New Forza 300 2018 is coming!

Nice...I guess. But it does look like the rest of the new scooters and I'm getting tired of the "up swept" styling. I'd like to see a Maxi Lambretta! And it looks like there's little room to stretch your legs out if you want to. Hopefully there's improvement in weight (lower) and ride (sof...
by SteveP
Tue Jan 30, 2018 11:07 pm
Forum: Forza General
Topic: Forza at 65-70mph with 135 lbs rider
Replies: 37
Views: 4868

Re: Forza at 65-70mph with 135 lbs rider

I weigh 138 and have found the Forza to be fine at 65-70 mph and have had it up to 80mph once or twice. Does yours have the short original windshield, or a taller one? I would think the short one would become tiring at highway speeds after a few miles. I have the tall optional Honda screen pus a Lam...
by SteveP
Sun Dec 10, 2017 6:55 pm
Forum: Forza Accessories
Topic: Windshield extension
Replies: 15
Views: 4007

Re: Windshield extension

Just got my clip on windscreen in today. It does work, keeping the helmet buffeting at bay. I have a taller honda windshield but is still a few inches too short. Before I order a more expensive bolt on, I wanted to see if this $25 one would work. I have a Laminar Lip on my Forsa tall windshield and...
by SteveP
Fri Nov 10, 2017 8:42 pm
Forum: Forza Technical Help
Topic: Why Is The Throttle So Hard To Control At Slow Speeds?
Replies: 31
Views: 3967

Re: Why Is The Throttle So Hard To Control At Slow Speeds?

I'm having a problem with my 2016 Forza at slow, parking lot speeds. It's fine if I take off from a stop with a good amount of throttle. Throttle response is smooth and acceleration is plenty for me. But when I drive slowly, perhaps due to slow traffic, stop and go traffic, or in a parking lot with...
by SteveP
Wed Aug 09, 2017 7:18 pm
Forum: Forza General
Topic: Centre stand
Replies: 35
Views: 6568

Re: Centre stand

Is there a trick to applying the centre stand? The Honda dealer showed me, but try as I might I can't do it. I can stand on the tip of the stand with all my weight and it won't budge. In case you are still having difficulty putting your Forza on the center stand, here is a video of the proper techn...
by SteveP
Mon Aug 07, 2017 10:44 pm
Forum: Forza General
Topic: Friction Zone
Replies: 12
Views: 1359

Re: Friction Zone

[quote= I've read the same in places too. I'm quite fascinated by these kinds of things so I spent a few hours Googling it one Saturday morning; Keeping in mind that there's a lot written about bike control on the internet, but that doesn't mean that all of it is correct (YouTube videos on counter-s...
by SteveP
Mon Aug 07, 2017 7:40 pm
Forum: Forza General
Topic: Friction Zone
Replies: 12
Views: 1359

Re: Friction Zone

Dragging the rear brake helps stabilize a slow speed sharp turn, like a U-turn on the street or parking lot. From a physics point of view I don't think it actually does anything. It's just a useful way of modulating the bike speed (which is a perfectly good reason to do it). According to riding man...
by SteveP
Mon Aug 07, 2017 12:13 pm
Forum: Forza General
Topic: Friction Zone
Replies: 12
Views: 1359

Re: Friction Zone

Is it possible to get into the "friction zone" ie: riding the clutch on a geared bike on a Forza? I'd like to master this for slow move maneuvers like u-turns. Am I correct that I could apply a little rear brake, and give it a bit of throttle? Dragging the rear brake helps stabilize a slo...
by SteveP
Thu Aug 03, 2017 10:17 am
Forum: Forza General
Topic: New Forza 2016 ABS
Replies: 6
Views: 785

Re: New Forza 2016 ABS

The dealer should be able to order you an owners manual, or check the internet. Factory service manuals are availiable on the internet for around $50 new. Maybe used on eBay. here is a link to an owners manual downloaded on the internet... http://mototh.com/files/honda/Forza-300/Honda-Forza-300-Owne...
by SteveP
Sun Jul 16, 2017 10:30 pm
Forum: Forza Technical Help
Topic: Best way to lift a Froza 300 to change rear shocks
Replies: 17
Views: 3298

Re: Best way to lift a Froza 300 to change rear shocks

Put it up on center stand and do one side at a time. No 2x4 or other lever needed...virtually no spring load to overcome when Forza on center stand as shock is pretty much fully extended.
by SteveP
Thu Apr 13, 2017 2:26 pm
Forum: Forza Accessories
Topic: New accesories/modifications
Replies: 4
Views: 1661

Re: New accesories/modifications

Looks like a Givi windscreen. Glad the cutting down worked for you. I need one that's taller than they make. Their "tall" is good for me up to about 55mph but at 70mph my head gets beat up inside the helmet. Not sure what you did to fix the seat hydraulics. Is that a different support? If...
by SteveP
Thu Apr 06, 2017 10:26 pm
Forum: Forza General
Topic: City grips vs. OEM dunlops
Replies: 17
Views: 2456

Re: City grips vs. OEM dunlops

Hi all, Last, how much does it typically cost to get tires installed? Just want to make sure I don't get ripped off, haha. Thanks all. I just ordered a new front Dunlop from my Honda dealer...$66.93 plus tax. Old one has 12,350 miles on it and it's almost down to the wear bars...maybe another 500 m...
by SteveP
Wed Apr 05, 2017 7:13 pm
Forum: Forza General
Topic: 120/80-14 tire for Forza front wheel?
Replies: 6
Views: 1088

Re: 120/80-14 tire for Forza front wheel?

Partzilla.com has the OEM tire. http://www.partzilla.com/parts/detail/honda/HP-44711-K04-931.html Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk Thanks! I looked up their price and was pleasantly surprised....$66.93! Then checked with local dealer...same price! I was expecting a lot higher price for the or...
by SteveP
Tue Apr 04, 2017 10:14 pm
Forum: Forza General
Topic: 120/80-14 tire for Forza front wheel?
Replies: 6
Views: 1088

Re: 120/80-14 tire for Forza front wheel?

I had a hard time finding a Dunlop (Note spelling) for my 2014 Forza. I have a 120/70-14 Michelin City Grip Front that has been on for 21,000 km (13,000 miles). The Michelin will probably last a while yet. Who makes the 120/80-14? There are several...Pirelli, Michelin, Shinko, Metzeler. Avon, IRC.,...
by SteveP
Tue Apr 04, 2017 8:39 pm
Forum: Forza General
Topic: 120/80-14 tire for Forza front wheel?
Replies: 6
Views: 1088

120/80-14 tire for Forza front wheel?

Has anyone tried a 120/80-14 tire on the front of their Forza (120/70-14 is stock)? I have a 150/70-13 tire on the back (140/70-13 is stock). My thinking is that the larger front tire might last longer and raise the "trail" back up to original specs when used with the larger rear tire. I'l...
by SteveP
Wed Mar 29, 2017 6:53 pm
Forum: Forza Technical Help
Topic: Falling seat-seat damper.... Fixed!
Replies: 21
Views: 6076

Re: Falling seat-seat damper.... Fixed!

Here is an easier way to keep the seat up. No removal of parts , risking breakage, and easily replaced if necessary. Video below about one minute and shows the installation.. http://mimed.io/s/5a61tg0jkdo0h6mgoul4saq7j3 Looks good. I thought about doing something like that but wasn't sure about the...
by SteveP
Tue Mar 28, 2017 7:56 pm
Forum: Forza Technical Help
Topic: Falling seat-seat damper.... Fixed!
Replies: 21
Views: 6076

Falling seat-seat damper.... Fixed!

IMG_1014.JPG The seat on my 2014 Forza has never stayed up like it should, and hasn't stayed up at all for a couple years. It's a common lament here on this Forum. A while back a GeorgeSK posted that Honda has a new, stronger damper and that he had one installed and it worked...his seat now was sta...
by SteveP
Tue Mar 28, 2017 12:45 pm
Forum: Forza Technical Help
Topic: Forza rear suspension
Replies: 6
Views: 1458

Re: Forza rear suspension

Do you have a way to measure the wire diameter of the Malossi shocks. Thanks for any help you can give! I just measured mine with an old Ohaus slide caliper .250 inch Thanks! Apparently they have the same effective wire diameter. Have you found an improvement in ride with the Malossi's? Did you fee...
by SteveP
Mon Mar 27, 2017 12:38 pm
Forum: Forza Technical Help
Topic: Forza rear suspension
Replies: 6
Views: 1458

Re: Forza rear suspension

I gave up on the stock shocks and replaced them with Malossi rear shocks. http://www.hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=6183 Thanks for posting photos of the Malossi shocks installed on your Forza in the above link. My only complaint with the Forza (2014, 12000 miles) has been the ride...to hard...