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Hi, changed my spark plug after 5000 miles. It's a 2013 model Forza 300. It is a deep 14 mm socket with a wobbly six inch extension and ratchet. Easy Peasy. Yup, picked up a 6 and 10 inch extension and it came out easy. Amazing how the right tools make things so much easier... it's a lesson I re-le...

Just changed oil and oil filter today on my 2014 Forza. Easy and fast. However, accessing the spark plug has proved difficult. Can get my socket on the plug but it is so tight in there, I can't get good enough leverage to turn the plug (counter-clock wise). Has anyone changed their plug yet? What ad...

AKforza wrote:Kalemakapii what island are you on?

AKforza... I live on Oahu on the Westside. Ride my scoot to work everyday on H1 (40 miles RT)

I put 5400 miles on the original Dunlop rear tire before the steel belts started poking through. I replaced it with the 150/70-13 Metzeler Feelfree. I have over 5000 miles on the Metzeler with little sign of wear. In my opinion it's a better handling tire than the original. Perfect..! Thanks Austin...

I went through the same search just before Xmas. I have a "thing" about Dunlop tyres and so wanted a different brand... Thanks for the response Peter. My problem in Hawaii is a strange restriction on shipping tires to the islands, limiting my option to going through dealership to order exp...

Good morning Rich. 10.300 kilometres on my scooter. Rear tire needs to be changed. I will do it on the first service (12.000 km). I'm leaning to Bridgestone Hoop B02 (140/70 - 13 M/C 61P) or even Bridgestone Hoop B02PRO (150/70 - 13 M/C 64S) or Metzeler FellFree (150/70 - 13 M/C 64S). Thanks TDA......

Have put 5,000 miles on my scoot (2014 Forza NSS300) and am starting to think about replacement tires for the OEM Dunlop Scootsmart tires. The dealer charges a lot to order (its Hawaii) and so I have looked elsewhere on-line. I have found several different tires for the front but am having a hard ti...

SECoda wrote:What is the trick to getting 78 mpg? Mine is more like 68. Does it get better with miles?

Kalemakapii wrote:Got my letter today. Got appt for Friday. Have put 4700 miles on bike with no problem. Getting 78 mpg.

I ride 40 RT to work on hiway Mon to Fri at speeds not exceeding 55.

Got my letter today. Got appt for Friday. Have put 4700 miles on bike with no problem. Getting 78 mpg.

Hawaii... an island paradise full of sun, surf and aloha.

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powpilot wrote:On both my Forza and my PCX, I sometimes (when sitting at a stop light) hear a rythmic pinging (more like ponging!) at a steady interval, roughly one second apart. Can anyone tell me what that is?

Gary

It's a ponging noise.

No, it's pinging but more like ponging.

Some stickers for the bike, courtesy of Hippy Motors.

Hey Kalemakapii Wow that's a lot of miles on both those bikes! You are hard core! I'm glad to hear that you haven't looked back since you downsized! Shows me that the Forza has plenty to give and still makes you happy riding! I believe I will be in the same boat as you. I didn't put that kind of mi...

lol, red flash! Nice! Looks like I made a deal. Going to pick her up in the morning. If there isn't any surprises on the deal we made. I'll get some pictures posted in the next couple days. Should even be able to ride her to work tomorrow. YAY! http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e284/ORPRotary/Smile...

I just did the opposite... downsized from Yamaha V-Star 650 Silverado to the Forza. No more sitting on top of a hot engine in rush hour traffic as I go back and forth btwn 1st and 2nd gear. No more spending hours to clean and polish and to remove rust from all the chrome. Glad to be rid of the labor...

I cruise mine regularly between 70 - 80 mph no problems and its just awesome. that's with the 140/70/13 tire. However, there is a lot of bullshitters on this site for some reason that tell of " 70 to 75 mpg". this is of course garbage. unless your going 60 and under. the faster you go on ...

dustin91 wrote:Sure, this is my first ride so it's all new to me... but out in the hills of NJ on a windy day, the 150 shows its lightweight-ness.

Where in central Jersey are u from Dustin? I live in Hawaii now but was born and raised in Avenel (Middlesex County).

Riding everyday here in Hawaii... it rained a bit this morning but it was still 78 degrees.

Have had my Forza for a few weeks now and am totally loving it. Put my Yamaha VStar up for sale. Would like to share my experience with gas mileage on the Forza. Filled it up and rode it until it showed empty. Put 166 miles on it as I pulled into the gas station. Took 2.21 gallons to fill up and top...

I have been ride a Yamaha V-Star 650 Silverado for the past 6 years and recently picked up a Forza for fun riding on weekends. Love it so much have decided to sell the VStar. Ain't gonna ride a cruiser ever again. Forza is quick and nimble and comfortable. Am 5'9"" and sit comfortably. Haf...