What Accessory or Mod would you like?

Chris S · Post by **Chris S** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 11:21 am

For a lot of us this time of year we can't ride our scoot because of the weather, so we ease our pain by looking at mods or new accessories. So what would you like to have or wish would be available? Maybe it will give us some ideas.

Chris

Chris S · Post by **Chris S** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 11:38 am

I'll start.
Looking at maybe an Air Hawk cushion.http://www.airhawk.net/airhawk-r.aspx I suffer from a slight sciatic problem, nothing serious but it can be uncomfortable on occasion with our hard-ish seats. I was looking at a regular size one, not the expensive model (neoprene?) The only problem might be that the weight will prevent the damper from holding the seat open, which could be irritating if your hands are full. Anyone have any experience with this or something similar?

Thanks,
Chris.

you you · Post by **you you** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 5:04 pm

Chris S wrote:I'll start.
Looking at maybe an Air Hawk cushion.http://www.airhawk.net/airhawk-r.aspx I suffer from a slight sciatic problem, nothing serious but it can be uncomfortable on occasion with our hard-ish seats. I was looking at a regular size one, not the expensive model (neoprene?) The only problem might be that the weight will prevent the damper from holding the seat open, which could be irritating if your hands are full. Anyone have any experience with this or something similar?

Thanks,
Chris.

I've ordered a seat with a gel pad as the seat foam is a bit thin after a few miles

willajabir · Post by **willajabir** » Thu Dec 12, 2013 8:36 pm

seat is good option. I just picked up my Forza yesterday. Front mudflap, grips, and tall windshield added.
But I can't find a decent option for a good luggage rack. I have an older monolock givi topcase I'd like to mount, taken from my other ride.
I have written giviusa, but they haven't answered. Anyone have a recommendation. Links or pics would be appreciated too.

SmellyTofu · Post by **SmellyTofu** » Fri Dec 13, 2013 4:13 am

Indicator audible warning.

Chris S · Post by **Chris S** » Fri Dec 13, 2013 6:06 am

Here's a link to a solution that I actually did on a Vespa GT200 many years ago. Different machine but same principles. As I recall it really got attention at stop light as it sounded like a truck backing up, beep, beep, beep......Maybe a tad loud, but it works. Thanks go to the Modern Vespa forum, an excellent source of info.

http://modernvespa.com/forum/wiki-loud-turn-signals-mod

Chris.

SmellyTofu · Post by **SmellyTofu** » Fri Dec 13, 2013 7:34 am

I just installed a similar thing I got from eBay. Beeping is loud even when I wrapped it up in tape and i can still hear it though the wind/road noise. Best mod ever. No more leaving the indicators on now.

Chris S · Post by **Chris S** » Sun Dec 15, 2013 1:36 am

Hi you you, if you don't mind me asking what make of gel seat did you order?

Chris.

Chris S · Post by **Chris S** » Sun Dec 15, 2013 1:54 am

Hey willajabir,

Here's something that might work; http://www.twistedthrottle.com/givi-z11 ... gage-racks

I know the existing top flat plate on our racks is removable (if I recall it screws in from underneath the rack), that is how the Honda brand top box fits on. This one could maybe be adapted or have your own plate made and use the connector plate from your older ride?

The mud flap sounds like a good idea. That radiator looks a little exposed up in the front...rocks and such. Where did you get yours?

Chris.

Chris S · Post by **Chris S** » Sun Dec 15, 2013 2:31 am

Sorry willajabir, a bit of misinformation; the upper cover of the rear rack is held in place by two push tab fasteners (not from underneath) - you can see them if you open the seat. Also there are slotted tabs holding it in place. Looks like adapter plates are available http://www.bikerzbits.com/honda/honda-forza-300-nss/ Not sure of that particular vendor in the link though.

Chris.

willajabir · Post by **willajabir** » Sun Dec 15, 2013 12:18 pm

thanks Chris.
I saw that rack on Ebay also. Looks like it is made and shipped from Thailand. I may go with that. I was hoping for a chrome rack.

As far as the mud flap, I bought some plastic cutting board at Target, industrial velcro from Lowes, took off the fender and cut a rough rectangular piece that extended 3" below the fender.
I then cut the 2 upper corners so it would bend to shape of the fender and curved the bottom. I can't take credit for the idea though. I got it off the Burgman forum:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A97 ... 0E/preview

willajabir · Post by **willajabir** » Sun Dec 15, 2013 12:26 pm

I am making some leg shields also. The first set worked out ok, looked ok, then I went for a test ride and thought they were great. Then I realized they were too close to the parking brake and I couldn't use the brake. So back to the drawing board to make them bulge a bit more to make room for the brake handle. I considered altering the brake handle, but IF (big if) I make plans or make some for someone else, I could hear the voices in my head complaining about that.
The top portion of the Forza cut out is not straight between the body and cowling. So I used the vent under the top edge to put a tab in to hold the top and made a tab on the bottom to attach by the floorboard screws.
Maybe someone will manufacture something before I'm finished.

Chris S · Post by **Chris S** » Tue Dec 17, 2013 4:21 am

There you go - I just got a winter project. Thanks bud.

Gingivitis Khan · Post by **Gingivitis Khan** » Tue Dec 31, 2013 12:24 am

Better rear shocks. The stock ones are horrible.

V4 TRV · Post by **V4 TRV** » Thu Jan 16, 2014 4:57 pm

A modified seat is top of my list - that's after only 20 miles!

wingz · Post by **wingz** » Thu Jan 16, 2014 11:47 pm

Puig windshield. It will arrive on 6 Feb.
After that, something to make it faster such as the Yuminashi gear set or variator set.

wilbur · Post by **wilbur** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 10:52 am

Givi or some similar hard side cases

Darth Emma · Post by **Darth Emma** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 11:40 am

A seat that feels more like a saddle.

homey · Post by **homey** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 2:33 pm

Lets write these in like performance modifications and upgrade suggestions, this reads like a laundry list of complaints from the geriatric ward. Are we that old already? arrrrrrrrrrrrrrr where is the colostomy bag holder.

it's a good post Chris... I want ideas and product options

Alibally · Post by **Alibally** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 5:41 pm

Ashtray.

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