New owner from France

[Hoyt]

Hello there,

We don't have lot of forza owner in France, or they just don't talk, so here i'am !

The forza 300 replaces a NC700X to ride in paris, go to work and boxing club.

Its an 2013 with already 8000 kms, i paid 4500 €, and i keep my old 45L top box from the NC.
I ride it since 3 weeks. The main issue is the read shocks that are very unconfortable on bad roads.
For the moment, i set them to the first position, but i still have to be very careful on holes and bumps.

I will check but i think the shocks on my harley sportster are same length, the seat height is even 5cm lower, but its highly confortable (progressive suspension 440 inside). I would like to find the same confort.

I like the engine, smooth and enough power. I like the brake (combined / abs), i like the feet forward and the low rise look

[pawineguy]

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the forum!

[forzanator]

Welcome to the forum!

That case looks perfect.

[Hoyt]

I can store 2 full helmets or lot of food or the clothes .
The pad was added when i made the seat rebuild.
Very expensive brand new (300 euros), but its same top case for varadero 125 / 1000 and other honda, so here we can find used one (100/150 euros).

Only issue is to guess the rack to use as honda have many many references for same top case....

[Hoyt]

Can i load more

[MichRocks]

I sure like the silver color! Looking good!

[garrup]

..........i'm curious as to why you would get rid of the NC700X. I'm guessing the Forza is better in the city?

[rew750]

Hello there,

We don't have lot of forza owner in France, or they just don't talk, so here i'am !

The forza 300 replaces a NC700X to ride in paris, go to work and boxing club.

Its an 2013 with already 8000 kms, i paid 4500 €, and i keep my old 45L top box from the NC.
I ride it since 3 weeks. The main issue is the read shocks that are very unconfortable on bad roads.
For the moment, i set them to the first position, but i still have to be very careful on holes and bumps.

I will check but i think the shocks on my harley sportster are same length, the seat height is even 5cm lower, but its highly confortable (progressive suspension 440 inside). I would like to find the same confort.

I like the engine, smooth and enough power. I like the brake (combined / abs), i like the feet forward and the low rise look

What is that on the front tire? Is it something to keep someone from walking away with it? Sort of like a boot on a car tire.

[JoshM]

Can i load more

I bought myself a new drill/driver Ryobi combo Sunday and had it strapped to my "passenger" seat. I wish I'd have taken a pic lol.

[Hoyt]

..........i'm curious as to why you would get rid of the NC700X. I'm guessing the Forza is better in the city?

Umm, NCX is already gone to another place, and that makes me very happy.
Because, i dont like the engine, especially on road (more than 60 mph).
The 6th speed is too long, better use the 5th, especially with passager.

The seat was very bad, and that was worse with passager.
The rear shock is bad and can not be set. For solo or duo : same setting.

The DCT is great, and the fake tank is convenient to store my bag.
Combined ABS work great on both.

The forza is better in city, and need less gas. And it has a lower seat, better for me.
Out of the city, i can use my old kawasaki GTR.

What is that on the front tire? Is it something to keep someone from walking away with it? Sort of like a boot on a car tire.

I think you talk about the bike lock.

[claudioggs]

I'm in France too (PACA)
I bought a 2014 NSS300 ABS silver with city pack (high windshield and Honda's 45 lts top case with same scooter key).
I want to add a USB socket in the handlebar for my Samsung Galaxy S3, the GPS is a battery eater...
Cheers from Côte d'Azur

Claudio

[Cbus]

Congratulations on your Forza!
Absolutely love mine! I use it for work and errands.

[Hoyt]

New shocks / New Deco