JetPilot wrote:davenowherejones wrote:It has cost me $8769.83 so far. I have 40069 kilometers on the odometer.
So was this a good deal?
Is the 2017 Forza worthy of consideration?
Hi Dave,
How do you possibly spend 8769.83 on a Honda Forza. ???????????????????????
I could purchase a Forza, replace the entire engine, and still not spend that much.... This just does not make any sense even with the minor problems you have had. Can you give a few more details ???
Mike
Let me start by saying most if not all people are in total denial as to what a motorcycle really costs them. They make all sorts of excuses and lies.
I have a spread sheet that I enter everything into. But to tell the truth the spreadsheet does not tell the full story. It should really have all the lost wages from riding during work days and other dumb stuff I have done.
I bought the 2014 Forza 300 from a backyard wrecker/rebuilder in June of 2015 for $3500 ($2600 USA). All prices are in Canadian dollars. One Canadian dollar is worth 75 cents USA right now which would change the prices quite a bit.
The new price of a 2014 Forza has dropped a lot since it first came out. Originally $6400 msrp in Canada but you have to add about $800 in taxes and $500 delivery/prep etc to bring it to $7700 plus about $400 insurance so $8100 on the road.
Insurance was $530 for a 1.5 years. I have spent $487 on tires for my 38721 km that I have ridden so far. 1450 km when I bought it.
Gas has been $1544 so far.
That gives about $2700 for assorted stuff like a tall windshield and a massive GIVI tail box ($450). I have bought spark plugs, brake pads, oil, air filters, LED headlights, belt and some Honda service work.
The Forza is my hobby and cheaper than psychiatric treatment.
There is no denying that it costs money.