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by stephen
Tue Jun 09, 2015 6:49 pm
Forum: Forza General
Topic: What is this thing?
Replies: 2
Views: 1021

What is this thing?

I noticed this while riding the other day. It is a piece if rubber hanging down below the seat on the left side. Does anyone know what this is? The only recent maintenance was having the fuel pump warranty performed. I plan to run it by the shop soon, but I wanted to check here first in case it can ...
by stephen
Sun Apr 26, 2015 9:51 am
Forum: Forza General
Topic: Sure looks like a FORZA -sad business
Replies: 16
Views: 1841

Re: Sure looks like a FORZA -sad business

I wonder if this is the intersection where the accident occurred? https://goo.gl/maps/5J6s7 Then there is a pedestrian crosswalk at the intersection, but the pedestrian was at least 60 yards short of that crossing. Looks like the spot. Perhaps right in front of that McDonald's is where the tape is....
by stephen
Tue Dec 30, 2014 10:48 pm
Forum: Forza General
Topic: Looking at getting a Forza!
Replies: 30
Views: 4071

Re: Looking at getting a Forza!

Not sure if you plan to ride the interstate, but I find the Forza to be much better than my previous bike (an air-cooled Harley) at stop-and-go stuff. However, it is not the best choice when speeds get past 60 mph. It's perfect for me on the short stretch of interstate that I ride when commuting in ...
by stephen
Thu Nov 27, 2014 10:23 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: How cold will you ride?
Replies: 624
Views: 38668

Re: How cold will you ride?

I live in KC and my Forza has been hooked up to my Battery Tender since at least Halloween and hasn't moved. When I had my Harley, I had the heated gear, but my Forza is for warm weather fun. I think I stopped riding once it hit 55 degrees. No regrets.
by stephen
Sun Oct 26, 2014 9:41 pm
Forum: Forza General
Topic: How wet is too wet?
Replies: 8
Views: 2928

Re: How wet is too wet?

I do a simple towel dry after a ride in the rain or after a wash.
by stephen
Tue Oct 14, 2014 8:20 pm
Forum: Forza Technical Help
Topic: GN4 10W-30 or 10W-40
Replies: 15
Views: 4230

Update: GN4 10W-30 or 10W-40

I went to the dealer to exchange the oil and the same parts guy told me 10W-40 is what the shop "always uses on their oil changes". I simply stated that I wanted to follow the owners manual and use what was recommended. He said 10W-30 was in the manual because of some "California emis...
by stephen
Sun Oct 12, 2014 1:03 pm
Forum: Forza Technical Help
Topic: GN4 10W-30 or 10W-40
Replies: 15
Views: 4230

Re: GN4 10W-30 or 10W-40

Here is what I found on the Pro Honda Oil website. Since I am not in a hurry, I think that I'll exchange it for the 10W-30.
by stephen
Sun Oct 12, 2014 12:57 pm
Forum: Forza Technical Help
Topic: GN4 10W-30 or 10W-40
Replies: 15
Views: 4230

Re: GN4 10W-30 or 10W-40

I just updated my profile. I live in Kansas City. I am unlikely to ride in temps below 50 degrees, but often when it is over 90.
by stephen
Sun Oct 12, 2014 10:37 am
Forum: Forza Technical Help
Topic: GN4 10W-30 or 10W-40
Replies: 15
Views: 4230

GN4 10W-30 or 10W-40

I stopped by my dealer last week and requested the oil and filter for a 2014 Forza. At first, he didn't know what a Forza was, so he looked it up on his computer terminal at said "oh, that's NSS300", but I still don't think he knew what one was. Anyway, he came back with an oil filter and ...
by stephen
Tue Oct 07, 2014 7:47 pm
Forum: Forza General
Topic: 600 mile service question
Replies: 18
Views: 2870

Re: 600 mile service question

I too rolled past 600 miles last week, so I need an oil change. I called my dealer and was quoted $65. I have the tools and materials (torque wrench, filter wrench, oil collection pan and instructions), so I think that I'll do it myself. I did it on my Zuma and my Harley with no issues. The local Ho...
by stephen
Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:44 am
Forum: Forza General
Topic: Honda Forza NSS300 Battery Isolator Switch
Replies: 12
Views: 2221

Re: Honda Forza NSS300 Battery Isolator Switch

gn2 wrote:Even with an isolator switch there's no guarantee it would start after eight weeks of inactivity.
Maybe just unhook it for the first trip and see what happens before cutting anything.
by stephen
Sun Aug 10, 2014 11:18 am
Forum: Forza General
Topic: Dolly, tall windscreen and battery tender
Replies: 2
Views: 1113

Re: Dolly, tall windscreen and battery tender

It's just the Honda Tall Windscreen, part 8R70-K04-900. It and the installation was included in my original purchase, but it looks like the MSRP is $139.95. I wasn't sure if I liked the look the first time I saw it, but now I don't even notice it. Regardless, it has resulted in a significant improve...
by stephen
Sat Aug 02, 2014 7:46 pm
Forum: Forza General
Topic: Dolly, tall windscreen and battery tender
Replies: 2
Views: 1113

Dolly, tall windscreen and battery tender

Nothing exciting, but here's a quick update on my Forza: It sits nicely on the dolly that I used for my motorcycle. Very handy for placing it in a tight space in my garage. You can also see that I had the taller windscreen installed. http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p796/Lebowski_SKC/dolly_zps378...
by stephen
Wed Jul 16, 2014 5:43 pm
Forum: Forza General
Topic: Traded my Harley for a Forza
Replies: 20
Views: 3007

Re: Traded my Harley for a Forza

WhiteNoise wrote:stephen, how ya doing with yer "clutch?" :lol: Getting use to Not having one? Is it too easy to ride?
Now that's Cool! 8)
That's so true. I sometimes find myself reaching to squeeze the clutch. I'm an avid cyclist too, so it should come naturally that it is like a bicycle.
by stephen
Mon Jul 14, 2014 10:05 pm
Forum: Forza General
Topic: Traded my Harley for a Forza
Replies: 20
Views: 3007

Re: Traded my Harley for a Forza

I enjoyed my time on my Sportster, but it was time for something new.

The Forza rides nice. The biggest change is remembering that there is not a clutch to squeeze. ;)
by stephen
Sun Jul 13, 2014 10:47 pm
Forum: Forza General
Topic: Traded my Harley for a Forza
Replies: 20
Views: 3007

Re: Traded my Harley for a Forza

Trying to sell the Harley was a hassle. Craigslist is loaded with motorcycles. I started at $7,500. No responses. I dropped it to $6,900 and I just got low-ballers. I've sold several items on eBay and I have a 100% rating, so I tried that too. However, I couldn't get a bids to get past $6,500. The b...
by stephen
Sat Jul 12, 2014 10:36 pm
Forum: Forza General
Topic: Traded my Harley for a Forza
Replies: 20
Views: 3007

Re: Traded my Harley for a Forza

Thanks for the welcome. I had a Zuma 125 that I thoroughly enjoyed, but I'd always wanted a Harley Sportster, so I traded the Zuma toward the cost of a Harley. It was a fun bike to ride, but I missed riding a scooter. This time, I wanted a bit more of a scooter than the Zuma, so I thought about the ...
by stephen
Sat Jul 12, 2014 4:45 pm
Forum: Forza General
Topic: Traded my Harley for a Forza
Replies: 20
Views: 3007

Traded my Harley for a Forza

My Harley Sportster gave me a lot of fun miles, but it was time for something more practical, so I traded it in for a Forza today.

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by stephen
Thu Jul 10, 2014 12:41 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Brand new 2015 or used 2013?
Replies: 35
Views: 2839

Re: Brand new 2015 or used 2013?

If I could get a 2013 for $2,600 + tax, I'd take it.