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by TonyM
Fri Jan 29, 2016 9:25 pm
Forum: Forza Accessories
Topic: Laminar LIP installed on standard short Forza windshield
Replies: 10
Views: 2066

Re: Laminar LIP installed on standard short Forza windshield

gn2, I've installed the Laminar Lip on both my Silverwing and my 2008 Burg 400 stock windscreens. They do work well. You do not need to drill anything. The LL is attached to the stock screen with 3M Dual Lock dots - which is like a very heavy duty, velcro type attachment process. The LL can be remov...
by TonyM
Sun Jan 10, 2016 10:02 pm
Forum: Forza General
Topic: First Ride - Last Ride
Replies: 13
Views: 1856

Re: First Ride - Last Ride

That's one of the few advantages of living here in California - you can ride all year around in most parts of this state. I went on an hour long ride this afternoon and it felt good to get out as we've had rain recently and I no longer deliberately ride in the rain these days.
by TonyM
Tue Dec 22, 2015 9:53 pm
Forum: Forza General
Topic: Undecided buyer of a new Forza
Replies: 14
Views: 1934

Re: Undecided buyer of a new Forza

Blackbeard, thanks for the info. I currently have a nice Givi duffle type bag with one set of bungies but i can't get them to stay hooked. I also have a Roadgear Jumbo Hauler bag but the bungies won't hook either. My former Burg 400 was a 2008 non ABS model. It was the gloss metallic black and showe...
by TonyM
Sun Dec 20, 2015 10:12 pm
Forum: Forza General
Topic: Undecided buyer of a new Forza
Replies: 14
Views: 1934

Re: Undecided buyer of a new Forza

Blackbeard1718, I like the way you have your Forza set up! Curious how you secure the roll bag to the seat - details please. Thanks.
by TonyM
Sun Dec 20, 2015 10:01 pm
Forum: Forza General
Topic: Undecided buyer of a new Forza
Replies: 14
Views: 1934

Re: Undecided buyer of a new Forza

I took a chance and purchased a new, 2015 Forza 300 in July. I was disappointed with the lack of storage capacity under the seat and in the glove boxes. I added a 37 liter Givi Monolock topcase to it and that helped a lot. And I had to have the tall Honda windscreen installed because the standard on...
by TonyM
Tue Dec 01, 2015 5:23 pm
Forum: Forza Accessories
Topic: Gloves & Jacket
Replies: 3
Views: 1371

Re: Gloves & Jacket

Sounds like a good set up for your cold weather riding. Where did you buy the boots? I wear a two piece Aerostich Roadcrafter suit over my street clothes and Rocky insulated SWAT boots but my feet still get cold after half an hour riding in only low 50s. I also have a pair of insulated deer skin glo...
by TonyM
Wed Nov 25, 2015 10:17 pm
Forum: Forza Accessories
Topic: Hand guards
Replies: 8
Views: 1838

Re: Hand guards

Well, I just installed a set of new hand guards on my new Burg 400. Then I remembered that I still have the new set for the Forza that I had ordered from Webike Japan. I never got a chance to install them on the Forza before I traded in. Now I'm thinking of selling them.
by TonyM
Fri Oct 23, 2015 10:02 pm
Forum: Forza General
Topic: Should I trade it in?
Replies: 26
Views: 2722

Re: Should I trade it in?

Branyers14, I sure never had a problem with the wind when I had my Silverwing. It was steady, stable, comfortable and fast. I went ahead and traded in my Forza today and bought a new Burgman 400. I was the happiest guy in the world during the 50 mile ride back home from Sacramento. It feels so nice ...
by TonyM
Thu Oct 22, 2015 11:17 pm
Forum: Forza General
Topic: Should I trade it in?
Replies: 26
Views: 2722

Re: Should I trade it in?

Great that it has ABS! Oh yeah, I forgot about what it was like to push it off the center stand. I made the mistake a couple of times of parking on the center stand in our driveway which is slanted down towards the street. Man, it took all my strength to get it off the center stand! Oh, be careful w...
by TonyM
Thu Oct 22, 2015 9:52 pm
Forum: Forza Accessories
Topic: Hand guards
Replies: 8
Views: 1838

Re: Hand guards

Atis, I've been using hand guards like the ones you bought for many years. I bought them from National Cycle for my motorcycles and they do work very well. I bought a different a different type for my Burg 400 that mounted differently but they worked well too. I just recently bought a pair for my Fo...
by TonyM
Thu Oct 22, 2015 9:42 pm
Forum: Forza General
Topic: Should I trade it in?
Replies: 26
Views: 2722

Re: Should I trade it in?

Congratulations Branyers! You got a good deal and 8900 miles is nothing. It is heavy and that's why I had to trade mine in. I hope that yours has the ABS (my 2007 did not). It is well built and comfortable and you will love it for touring. It is fast and the twin cylinder engine sounds so nice too. ...
by TonyM
Sun Oct 04, 2015 3:59 pm
Forum: Forza Accessories
Topic: Leg Wind Deflectors
Replies: 1
Views: 911

Leg Wind Deflectors

When I had my Silverwing and my Burg 400, I bought and installed wind deflectors for my legs. They worked really well during the colder months by deflecting the wind from my legs. The mount with both tape and the push button fasteners to the bike's bodywork. I've searched but have not had any succes...
by TonyM
Sun Oct 04, 2015 3:54 pm
Forum: Forza Accessories
Topic: Seat Pads
Replies: 11
Views: 1809

Re: Seat Pads

I've used a pad made by a company, "Butt Buffer" and their pads are great. I have the "Classic Butt Buffer" style and it has a cloth type cover on it so I don't know how water resistant it might be. I've never ridden in the rain with one as I always take off the pad when it is ra...
by TonyM
Sun Oct 04, 2015 3:44 pm
Forum: Forza General
Topic: Large Honda Windshield
Replies: 26
Views: 3985

Re: Large Honda Windshield

The tall screen is a huge improvement over the tiny one. It does take the wind blast off of one's chest and face and in my case, my arms and wrists feel better after a ride. Kompact, an added bonus with using ear plugs is that when I arrived at my destination on longer rides, my hearing was more int...
by TonyM
Sun Oct 04, 2015 12:37 pm
Forum: Forza General
Topic: Large Honda Windshield
Replies: 26
Views: 3985

Re: Large Honda Windshield

Kompact, you may be right about the wind hitting your helmet just right and causing excessive wind noise. That's happened with me on different bikes and the windshields/screens that I had mounted on them. I started riding in 1962, and never wore ear plugs until about 11 years ago after I found out t...
by TonyM
Sat Oct 03, 2015 7:25 pm
Forum: Forza Technical Help
Topic: Battery compartment access
Replies: 6
Views: 2101

Re: Battery compartment access

I decided to switch out the Battery Tender harness today and replace it with my Gerbing's harness so that I can use either my Gerbing's heated gloves or the Aerostich heated grip wraps when the weather gets cold. I also have an adapter so that I can plug my Battery Tender to it. The cover was only s...
by TonyM
Sat Oct 03, 2015 7:10 pm
Forum: Forza General
Topic: Large Honda Windshield
Replies: 26
Views: 3985

Re: Large Honda Windshield

Compared to the stock, tiny screen, the Honda tall screen is wonderful. I am very pleased with it so far. I also have a Laminar Lip from my Burg 400 that will fit on it if I decide to use it this winter. But if Cee Bailey made a taller screen for the Forza, I would buy it in a New York minute. As fo...
by TonyM
Tue Sep 29, 2015 8:41 pm
Forum: Forza General
Topic: Rear Shocks
Replies: 26
Views: 4996

Re: Rear Shocks

In case you haven't already checked, maybe you should check the tires' air pressure. Also, the dealer should have cautioned you about taking it easy on the tires during the first 300 miles due to the film of stuff that the factory puts on them and needs to wear off by normal riding. I had new tires ...
by TonyM
Tue Sep 08, 2015 9:42 pm
Forum: Forza Technical Help
Topic: Battery compartment access
Replies: 6
Views: 2101

Re: Battery compartment access

SteveP, I've thought about your idea of removing or even just loosening the seat and flipping it forward out of the way so that I can more easily access the battery compartment. But the seat lift thing (damper) looks like it is very difficult to access and unattach . I would be afraid of having it o...
by TonyM
Tue Sep 08, 2015 8:00 pm
Forum: Forza Technical Help
Topic: Battery compartment access
Replies: 6
Views: 2101

Re: Battery compartment access

for gn2: ?