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This thread made me curious, so I checked several Honda OEM parts suppliers...... all list the Dunlop ScootSmart as "on backorder".... that doesn't bode well for a one year old scooter, especially if you chose the ABS model and are forced to stick to matched tires sets, that are "on b...

almost forgot.... On the "blackboxes", there are at least two types (that I know of). One is a "hacked" or completely remapped ECU (these are the better ones) and the other, more inexpensive ones just spice into the existing harness and spoof the IAT sensor signal, fooling the st...

I would love to spend about an hour in one of those shops.... it's not the custom performance parts I'd want, since I prefer to "tweak" the OEM parts for modest improvements that don't impact reliability. What I would want is the Bluetooth powered speakers that replace the glovebox covers ...

The biggest difference that I see on the rpm graphs is that for total weights needed to fully close the variator, rollers lose 500-1000rpm during the shifting process and sliders gain 500-1000rpm while upshifting.....it's not enough difference to feel or hear, especially with the CVT busy shifting s...

A tip on using sliders.... their best trait is that they move along the variator ramp erratically, with some drag, much less smoothly than rollers do. That means the upshift is extended over a longer time and the engine doesn't drop rpms as sharply as with rollers. their worst trait is that they als...

Since the Forza still has some break-in miles before I start changing weights, here is some info on the tuning computer I use. In the past I've used a VR1 and a VR2 but about a year ago my VR2's display went blank. I returned it for service but it couldn't be repaired. Instead they sent me a new VR3...

Stock Forza rollers are 23x18 - 21Grams each...... I weighed them last night. this size roller selection for the Forza is quite fortuitous (for owners), since of all possible roller sizes, 23x18 is the only roller size that allows you 3 distinct choices of starting gear! but I guess it's possible di...

a screwdriver and a hammer..... or maybe a set of Vice-Grips? yeah, I couldn't bring myself to do it either. I knew I had to have a preload spanner, maybe from an older Honda tool kit, I couldn't find anything.... and then I thought about it.... the BR's shocks were not adjustable. the VT1100 Shadow...

Here's another one:

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some pics of my Big Ruckus (PS250) modified for distance riding..... stock carb with a Dial-a-Jet, 126G roller weight, Malossi yellow clutch springs, punched factory pipe, 5.2 gallon capacity @68mpg. it finished a SS1000 IronButt ride and the 2008 Scooter CannonBall run and crossed the US (2600 mile...

Since we don't have a Forza Performance section yet, I'll just post this here: I finally got a service manual to show me how to put it back together and get the torques right, so tonight I tore my CVT apart! :) I had to see the outboard bearing shown in the manual for myself and I also had to confir...

My Forza, like yours, is new and just reached the 600 mile service mark, so I can only comment from my limited experience with the scoot.... On the starting issue, I've seen it happen but every time it has happened to me, it just required more grip on the left lever. Both the Reflex and Big Ruckus h...

I checked this out yesterday and confirmed the speedometer cable on the Forza 300 is driven by the final drive, visible from the right side, on top of the FD gearbox.

The thing to remember about bike speedos is they're usually driven by one of the wheels.... most are driven by the front wheel, but the Forza is driven by the final drive or rear wheel...I haven't confirmed which yet. But blip the throttle while idling on the centerstand and the speedo spins up when...

Hello riders! I just bought a new Forza a few days ago and a friend, ChuckTuna, suggested I stop by the PCX/Forza forum. I've ridden motorcycles all my life as my primary transportation and I am a HONDA rider. I currently own 5 bikes (mostly old ones!), including 2 Big Ruckus PS250s.... one is tuned...