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by ghmpm
Wed Aug 28, 2024 8:56 am
Forum: Forza General
Topic: Wind deflecter
Replies: 3
Views: 6321

Re: Wind deflecter

I wouldn't waste the $$$ on a clip on extension.I put on a Givi tall and love it. Easy install, check Youtube. If you don't need the height of the Givi get a Honda tall one as suggested. Good luck.
by ghmpm
Mon Aug 05, 2024 9:25 am
Forum: Forza Accessories
Topic: New Givi windshield
Replies: 8
Views: 9911

Re: New Givi windshield

UPDATE: The Givi windshield has been great for sure but the other day I took a 183 mile ride with a friend and noticed that the windshield jiggled a bit on one side. Today I took it apart and the top bolt fell out, yikes! All the other 3 were fine, my conclusion is that some dummy did not get one of...
by ghmpm
Mon Jul 01, 2024 9:46 am
Forum: Forza How-To
Topic: Final Drive Oil revisited
Replies: 1
Views: 5905

Final Drive Oil revisited

After reading the posts on here and watching the video, I would like to share my comments as to my 2015 Forza: First off I decided to use Mobil 1 10W40 (for motorcycles) for the engine and final drive. Honda says to use it in my Silver Wing and since it gets pretty hot in the summer; will give it a ...
by ghmpm
Sun Jun 09, 2024 7:10 am
Forum: Forza How-To
Topic: Replace headlight lamp
Replies: 2
Views: 13110

Re: Replace headlight lamp

I replaced headlight bulbs on two Goldwing GL1800s. Same thing, difficult to do but it can be done without disassembly using your hands. Not easy but can be done; Youtube videos help.
by ghmpm
Sun Jun 09, 2024 7:02 am
Forum: Forza Technical Help
Topic: Forza key locked in seat.
Replies: 0
Views: 5039

Forza key locked in seat.

A friend locked his key in the seat, DOH. 2013 Forza. BTW no extra key or emergency key. Anyway the advice given to me was as follows: "Nothing to do with the battery, Forza 2013 seat opens without the battery..., just left the key in the seat. This happened to me once, but I knew exactly where...
by ghmpm
Sun Jan 07, 2024 7:25 am
Forum: Forza General
Topic: First ride on my 2014 Forza
Replies: 4
Views: 31206

Re: First ride on my 2014 Forza

My Forza is much happier at 60-65 but as stated it will go higher as necessary, except up hill. :D
by ghmpm
Wed Sep 13, 2023 7:23 am
Forum: Forza How-To
Topic: Trying to remove the storage under seat
Replies: 2
Views: 14230

Re: Trying to remove the storage under seat

I am not sure it is worth all the effort in this case. Replace the shock or use a stick; it would save much time and grief. In my opinion the battery is located in a terrible spot, I hate to replace it....

Good luck with whatever you decide.
by ghmpm
Fri Nov 18, 2022 7:41 am
Forum: Forza General
Topic: Honda Forza 125 v 350
Replies: 6
Views: 4079

Re: Honda Forza 125 v 350

I am not familiar with the 125 but my experience with my 2015 300 is it is great on back roads, speed wise. It will do freeways but will lag down on serious uphill rides. Based on this I would assume that the 350 would be even better. So my educated guess is you would be better off with the 350! Goo...
by ghmpm
Sat Sep 10, 2022 6:56 am
Forum: Forza General
Topic: Question about ABS brakes
Replies: 3
Views: 1529

Re: Question about ABS brakes

I have a 2012 Silver Wing with ABS and a 2015 Forza w/o ABS. I can't remember the ABS ever being needed on the big bike, interesting the Forza brakes are actually better at stopping than the 600. Not sure why, perhaps better pad materials?
by ghmpm
Sun Aug 28, 2022 7:26 am
Forum: Forza Accessories
Topic: Security
Replies: 23
Views: 27768

Re: Security

I use the stock Honda handlebar locks plus a disk brake lock. Scooters are not a big theft item in the US except for college towns...then watch out! LOL If I have to be gone for a couple of days I also use a heavy chain and large hardened lock. If they want my scoot they are going to have to work fo...
by ghmpm
Mon Aug 08, 2022 6:59 pm
Forum: Forza Technical Help
Topic: New Battery
Replies: 9
Views: 4504

Re: New Battery

This is the battery I use in my scooters: https://www.batterysharks.com/SigmasTek-STZ12S-p/stz12s_m12-11-210-k.htm 210 CCA too! For me removing the Forza battery is a royal pain so I choose NOT to do it each winter. Battery maintainer pigtail and hook it up for the winter! Good luck and use what YOU...
by ghmpm
Sat Aug 06, 2022 7:07 am
Forum: Forza Technical Help
Topic: New Battery
Replies: 9
Views: 4504

Re: New Battery

I tend to disagree. Lithium is not for me. If you forget to leave them on charge and they go totally flat it is nearly impossible to bring them back, PLUS the initial cost. I buy inexpensive AGM batteries for both my scooters and use them for 2-3 years max then replace them, much cheaper in the long...
by ghmpm
Sat Jul 16, 2022 12:45 pm
Forum: Forza Technical Help
Topic: Drive belt torque settings?
Replies: 13
Views: 5941

Re: Drive belt torque settings?

Opened the CVT belt area and loosened the two bolts and torqued them properly. Not sure I need to do it but piece of mind can't hurt! :)
by ghmpm
Tue Jul 05, 2022 5:00 pm
Forum: Forza Technical Help
Topic: Drive belt torque settings?
Replies: 13
Views: 5941

Re: Drive belt torque settings?

My torque wrench was a Craftsman so it was replaced under warranty. As soon as I can the torques will be checked and corrected if necessary!!!
by ghmpm
Mon Jul 04, 2022 6:38 am
Forum: Forza Technical Help
Topic: Drive belt torque settings?
Replies: 13
Views: 5941

Drive belt torque settings?

I replaced my CVT belt last week. All went well, scooter has 16000 miles. My question is upon reassembly my torque wrench died! Having no choice I tightened the two bolts by hand. Fired the scooter up and all seems well. The scooter is a bit quieter and smoother with the new belt. My question is sho...
by ghmpm
Sat Jun 11, 2022 6:51 am
Forum: Forza General
Topic: Deposit Down
Replies: 9
Views: 5961

Re: Deposit Down

I love that! Beautiful colour too. Thanks for the pictures, enjoy your new ride.
by ghmpm
Tue May 24, 2022 7:01 am
Forum: Forza Accessories
Topic: New Givi windshield
Replies: 8
Views: 9911

Re: New Givi windshield

I can't give a lot of specifics... My mileage seems to run about the same (70 MPG or so). But for me the comfort, and less bugs hitting me are worth it. Personally, I don't like the tuck position exception for very short duration. I am happy with the Givi and have put a 100 plus miles on it so far. ...
by ghmpm
Fri May 13, 2022 7:05 pm
Forum: Forza Accessories
Topic: New Givi windshield
Replies: 8
Views: 9911

Re: New Givi windshield

As promised, It is May and I just got my Forza out of hibernation... The Sta-Bil and a battery maintainer did their job and it started back up!

I installed the new Givi windshield and am very happy so far, too late to ride it, but tomorrow it will get a thorough testing!!!
Glenn
by ghmpm
Sat May 07, 2022 6:44 am
Forum: Forza General
Topic: I'm back with a Forza
Replies: 7
Views: 7704

Re: I'm back with a Forza

Welcome back! I love my Gen 1 Forza 300 but wish the Gen 2 was available in the US.
by ghmpm
Sat Apr 30, 2022 7:17 am
Forum: Forza General
Topic: Airhawk, Seat Beads or Somthing Else?
Replies: 5
Views: 2363

Re: Airhawk, Seat Beads or Somthing Else?

I use a medium Airhawk. Works fine for me, just don't put too much air in it.