Forza Qestions

[Top Speed]

Looking at buying a Forza soon. I would like to know what warranties are offered and is it worth getting? Is Honda's financing better than others. Also is the Forza good for Touring? Nothing major, but is it capable of getting out of town for the day? Lastly, is there parts and accessories available for the Forza?

Thanks in advance

[WhiteNoise]

Hi Top Speed, have you been to a dealer? Look at a Forza and ask questions. Warranties, parts and accessories....
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[Top Speed]

I'm in Virginia beach va

[MBMyer]

My most recent three rides:

A VFR750F on which I put some 76K. By the time an ice storm dropped a tree onto it, it had aftermarket handlebars, seat, and a full Givi set of bags and windscreen. I realized at that point that I was touring a lot. So...

A GL1800 on which I put 152K. But, in the 12th year of its life, as time and hard use had put a lot of wear and tear on the tupperware (which was becoming very brittle) and the electrical system (which was failing about twice a year), I realized that in the last 30 months of ownership I had only put 7K on the clock. Looking back over the records, the first few years were 20K miles each, then a few 10K years. I rode that bike in all of the lower 48 except for Delaware and Connecticut. But then life changed and I quit touring. Now I am a commuter. So...

Last summer I traded down from the Wing to the Forza. I've put just over 2K miles on it in ~9 months.

Having said THAT, I have taken it out of town a couple of times, but just from Columbia SC up to Charlotte or down to Charleston. I was doing tasks (which is what my sad little life has devolved into). I hope to run it up onto the BRP this summer, but before that I will upgrade the rear shocks and wish there were an easy way to upgrade the front forks. Here in SC, we don't spend much money on roads, and the school at which I teach is at the end of a 1.4 mile cul-de-sac that gets very little maintenance. The last quarter mile had quite a bit of spall, and that makes the Forza feel like a pogo stick.

And now having said THAT....

Most of my trips are 5 miles or less, and the Forza is lots of fun on those little trips. It will hold it's own on the interstate (I've even passed a semi), but it's not my favorite place to be with it. When I run to another larger city, I prefer taking the Forza on US Hwys rather than the big Interstate system.

Pax et bonum,
Michael

[Top Speed]

Personally the Forza will be used for fun and secondary commute. I plan to use it as much as possible when weather permits. The traffic here can be crazy I want something that will keep up with traffic safely. In the past I was heavily looking at the KLR 650 but this is more of an Adventure bike. I have ridden scooters and mopeds a handful of times in the past. So you can call me a ex newbie to the two wheel game.

[montliz44]

IMO the Forza works just great out on the highway. Mine has a windshield and upgraded rear shocks and a backrest and it's really comfy on the road. It keeps up with traffic with no problems.

It definitely has a cruiser riding position, though -- lean back, feet forward. That takes a little getting used to; it's not like a smaller city scooter.

Johnny

[CelticCross]

IMO the Forza works just great out on the highway. Mine has a windshield and upgraded rear shocks and a backrest and it's really comfy on the road. It keeps up with traffic with no problems.

It definitely has a cruiser riding position, though -- lean back, feet forward. That takes a little getting used to; it's not like a smaller city scooter.

Johnny

Don't want to hijack the op thread but do the upgraded rear shocks improve your ride in 20+mph winds?

[montliz44]

CelticCross, I haven't noticed any difference in the scooter's reaction to the winds, but the difference in the cushiness of the ride and stability in curves is quite noticeable.

Johnny

[CelticCross]

Thanks montliz44

[homie]

Nice avitar... love it! hope they put one up for me along the highway with the rest of my brothers

[WhiteNoise]

^ Hush
Nooo..We do Not hope to find that along the highway of bro's sir homie! Thems silly talk. What would chief say? Ah see...you know
(Psst....CC, I too like your avatar)

[homie]

^ Hush
Nooo..We do Not hope to find that along the highway of bro's sir homie! Thems silly talk. What would chief say?
(Psst....CC, I too like your avatar)

Chief says "we see em everywhere"

[you you]

Best way to go

[WhiteNoise]

Then pick yer flowers wreaths n statues boys, no need to leave that job to yer other half!

I see them roadside too. Saddens me. I talk to them as I ride by. I think of their families. Heartbroken loved ones. I don't want to go "that way" for their sake.
Given a choice, In my sleep...Quietly

Sorry peeps for the reality check. I hates it too

[you you]

Then pick yer flowers wreaths n statues boys, no need to leave that job to yer other half!

I see them roadside too. Saddens me. I talk to them as I ride by. I think of their families. Heartbroken loved ones. I don't want to go "that way" for their sake.
Given a choice, In my sleep...Quietly

Sorry peeps for the reality check. I hates it too

Quietly would be a first

[WhiteNoise]

You're Right about that!