Final Drive Oil revisited

[ghmpm]

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 try. I will update if there are any problems. So far the motor is MUCH smoother and quieter than with the 10W-30.

As to the final drive a tip:
1. Removing the rear shock lower bolt makes it MUCH easier to access the top bolt. However I had a problem reinstalling the shock bolt. The scooter was on dirt in case of spills and the hole did not line up... I put it on the sidestand and it was worse DOH. Finally I pushed the scoot onto the sidewalk and put on the center stand. Voila it lined up perfectly!!!

My scooter had 3K miles on it since the final drive oil was changed but nearly 3 1/2 years so decided to play it safe.

Hope this is helpful!

[davenowherejones]

A big screwdriver under the rear shock makes it easy align the lower shock bolt holes. Put the scooter on the centerstand.