Forza rear shocks
Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 5:39 pm
We have had some very nice "bonus days" here in southern alberta, so i've been putting some miles on the forza 300.
It appears that the ergonomics of this bike are suitable for a six foot rider, and i doubt i will have to tamper with the nice soft seat back.
The mini fairing does a stellar job, and i wasn't really fighting the wind blast until i reached 120kph with cross winds.
I discovered that the rear shocks were pre-set to a relatively stiff position, which was reflected in the rough jarring action i occasionally experience when the rear wheel encountered rough road. The shock adjustment tool (in the tool kit) worked quite well to change the settings to their lowest tension positions (i won't be riding with a passenger, even for short distances) and i could immediately tell the difference.
So, what's on the road here in southern alberta at the moment? Nothing but big V-twins. Mostly cruisers, choppers and converted touring bikes. I'm guessing the average displacement is about 1400cc, and here i'm riding around with 280cc. Naturally all these big image guys go out of their way to pass me. Its kind of funny. No one wants a scooter in front of them no matter what speed its going.
After several days of counting big V-twins (mostly Harleys) i have not seen even one street sports bike. Pity, cause i find that class quite interesting. I almost bought a CBR500 or NC700 myself. But there nada, none on the road that i could see. As for scoots, i saw one other in the mid or maxi class. Not sure what it was, probably a Burgman or a Kymco.
It appears that the ergonomics of this bike are suitable for a six foot rider, and i doubt i will have to tamper with the nice soft seat back.
The mini fairing does a stellar job, and i wasn't really fighting the wind blast until i reached 120kph with cross winds.
I discovered that the rear shocks were pre-set to a relatively stiff position, which was reflected in the rough jarring action i occasionally experience when the rear wheel encountered rough road. The shock adjustment tool (in the tool kit) worked quite well to change the settings to their lowest tension positions (i won't be riding with a passenger, even for short distances) and i could immediately tell the difference.
So, what's on the road here in southern alberta at the moment? Nothing but big V-twins. Mostly cruisers, choppers and converted touring bikes. I'm guessing the average displacement is about 1400cc, and here i'm riding around with 280cc. Naturally all these big image guys go out of their way to pass me. Its kind of funny. No one wants a scooter in front of them no matter what speed its going.
After several days of counting big V-twins (mostly Harleys) i have not seen even one street sports bike. Pity, cause i find that class quite interesting. I almost bought a CBR500 or NC700 myself. But there nada, none on the road that i could see. As for scoots, i saw one other in the mid or maxi class. Not sure what it was, probably a Burgman or a Kymco.