The Honda PCX / Forza / ADV150 / SH Forums

Ok. I read the replies from my previous post. Fish, i even found your website! I just didn't want a scooter designed more for highway. 95% of my rides all not on highway. Based on what I read all over the web the Burgman is a great scoot but maybe more than what I want now. I downsized from a DL1000cc to a DL650 and now to scooters. I love the ease and braking capabilities of a scooter vs a top heavy Vee Strom. And I'm trying to stay downsized!

I have been eyeing a 2016 Forza originally purchased in 6/17 and traded in last week with 200 miles on the odometer. Negotiated down some and paid $4500 OTD. It's has 10 months warranty still on it. Like new. Never left the garage!

But the dealer didn't have the owner's manual. I need some help information regarding the break in period if anyone can supply that would be great.

Congrats, Markcap, on your new scoot and your super good deal. You're gonna love that scooter. Just about the only service issues on Forzas have been with the rear brakes. If you use the rear brake often, as you may have to in PA, the pads tend to wear out quickly and it's hard to check them for wear due to their location. (I live in flat country so I never use mine.)

Other than that, the Forza is pretty much trouble-free and a great ride. Initial oil change is at 600 miles and subsequent oil changes are every 8000 miles. No problems with valve adjustments have been reported to my knowledge. Keep an eye on possible coolant leaks from the water pump (rare but subject of an earlier recall) and you should be good to go.

Johnny

The dealer should be able to order you an owners manual, or check the internet. Factory service manuals are availiable on the internet for around $50 new. Maybe used on eBay. here is a link to an owners manual downloaded on the internet...
http://mototh.com/files/honda/Forza-300 ... ual-EN.pdf

Excellent price - Congratulations.

You have made an excellent decision and choice. Price is great and could not be passed up. I find the Forza to be a nicely balanced bike that rides well in the hills and wind relatively comfortable and has maneuverability comparable to many of the smaller scoots.Has nice power too. Good luck and best wishes on the new toy..

Did I mention I bought a 2016 PCX with 554mi on the odometer last May, same day I sold my DL650? I really like the PCX for commuting everyday. Its perfect for my daily trip. Johnny from Galveston, TX and I are like brothers! Stole that for $2600 OTD!

easyrider wrote:You have made an excellent decision and choice. Price is great and could not be passed up. I find the Forza to be a nicely balanced bike that rides well in the hills and wind relatively comfortable and has maneuverability comparable to many of the smaller scoots.Has nice power too. Good luck and best wishes on the new toy..

Super, super !
And a great price on a 16' and even better for the ABS model ! You killed it!
Break in is like any other big scoot. No steady speeds, slow or high. Vary the the throttle - loading and unloading the engine, often. No max throttle, or long idles.
Do this for as long as you can stand it - or 600-1000 miles, whichever comes first.
I'd change the oil and filter at 600 miles. Easy enough.
I won't re-start a war here, but I changed my oil & filter a whole lot more often than the manual says.
Use Honda products. This scoot will last you a long time.
I sold my nice Burgman 400 this week for a 2018, 155cc Piaggio big wheeled scooter - that's how much i disliked highway (and urban) riding on a 500lb maxi scooter.
I'd sell you my big service manual - but I like to read it at bedtime.!
You did good!
Enjoy it safely and post pix and impressions.
fish