HONDA FORZA 350 REAR SHOCK ADJUST AND REVIEW

[@VegitoBlackityBlack]

That thing at 2:52 is for your helmet. You loop it into your helmet and then put the second loop on the locking mechanism for when you close the seat and your helmet can hang out on the side of the scooter without anybody being able to steal it.

[@Nooziterp1]

I did wonder but that makes sense.

[@Ghost-vn9pv]

Can you fit a 2022 300 into a 2014 model? the newest is a bit taller

[@Quinnikon]

Cheers Mate I Have The Forza 125 (UK) I'll Give The Adjustment A Go. The Problem I Am Finding Is A Cracking Noise Coming From The Front Even When Only Hit A Small Pot Hole It Sounds Like The Front Forks Are Bottoming Out . I Pulled My Dealer About It And The Said They Couldn't Find Anything Wrong With It!! It Worries Me At Times. Quinny

[@kevindarkstar]

Looks like a weak spring but the Damper seems to be a bit weak too unfortunately 🤷🏻‍♂️ but a ride test over a road that you previously did to compare.

[@NickCaliThai]

Thank you for your comment. I will test drive tomarrow and see if their is any improvement. Thank you sir.

[@paulsp2693]

hi, I got honda sh350i and the rear shocks seems very stiff, i had honda Pcx previously and it had soft rear springs,..im wondering if forza got soft rear springs?

[@jane-BKK]

Nearly 700 views after a few minutes of upload

[@NickCaliThai]

Not bad for the honda forza, wish my other content would run as quick as the forza. Your videos are doing good also. I've seen 1 viral flick of yours. Congrats

[@searcherfor9]

Hi, The adjustment you made just effects the height of the rear of the bike and not how the bike is sprung unfortunately, you need more expensive shocks for those adjustments. The plastic covered wire in the toolpack is to lock a helmet to the bike and that connector is for when you loose your key to bypass the ignition in combination with the plastic key. Good luck with the shocks!!

[@NickCaliThai]

Shocks have been a. Awesome upgrade. The ride is like night and day for sure. Thanks for the info on the other parts. And thanks for watching my videos.

[@1zanglang]

For some people, reading but especially understanding a user manual for anything is quite a pain in the ass... And this happens when they lack common knowledge, have two left hands and/or are functional illiterates. Just looking at this dude struggling with that wrench, after he put the handle on it, the wrong way, you see a living example.

[@מאירקומפורטי]

Heidi Red Cowboy, I would recommend you before you decide to finally replace the shock absorbers, go to one of Honda's major garages and show them the improper move of the shock absorbers. I believe that as part of the product warranty, they will come towards you and try to save you unnecessary expenses, it certainly will not add to Honda's good name. Good luck to you Man!!!

[@NickCaliThai]

Will do for sure

[@tayster55]

Them springs look well weedy and Mia totally unimpressed! Nice instructable tho’

[@tayster55]

I’m hoping to put the yss one on my Lx, next time we come over, but If I can pick one up in UK, will be way cheaper than buying in LoS!

[@hosuyakawayazuki]

Before you pulled the trigger for forza, did you consider xmax 300? Do you think Yama may have better suspension? I also wonder which one has better acceleration from 0 to 60km/h.

[@markschneider1824]

Xmax is extremely stiff. New Forza is a far smoother ride.

[@niftyfiftycampingadventure795]

Thanks for the heads up.. I ordered some OKD Ultimate rears and Ohlins FSK 158 Replacement cartridges for the front folks.. Yep Honda definitely sucked up the cost on suspension.. Its Shite.. To coin a North eastern English Phrase.. That said very happy with the rest of the bike... With the long wheel base / rake of the Forza 350 with a quality suspension setup. You should be able to throw this bike through twists !!

[@NickCaliThai]

Ohlins fsk 158 nice. I will pick some up also and do a change as well. Glad to know your enjoying the bike.

[@stefanomilani83]

Thanks a lot, I will try on mine! love the new 350, good video as always.

[@k.6707]

hi.Before you change the preload of rear suspension,is that the default position of the preload as ca i see?

[@NickCaliThai]

Yes

[@marvfear]

Yep got my new shock replacements now in the pipeline at some considerable cost! YSS supplied via Oz supplier (after import) Merv Australia. What you demonstrated is valid. So true. Nice on a smooth easy road .. but rough roads .. doesn’t seem to cut it.

[@NickCaliThai]

Very true m8. Glad my video helped some. The front forks suck also but I will wait untill it really needs a changing. But for now they work fine.

[@pedropessoa594]

Hello cowboy. you really need new shock absorbers. I heard that the yss are very good. has a variety of options and definitely better than the honda's.

[@NickCaliThai]

Thanks buddy. Appreciate it. I will defently look into new shocks but first I will contact honda and see if they can replace the original for free before upgrading

[@Nooziterp1]

I have seen a couple of videos on the Forza 350 saying the rear shocks are not adjustable. I found this hard to believe. Till I saw this video. I will probably be getting one of these and when I do I too will experiment with the rear suspension settings till I find one that suits me. I like a softer ride so I will probably settle for setting 1 or 2.

[@darkelf1000]

Hi nick, gonna get your YSS ones now?

[@pshivjee]

I just bought a pair for my Honda Forza NSS 300cc. 🎉 🎉

[@davk90]

Dont put throw out the screw driver since all honda and Japan bicke JIS and not phihps screw heads . looks the same but isn't . The screw driver is shit but it is JIS and well not screw up the heads . Good luck with the shocks .

[@frankstocker5475]

Hey Nick how did the YSS forks upgrade go?

[@kevindarkstar]

I've found that there is indeed a difference between your forza and those sold in the UK, here is the spec for the UK forza :- Features include: Steel tubular frame with Aluminium swingarm Automatic CVT gearbox with belt final drive 256 mm disc up front with Nissin two piston caliper 240 mm disc at the rear with single piston caliper Dual channel ABS system 33 mm standard fork Dual rear shocks with 7-level pre-load adjustment Traction control with off mode Electronic screen adjustment over 180 mm LED lighting all round plus position lights Notice the 7 level adjustable rear shocks, but yours was only 4

[@NickCaliThai]

It sure does look different on the specs. Thanks for sharing.

[@ΑπόστολοςΙατ]

Here in Greece there is 5 level adjustable rear shocks...

[@John-G]

Same spec except the shocks.

[@Cliffheather]

Hi have adjusted the shocks fingers crossed it's stiffer 👍

[@magpiemale]

I am trading up from my forza 300 to the 350... took one for an hour test ride and found it more powerful.. esp in the midrange and more eager to reach top end.... find the 300 laid back

[@furryhenry]

I find the front suspension very hard, any ideas anyone!

[@dyvloger208]

Hello Dear Which one Is good for forza rear Fork ? ( RCB &YSs)

[@NickCaliThai]

yss

[@ryanguy2570]

Awesome video. Just wondering if you ever have problems with your fuel lid? Mine doesn't open half the time....

[@NickCaliThai]

Funny. I am having the same issues with my bike. Yes it sucks. I will go try to have it fix.

[@ryanguy2570]

@@NickCaliThai let me know if your dealer is any help. My local dealer doesn't know how to fix it permanently. They get it to open and then 30 minutes later it is stuck closed again.

[@NickCaliThai]

@@ryanguy2570 sucks . Sorry to hear Yes mine is the same. I will let u know

[@Sveinjk]

Same problem here.. Had to get my that lid fix.. Something with the wire they Said to me.. Was ok for a short while now same problem..

[@Sveinjk]

U can use a key to lurk that lid up... But this isnt good reclamation for Honda at all.

[@tomkitchen2764]

Good job, thanks.

[@NickCaliThai]

Anytime

[@byronspence1]

Ohlins or YSS?

[@NickCaliThai]

Ohlins for sure hands down, they just are so pricey

[@byronspence1]

@@NickCaliThai Can you let me know which model Ohlins you are going to get? I am in Vietnam now and want to find out how much they are here? if cheaper i will buy here before coming to Thailand

[@NickCaliThai]

@@byronspence1 Ohlins HO818 model are 21000 baht.

[@charliedekadens3348]

RCB if you go to Sanchai Panit in CM you can buy yss 302's (forza 350) for 7,700 baht, may have to order in from Bangkok. I'm trying to find out if paying 21,000 for Ohlins is that much better than 7,700 for yss...and to do that you need three Forza bikes one with honda oem shocks plus another with YSS and ohlin's and then hit a few speed bums at the mall.

[@NickCaliThai]

@@charliedekadens3348 I got this new contact in bangkok now. I will update u online soon once I see what this person has

[@janeritdejawong5232]

Honda will probably hire you as it's presenter