How can i use my ordinary key on this Honda Forza 350cc... i got 2 smart key boxes and 2 ordinary keys when i got this bike from the store... i cant find a ignition lock anywhere,,, and dont find that information in instruction book aswell... my Honda Dealer doesnt know aswell. Does you or anybody know?
What key did they gave you. Is it a black key. What color is the key. Can u send a picture I only have 2 black keys. I have 1 red key for my luggage box. What key do u have
@@NickCaliThai Difficult for me to send you a picture,,, dont understand how to do it .... But i got two of those Black smartkey boxes with a pictures of a key and a motorcycle... and 1 key og metall and black plstic handle on top(looks like a car key... that key who look like a car key iI can't find a ignition lock for this key on my bike---
So the bike turnes on and off correct. You are able to drive the bike correct. The proublem is that you have 2 silver keys correct and your not sure where they go. Is this correct
Thanks for the info you provided in regards to replacing the rear shocks. The original Honda are made by Showa, a company owned by Honda and they worth around €500 for replacement as a spare part! They definitely are a pain in the @ss and although they are good to go for city commuting, if you spend more than half an hour on the saddle, they are as hard as it gets, although I have them on level one now, I will eventually replace them with YSS TZ 302 model, hopefully next week, cause they are indeed rubbish as far as comfort is concerned, although they handle well on the road but Boy, they are rough and unworthy!
Thank you for the quick reply. At the end of December I will be back in Belgium to collect my new honda forza 350 we are now in Spain. I'm little bit afraid that the original suspension is to weak for carry 2 persons, that was the case with my piaggio 300. But are the red suspensions strong enough, that they not every time go to the final when I cross speedbump. Sorry for my poor English, I'm not on the whisky or drug. My comon language is Dutch. Regards Ferdi
Γεια σου Μαριαλένα. Ζήσιμος εδώ από την ομάδα Honda Forza/Adv 350 Club Hellas. Τελικά πως είδες την αλλαγή τον πίσω αμορτισέρ σε σχέση με τα μαμά; Αξίζει; Μήπως κοπανάει περισσότερο; Περιμένω την απάντηση σου. Αν δεις έβαλα αντίστοιχο ερώτημα στην ομάδα. Πήρα κι εγώ το γκρι Forza εδώ και μία εβδομάδα και είμαι κατανθουσιασμένος.
Hi, You say the original forks are rubbish and the new ones are great, but what does this mean. Are the new forks more like a sponge and absorb the bumps . thanks
@@NickCaliThai Thanks for reply, the only problem I have with maxi scooters is a sore back, don't know if its the suspension or having my legs forward, or both. Many Thanks.
It's hard to say. I got the RCB and only because it was referred from some forza people who bought them and where happy . Yss is popular also. The rcb have extra coils for you can swap if your a heavy rider. Hard to say m8 but anything u get will be better then the original forza shocks lol. Keep me posted
Nick , don't forget a little locktite on the bolt and set them up at the correct torque settings ..... you dont want one of those bad boys coming loose ...😉
Thanks for the info m8, I had them tighten up super good for sure Did a test run on them and they seems ok. Checked the bolts and they seems ok. I think I will maybe put some lock right on them just in case. Good idea Thanks.
I just liked the fact that they had 2 different springs that I was able to change depending on what comfort of a ride I wanted. Bike runs great . Shocks have been amazing.
I found a shop in Bangkok selling the spring kit for 6650 baht and the rear shocks for 21990 baht. Also, going with the Yoshimura r77 full exhaust black carbon for 22900 baht.
Hallo, thank you for the review. I bought a Honda forza 350 And I won't to ride with my wife on the back. I have now a piaggio 300 beverly, a good scooter but with 2 persons on the scooter, the suspension is to weak, even on strongest positions. Will it help with your new suspension, for riding with 2 persons on the Honda forza 350. Thank you already. Regards Ferdi en Annick from Belgium
I don't think so. It would be best to check on their website. Racing boy Malaysia Let me know what you find. Thanks for reaching out also m8. And thanks for watching and suscribing to My channel. RED COWBOY MEDIA
Man what is that driver your using to get that little Positive screw out!!!!! I only have screw drivers. I called a local motorcycle dealer. And they said 1 hour work £80
@@forages3374 that's tough m8. I would just look up racing boy shocks on Google and see what pops up. I'm sure their must be some local dealers that are importing them from Malaysia. Also yss is a good brand. Try checking ebay for starters or even lazada if u have this site in your home country.
So how are the new shocks?? I've been contemplating buying new shocks as well for my new forza. My experience is not as bad as yours but maybe I just dont realize how bad they are lol.
@@paulvalkenburg791 wow, yes, for the Netherlands that is quite a distance. But I have been down that way a couple of times. It is beautiful. We go to Germany on the motorbikes every year. No so far from you ;)
hello red cowboy. the new dampers look fantastic. matches the bike that is red. I hope they make all the difference, both in safety and comfort. really honda bumpers look like garbage. I want to see the video with the test of the behavior of the bike with this change. hug
Why did you choose this brand? I think I would have a nice ride up to Honda, they'd probably fit them for free, but still worth a fiver of their time in this heat.
It was imported from Malaysia and I read a few reviews which seemed good. They come with extra could adjustable springs and the ability to change the oil in the shock. To me that was a plus. I have a few yes shocks on my other bikes and felt that it might be good to try something new. Oh and why did I install instead of giving the work to Honda, well it's fun and the weather up north is not that bad. Thanks for watching and suscribing to My channel
@@NickCaliThai Lucky you, it's steaming hot and humid in the South - a/c tonight for sure... I have a ceiling fan overhead and a stand fan next to me in my office with the windows open to the sea at nearly 9.00pm, and I'm sweating. We'd join you up North, if it wasn't for Covid and the smoke. If we could travel I'd be back in UK for the Spring time. Going to order my Forza tomorrow, then it'll be the same game as you've had with yours. Fingers crossed the restrictions get lifted, and things settle down for my planned trip in August / Sept. Look forward to update on the performance improvements with your new shocks. Cheers Chris.
@@christurner3857 lol, it sounds super hot down their m8. The smoke this year has been very little and it's been raining allot. Way more then any year that I can remember up here. It's like the climate has been changing or something. Congrats on the new bike also, it's a cruiser for sure and you will enjoy allot. Love the power and comfort of the bike mak mak lol. Anyways enjoy your evening and hope no power outages for you tonight lol. Sawadeekap buddy.
@@NickCaliThai Ha ha, more than likely, I keep the remote by my bedside. Glad to hear the smoke hasn't been so bad. Hopefully the weather up there will be good for my trip. I test drove the old Forza 300, on a 5-day hire over 1,000+kms, and was impressed with that. The extra bit of power was the clincher, and the fact the X-ADV was so hot between the legs, plus you can't beat the comfort and the boot space.
Hey bro, i got myself a brand new forza 350 last week , loving it so much compared to my pcx125 but like you i feel like the rear shocks are so crap, i'd say similar or even worst compared to PCX... I want to ask you if changing them for those if it really makes a difference and its a well wasted money? Keep it up watching all your vids about the forza 💪
wonders whether these’d fit 2017 SH150i?
hey Nick,I have a forsa 350,I was wondering how to lower seat height.
Great video bro
Ciao come ti trovi con questi nuovi ammortizzatori?
How can i use my ordinary key on this Honda Forza 350cc... i got 2 smart key boxes and 2 ordinary keys when i got this bike from the store... i cant find a ignition lock anywhere,,, and dont find that information in instruction book aswell... my Honda Dealer doesnt know aswell. Does you or anybody know?
What key did they gave you.
Is it a black key.
What color is the key.
Can u send a picture
I only have 2 black keys.
I have 1 red key for my luggage box.
What key do u have
@@NickCaliThai Difficult for me to send you a picture,,, dont understand how to do it .... But i got two of those Black smartkey boxes with a pictures of a key and a motorcycle... and 1 key og metall and black plstic handle on top(looks like a car key... that key who look like a car key iI can't find a ignition lock for this key on my bike---
So the bike turnes on and off correct.
You are able to drive the bike correct.
The proublem is that you have 2 silver keys correct and your not sure where they go.
Is this correct
@@NickCaliThai Yes correct
Where is the ignition lock for that silverkey... cant find it on the bike... :D :D
How long is the shock absorber 430 mm?
Buongiorno, puoi spiegare se ce stato un miglioramento della sospensione, e il prezzo ???avanti al avantreno hai modificato qualcosa ????
English please my friend
@@NickCaliThai io non so parlare l'inglese
How many floors up were you laying on that glass floor?
Allot lol.
I think like 365 meters or something like that .
It was super scary.
Thanks for the info you provided in regards to replacing the rear shocks. The original Honda are made by Showa, a company owned by Honda and they worth around €500 for replacement as a spare part! They definitely are a pain in the @ss and although they are good to go for city commuting, if you spend more than half an hour on the saddle, they are as hard as it gets, although I have them on level one now, I will eventually replace them with YSS TZ 302 model, hopefully next week, cause they are indeed rubbish as far as comfort is concerned, although they handle well on the road but Boy, they are rough and unworthy!
Thank you for the quick reply. At the end of December I will be back in Belgium to collect my new honda forza 350 we are now in Spain. I'm little bit afraid that the original suspension is to weak for carry 2 persons, that was the case with my piaggio 300. But are the red suspensions strong enough, that they not every time go to the final when I cross speedbump. Sorry for my poor English, I'm not on the whisky or drug. My comon language is Dutch.
Regards Ferdi
Γεια σου Μαριαλένα. Ζήσιμος εδώ από την ομάδα Honda Forza/Adv 350 Club Hellas. Τελικά πως είδες την αλλαγή τον πίσω αμορτισέρ σε σχέση με τα μαμά; Αξίζει; Μήπως κοπανάει περισσότερο; Περιμένω την απάντηση σου. Αν δεις έβαλα αντίστοιχο ερώτημα στην ομάδα. Πήρα κι εγώ το γκρι Forza εδώ και μία εβδομάδα και είμαι κατανθουσιασμένος.
Hi, You say the original forks are rubbish and the new ones are great, but what does this mean. Are the new forks more like a sponge and absorb the bumps . thanks
The help with the bumps.
And they help when taking turns.
I don't know why but it did make a he'll of a difference.
@@NickCaliThai Thanks for reply, the only problem I have with maxi scooters is a sore back, don't know if its the suspension or having my legs forward, or both. Many Thanks.
Did the fairing remain undamaged?
Yes it was fine. No damage at all. Next I need to do the front Shock
@@NickCaliThai Thanks
YSS, ODX, Gazi RX. Seem to be the top choices , but no reviews in English .... And a big price difference . Any advice ??
It's hard to say.
I got the RCB and only because it was referred from some forza people who bought them and where happy .
Yss is popular also.
The rcb have extra coils for you can swap if your a heavy rider.
Hard to say m8 but anything u get will be better then the original forza shocks lol.
Keep me posted
Hi. Was thinking of getting the new Forza 350. But this Adv……… Would you choose the Adv over the Forza 2024? Thanks.
Forza much more refined its the better (and more costly) of the two
Nick , don't forget a little locktite on the bolt and set them up at the correct torque settings ..... you dont want one of those bad boys coming loose ...😉
Thanks for the info m8, I had them tighten up super good for sure
Did a test run on them and they seems ok.
Checked the bolts and they seems ok.
I think I will maybe put some lock right on them just in case.
Good idea
Thanks.
Will these work for the forza 300 ?
Go with the yess
No! Forza 350 shox are 430mm, Forza 300 are 400mm. Fit the 400mm if you want to lower your 350, but DON'T fit 430 mm to a 300!
I need some for Germany in black or blue. Ideas ?
I can help u if u like.
I will have to buy them for u and ship them out.
Only black is what I can get.
Please just pay the shipping and suscribe plus share my channel lol.
I don't mind helping you out no worries.
@@NickCaliThai thanks. But I more search for a German store wich have one
@@RyoBLN your welcome
Why you are not using Ahlins or Profender its better
I uogrades to
Yss frint.yss rear
And its like night and day
Agreed - Profender are far better and Profender Air are under B8,000.
Hey bro. This shocks is more soft and comfortable than stock shocks?
Hi Nick, You say you checked some reviews, can you tell me why you choose the RCB over the YSS at very similar prices?
Thanks, Chris
I just liked the fact that they had 2 different springs that I was able to change depending on what comfort of a ride I wanted.
Bike runs great .
Shocks have been amazing.
Btw awesome post and thanks
forza 350 vs downtown 350, which ones the best
What's a downtown
Without considering costs, what are the best rear shocks for comfort for two riders on the forza 350?
Ohlins for sure.
@@NickCaliThai thanks so much
Anytime
@@NickCaliThai do you feel the front suspension should be upgraded as well? Ohlins sells an upgraded spring kit for the 350.
I found a shop in Bangkok selling the spring kit for 6650 baht and the rear shocks for 21990 baht. Also, going with the Yoshimura r77 full exhaust black carbon for 22900 baht.
Hi
Are the size of shocks for forza 125 and 350 the same?
I wonder about the same thing
where can i buy it (shipping to europe)?
Hallo, thank you for the review.
I bought a Honda forza 350
And I won't to ride with my wife on the back. I have now a piaggio 300 beverly, a good scooter but with 2 persons on the scooter, the suspension is to weak, even on strongest positions. Will it help with your new suspension, for riding with 2 persons on the Honda forza 350.
Thank you already.
Regards Ferdi en Annick from Belgium
Yes it helps allot.
New suspencion for me was very important.
I am 80kg and my wife is 60.
After changing my rear shocks it helped allot.
I was happy.
@@NickCaliThai
Thank you, I have first misunderstood the answer, but now it is clear, I know enough.
Sorry and thanks
Regards Ferdi
Whould these also fit 2021 honda forza 125. Thanks.
I don't think so.
It would be best to check on their website.
Racing boy Malaysia
Let me know what you find.
Thanks for reaching out also m8.
And thanks for watching and suscribing to My channel.
RED COWBOY MEDIA
Good looking shocks, hope they ride as good 👍🏻
I hope so also.
Review coming soon.
So far so good.
Man what is that driver your using to get that little
Positive screw out!!!!!
I only have screw drivers.
I called a local motorcycle dealer. And they said
1 hour work
£80
Just ordered the Yammy X Max 300 in Darth Vader black.
That's one of the best colors.
Is it with the gold trim
who was your camera man ? christine ? so table your shots
My kid
@@NickCaliThai That's child abuse / slave labour, or did you mount it on the cot of your new one....
What a shock!!!!
What's up frank I will post a review soon.
Thanks for watching and suscribing to My channel
It seems great, l think that I'm going to have a chance for them
Can you please share the exact type and a website where i can order them? Much appreciated.
฿6,800.00 | โช๊ค Racing boy VD Series FORZA 350 RCB 430mm | s.lazada.co.th/s.WKqaQ
Hi my friend. I would like to buy the same. Have you got any web site to advise me ?
Thanks
What is your location in the world
@@NickCaliThai Bordeaux- France
@@forages3374 that's tough m8.
I would just look up racing boy shocks on Google and see what pops up.
I'm sure their must be some local dealers that are importing them from Malaysia.
Also yss is a good brand.
Try checking ebay for starters or even lazada if u have this site in your home country.
@@NickCaliThai ok thanks
So how are the new shocks?? I've been contemplating buying new shocks as well for my new forza. My experience is not as bad as yours but maybe I just dont realize how bad they are lol.
Review coming soon m8
Friend, please write here the part number of this product.I want to buy the same one.
REVIEW REVIEW , and ride that Forza like you stole it on the bumpy roads 😂😂🤣😉😉👍 Greetz from the Netherlands
Hahahahaha.
That will be a good video.
Thanks for the idea m8
where about in the Netherlands are you? I am in Gouda..
@@Dean-does-Stuff-81 , i'am in the ultimate south . Valkenburg aan de Geul near Maastricht 👍
@@paulvalkenburg791 wow, yes, for the Netherlands that is quite a distance. But I have been down that way a couple of times. It is beautiful. We go to Germany on the motorbikes every year. No so far from you ;)
@@Dean-does-Stuff-81 , yes the Eifel and the Ardennes are my backyard 😂🤣
it that suspension good till now Red Cowboy ! is it durable for 3-500km trip ?
Red cowboy, you have golden hands. Good luck to you on your next test drive.
hello red cowboy. the new dampers look fantastic. matches the bike that is red. I hope they make all the difference, both in safety and comfort. really honda bumpers look like garbage. I want to see the video with the test of the behavior of the bike with this change. hug
Thank u for your message.
A new video is coming soon about the review of the shock.
Thanks for suscribing and watching My channel.
Link to buy shocks please ? & updated vid telling us they were 👍
฿6,800.00 | โช๊ค Racing boy VD Series FORZA 350 RCB 430mm | s.lazada.co.th/s.WKqaQ
Video coming soon
Why ? The original shocks are enginered perfectly!
So what's the point 😂😂😂
Not st all.
Upgrade your suspencion bith front and back plus tires and u will feel the difference
Why did you choose this brand?
I think I would have a nice ride up to Honda, they'd probably fit them for free, but still worth a fiver of their time in this heat.
It was imported from Malaysia and I read a few reviews which seemed good.
They come with extra could adjustable springs and the ability to change the oil in the shock.
To me that was a plus.
I have a few yes shocks on my other bikes and felt that it might be good to try something new.
Oh and why did I install instead of giving the work to Honda, well it's fun and the weather up north is not that bad.
Thanks for watching and suscribing to My channel
@@NickCaliThai Lucky you, it's steaming hot and humid in the South - a/c tonight for sure... I have a ceiling fan overhead and a stand fan next to me in my office with the windows open to the sea at nearly 9.00pm, and I'm sweating. We'd join you up North, if it wasn't for Covid and the smoke. If we could travel I'd be back in UK for the Spring time.
Going to order my Forza tomorrow, then it'll be the same game as you've had with yours.
Fingers crossed the restrictions get lifted, and things settle down for my planned trip in August / Sept.
Look forward to update on the performance improvements with your new shocks. Cheers Chris.
@@christurner3857 lol, it sounds super hot down their m8.
The smoke this year has been very little and it's been raining allot.
Way more then any year that I can remember up here.
It's like the climate has been changing or something.
Congrats on the new bike also, it's a cruiser for sure and you will enjoy allot.
Love the power and comfort of the bike mak mak lol.
Anyways enjoy your evening and hope no power outages for you tonight lol.
Sawadeekap buddy.
@@NickCaliThai Ha ha, more than likely, I keep the remote by my bedside.
Glad to hear the smoke hasn't been so bad. Hopefully the weather up there will be good for my trip.
I test drove the old Forza 300, on a 5-day hire over 1,000+kms, and was impressed with that. The extra bit of power was the clincher, and the fact the X-ADV was so hot between the legs, plus you can't beat the comfort and the boot space.
Hey bro, i got myself a brand new forza 350 last week , loving it so much compared to my pcx125 but like you i feel like the rear shocks are so crap, i'd say similar or even worst compared to PCX...
I want to ask you if changing them for those if it really makes a difference and its a well wasted money? Keep it up watching all your vids about the forza 💪
It's worth it.
I would do both front and rear.
But rear would be first.
@@NickCaliThai thank you so much for your feedback, i will for sure change both. Think its all it need to be close to perfect scooter 😁
how do they ride? tellllll ussssss hahahaha
Bro please, can i chat you on messenger? I need to know the bottom measurement.
do you use line, give me your line id and i will add you