OUT AND ABOUT 2023

[Orcade-Ian]

Looks like you've all been out enjoying the better weather, so as we have had a rare week of great sunshine, it was time to give the 550 its first shakedown run.  Only about 50 miles but a cracking run nevertheless.  First impressions are very favourable - forks seem a bit firm with 7.5 weight Putoline oil and pulls well with just a slight hesitation if you ask for too much in too high a gear but revs freely up to 8k.  Didn't go any higher than that as I was catching Les too quickly on his Forza.


Should have my own new 350 Forza sometime next week.

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[Johnny4428]

Nice one Ian! Great weather we were on Grandkids duty here. Took the 750 out for its first shake down yesterday, seemed to run quite well maybe not quite the pulling power on the steep hills, returned to base and had a cold header pipe on number 2. Plug changed today for a Denso fired up and running great. Bloody duff NGK! Not that unusual I don’t suppose.

[andy120t]

I was in Ramsgate and Margate at the weekend.....not a Mod in sight and just one lone(ly) Rocker at Ramsgate harbour - proudly sporting his long boots, white socks and AceCafe headlight cover. #-livingthedream!

[Johnwebley]

Do any of the Bristol owners know about Fowler's open evening?

I remember visiting pre covid,



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[Laverdaroo]

Hey John,
I hadn’t heard anything but then again, I didn’t know  it was a thing, you want me to find out and report back?


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[Johnwebley]

Hey John,
I hadn’t heard anything but then again, I didn’t know  it was a thing, you want me to find out and report back?


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[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

I like the look of that Forza - looks a cool Scooter (am I allowed to say that here).

[Laverdaroo]

Hey John,
I hadn’t heard anything but then again, I didn’t know  it was a thing, you want me to find out and report back?


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[Matt_Harrington]

Well, by sheer chance, where we are on holiday, the Forza was parked near to us. It looks far too comfy!!
I suppose it is a bike / scooter hybrid...

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[Orcade-Ian]

The very first time I clapped eyes on the Forza I was impressed - then Les let me have a go on his and I felt it was the way to go after all of those years of GoldWings.  It's never going to compete I know but should be able to take me on a few more adventures before I curl me toes up!  The new version has a slightly bigger engine and electric screen and was not far off the price I got back for my 'Wing after 20 years.  The under seat storage is unbelievable although I have had a small top box fitted.
Should be arriving home next week so will post a few pics for anyone interested.  One small thing to come to terms with is not pulling the clutch in when coming to a halt - that's the rear brake which nearly stands it on its nose!

Ian

[Johnny4428]

Had a descent run out with the 750 today she is running great, welcome back cylinder No2! New plug fitted. Nice dry sunny day here.

[haynes66]

not a forza, but a silver wing. bit bouncy but great on long runs, although i might have to sell it to pay for our new combi boiler

[Johnny4428]

O no! Bad times!😳😳

[Laverdaroo]

That’s an awful story! Build a fire, keep the bike!


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[andy120t]

Nooooo...what is that?! A Silverwing is a CX650 custom / tourer. The Goldwings baby brother (or sister!).