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My Aerox that I bought new a couple of years ago now has the front end wobble too. It didn't when I first bought it, and I haven't had to change tires yet. I attribute the wobble to possible slight uneven tread wear. It's only noticeable if I take both hands off. Since there isn't a time I would do that riding normally, and as there's no noticeable pull I see it as a non-issue and haven't pursued a fix.

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Nice review mate and thanks for letting me ride yours.

The death wobble is something I experienced doing a test ride on 350 for sale and it really put me off because it was so pronounced but a quick Google told me it was common.

Not a huge, huge issue but off-putting nonetheless.

It's worth noting the brakes are much better on a 350 vs a 150/160 but filtering and parking are nowhere near as good in central, central Patts.

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On 15/06/2024 at 16:47, forcebwithu said:

My Aerox that I bought new a couple of years ago now has the front end wobble too. It didn't when I first bought it, and I haven't had to change tires yet. I attribute the wobble to possible slight uneven tread wear. It's only noticeable if I take both hands off. Since there isn't a time I would do that riding normally, and as there's no noticeable pull I see it as a non-issue and haven't pursued a fix.

:) No I don't generally ride with no hands either, but even 1 handed it became quite noticeable.. Perhaps the steering head bearing... Not sure but for the time being it again a pleasure to ride :)
 

On 15/06/2024 at 17:34, Fired Up Paul said:

Nice review mate and thanks for letting me ride yours.

The death wobble is something I experienced doing a test ride on 350 for sale and it really put me off because it was so pronounced but a quick Google told me it was common.

Not a huge, huge issue but off-putting nonetheless.

It's worth noting the brakes are much better on a 350 vs a 150/160 but filtering and parking are nowhere near as good in central, central Patts.

Your welcome my friend :D It is amazing what is common out there once you start researching a problem. My FJR1300 that I have had 3 of over the last 20yrs.... Never knew it had so many electrical issues.... But after 2 1/2 years trying to get mine running, I now know all about them. And happy to say I thinkI have finally got there..... 

As for filtering I do it on my big bikes with panniers, so the 350 is like a toy 🤣

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Regards, Atlas.

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Good review, thanks. I was thinking about an upgrade from my click 160 to a Forza 350 purely wanting some extra power just for heck of it. I use the scooter mainly around town to cut through thick traffic.

When I looked at the pertinent specs, at least on paper it wasn't compelling enough, I think I just need a click with a bigger engine..... maybe the Aprila 200 gt.

The things that stood out below is the extra 66kg which would soak up some of that extra power. It's also 42 cm wider, that's a whole lot more mirrors I'd be clipping while cutting lanes in traffic. 😀

 

Click 160                                  Forza 350
Weight      118kg                       184kg            (66kg)
Width        109cm                      151cm           (42cm)
Power       11.3kW@8,500       21.5kw@7500
Torque      13.8Nm@7,000      31.5Nm@5250 rpm

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I have the 2018 Forza 300 and I have changed the weights in the variator to Dr Pulley sliders which make it a lot faster off the line. I still get it to around 130 KPH (GPS speed). I changed the spring in the clutch to engage higher as well, so it revs a bit more when you start out, then it takes off. I put on a Gates belt, which I dont know if it has made much of a difference. 

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Having owned a Forza 300 and then test drove a  couple of 350s In the end I actually opted for an ADV350. Found it so much  better to ride ; I’m not a bike expert but it seems all I lost out on was an electric windshield but the suspension, brakes  and riding position were so much better than the Forza. It also felt easier to maneuver and nippier too.  
 

I eventually got tired of the heat riding around town so moved over to four wheels ; but if I ever get another bike it will be the ADV350 it just felt superior in every way. 

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3 hours ago, Sloracer said:

Good review, thanks. I was thinking about an upgrade from my click 160 to a Forza 350 purely wanting some extra power just for heck of it. I use the scooter mainly around town to cut through thick traffic.

When I looked at the pertinent specs, at least on paper it wasn't compelling enough, I think I just need a click with a bigger engine..... maybe the Aprila 200 gt.

The things that stood out below is the extra 66kg which would soak up some of that extra power. It's also 42 cm wider, that's a whole lot more mirrors I'd be clipping while cutting lanes in traffic. 😀

Try doing it on one of these :)
300KGs wet, plus 2 up and luggage 😉

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Click 160                                  Forza 350
Weight      118kg                       184kg            (66kg)
Width        109cm                      151cm           (42cm)
Power       11.3kW@8,500       21.5kw@7500
Torque      13.8Nm@7,000      31.5Nm@5250 rpm

 

 

Regards, Atlas.

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1 hour ago, Essexlad79 said:

Having owned a Forza 300 and then test drove a  couple of 350s In the end I actually opted for an ADV350. Found it so much  better to ride ; I’m not a bike expert but it seems all I lost out on was an electric windshield but the suspension, brakes  and riding position were so much better than the Forza. It also felt easier to maneuver and nippier too.  
 

I eventually got tired of the heat riding around town so moved over to four wheels ; but if I ever get another bike it will be the ADV350 it just felt superior in every way. 

Have not tried 1 mate, they were in the works I think when I bought, had they have been available at the time maybe I would have :)

 

Regards, Atlas.

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