Forza 350 steering wobble

[Badrabbit]

Anyone managed to sort this problem out?

It happens if you take your hands off the steering which of course you shouldent do..

Honda say if its okay when you are driving its fine they also say "don't take your hands off the steering"

Other than this the bike is awesome.

Edited November 4, 2023 by Badrabbit

[VocalNeal]

13 minutes ago, Badrabbit said:

It happens if you take your hands off the steering which of course you shouldent do..

 

Then don't do it.🤔

[papa al]

Is headset adjusted properly.?

[Badrabbit]

7 minutes ago, papa al said:

Is headset adjusted properly.?

No idea the bike is very new, apparently all 350's have the problem, could be adjustments but the Video I saw was on a new Forza with no modifications, mine drives great so I don't consider it a problem untill it happens when driving with your hands on the steering.

I'll keep my hands on from now on but have only taken them off a couple of times just to check.

[digbeth]

this is a known problem, especially pronounced if you have top boxes or wife fitted to the back, 

some tried fixing int with stiffer springs in the back 

[bbko]

Stock tires or aftermarket? 

[Badrabbit]

1 minute ago, digbeth said:

this is a known problem, especially pronounced if you have top boxes or wife fitted to the back, 

some tried fixing int with stiffer springs in the back 

Yes I've got a top box plus YSS G-TX rear suspension.

It's fine, getting old now so big powerful bikes are out for me, Forza is great, plenty of power for me

 

[Badrabbit]

8 minutes ago, bbko said:

Stock tires or aftermarket? 

Stock tires

[Badrabbit]

1 hour ago, VocalNeal said:

 

Then don't do it.🤔

I won't.

[marcusb]

had a 2022 Honda wave 110 new. With a bit of luggage the wobble was ridiculous, actually dangerous. Front end was way to light. 30-45 kph is always the worst zone, physics or something. Honda mechanics in 4 shops couldn't figure it out, I traded it on a 125. Sorted. 

 Id get a different bike. 

I was coming up a mountain on a windy day with the 110. I leaned into a left curve and the the wind caught my front wheel. the steering went complete left, complete right and then settled down. I pulled over to change underwear and decided to sell the bike. 

 

I was surprised when one mechanic weighing in at 150kg had the same effect, I thought his weight in the middle of the bike would cancel the problem but no. 

[VocalNeal]

There is a sort of dedicated forum https://hondapcx.org/viewforum.php?f=20 I could not see anything about wobble but you could ask.

[Badrabbit]

4 minutes ago, marcusb said:

had a 2022 Honda wave 110 new. With a bit of luggage the wobble was ridiculous, actually dangerous. Front end was way to light. 30-45 kph is always the worst zone, physics or something. Honda mechanics in 4 shops couldn't figure it out, I traded it on a 125. Sorted. 

 Id get a different bike. 

I was coming up a mountain on a windy day with the 110. I leaned into a left curve and the the wind caught my front wheel. the steering went complete left, complete right and then settled down. I pulled over to change underwear and decided to sell the bike. 

 

I was surprised when one mechanic weighing in at 150kg had the same effect, I thought his weight in the middle of the bike would cancel the problem but no. 

I'll be doing a 2500km trip this coming January so let's see how that goes, I met a man recently who was having the same problem, his bike had done over 25,000kms.

I've only done just under 2,000kms it's great so far.

[VocalNeal]

Here ya go 🤔 

 

 

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There are more listings.

Edited November 4, 2023 by VocalNeal

[Badrabbit]

25 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:

Here ya go 🤔 

 

 

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/forza-350-honda-forza350-nss350-2021-2022-2023-i4842949327-s20244139207.html?c=&channelLpJumpArgs=&clickTrackInfo=query%3AHonda%2BForza%2Bsteering%2Bdamper%3Bnid%3A4842949327%3Bsrc%3ALazadaMainSrp%3Brn%3A0627e093c2e36bb2ec2a2f32ee02454b%3Bregion%3Ath%3Bsku%3A4842949327_TH%3Bprice%3A1431%3Bclient%3Adesktop%3Bsupplier_id%3A100329280675%3Bbiz_source%3Ah5_pdp%3Bslot%3A0%3Butlog_bucket_id%3A469695%3Basc_category_id%3A12724%3Bitem_id%3A4842949327%3Bsku_id%3A20244139207%3Bshop_id%3A4172949&fastshipping=0&freeshipping=1&fs_ab=2&fuse_fs=&lang=en&location=Overseas&price=1431&priceCompare=skuId%3A20244139207%3Bsource%3Alazada-search-voucher%3Bsn%3A0627e093c2e36bb2ec2a2f32ee02454b%3BoriginPrice%3A143100%3BvoucherPrice%3A143100%3BdisplayPrice%3A143100%3BsinglePromotionId%3A-1%3BsingleToolCode%3AmockedSalePrice%3BvoucherPricePlugin%3A1%3BbuyerId%3A100044069876%3Btimestamp%3A1699073913315&ratingscore=5.0&request_id=0627e093c2e36bb2ec2a2f32ee02454b&review=1&sale=1&search=1&source=search&spm=a2o4m.searchlist.list.i27.629457eezxcObO&stock=1

 

There are more listings.

Cheers, I will look into this but thinking it will be expensive.

[Badrabbit]

1 minute ago, Badrabbit said:

Cheers, I will look into this but thinking it will be expensive, I'll check with my local big bike shop.

 

[VocalNeal]

45 minutes ago, Badrabbit said:

 

 

Between 1500 and 2500 baht plus labour.

[eisfeld]

9 hours ago, digbeth said:

wife fitted to the back

 

I hope you take her off every now and then 🙂

[Agusts]

I heard about this issue too, even on the old model Forza, so I decided I never take both my hands off the handlebar, so became a none issue for me, those who lift both hands off a motorbike deserve a bit of wobble, here and there, and everywhere....!!! 🙄😜

[AtlasAus]

Hey all,

2021 Forza 350 
 

All good until 20,000 KMs and I decided to change the OEM tyres that came with it. Up until that point I had no issues.... (If it's not broke, don't try and fix it !!!)

I also ride big bikes all over Thailand and withing days of putting on, what I thought to be very good tyres, Michelin City Grip 2 I went away on a trip.... 

It was not until I returned and used the scooter a bit more that I suddenly noticed a severe front end wobble at about 70KMH plus.... 

Again have not been here to sort out.... Took it to tyre place to check wheel balance and they were spot on. 

So I either have a problem with the new tyres or something has suddenly decided to be a problem. 

I have never fitted steering dampers on any bike in over 40yrs, so there must be something else to try ? 

I like to use the Forza to go to BKK, so much easier than the car, but it's madness on the "3" as it is, let alone with a bike that wants t throw me off !! 

Up until now I have really enjoyed the bike, perfect size and that little extra power :) 

Edited December 7, 2023 by AtlasAus

[Agusts]

Go with another tyre, maybe the original came with it..., I have heard people changing tyres cure some of the issue, although they changed the factory one...! 

 

Maybe it has got to do with the shape of tyre, some more flat, some more oval etc. ...!?