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5/28/2026 1:12:12 AM EDT


Left bike is a 2026 XADV 750 and the bike on the right is a 2025 Forza 750. The Forza I bought late last year and I had an oopsie 2 months into ownership. Not wanting to wait months to get it back, I bought the XADV, while the Forza was in the shop. I just got the Forza back, a bit over 5 months later. 205,000 baht or 6,300 usd for plastics! Luckily, there was 0 damage to the frame.

Shop did a great job putting it back together. As soon as I took possession, I did a 2 hour backroads/ highway trip to make sure all was kosher. The Forza is being sold to a friend, as I have no room for 2 bikes. Had all fluids changed and chain cleaned/ lubed this morning as it was sitting for so long. The XADV will get the chain cleaned and lubed Monday, as my friend and me will be going on an 8 hour road trip to his new home. My longest trip on a bike, since I was 20-21 years old.

Pic of Forza, while it was waiting on parts.

5/28/2026 10:39:38 AM EDT
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And Jelly! (in a good way) Living the life my friend!

I'm really hoping to get a Gold Wing DCT next year.   (not kidding!)
Proud and grateful Tennessee Squire

flgfish: "Low mileage cars piss me off. You saving your girlfriend for the next guy? Drive the car and enjoy it. A 911 is damn near bulletproof."
5/28/2026 9:46:06 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Butternut:


And Jelly! (in a good way) Living the life my friend!

I'm really hoping to get a Gold Wing DCT next year.   (not kidding!)
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The red bike behind my 2 is a goldwing. That's a huge bitch!
5/29/2026 7:52:55 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Stitches1974:

The red bike behind my 2 is a goldwing. That's a huge bitch!
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Proud and grateful Tennessee Squire

flgfish: "Low mileage cars piss me off. You saving your girlfriend for the next guy? Drive the car and enjoy it. A 911 is damn near bulletproof."
5/29/2026 8:57:32 PM EDT
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@Butternut


5/29/2026 9:03:04 PM EDT
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I’d love to check one out

Enjoy!
You should move to the right lane, where the rule of vehicle and traffic law still exists. You will not survive here. You are not a wolf, and the left lane is the land of wolves now.
5/29/2026 9:09:54 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Stitches1974:
@Butternut


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55302419289_bc7ac715e8_c.jpg
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Cool! I like big bitches and I cannot lie...

This vid pushed me over the edge for a DCT


You WILL NOT believe what the new Goldwing can do

Proud and grateful Tennessee Squire

flgfish: "Low mileage cars piss me off. You saving your girlfriend for the next guy? Drive the car and enjoy it. A 911 is damn near bulletproof."
5/29/2026 10:51:45 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By fttam:
I’d love to check one out

Enjoy!
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Both are fun in their own way. The forza is better on the highway and the xadv is better in town.

When I move in December,  a transalp or 750 hornet will replace the xadv.
5/29/2026 10:58:19 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Butternut:
Cool! I like big bitches and I cannot lie...

This vid pushed me over the edge for a DCT


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiVky13X9iM|2
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I can see you doing wheelies when you get it.

https://www.facebook.com/jay.soares.5/videos/torque-monster-6cyl/641578165181495/
5/29/2026 11:41:35 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Stitches1974:

I can see you doing wheelies when you get it.

https://www.facebook.com/jay.soares.5/videos/torque-monster-6cyl/641578165181495/
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Proud and grateful Tennessee Squire

flgfish: "Low mileage cars piss me off. You saving your girlfriend for the next guy? Drive the car and enjoy it. A 911 is damn near bulletproof."
5/30/2026 12:57:29 AM EDT
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Pretty much a perfect bike for me. If I do buy one, I'd swap out the tubed wheels.

5/30/2026 6:50:00 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Stitches1974:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55298410426_d4bbda35f6_c.jpg

Left bike is a 2026 XADV 750 and the bike on the right is a 2025 Forza 750. The Forza I bought late last year and I had an oopsie 2 months into ownership. Not wanting to wait months to get it back, I bought the XADV, while the Forza was in the shop. I just got the Forza back, a bit over 5 months later. 205,000 baht or 6,300 usd for plastics! Luckily, there was 0 damage to the frame.

Shop did a great job putting it back together. As soon as I took possession, I did a 2 hour backroads/ highway trip to make sure all was kosher. The Forza is being sold to a friend, as I have no room for 2 bikes. Had all fluids changed and chain cleaned/ lubed this morning as it was sitting for so long. The XADV will get the chain cleaned and lubed Monday, as my friend and me will be going on an 8 hour road trip to his new home. My longest trip on a bike, since I was 20-21 years old.

Pic of Forza, while it was waiting on parts.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55298832575_5e537d021d_c.jpg
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Both of those look to have some pretty robust front brakes. Are they powerful stoppers? They look it.
Proud and grateful Tennessee Squire

flgfish: "Low mileage cars piss me off. You saving your girlfriend for the next guy? Drive the car and enjoy it. A 911 is damn near bulletproof."
5/30/2026 8:43:22 AM EDT
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Both of those look to have some pretty robust front brakes. Are they powerful stoppers? They look it.
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Dual disc Nissan in front and single disc is rear. The forza stops better, but both stop well.

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