Honda Forza 300 Battery Access Update (NSS300) - NO SEAT REMOVAL!
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- Опубликовано: 19 июл 2024
- This is a follow up video to my Honda Forza 300 (NSS300) motorcycle/scooter seat removal video ( • Honda Forza 300 (NSS30... ) in order to access the battery for service or adding a battery tender. It has been discovered you can access the battery without having to remove the seat! This video shows how to do this.
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0:16 Introduction
1:08 Looking for battery cover screws
1:56 Remove screws to battery cover
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I know this is an old video but it does work well. Honda should be shot for making the battery this difficult to access :) My 2012 Silver Wing is SO much easier to get to sigh. Anyway my suggestion to add to this ? I leave all three screws out of the battery cover! Cover just slides in and no real need to bolt it down unless you carry tons of weight here. Just pop off the cover and voila battery is in sight. If you are hesitant, you can replace the center screw only (easiest to see and get to). Hope this helps! Thanks again.
@Glenn Mason - Great suggestion, thanks for posting it! I usually have a few small tools in there so that weight would keep the cover in place. Thanks again!
And as an added bonus, you're Forza now weighs (2 screws) less, which translates into improved fuel economy...I'm in. Thanks.
@1966johnnywayne - Amen!
that's why i love youtube and the people that post help videos
@kevhunta - Thanks for the comment and for watching!
Had to change the battery in my 2014 Honda Forza today and boy do I wish I had watched your videos on how to remove the seat. As you know there is hardly any room to work having to stick your head in, both hands plus tools to get the battery terminals and the battery tender screwed back together. A real cusser of a job which took me about 3 hours to complete.
@november151956 - Yeah, and then you also have the seat dropping down on you because the lift strut isn't strong enough to keep the seat up. I have the newer stronger version of the lift strut that will part of a future video. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I didn't remove the seat to get to the battery cover but it sure isn't easy to do. It is very hard to see and to put the screws back in. I also added a battery maintainer and their is indeed no room for the inline fuse but I just squeezed the wiring out of the battery compartment along the front edge and although it was a tight fit it works rather then cutting out a spot in the battery cover to run the wires through. Great videos Zoosk!
@dannytoeh - Hey thanks for the feedback! I had a heck of a time getting that fuse through, great to hear you were able to do so without any cuts! I just realized my battery tender isn't working on the Forza now, need to sort out what happened. I added another 12V connector and wired it into the battery, might be a blown fuse or something. Anyway, thanks again!
You’re a champ, thank you for making this video
@Dan Dobi - You bet, thanks for watching and commenting. And congrats on your movie!
Thanks, you saved me a lot of work.
Great to hear!
Tks for the update! I was just about to start today with seat removal and thought what a mess ;-)
Peter Mallm, Germany
@Peter Malim - Right! Same here, doesn’t seem like it should be difficult, because it’s not. Live and learn! Cheers.
@@zooskifilms live and learn, yes, day by day ;-)
Very helpful, just what I needed to know
Glad to hear it. Thanks for the comment!
Thanks my friend. So clear and easear.
@erizos25 - You're welcome, glad to hear it was helpful! Ride safe.
Glad I stumbled upon this video too. Still glad I saw the other two vids though because I will be replacing the faulty stock strut. And even though a previous owner installed a Battery Tender dongle, I may poke a hole thru the battery compartment cover with an appropriate sized hole saw for the BT fuse. Maybe add a rubber grommet too.
@ziptiefighter - Sounds like a great idea. Would love to see what that looks like after you finish it. My tender cable is long enough to charge with the seat open, but the seat doesn't stay open by itself, which frustrates me to no end. That is the next project for me as well, changing that seat strut to the new and improved version. Video coming soon! Thanks again!
@ziptiefighter - Sounds like a great idea. Would love to see what that looks like after you finish it. My tender cable is long enough to charge with the seat open, but the seat doesn't stay open by itself, which frustrates me to no end. That is the next project for me as well, changing that seat strut to the new and improved version. Video coming soon! Thanks again!
@@zooskifilms The actual removal of the old and install of the new strut was easy. The biggest point of anxiety was removing the plastic panels without breaking any of the tabs. And there are a lot of tabs! In hindsight, it occurred to me that removal of the plastic "Tupperware" panels might go a little easier in warm weather (perhaps a bit more pliable).
I also ended up discovering a couple of bonehead (battery-related) moves by a previous owner which I was able to correct on the same day.
Thanks bro your video helps me a lot~!!
김병준 - great to hear, enjoy!
Thank you and did help alot.
@Pat Kelly - Thank you for watching and the comment, it is appreciated!👍
Yeah I know the guy that changed my battery didn't remove the seat
God these bikes eat batteries ! Lol
Gonna try to change it myself on my 2017 model . Thanks
@t.stephe5086 - I keep mine on a battery tender and still on the original battery. If you have to change it hopefully the seat will stay up on its own. I don’t know who spec’d that seat lifter but they should be fired. Good luck!
Omg... Thx A LOT!!!
You’re welcome a lot!!
It's useful, save it for future, thank u
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much!!!
@Karley Fuchs - You're welcome! Hope the video was helpful. Ride safe!
Thank you for this. Subscribing
You are welcome, hope you enjoyed it!
I need help with getting to put my bike on charge as the battery is under the seat it has a special key to unlock the bike as mine is keyless help me someone 😢
@@diamondwhite1 Lift up the seat and unscrew the battery cover to get access to the battery
@@MrSweeperUSA doh my bike is keyless and I have the emergency key and if battery dead then you can’t access under the seat with no life in the battery go and chec your manual again cos no access to battery if you can’t get the seat up
@@diamondwhite1 2014 Honda Forzas are not keyless in the USA. It uses a regular key that you can use and pop the seat open and then have access to the battery. What is the year of your Honda Forza?
Whats a good replacement battery for the honda forza
@Raymond Palermo - Good question. I am not an expert on battery technologies, but when the time comes I would replace mine with the original YUASA battery (same model unless not available). The battery in my Honda Forza is still the original, so just over 5 years and still feels strong. I think the key to this is keeping a battery charger/tender connected when you don't use the scooter. Otherwise the battery replacement options are many, depends on your budget. The lithium-ion battery is a very good choice, but will be more expensive. I think you can find a good sealed AGM battery for $50-$100, and be sure to put a charger on it when not in use. I hope this helps, wish I could offer a more definitive answer. Good luck and let us know what you decide.
thx alot
Welcome!
Thank you. But why don't you remove the other video? As it has been superseeded?
@gazzo12345 - The original video is still there, here is the link, it's also in the Description section of this video: ruclips.net/video/p-N0W-fm1nk/видео.html
@gazzo12345 - Sorry, I misunderstood your comment. So I decided to leave that original video up in case someone does want to still know how to remove the seat for other reasons. I will put a comment into that other video Description pointing to this video if they only need access to the battery. Thanks!
How to change back light honda Forza 300 2014 .
@maciejwisniewski9514 - Which one? The tail light or turn signal? In either case they I believe they are part of the same assembly. It's a bit of work, I'll add this video to my to-do list. If you need something sooner than later send me a DM and I can send you the relevant pages from the service manual. Cheers!
Still wondering how you can get your hand all the way down their to remove the battery. I know it can be done lol
@t.stephen5086 - Yeah you need to get your head and hand in there to see what you’re doing. Not easy but it can be done. Ride safe!
Useful since my battery died and I cant find my manual.
Glad it helped!
How to check my battery and fuses on Honda forza
@Rashawn Pennyman - Checking fuses - you would need a multi-meter to check resistance across the fuse, pretty easy to check, just need the meter. For the battery you would need a battery tester, or take it in to your local auto parts store, most will have a battery tester and test for free. Otherwise, if you ride your Forza regularly and notice a slow engine turn-over this is an indication the battery might need to be replaced. I would also expect the need to change after 4-5 years of use. To prolong your battery life purchase a battery tender and keep it plugged in whenever not riding. My Forza is 6 years old and I keep mine on a battery tender and the battery is still working well! I'll make a video on the battery tender I use to show how it maintains the battery.
Where is the ecu located
@H Dftr - It is on the right side, behind the body panel about where the driver sits. If you send me your email I can send you a picture.
OMG, watching you gave me a headache. I had to learn how to fix the carbs of a Yamaha 1100 cc Virago. You better not try such things. Sorry, but can access the cover even at a 350, the newer one, where the battery is hanging in there, without removing the seat. Why subscribe to an amateur who doesn't really know what he is doing? Peace, my post wasn't meant to criticize you, you are still learning the easiest things.
@sisaketmike - Haha, well I watched that video 5 times and did not get a headache! Is it the video that made you angry or my 8k+ subscribers? Don't be a hater, you'll get there. Cheers and enjoy Thailand! ✌
My Honda forza wont start
@Rashawn Pennyman - sorry for the delay, was traveling out of country. Have you been able to figure out why the your Forza won't start?
Thanks but the video could be done in 30 seconds :)
@Gerard Francesch. - Haha, you’re probably right. Or perhaps not more than 1 minute! Cheers!
Way easier in ADV
@Podunk Man - I do like that X-ADV 750, but you can’t find it in the US. Cheers!