Orcadian wrote: Mon Mar 02, 2026 10:50 am Hi Mr G,
What year is your ADV? I think the 2025/2026 switchgear has had a big re-think from feedback!

Ian

Mine is a 2024 model, and there have been a few detail changes for the 2025+ models. A manufacturer responding to owner feedback? That's a novel concept!!

I’m considering making the same move

Have a 2022 Forza, might swap it for an ADV

I have the Honda leg wind deflectors, they were about 60 quid but the dealer fitted them for me ( they are self adhesive anyway I think). As well as being of some practical benefit, I think they improve the looks as well.....

Leadfarmer - there are pros and cons for me! I really like the looks, especially with side bars/lights. The left switchgear for daily use is an improvement and the bars and mirrors are better. Less weather protection and not used to all the functions on the display yet - still can't find the voltmeter!
Yes, will definitely get leg wind deflectors and might fit a screen flip unit - very narrow, so might have to mod my spare MRA x creen.

Ian

Just a quick shot of L/H switchgear, indicators much more prominent, horn button less so!



Just found the voltmeter - it's in the deep maintenance menu to look at but can't be shown on riding display!

Ian

Orcadian wrote: Tue Mar 03, 2026 6:13 pm
Just found the voltmeter - it's in the deep maintenance menu to look at but can't be shown on riding display!

Ditto the engine temperature gauge, as far as I can make out - happy to be corrected!

My Forza 300 has gone too, bade farewell to it yesterday on a rare and lovely dry warm and sunny March day. Rode home not on an ADV 350 which I haven’t even a morsel of interest in but a Yamaha XMax 300. Not one of those early models with the shite headlights either, I’ll hasten to add.

The deal is done, Forza is going, should have an Iridium Grey ADV350 in a couple of weeks

That's great! We can compare notes/experiences. Did you get the shiny version of iridium grey? The earlier version in UK was Matte - which I really don't like. Hopefully be out and about on my ADV soon but I have to take my Super Cub for MOT (annual test) tomorrow - six years old now.

Ian

Yes, it’s the shiny grey, looks quite classy in my opinion

I didn’t like the matte grey last year either, the paint looked kind of cheap, even though I’m sure it was fine