I've finally got my ADV350. I was worried about the red being a bit garish, but it looks great ( to me) in the flesh, really pleased with it. I spent last night fitting a genuine Honda rack, Givi top box, Givi tall screen, CTEK connector and a front mudflap. The dealer had fitted the smoked perspex leg guards for me and they look great. I love the new instrument panel, but the "Smart" key is bl**dy awful !

I'm 6'2" but it is really comfy for me with plenty of room in the saddle. The dealer delivered it in a van, but I took it a short ride last night and really liked the way it goes ! Will I ever ride the NC750X again...??!!

.

Congratulations!
I'm sure you'll soon get used to the key thing; it took me a little while but I'm very comfortable with it now.

It looks great - congratulations!

That looks gorgeous! Love that red. It's been a bike I've been interested in since Mottza & Roadrunner got there's. I've always been a little concerned about my height & long legs, but hearing you are same height as me & finding it fine is pleasing. However, although I'm liking the ADV I love my 350 Meteor & am looking at adding a 650 Super Meteor this summer too! I'll have to see how the finances look later in the year.

Got to watch the money a little as just also spent out on a brand new MG electric car. Seems all my friends are getting them or already got one too, including some on here.

What's the problem with the smart key? Never had any worries in 5 years?

Greyerbeard wrote: ↑Mon Mar 10, 2025 8:57 am What's the problem with the smart key? Never had any worries in 5 years?

Probably me not being used to it yet, it has two buttons on the key fob and I haven't worked out what they do. I referred to the manual but I'm not clever enough to understand it. I ended up randomly pressing both buttons in different sequences until eventually I managed to start the engine. To my mind another example of technology "solving" a problem that never existed. What's wrong with just putting a key in the ignition and turning it...!!??

Greyerbeard wrote: ↑Mon Mar 10, 2025 8:57 am What's the problem with the smart key? Never had any worries in 5 years?

I've seen plenty online about the smart key and randomly being unable to start the Forza/ ADV.

Got to admit it's something playing on my mind on whether to buy one.

Anyone on here had any trouble?

Had 4 Honda scoots all with smart keys, never had an issue,

Smart keys: Always carry a spare battery (I have on taped inside the topbox). There must be more drain on the battery; I could just bump start my SuperCub after the winter lay up. If I'd left it much longer, it could have been a problem (although I left the seat open for just that eventuality). In general use, they are not a problem, but I'd be just as happy with a normal key.

For me, the main problem with the new Honda's is the stupid swith arrangement - I have never managed to beep the horn at someone without looking for the switch! It should always be at the bottom!

riders in the storm wrote: ↑Mon Mar 10, 2025 7:19 pm
Probably me not being used to it yet, it has two buttons on the key fob and I haven't worked out what they do. I referred to the manual but I'm not clever enough to understand it. I ended up randomly pressing both buttons in different sequences until eventually I managed to start the engine. To my mind another example of technology "solving" a problem that never existed. What's wrong with just putting a key in the ignition and turning it...!!??

Well...it's all in the handbook, but -
The button with the motorcycle on it is purely to make the indicators flash so you can find your bike in a park full of scooters.
The other button switches the key itself on and off, to save the battery when you're not using the bike.
A brief press of the button causes the light to show green for on or red for off. (If your're colour blind, as I am, I do find the red is 'brighter'. STUPID choice of colours!)
A long press of that button causes the light to flash e.g. red if the key is off, then turn green for on.
Put key in pocket, start bike, ride away - Do NOT forget to take the key with you!
Hope that helps...