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  1. Jester1971

    Husqvarna Cast Wheels (Husky factory accessory)

    Thank you, this is a fantastic help to me. I have seen good reviews on the Road 6 but they are always on larger bikes than ours. I was looking at the racier Power 6 as this what they fit on the new 2024 Duke 390 (as well as the larger cc Dukes) but was worried they would not get up to temp very...
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    Husqvarna Cast Wheels (Husky factory accessory)

    Hi Rob, Now you have had the Michelin Road 6 on for a while how are you finding them for road riding? How is the grip and ride quality on road compared to the Rally STR? I am considering changing to Road 6 but love the look of the STR, I just cannot decide if the difference on the road is worth...
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    Old stock bargains, UK.

    Wow, running a new bike in on the North Coast 500 is an amazing start to your Vitpilens life. I am a bit jealous! The price you paid is a bargain any way you look at it. At that price I could have bought most of my mods and still be below the £5000 I paid. I totally agree about the RGV...
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    Svart 401 chain

    DID VX gold here too, first thing I changed.
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    Hello All -- New Guy With A Key Question

    I would blur the QR and the barcode and the numbers if that card was were mine, not a sensible thing to post on the internet, just saying.
  6. Jester1971

    2024 Svartpilen 401 starting problem & Clicking sound

    This is the solenoid on my 23’ svart. These are the bolts that were very loose from new on mine, they are under the rubber boots. Worth a check whether it helps or not.
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    2024 Svartpilen 401 starting problem & Clicking sound

    Try tightening the 2 bolts on the starter solenoid under the seat (well it is under the seat on 2023 model) also you should only hit the starter button once, do not hold it on, it should be a one touch start. This should be stated in your manual. With this being a brand new bike you might...
  8. Jester1971

    Vitpilen Shock Preload

    Rear sag (with you in all your riding gear on) should be around 25% of the total travel for your bike. The total travel will be in the manual. If you only work with the standard shock and spring static sag is irrelevant, your bike cannot ride without you on it, yes 5-10% of static sag is...
  9. Jester1971

    Where are the front ACC connectors?

    Mine are here… They just hang there above the head casing.
  10. Jester1971

    My New Svart 401

    Honestly I had an Öhlins on my Hornet 600 and this is better quality. The machining is to notch and you can remove the spring by just turning the preload. The damping is just right, I have not touched it from out of the box, it is set right in the middle of the 24 clicks. I hate that blue...
  11. Jester1971

    My New Svart 401

    Just a couple more mods and some updated pics.... I made a very small alloy fly screen-ish thing, I just think the bit between the headlight and clock looks unfinished. I am not totally happy with my efforts but for now it will remain. Titanium grey Nitron shock blends in well I think. It...
  12. Jester1971

    Tyre inner tube question

    Michelin Road and Tail, 17MG front 17MI rear will fit your standard tyre sizes.
  13. Jester1971

    Rear shock spanner wrench..

    My original. The shock is 67mm across the grooves and 74mm on the outside of the grooves. I think a 70 or 75 would be needed. Hope this helps.
  14. Jester1971

    Cleaning carter/New issue: starter problems.

    Try tightening the bolts on the starter relay under the seat, they can work loose after time. There is a thread on here, search ‘401 starting problem’ in the 401 forum, it may be a simple fix.
  15. Jester1971

    2021 401 rear shock

    @GeoKrpan, Glad you tried it, I think sometimes you can just settle for how something is when it can be much better. I have actually raised my forks in the clamps, only by 5mm but they now sit on the first ring down from the adjuster cap, it was at the second line. I lowered the forks (which...
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    Buying a Svartpilen Second Hand from Original Owner - Lots of Questions!

    I would not know if it is a cause for concern. Here in the UK they are doing great deals on brand new 2023 svartpilens and vitpilens. Now the all new 2024 ones are in showrooms the old stock is being sold very cheap. Price for 2023 svartpilen was £5600 in April ‘23 then down to £5000 in...
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    Buying a Svartpilen Second Hand from Original Owner - Lots of Questions!

    From owners manual, it is available to download online from Husqvarna. I do not know where ATL is in the world but you can put the year of your bike then scroll the download menu for the country code, ie. UK - USA - FRA etc.
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