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  1. Dan00Hawk

    FS: 2018 Vitpilen 701

    This was your bike's way of saying that you need to keep her, fix her up and get back on her again! Glad you'll heal up with nothing too serious.
  2. Dan00Hawk

    2020 Svartpilen 401 seat set. Illinois. $100

    $100 (firm) plus shipping with tracking #. Or $100 (firm) pickup in Plainfield IL area. Lower offers will not be answered, and I'm not interested in haggling. I traded in my Svart at the dealer with the Ergo seat. Both pieces are clean with no tears or cracks. Still has some of the frame...
  3. Dan00Hawk

    has anyone mounted a 170/60-R17 rear tire on their Svartpilen 401?

    Going to a wider (and heavier) tire on such a light and nimble bike would cause some negative performance attributes that outweigh the "it looks better" factor, in my opinion.
  4. Dan00Hawk

    Do You Use A Chain Lube Spray, Or A Chain Paste?

    Same here. Cheap, easy to get on Amazon or at Walmart on the shelf. Works great, easy to apply, doesn't sling residue.
  5. Dan00Hawk

    Coffman Shorty Exhaust - Now I’m Thumping!

    Ride by video of my Svart with just the Coffman pipe at the end of this short video (after the 24 second mark after a few other vehicles pass by). Bike at the beginning is a BMW S 1000 R with no cat and Akropovic, so a little deeper than my Husky.
  6. Dan00Hawk

    Tire choices for Svartpilen

    I've only got about 150 miles on them, so just getting them broken in still. Been riding on cold pavement here in Northern Illinois so I've not really pushed them too much. Definitely smoother than the Rally STRs, but I'm comparing my mental notes of those worn tires at the end of last year to...
  7. Dan00Hawk

    Ride Pictures!

    I only noticed that after you mentioned it! I was trying to get the sun peeking over the wall. The angle of the tip matching the line of the tire is just an added hidden bonus. Nice eye to catch that!
  8. Dan00Hawk

    Coffman Shorty Exhaust - Now I’m Thumping!

    My 2nd attempt at "Ahhh, I got it now..." :LOL: I didn't realize you removed the screen from the insert, but now with the photo I see what you mean. Pictures are worth 1000 words! ;) How would you describe the sound difference with the "insert without the screen" vs having the insert...
  9. Dan00Hawk

    Coffman Shorty Exhaust - Now I’m Thumping!

    Ahhh, so you're talking about the main "permanent" baffle, not just the removable "db killer baffle". Got it now. :) Once I saw the polished tip option for the Coffman, that's what got me to buy it.
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    Coffman Shorty Exhaust - Now I’m Thumping!

    Actually, I found the baffle can be removed easily without damaging it by using a snap ring (or retaining ring) pliers . I removed mine, but don't forsee putting it back in, unless I did more exhaust work and needed it to be quieter. This shows the install, but removing it is basically the...
  11. Dan00Hawk

    Coffman Shorty Exhaust - Now I’m Thumping!

    Thread revival for 2022! I installed a Coffman Shorty Slip-On on my 2020 Svart 401 today. Took less than 10 minutes to install with no fitment issues. Came with a new clamp, but need to re-use the OEM muffler gasket by the clamp. I ordered it from Coffman's website specifying the polished...
  12. Dan00Hawk

    Review of Ergo Comfort Seat for 2020+

    I couldn't justify the extra cost for the 2 piece seat. Nice to see someone else try it!
  13. Dan00Hawk

    Gas Tank Rant

    I'm typically getting as low as 57mpg and up to 70mpg. Most often in the mid 60's. I usually refill between 100-120 miles traveled between fill ups. Over 5000 miles, I think I've only put in over 2.0 gallons just once, despite being 0 on the distance remaining and blinking fuel bar...
  14. Dan00Hawk

    Fender Eliminator 401

    I don't want any risk of the tire hitting the plate under full suspension compression and ripping off the plate and probably damaging the tail section/light. So I'm fine with keeping it at an angle that still allows it to be visible for legal purposes.
  15. Dan00Hawk

    Fender Eliminator 401

    I didn't use a kit for mine. I rounded the top of the license plate and wedged it below the taillight. I then ziptied it to the turn-signal stalk to make it secure. I trimmed the bottom of the license plate to make sure I have enough clearance. The light bleed from the taillight is plenty to...
  16. Dan00Hawk

    2020+ Svartpilen and Vitpilen Seat Options

    Here's my 2020 Svart with the 1 piece Vitpilen Ergo seat. It does say Vitpilen on it (embossed if that bothers anyone). The side suede doesnt really match anything, and would've been visually better in dark black, but perhaps it won't fade much in this shade. It's a definite improvement in...
  17. Dan00Hawk

    Svartpilen 401 Fly screen. Clear or Tinted?

    If you go clear, you can always tint it yourself in different shades or colors with something like LaminX. It's also removable if you changed your mind later on...
  18. Dan00Hawk

    USD Shocks - Not cool anymore?

    If my next bike can't microwave a burrito and have it automatically upload a photo of it to Facebook, I'm not buying it...
  19. Dan00Hawk

    Review of Ergo Comfort Seat for 2020+

    I did my first 90 minute ride with the 20/21 Ergo Comfort seat. It's a one piece that says Vitpilen on it, but fits the Svartpilen just fine. A little more cushion than the stock seat is a noticeable improvement. It doesn't transform it to a long distance touring seat, of course, but it feels...
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