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  1. Dan00Hawk

    KTM 390 Adventure Sets record

    Yeah, that "rally spec car" was a gutted Suzuki crossover with a rollcage. Even the wheels were the ones that it came from the dealership with when it was new 15 years ago. I feel that if it had been that "rally spec car" vs me pushing a shopping cart with 3 broken wheels, I also would have...
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    New tire options for Svarty. Dunlop Mutants.

    Yeah, the other things I've read indicate it can handle some mild off roading. I wouldn't choose it for mud or rocky terrain, but that's not the intent of our bikes anyway.
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    New tire options for Svarty. Dunlop Mutants.

    The Pirelli Scorpion STR Rally that comes OEM are quite highly rated. But I'm looking for something that might have a bit better manners on pavement, and a little longer lasting, while still giving me some basic capability on light dirt/gravel roads. These Dunlop Mutant Crossovers look quite...
  4. Dan00Hawk

    Miss Shifts, (she's) My Every Day Thing

    I miss a 2-3 (it stays in 2nd) once every couple hundred miles during a full throttle acceleration near redline. I figure it's just my foot not banging up hard enough to engage it.
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    Svartpilen Tank Bag Subsitute?

    Yes, they are folding mirrors. CRG Lanesplitter. I mounted them with some bar end mounts from RhinoMoto. Check out this thread for more details as well as other options: https://hqvadventure.com/forum/threads/bar-end-mirror-question.171/
  6. Dan00Hawk

    LaminX on headlight

    You can use this link to get 20% off. You can order a regular headlight cover, or just a 6" circle to replicate my method. Or for your vehicle too! http://laminx.refr.cc/danhoekstra
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    Svartpilen Tank Bag Subsitute?

    The clear covers also make a nice spot to put a decal on the fabric underneath. That way it doesn't cover your phone or map, but looks like it's a factory product to the casual observer.
  8. Dan00Hawk

    LED turn signal bulbs for 401

    I've had no issues with them but don't have much time riding with them yet, just a couple hours. Their flash rate is actually acceptable to me and not a typical hyperflash, so I don't have any plans to mess with that. I mainly wanted brighter bulbs since I made the housings black.
  9. Dan00Hawk

    Svartpilen Tank Bag Subsitute?

    Here are some pics with the Fly Racing magnetic tank bag. Also fits great in the right spots with the magnets.
  10. Dan00Hawk

    Svartpilen Tank Bag Subsitute?

    I've got a Nelson Rigg magnetic mount that fits precisely. My review with pictures is on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Nelson-Rigg-CL-2014-MG-Medium-Magnetic-Motorcycle/dp/B018AXNG86/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=nelson%2Briggs%2Bsvartpilen&qid=1614622080&sr=8-1&th=1 I also bought a smaller...
  11. Dan00Hawk

    LaminX on headlight

    Instead of covering the whole light, I pre-trimmed a smaller section to cover just the headlight beam area. This leaves the outer halo uncovered. I suppose it increases my visibility to other drivers, and I like the throwback look.
  12. Dan00Hawk

    Measuring Front Suspension Travel

    Any railroad track crossings that you can jump should do the trick!
  13. Dan00Hawk

    Added some Husqvarna decals to my helmet

    Here was the Ebay item. Multiple sizes and colors. I chose yellow and the 3". It's a regular yellow and is a few shades darker than the high-viz yellow that is on the bike. But I think it still looks good on the helmet. https://www.ebay.com/itm/251687682048
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    Added some Husqvarna decals to my helmet

    With some decals from Ebay, you too can easily and inexpensively create your own Husky helmet!
  15. Dan00Hawk

    Buying a Svartpilen 401, New or Used

    Good to know! There are a ton of forum posts from the last few years that all reference checking the valves and the high expense on the first service that is done at the dealer. I'll take your word for it since I can't read any of the German though! :LOL: By now, most 18/19's are beyond the...
  16. Dan00Hawk

    Buying a Svartpilen 401, New or Used

    Everything I've seen on the 18/19s indicate the maintenance schedule called for them to get their valve clearance checked at the first 1000km service. But yes, then again at 15000km. For the 2020, they eliminated needing to check the valves after the first 1000km, likely due to the reality...
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    Buying a Svartpilen 401, New or Used

    In all reality, if you are looking for the utmost in reliability and quality, you'd probably be better off with one of the Japanese manufacturers. If you're willing to let that take a back seat towards getting a 401 with some soul, style, and uniqueness, then quibbling over some minor...
  18. Dan00Hawk

    My mods and rides - Joe's Svart 401

    Thanks! According to the website, for the left side rear axle slider, a longer 70mm bolt allows it to work with the factory license plate holder.
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    My mods and rides - Joe's Svart 401

    Got a link to the axle and radiator sliders? They look good.
  20. Dan00Hawk

    Bar end mirror question

    When I ordered, they did not have any for the 2020 Svart, just the 18/19's. So I looked for ones for the Duke and RC390, and the ones listed for the RC390 appeared like they would work with the 2020 401. I exchanged a few emails with one of their reps, and ordered a set. Here is the link to...
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