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I managed to connect the power to the switched auxiliary connector behind the headlight, but reinstallling the headlight was a nightmare as there is so little room there. The HotGrips connectors had to be bundled together and taped up to the frame just below the right side of the front of the...

Although the Nitron spring rate I fitted is similar to the WP original, the Nitron shock feels a world apart absorbing sharp edge bumps so much better. The suspension was set up for me by Robert Taylor of KSS here in New Plymouth. The Nitron shock is a pig to adjust the preload manually because...

Although I have owned my Svartpilen 701 almost a year (second owner) It has taken me this long to mildly customise it to fit my uses. In New Zealand the back roads are pretty rough with lots of gravel and loose chip so tyres and suspension are top priorities. I fitted a Nitron R3 rear shock with...

I have Motul 2.5 SAE fork oil as recommended by my suspension specialist after fettling my Svartpilen 701 fork cartridges. I have used Motul previously on other motorcycles with no complaints.