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At the suggestion of others on the site, I have attempted to stop a weeping fork using seal mate rather than trailering the bike to the dealer and having them deal with it , maybe covered by warranty, maybe not. You have to take the fender off to get at the seal properly and that is a pain...

Just a length of 1" steal tube with one end welded closed to keep out mud and moisture and make it look a little better. I will post an additional photo once painted and installed.

The shift lever fits so loosely on the shifter shaft that even when tightening the bolt until it bends, it still does not pinch the shaft enough to prevent slop. My Yamaha has a tighter fit without even fitting the retention bolt. A real world demonstration of loose tolerances? Anyone else...

My bike is 2021 Svartpilen with 5165 miles on it. I have only put 170 of those on it (It's cold here), the first owner about 4550 and the second about 450. No problem except quick shifter was never programmed in until I took it to the dealer, even though first 2 services were documented. Rear...

Not that I do not enjoy owning my bike, and these shortcomings here are not a deal killer for me, but the inattention to detail by the manufacturer in some spots is rather glaring. Anybody else have a such a poorly fitted warped side panel? That galvanized steering head cap bolt looks like...

I love my latest garage addition but the Svart is rather a niche type bike for me, best choice for local and short trips, with handling and light weight that make it a delight in its element , but due to it's killer seat, tiny gas tank and lack of wind protection, not much for a longer haul...

In addition to previously added fly screen , tail tidy , bar end mirrors, LED front blinkers: Fork reflectors removed. Radiator end caps altered to fit reflective strips, forks vinyl wrapped. New aluminum muffler guard fabricated. Counter sprocket cover drilled and painted in Dupicolor...

Anybody know how those tags are attached? Taped, glued, bolted from the back? Is there good paint under glue that can be cleaned off? Holes?

Not doubt some like it, but the thin stamped metal heat guard on the muffler did not appeal to me I do appreciate the subdued sound levels coming from a stock muffler though. It compliments the bike's non-threatening styling and allows me to buzz about aggressively with minimal concern...

Anybody else wish for a different color? The flat black seems out of the bike's character to me. Drab as a funeral. Looks vaguely military with that tank rack and rear fender abomination. This is a bike for joy. Red, yellow, blue , green, I am leaning towards a deep candy apple red as...