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My Svartplen 701 idles at about 2,000 rpm when warm. This seems a bit high to me as engaging first gear is accompanied with an unhealthy clunk. And there is not as much engine braking as I would expect. What rpm is the normal idle speed? And can it be adjusted? Any feedback will be welcome. So...

I just noticed that with my Svartpilen in first gear, it is difficult to move with the clutch pulled in as the engine turns over until I give it a hefty push then it frees up. I have fitted an Oberon slave cylinder and the clutch feels normal. There is always a bit of a clunk when selecting...

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...