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    More than a fly screen, less than a fairing.

    Thanks for commenting. I appreciate your time, interest and input. My only slight regret is the gold chrome forks which I still prefer to black stock, but are bit too pretentious and flashy. The satin gold is a little more to my liking but I had to remove it to fix a fork seal, and wanted to...
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    More than a fly screen, less than a fairing.

    That is a vvivid wrap. I recently had to remove the flat gold for servicing a fork seal leak as the fork tubes will not slide out with it on. Not fond of the black, I went back on with a gold chrome or faux anodized look just for a change. Easy way to provide a custom look that can...
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    More than a fly screen, less than a fairing.

    https://i.pinimg.com/originals/19/eb/d3/19ebd33f8a3c6748840333190aa4ddff.jpg This shows the center mount adapter made from alum. bar stock 1/8" thick. It is drilled 1" center to center on the holes. You will also notice a 1/4" spacer at the back attachment point to provide the necessary...
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    Pirelli Scorpion STRs out of stock everywhere.. what to get instead?

    Dunlop Mutants are available in stock size for Husky 401. https://www.cyclegear.com/tires/dunlop-mutant-tires?sku_id=10042270
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    Svartpilen 401 build quality?

    I have another suspension problem. Left fork seal leak ( 2 year old bike, 5400 miles) It is unfortunate I tried the home remedy of using Fork Mate after discovering the problem months ahead of warranty expiration. The leak was so minor and I ride so infrequently I was not sure it was...
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    Svartpilen 401 build quality?

    The Triumph looks to be more of a direct competitor than anything so far. I like the looks. In terms of weight and power is appears miles ahead of comparable Royal Infields, We will have to wait and see if it retains typical Truimph handling and quality. My main complaint with the Svart is...
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    2022 Chamber delete and lost power

    Thanks for the thread. Good cautionary tale.
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    2024 Svartpilen 401 Pictures!

    Just speculating . The pictures are supposedly of the Vitpilen, though the bar placement looks like current Svart. The "scrambler" (Svarpilen) variant is more likely to have higher exhaust placement, spoked wheels, simi knobies and the front fender and lighter brake disc from the bike in...
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    2024 Svartpilen 401 Pictures!

    Agree on all counts,,,, that is on the top one. I'm guessing the bottom one is a preproduction test mule? They got rid of the rear axle mounted mud guard too, another plus cutting unsprung weight. Note the difference in front discs. I could almost think the top one is the new 801 due to it's...
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    2024 Svartpilen 401 Pictures!

    That is interesting. At first glance I thought it was new 701. New engine and exhaust, new frame, swingarm. Total redo. Looks more generic. Could be a Yammy or Kawasaki. JMO, but I think the styling has been going steadily down hill ever since the original was introduced. Does sound...
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    Svartpilen 401 build quality?

    I like riding my 21, but for quality, it aint no Honda. When is last time you heard of one of those blowing a head gasket? I did buy mine used with 5k miles on it though. Among the quality issues I have encountered , Loose fasteners, warped left side body panel and both panels have to be...
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    Rear brake pedal broke off (HELP!) 2020 Svartpilen 401

    I found that by jacking up from under the engine, when you reach the right height and relieve most of the spring tension, the pivot rod will slide out easily as the follow rod pushes it out. At most, it should require just light tapping. If you have to hammer, you are at the wrong height and...
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    How many miles do you have on your bike? Any reliability complaints?

    As the owner of a '21, sorry to hear it, but suspected as much. I would add , IMO, with the silver wheels and gloss black paint, they looked better as well.
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    2020 Vitpilen 401 - Exhaust Backdating

    Runs hot and lean, maybe some light throttle surging?
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    Modest restyle

    Dart Marlin for Triumph . https://hqvadventure.com/forum/threads/more-than-a-fly-screen-less-than-a-fairing.981/
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    Rear brake pedal broke off (HELP!) 2020 Svartpilen 401

    I have had those mounting plates off for painting, Bolts go thru to the other side, one through the swing arm pivot, the other one for motor mounting. You can do it, but expect to take an hour or so and run some appropriate sized rod in as you extract the bolts to keep everything lined up...
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    Modest restyle

    quick walk around Latest picture https://i.pinimg.com/originals/03/7b/dd/037bddb3bfde9669d6d1bfc5e2129f97.jpg
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    401 SVARTPILEN /// Black widow cat delete

    Looking forward to your report and if possible, with photos please. I would be interested if it all goes in well. Thanks for running interference. I saw something similar in a You tube vid and it turned out the cat bulge was empty.
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    What Tires will you put on your 401?

    I had missed those on the Cycle Gear site as I was looking at dual sports and Cycle Gear lists them as Super Moto. Excellent reviews, stock sizes and slightly oversize available. Good prices. Decent tread life. Worth consideration, especially for mostly street...
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    401 tyre size range

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc?tires=110-70r17-120-70r17 A 120/70 front is .55 inches bigger in diameter, so will reduce front fender clearance (vertically) by a bit more than a quarter inch. A 110/ 80 is .87 inches bigger and will reduce clearance .435. Clearance with the stock...
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