Issues fixed under warranty

[CurveRider]

After watching several video reviews that praised the bike, I bought a new Svartpilen 801 SE yesterday (greatly discounted) and then I read this disturbing thread. Do *all* 801 Svartpilen owners have warranty problems? You guys just scared the crap out of me....

 

[Leegs]

After watching several video reviews that praised the bike, I bought a new Svartpilen 801 SE yesterday (greatly discounted) and then I read this disturbing thread. Do *all* 801 Svartpilen owners have warranty problems? You guys just scared the crap out of me....

I’ve had my bike nearly one year and this is the first issue I’ve had, seems like the oil seal is a common issue but a relatively easy warranty fix. As yours is a newer bike they may have sorted this issue out by now.

Other that that and I’m sure most will agree this bike is superb fun, just a great blend of everything.

Like most I’ve had many a bike in the past from various manufacturers and all bikes can have common minor issues.

Just go and enjoy the bike you won’t be disappointed, it’s a peach of a bike to ride.

Look forward to seeing some pictures soon.

 

[Tom]

After watching several video reviews that praised the bike, I bought a new Svartpilen 801 SE yesterday (greatly discounted) and then I read this disturbing thread. Do *all* 801 Svartpilen owners have warranty problems? You guys just scared the crap out of me....

The sheer number of parts prone to issues (all problems that have long been known from the Duke 790 and still haven't been resolved) is unfortunately indeed quite disheartening.
On the bright side, however, the most frequently occurring issues are merely the leaking oil sump gasket, the leaking oil seal behind the front sprocket, and the warped brake discs; all problems that are relatively easy to fix.

I’ve been lucky with my bike so far; apart from a few minor quality issues right upon delivery, I haven’t had any technical problems at all.

As @Leegs already said, the 801 is huge fun to ride; especially on small, winding back roads it's absolutely fantastic.
So don't worry too much; instead have fun and enjoy this awesome toy!

 

[Tom]

Here's something I recently read about warped brake discs that might also interest some of you.
Incidentally, this issue doesn't just affect the original KTM-Galfer discs; while it does occur disproportionately often with them (maybe because of particularly cheap quality), the problem crops up occasionally with the stock discs from other bike manufacturers as well.

What I read was that bikes that are frequently ridden in city traffic are particularly affected; and the connection might lie in the fact that they more often stop at traffic lights with hot discs while keeping the brake applied. This means the pads remain clamped tightly against the hot discs, potentially causing them to warp because they cannot cool evenly and the tension cannot distribute uniformly due to the clamping force of the pads.

I’ve no idea, if that’s the actual cause (and brake discs should certainly be designed so that this isn't an issue!), but from a technical standpoint, it certainly sounds plausible.

As for my 801; I had absolutely no issues with the stock discs; and I hardly ever ride in the city; but maybe that’s just a coincidence...