New to me 701 Vitpilen

[CADScott]

Hi All,

My first post, I have recently purchased a 2018 Vitpilen 701, pictured below.

It is a one owner bike, traveled 6400kms, with all the recall work done, and with quite a few additional spares and accessories, notably:

• Leo Vance muffler
• Motogadget mo.blaze pin front indicators
• Motogadget mo.blaze ice rear indicators
• Motogadget mo.view spy mirrors
• MNNTHBX fender eliminator
• Complete new genuine set of replacement plastics panels (Easy color change!)
• All the removed original parts

To register it where I live (Melbourne, Australia) I had to refit the original muffler, standard rear mudguard, and the original indicators, but otherwise it passed and is now back on the road!




I actually prefer the look of the standard indicators so I will be keeping them installed, but have removed the standard rear mudguard and installed the Leo Vance muffler.

My plans for this bike are as follows:

• Kev's O2 and adjustable fueling module (Purchased already)
• Change mirrors to CRG Hindsight Lanesplitters (Motogadgets are a bit too small) (Purchased already)
• Remove rear foot peg hangers and replace right hand bracket for muffler (Purchased an Evotech Exhaust Hanger)
• Remove carbon canister
• Remove SAS system and make new blanking plate
• Change to lithium battery (Purchased an LFPZ14-S SSB)
• Possibly remove the CAT, but I have heard mixed reviews regarding the mid-range power loss without the back pressure
• Paint the spare plastics for quick color changes, though I cannot figure out what color I would like!

I will document my progress as I go for anyone else who is interested.

If there are any other suggestions, I would love to hear!

 

[nampus]

If it's not already fitted, a 15 tooth front sprocket makes it a bit more lively.
And you could remove the airbox lid for a bit more intake noise and some midrange power.

 

[CADScott]

If it's not already fitted, a 15 tooth front sprocket makes it a bit more lively.
And you could remove the airbox lid for a bit more intake noise and some midrange power.

Great suggestions, I had forgotten about the airbox lid, definitely going to do this one, and replace the filter with a K&N or similar.
I will have a look at the sprocket once I spend some more time on the bike. This will not be daily rider, I have a Triumph Scrambler 1200 I commute on, am looking at the VItpilen more for weekend fun in the hills!