Rear right tail panel, removable?

[Alexandru.k_24]

Hello guys,

First of all, i would like to be excused if this question has been asked before.

I`m new to motorcycles wolrd, and i would like to buy a Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 as my first motorcycle.

I really like the design of the Svartpilen 401 and Svartpilen 701.

Even if like the design of the 401 more, i think that the motorcycle is a bit small for my needs so I will go with the 701.

But, i don`t like the rear side panel of the tail. What`s up with that hideous panel?

Can it be removed? I think that is ruining the bike design. I know that the Vitpilen doesn`t have that panel.

It is a simple job to remove that panel?

Thank you!

 

[DWB]

Yes. It comes right off after removing a couple of bolts. Underneath is the Vitpilen parts. These are covers. I did the same thing on my 2019 Svart.

 

[Alexandru.k_24]

Yes. It comes right off after removing a couple of bolts. Underneath is the Vitpilen parts. These are covers. I did the same thing on my 2019 Svart.

Thank you so much for your reply! I`m about to buy this bike. Any problem with yours? This one is from 2020 and is limited for A2 license (35KW). But since i`m new to bikes, i think it`s ok. After a while i will remove the power limitation, since i have A license.

 

[DWB]

Yes, there have been some issues. These bikes are very sensitive to battery charge. Make sure yours is fully charged. There have been recalls on the tank (leakage), on the clutch (lose clutch function; this happened to me and many others), and every once in a while there are issues with a radiator leak (not on mine) and odd messages on the dash (yes, I get those too). Some have had issues with the magnet switch for the stand - if it pops out, you're stranded. There was a recall on the rear wheel (the parts to secure it) as well.

Overall it's an odd bike - I've been on Japanese bikes most of my life, and this is a oddity. It's over geared as well, and many of us have altered the gearing so it's easier to get rolling. Def recommend changes to get it more ride friendly, like O2 sensor and I have a PCV on it as well. It makes it much easier to start and move at lower engine speeds. I also don't much care for the auto gear change function (shift while not pulling in the clutch, and it stops the engine fuel momentarily). Mine was set too sensitive and the first ride home sucked - as soon as I touched the clutch, the engine would cut out. I altered it, and it's much better, but still occassionally I have issues with it. I'm ambivolant about the bike. I like it, but it's not my favorite. Tank vol is wayyyyy too small as well.

Susp is ok, but not great. I have swapped my rear shock and a couple of people have altered the fork juice. (See MaxCool posts).

Oh, pull off the cover on the air filter. Big change, documented power increase. No issues with jetting/AFR.

Good luck.

 

[Alexandru.k_24]

@DWB Wow, this bike has a few problems The one with the kick stand is what worries me the most. Overall, i don't need a powerfull bike since i'm a beginner. What i'm really excited of, is that the bike is super light. I really like the design of the bike I hink that this bike would be a great beginner bike to be used for a year or so.

 

[bob]

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[Alexandru.k_24]

Guys, can the rear suspension be adjusted? I mean, today I drove a Vitpilen 701, and the seat height was a bit too high for me. A few months ago, i drove a Svartpilen 401, and with that bike I was able to touch the ground with the full feet. What Is curious, is that according to the specs, the Vitpilen 701, seat height is 830mm and the 401 is 835(just like the Vitpilen 701). The 701 that i drove today had the rear shock absorber replaced with a Nitron one. Maybe that shock absorber increased the seat height?

 

[Satur9]

Guys, can the rear suspension be adjusted? I mean, today I drove a Vitpilen 701, and the seat height was a bit too high for me. A few months ago, i drove a Svartpilen 401, and with that bike I was able to touch the ground with the full feet. What Is curious, is that according to the specs, the Vitpilen 701, seat height is 830mm and the 401 is 835(just like the Vitpilen 701). The 701 that i drove today had the rear shock absorber replaced with a Nitron one. Maybe that shock absorber increased the seat height?

You can crank the preload down. Or buy a lowering link .

 

[Alexandru.k_24]

@Satur9 Any recommended kit? I saw a few online, but i don't know much about those brands. Any advice would be grateful.

 

[Satur9]

Kouba lowering link is a popular brand. For many bikes

 

[The Albatross]

Reducing the preload on a Nitron shock is simple but time consuming. Mine was set way too high initially so I cranked out 8 turns on the adjustor to return to the previous standard ride height. No need to change the link that would reduce the suspension travel. Just adjust the ride height.

 

[Alexandru.k_24]

Thank you all for all your answers. You really helped me out to decide if this is the right bike for me or not. Even if this bike has a few problems, i will buy it and deal with those problems. I see a lot of videos/reviews that claim the bike has a faulty or bad tuned O2 sensor and because of that is pretty hard to drive the bike from a complete stop. Is it true? Is the engine/clutch/transmission, really that bad? I mean, for a bike that has a slipper clutch, should be as easy to take off as pulling the throttle and release the brake. For the O2 sensor, anyone used Fuel Lite X on this bike? They claim to improve the low rev behaviour of the engine a lot. I did ride a Vitpilen 701, but only for a few meters, in a parking lot, because i'm a beginner and i do not have a lot of experience and it's snowing a lot here, in my city, so i was affraid to ride it on a road covered with snow. But, didn't feel any strange behaviour of the bike when taking off. That bike was heavily modified. Maybe the owner did something about the strange low rev behaviour that a lot of people mention on their review. Also, being heavily modified, was the reason for me not to buy that bike. I want to buy a completly stock bike, and "adjust" it to my preferences.

 

[bob]

I have an unmodified Svartpilen 701 and do not notice any real problems with the low rpm behavior but I don't mind riding in first gear at 4k-5k rpm in first gear in the city. Anyway, I have purchased a boosterplug from boosterplug.com in Denmark and will install shortly to see if it gets even better.
Could use a slightly lower first gear so I will be changing the front sprocket by one tooth sometime during the current/upcoming cold weather, otherwise no transmission problems. I've been riding a long time so my muscle memory keeps me using the normal clutch although when I've tried it, the slipper was working fine both up and down.

It's a fun, inexpensive and fairly lightweight bike, you made a good choice.

 

[Satur9]

Its not that it's faulty. Many new bikes run lean from the factory for emissions. That tends to make them snatchy in low revs. This is exacerbated by the thumper engine that doesn't really like low revs. Adding more fuel. Through whatever device you pick. Helps smooth that out.

 

[Alexandru.k_24]

@Satur9 Is FuelX Lite right for this job? I see a lot of reviews of this device for other bikes (especially for Svartpilen/Vitpilen 401), but none for 701. The reviewers claim that for 401 this device does the job right. Anyone used FuelX Lite for the 701 Svartpilen ?

 

[nampus]

For a 701 just use a o2 dongle/lambda eliminator.
Works a charm!

O2 (Oxygen) Sensor Eliminator kit OSE-511

The O2 Sensor Eliminator Kit by SmartMoto replaces the factory oxygen sensor in a motorcycle's exhaust. The kit allows the bike's ECU to bypass the limitations of the oxygen sensor system and use the installed air-fuel map. This results in improved throttle response, smoother power delivery, and mo

smartmoto-electronics.com

 

[Satur9]

@Satur9 Is FuelX Lite right for this job? I see a lot of reviews of this device for other bikes (especially for Svartpilen/Vitpilen 401), but none for 701. The reviewers claim that for 401 this device does the job right. Anyone used FuelX Lite for the 701 Svartpilen ?

I don't know that specific one. But almost all of them Do the same thing. Alter the signal from the O2 sensor. I personally use a boosterplug. I've used them for years on all my bikes. It's different in that it alters the intake air signal. And has a temperature probe for compensation.

 

[BeO]

It's a great bike Mine is stock except for an O2 sensor controller dongle, the slightly more advanced version of the fuel dongle. Main difference is that this version uses the input signal from the O2 sensor, the cheaper dongles don't do this and you'll have to remove the O2 sensor in order to not ruin it. There's probably not much difference in how the bike behaves with either of them There's a lil bit more info in the post I made some time ago O2 sensor controller dongle

I haven't changed the gearing yet, and honestly for the kind of mostly relaxed driving I do the stock gearing is pretty ok after I connected the O2 sensor controller dongle. Before that, it was not fun riding in the city or stop/go morning traffic to work. Now, no problems at all. But I understand why some would prefer a different gearing.

The side plate is easy to remove. It was the first thing I did when I got my bike. It changes the looks quite a bit, in my eyes for the better

The side stand magnet, I wrapped some black tape around it so it should stay put. Some glue or Loctite should do the trick as well I guess.

I hope you'll have many fun miles with the bike. It's a bit different in many ways, but I just love mine and will keep it for many years to come

 

[bob]

Removed my number panel and added the T-Rex tail eliminator. Also removed the passenger pegs and put on an Arrow exhaust (kept the catalytic converter for now)

 

[Alexandru.k_24]

@BeO One more question, since i`m a new rider, i`ve got my moto license a few weeks ago, I have opted for a 32kw limited one. When i`ll be a bit more experienced, i will remove the power limitation. Is it ok to use such a device on a limited power bike? Right now, i`m not looking for a faster bike, I just want a smooth and comfortable bilke for urban commuting.