BISavage
champion rider
Glad you got you nose dive fixed.
Gonna do a Magura?
Gonna do a Magura?
The Vit 701 suspension thread
- Thread starter Max Kool
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Max Kool
pro rider
I just ordered a rebuild kit for the existing master cylinder. 35 bucks or so before shipping/tax.
BISavage
champion rider
Perfect excuse to splash in some quality break fluid.
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Max Kool
pro rider
Of course, I do that once a year 
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Max Kool
pro rider
And back on the road in 10-15 minutes.
Install of the new plunger was a breeze (20 seconds, maybe even less). Bleed the master cylinder, done.
Install of the new plunger was a breeze (20 seconds, maybe even less). Bleed the master cylinder, done.
I’m resurrecting this thread because I’m not happy with the suspension on my 2019 Svartpilen. The front seems really harsh whenever I hit any sort of serious road imperfections. The bike handles fine, and corners well. I’m used to a BMW GSA with Ohlins or Traxxion. They would just float over bumps and potholes. The Svart is nothing but harsh. I’m on the big side, 6’4” and 240lbs ready to ride.
I’ve read what Max has done. Has anyone else come up with a great suspension solution for the front and rear?
I’ve read what Max has done. Has anyone else come up with a great suspension solution for the front and rear?
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Max Kool
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Put a tiewrap around one of the fork legs yet? You could actually be bottoming out which makes the forks feel harsh.
Wanderer
expert rider
Ray R,
Check out the tyre pressure thread, I am about to post there...
Check out the tyre pressure thread, I am about to post there...
BISavage
champion rider
Along those lines... the type of tire makes a big difference too.
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Yeah, I’ve messed with tire pressure. I can’t tell much difference. One of the features that attracted me to the Svartpilen was the 18” front wheel I assumed would provide a bit more plush ride vs the Vitpilen.
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Max Kool
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Put the bike on a stand with the front wheel off the ground and measured from the bottom of the wiper seal to the red ring? Total travel for a Svart should be 150mm..
The fork inner legs are most likely longer than the available travel.
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BISavage
champion rider
Not sure how much you have left for tread, but next time you need rubbers, maybe a different brand / type will help before you decide drop moneyz suspension tuning.
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Max Kool
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What do you mean “no one has found”?
There’s quite a few people that changed the suspension on their Vit or Svart, with great results.
There’s quite a few people that changed the suspension on their Vit or Svart, with great results.
BISavage
champion rider
Again, this is a 701 thread, and a 401 holds maybe little comparison...
I have hyperpro springs / oil in the stock open cartridges and hyperpro rear shock, and it transformed the bike completely.
I have hyperpro springs / oil in the stock open cartridges and hyperpro rear shock, and it transformed the bike completely.
BISavage
champion rider
210+ with gear on.
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Max Kool
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I know plenty people that dropped Andreani cartridges in the forks and or installed a different rear shock. Or experimented with different weight and level of fork oil.
They may respond in this thread with their experience.
The Vit/Svart community is a bit scattered between this forum, the old one, and facebook groups.