Things I hate About my husqvarna svartpilen 701
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- čas přidán 23. 08. 2024
- off the top of my head things I hate about the husqvarna svartpilen 701 motorcycle bike
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Cali shop is selling a vitpilen for $5.5k i love the styling but i dont see much longterm reviews. It is a ktm 690 and i do plan on making it a track bike.
Great advice pal
Simple solution to the kickstand- small piece of sheet metal/hard plastic will fit right in your pocket or buy a kickstand support that you clip onto your keychain. Handy to carry on no matter what you ride in case you have to park on soft ground. AFA your other dislikes, IMO the fully adjustable, top shelf suspension def makes up for the crappy kickstand & gauges
oh this bike is a great bike. I highly recommend it. I wouldnt have bought the bike if I didnt. This bike makes me smile every time I take it out. I love the styling, the sound and motor are great and it handles like a champ, even on the knobby tires which has surprised me big time. I actually feel safer riding this bike in bad weather roads, than my other bikes right now.
I paid 6500 for a 701 vit brand new no issues except it does run hot an slave i replaced immediately. I have a full arrow exhaust cat too an cobber ecu and 15/42 gearing for city riding. I have issue with the gauge going crazy a few times an was stranded once because of magnet in kick stand. I love the bike and its my first street bike 9000 miles in about 2 years.
That's awesome I sold mine with bout 5000 miles on it. I replaced the slave cylinder before it was an issue and got fuel dongle just for smoother low rpm riding and had to replace the master cylinder which wore out but wasn't hard to do none of them.
Great video
Thanks!!
LAMO the dog strapped to the mower cracked me up.
lol, he is my partner in crime, my sidekick (on a leash)
Luckily you never met my wife 😁🤭
My 701 also flashes abs/TC failure every now and then which is a common issue I believe. Not a failure just overly sensitive and easily triggered. I get 70 to 80 UK mpg so 200 miles out of a tank. Just ignore the fuel gauge as it shows empty when it's still about half full. Overall, the most fun bike I've owned in many years and don't regret buying it one bit.
yeah my bike is always running low on fuel really fast and I am not an overly aggressive rider. This bike is awesome, I love it. I know I knit pick everything, but I love the bike and am glad I got it for sure. One of the best looking and funnest bikes I have ever rode. great machine
1. Why dont you just put a thick clip-on enlagement pod on the sidestand?
2. ageed, the cheap dash comes directly from the 401. What can you expect? hope someone comes up with a better aftermarket piece.
rev limit? just try, it has a rev limiter, you’ll see how far it goes.
and if it does weird things, there has been a recall.
3. that’s a 2018?
the clutch cylinder has been a recall as well!
4. allways keep the battery fully charged. these electronics are pissy with mediocre charging.
heating grips and additional lights might be too much already.
I don't own it no more but I agree with adding the thicker pad on kickstand and about electronics. It's great bike 2019 model wish I'd kept it.
Bikes that lean are what you want. I hate it when you have a bike standing up straight it’s dangerous. That’s the case no matter what when not on flat ground. At least with this design you can turn the bike around and you’re golden because it leans more
So, how do you feel about it after a year? I see that you're on a farm and probably have the mechanical knowledge to service it yourself. I've heard that professional servicing costs a mint for those of us have neither the know how, or the space and kit to attempt it themselves.
Regular maintenance like oil changes I think anybody can do or learn how to do, chain maintenance. Only major costs or dealer musts imo for most would be tire changes and valve services, maybe brakes but really none of these are super hard just take time. That being said my first service on the svartpilen was only like $150ish I think, so that's not horrible bad price. Most expensive service probably be tires and valve checks. Lots of videos and things to learn how to do these things though if motivated and have time.
Which bar-end mirrors are those? I'm looking for a pair. I agree with your point on rev matching, it was one of the first things I noticed.
Did you into the boosters plug? I'm on the fence between the rottweiler dongle and the booster plug.
BTW, it's been a great canyon carver here in Nor. Cal.
They are Fenrir, and they are very good, I actually ordered them for my Moto Guzzi as well. About $60, very solid, strong, sturdy mirror. I got the Fuel Dongle on my Svartpilen 701 and it makes a big difference, noticeable right off the bat for me. Lot smoother transition from low rpm to high rpm, doesnt buck and carry on when just normal taking it easy riding, much better than stock. For $30 you cant beat the fuel dongle, definitely helped with the bike running way to lean at light throttle in low revs.
@@bikerbeliever8169 Awesome! Thank you for the info. Enjoy Riding!
replace battery for issues that show un screen
Great video! I stumbled on this video because I am looking at this bike. There is a bike in my area for about $9,999 with just over 2,000 miles on it. It is a 2020. It has a few extras on it like heated grips and a windscreen. Is this bike an all arounder to you? It also seems like the single cylinder engine might tend to struggle on the highway. I do not know, I have never owned or ridden a single cylinder engine bike I have shied a way from the in the past. What about the single disc upfront? Also, what year is your bike? It is not clear to me. I have not seen any 2022 models, I have checked the website. Did they stop making this bike? Thanks
I have the KTM 690 Duke, same motor, and no reason to stay away from highways. Pulls strong! And a single disc is no problem either. Good luck!
Apologies I've been busy. This bike does fine on highways the single cylinder is very powerful and good. It's gears are strung out some, so 6th gear is not needed til close to 80 mph
Can you please share how much did you pay for it. Nice ride!!!
My dealer cut me a huge break. I paid $6500 for the bike brand new.
@@bikerbeliever8169 That is a deal, i'm guessing its a 2019?
@@bikerbeliever8169 - where did you buy it from?
I have never owned a bike. Im 6'2 175 lb, 29 years old. Ill mostly be riding country highways 55mph+ . Should i go for the 401 or 701?
I've not rode the 401 but from my understanding it's a great bike and probably the better first bike. However at 6 foot 2 the 701 will be the better fit I'd imagine. The 701 is better in the long term. More power and stuff but the 401 does good so I hear. The 401 can be had for good price too around $5k. It's gonna be the better first bike for sure, the 701 the better second bike or long term bike.
Try a Triumph T400 and you'll know what lean over really means. :D
Your probably right, Im a casual rider, Ill leave that to the adrenaline junkies
Just buy one of the little bolt on kick stand shoes
Yeah I plan on it for sure. I dont hate the bike at all, I ride it basically daily its a great bike, just had to pick out things I dont like. I can find a million things about every bike. This bike is great though I really enjoy it.
10:58 couldn't understand what you're saying to get for the throttle?
What do you mean you paid 50% MSRP ? What were the circumstances ?
Luck and a good dealer
Do you know if they replaced the slave cylinder issue on the new models rolling out?
No, I honestly dont know. I asked around on the forums about it, but havent found any direct answer yet. I changed my slave cylinder at around 1000 miles and the stock unit looked perfectly fine, no signs of wear or failing seal at all. That being said I still changed it since I had already ordered the oberon unit for peace of mind. I think though if they are having issues at the factory with people forcing the seals into place when they install them (I have no idea but this would be my educated guess?). Its an easy job, but if you do it take your time and make sure you lube the seal with dot 4 and slowly work it into place and dont force it. If you do its possible your setting yourself up for it to fail again.
I bought a Vitpilen built Dec 2020, the slave cylinder failed last week, after a merely 1834 KM. Caught me off guard and stranded me on the road. So I bet the stock ones are still bad.
@@metaphox that was more what I was wondering, because I’ve been looking at the Svart 701 for a second bike, but, I would be doing longer rides with it and don’t want to be stuck. The only thing I’ve read or heard so far is that nothing has been resolved that I know of, and I don’t want a new bike that already has to have something done like that.
I think its a factory issue. The seals may not be good, but whoever is installing them at the factories is forcing them in way to hard and tearing them and not lubing them before installing the. Thats my internal conspiracy theory I got going lol. It is an easy job to do though to change it out, like I mean an hour if you take your time. Realistically if having any mechanical skills it should take 20 to 30 mins.
I'm 1.5k miles strong right now with the stock but I'm looking into ordering an oberon.
Why even put the dash on there, it sucks. You can set the max RPM to what you want. My 401 is set at 12,000 RPM
I know. Dont get me wrong I love this bike it is a blast and looks so cool. They couldve done a much better job with the dash to compliment what is an awesome machine.
What phone stand is that? How well does it work?
Its just generic brand off Amazon I do not recommend it. It flops and is flimsy not that great.
@@bikerbeliever8169 ok perfect. That’s good to know. I’ll keep looking for others.
Sorry but you'd be better off without this one I got to get me a new one as well.
I have a 2020 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401. Would you recommend I change the clutch cylinder or is that a 701 thing?
I think it may be across the whole lineup. Join the vitpilen group on facebook, they are extremely helpful. That said on my 701 I was past 1000 miles on my stock slave cylinder and just changed it for peace of mind, even though when I examined it, it was fine. I did take it easy during break in period though, and always shut my bike off when sitting still and consciously tried to not let the bike get overly hot. These bikes do run hot, but so far I have had no issues out of my bike it has been dead reliable and a hoot.
Seems like it’s too tall for many human beings. Strange engineering choice.
It's not bad for people my height, but on the bright side it is very light bike.
@@bikerbeliever8169 I think it’s a very cool looking bike. I ride a V7 Stone, but if I was a bit taller, I’d have checked out the Husqvarna.
Steampunk.
You’ve got great taste!
If I were to spend $9500 on a new bike I would choose the MotoGuzzi V7 SPecial over this one. The Husqvarna just doesn't do anything for me. I don't like the chopped off rear and the engine sounds awfully pecky. I know you also own a Moto Gizzi and that't the one I like.
I own a the new v7 850 stone actually. I only paid $6k for the husky bike out the door got a good deal on it, had only 2 miles on it.
That’s VERY expensive. You could have bought a MV Agusta Brutale or Dragster 800cc triple for $9999 all day and been set. Close to 200 extra cc’s and 2 extra cylinders.
WTF🤣
Idk I paid $6500 out the door for the svarty