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Shouldn’t be an issue. I haven’t had any problems over two years with this setup. I mostly keep my bike covered or in a garage but you still have the seat over it at least.

@@ridingwithgravity401 my office need to park my bike outdoor, if rain not an issue, should not worry about it, thank you mr.gravity your video educates me alot

I’ve heard good things about doing the 16 front sprocket, especially if you are mostly riding highway/commute. I hit the highways a lot but most of my riding is still city and the highway traffic here is pretty slow (Minneapolis- St Paul). I actually find myself in fifth a lot or just barely touching sixth gear. But it will lower your RPMs at highway speeds so I expect you’ll get slightly better gas mileage if you do the 16. If I had to guess, you’ll like the 16 front.

Probably not. I’m 5’6 with a 30 inch inseam and I can only tiptoe it. But, don’t tiptoe if you do get one. Get your left foot out solid on the ground so you can catch the weight. It IS pretty light at about 350 pounds wet. Best is to go sit on one if you can. I have heard of lowering the bike a few inches but don’t know a ton about that since I left it stock. There are kits out there.

30 inch inseam, 5’6. I can’t flat foot but it’s fine. Within a week I was used to it. Just get that left foot down and right foot on the beak and you’ll be fine. Just DON’T try to tip toe it because if it starts to lean, your feet will be too close in and it will be hard to catch it. Over two years now and haven’t dropped it yet.

@@ridingwithgravity401 awesome!, thank you good sir

Thanks!

I suppose length would vary based on the spools you put on. I put on 10mm spools and the 65/45 worked for me. Obviously most important that everything fit well and stays in place. Worth testing the 40/60 to see if it's good ... or go up a size (50/70) and add a spacer or washers.

@@ridingwithgravity401 Thanks man, appreciate your contributions to the Pilen community!

I wasn't interested in the different fuel mappings; two years later, I'm more interested. 😃 At the time, I really just wanted to adjust for the high performance air filter and stage 2 air filter (airbox cover), and I didn't want to mess with mappings. I'm still very satisfied with the Lite version. For anyone who wants the mappings, it's a great deal if you're already investing in a FuelX. After two years of riding, I am certainly more interested in mucking with things, but no complaints about the Lite. I'm more interested right now in motorcycle #2 than anything else with my Svart. Only plan there is to go with Dunlop Mutants or something similar when it's time to replace the tires.

@@ridingwithgravity401 Thanks for the lengthy reply. I watched a vid on Pro versus Lite and it said setting 7 on the Pro was about equal to the Lite as far as enriching the fuel mixture. I will watch it again before I pull the trigger. Cheers!

I hear a lot of advice to start with a lower CC, used bike, to learn - something you don't mind dropping, etc. For many people, that's the way to go. Everyone is different. Just think about what will be the safest for you, fits your budget, and gives you confidence to start your motorcycle journey. That said, I was an absolute beginner when I got my Svartpilen 401. I wanted something I could grow into, and I felt comfortable starting with this much power and taking it slow. For me, I felt good coming out of the motorcycle class. This motorcycle is really lightweight and handles well, with an upright rider position ... things that make it a good first bike. It was a little tall, so I couldn't flat foot it, but I didn't let that stop me. Over two years later, still loving this motorcycle (although I am saving up to add another, with more CC, to my garage). Curious what other people think, so everyone feel free to chime in.

@@ridingwithgravity401 Awesome to hear what you thought about the bike! I was actually eyeing the Vitpilen and had a bit of experience riding MTBs and road bikes (not motorcycles) in pretty rough terrain or some nasty downhill road corners so I have a rough idea on how the balance feels between my legs. This and the Svart have been my dream bike for nearly 3 years now, and I'm about to own one this October so that's why I was a bit apprehensive to start off with it especially with the power 🤣

@@ridingwithgravity401 Also follow up question, what kind of crash/drop protection did you add on the bike i.e. frame sliders, crash guards etc?

I didn’t put any on mine. I probably should have but I haven’t dropped it or had any accidents so it’s worked out fine without any protection.

Mainly - price and features. There's a really good video about the comparison between them - I ended up getting a Svart 2022 model. Easy Shifter / Quick Shifter is a blessing. So easy to ride.

No TLDR; it’s only about 350 pounds wet, so it’s very lightweight. It feels very balanced from a weight distribution standpoint. The battery is up under the seat and you could swap it for a lighter weight battery…but not top heavy IMHO.

Yes, adjustable suspension. Some model years and regions don’t, but my 2022 bought in the U.S. has adjustable suspension. You can also get a lowering kit, but I didn’t do that.

I’m at maybe 7500 miles or something. Was putting miles on faster when I could ride year-round but poor thing has to sit in the garage in winter now. I clean the chain about every 600 miles or at least once a month. Here’s a video I did about that. ua-cam.com/video/w2W1KsX9Tnc/v-deo.htmlsi=3vQ3Jrnsmo8DQ5hu I have not had to replace the chain. It’s been adjusted at service intervals but I haven’t had to adjust it otherwise. It’s been really good for me, and then I just clean and lube it regularly. The main thing I’ve had to do is check and top off the tires every couple of months. I have a portable air pump that works magically for that.

I don’t. Haven’t had to muck around with it yet. Anyone here have some insight for @cykablyat8935? There is a pretty active Svartpilen Facebook group. You might try messaging there.

@@ridingwithgravity401 okay. I completely forgot about facebook groups . thanks for the suggestion

That’s awesome! Love it when people recognize the spots. Someone pinged me recently and apparently I rode right past their apartment. LOL

Got mine on eBay.

@@ridingwithgravity401 he might want to know who tho

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@@ridingwithgravity401 Thanks!

Loved riding around there! Congrats on your Svart! I’m in Minneapolis now but miss a lot of those Dallas roads.

Not fun, but depends on how windy it is. On a calm day, even at highway speeds, it’s okay. On a windy day, especially a cross-wind, more on the not fun side.

I second that! Couldn't agree more!

Absolutely. Even I was disappointed with its power at the first gear. But I was surprised how fast it goes at higher gears. Plus, as you said, dismounting the bike on a rainy day and looking back at it from a distance along with everyone at a cafe is just an amazing feeling. I rode it through mountains and across the country (about 5,000 km) and about 8,000 km in urban areas so far.

I suspect that will go away with time. My hands were sore when I started riding, from working the clutch and throttle. Eventually it went away. I still get sore sometimes, but usually that’s just if I’m out for three+ hours without resting.

On second thought, you said “numb” not “sore.” I haven’t had any numbness except when riding in colder temps. Sore, yeah. Numb, no. Maybe it’s my riding position??? I’m only 5’6 so I can hug the tank and lower myself without having to put much pressure on my handlebars… just thinking out loud.

So sorry you had a horrible experience with your Svart, but I’m glad you’ve got a different bike and hope that’s working out for you. Venting is welcome here. People need to learn from more than just my experience (which has obviously been good). Happy and safe riding out there! 🏍️

Its a single so it has the single characteristics with the throttle, it is the same on all singles, rides like a dirt bike :D. Suzuki 8 will be way smoother so it will definitely way smoother, like night and day :D

I get about 57 Miles per Gallon, with mixed city/highway riding. That’s 5 or 6 MPG less than I was getting stock.

@@ridingwithgravity401 oh I see what setting are you in right now?

I own a 2023 svart and currently at my 600kms starting to experience the stalling :D

I’m running the Lite version, which I believe is the same as Pro setting 6 (assuming that’s what you mean).

I have had my bike do the phantom stall a few times but not that’s much (just a few times over two years). BUT these bikes run lean and I hear about others having a much worse problem with stalling. This sounds like something that might warrant taking it to the dealership in case something is defective. Replacing the spark plug might help if that’s the culprit. Either way, please keep us posted and I hope it gets sorted soon so you can enjoy riding! Best of wishes!!! 🏍️

I don’t think you can go wrong with either one. It would partly depend on the price difference and if it is a private seller or dealership, level of trust in the seller, etc. I opted to buy my 2022 Svart new, even though there wasn’t really a difference compared to older used ones. The 2024 has decent upgrades, so despite style preferences, if the price is right, I would buy new again - especially if I wanted to keep it for a long time. I like knowing everything that’s been done to my bike and how it has been ridden. Also, I’ve had mine for two years with no issues, still rocking the original battery. It’s been super reliable but if something happened tomorrow, I’d be like, okay… something was going to happen eventually. If I sold mine and something happened with it shortly after, I’d feel horrible. I don’t expect that, but as it ages it is bound to have some problems. Almost every car I’ve owned has been used. But if there’s not much price difference, I lean toward new. That’s just me. There are some motorcycles out of my budget that I would only buy used. 😃

Let us know how it turns out. I haven’t had that issue myself. The only time my check engine light was on, it turned out my exhaust had come a bit loose. I tightened it up and that was that.

Might not be the issue but make sure you grounded the fuel x lite on the negative terminal and that your connectors were in nice and snug. Worst case, make sure you registered your fuel x lite's warranty as there was a document that came with your unit with it's serial number on it, just follow the instruction's on powertronics website to activate it if you have not done so already. It wants your purchase invoice number and date so make your you still have that email so you can register it, again if you have not done so already. The reason I mentioned is because I remember a guy on another video who stated his fuel x lite for his ktm 390 was acting up and kept the check engine light on all the time so he was sent a replacement. All owners outside of India get a 1 year factory warranty. You can also email powertronics directly and see what they say. Based on my experience, the customer service rep is very happy to respond to emails, and does so within 24 hours. I wish you success.

I usually wear a Shoei GT Air II helmet. The wind noise isn’t too bad, but I always ride with Alpine MotoSafe earplugs so that’s mainly why I don’t really even think about it. Those are great earplugs; you can still hear other noises but it does great with wind noise and they are extremely comfortable (and easy to get in/out)

Thank you! Turn Signals: Yeah, we get those ugly turn signals because of regulations. I don't think anyone would care honestly if I swapped them out for the smaller indicators. I have thought about it for sure, and I would probably do that and a tail tidy at the same time. Will likely store up some projects for winter. Ride safe! 🏍️