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Post-install it needs to learn so it can continue to auto-calibrate. I've heard some people leave the bike running for 10 or 15 minutes. Personally, once I had the red lights, I was like, "Cool. Good." And then I just rode it around like normal. I wanted the FuelX Lite to learn based on actual riding. I didn't notice a big change for a few rides. If anything, it actually felt a little slower for the throttle to respond at first. After a couple of rides, that went away. The green lights show that it's making adjustment. I didn't actually look for those until later - out of curiosity.

​@@ridingwithgravity401 Thanks for the reply much appreciated and makes sense. Will try a few short rides. Thanks

I saw the nuts and they are the 2 of them in one side, the right side you think that's the reason of the slipping?

It’s easy enough to adjust the tension and see if it helps. But if that doesn’t help then I would take it in. I’ve seen others with nuts on the same side. As long as they hold their place and the tension is good, should be fine. I suspect the tension is too low to the left side of the mechanism, so it can’t properly engage. But hard to know. Again, worth playing with it to see if it helps because you can always screw it back. Just remember how many turns you did and in what direction so you can easily undo whatever you do. 😃

It worked "most" of the time with a very solid kick. Sometimes it did not work. I'd say maybe 75% of the time it worked. When I got it back from the shop, they had tightened the clutch cable (too far, in my opinion) so it was really hard for me to manually shift, but the quickshifter was working like butter. Beautiful! I introduced slack into the clutch cable and the quickshifter returned to its garbage state of working. So I kept messing with it. I mostly adjusted down on the right side. Ended up not as tight as the dealership shop had done it, but gave up some play in the clutch in favor of the quickshifter performance. What your describing sounds consistent. Hopefully the answer is to adjust it. You can experiment by tightening (increase the amount of tension) in that clutch cable. It's easy to do, and easy to "un-do." Personally, if that didn't work, I would wait for my next scheduled service and point out specifically if they could check the quickshifter (in the hope of having it covered by regular service checks where they inspect and adjust all that stuff, instead of a specific maintenance activity I have to pay for).

5’6 (168 cm) with a 30 inch inseam

@@MechaNikos Yeah, pretty sure any 10mm spool will do the trick. Here’s a link to the Vortex ones. a.co/d/hUzE5PK P.S. the key thing here was the bolts that I ordered (links in the description) so that I could use the spools. I used those bolts instead of the bolts that came with the spools.

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.

​@@ridingwithgravity401 Update around 2 months later, I got the Vitpilen! You were 100% right about learning to get into the power, its "slow" if you ride slow. Once you give it some gas though, it'll pull plenty to overtake the scooters and underbone bikes on the highways. I ride a bit on the safer side anyway since I just started out but its plenty to learn with. Flat footing isnt much of a problem with riding boots on even though we're the same height. Wouldn't say its a "lightweight" bike, but then again I may not have enough seat time with it to call it light yet.

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

www.ebay.com/str/allpartsinstock?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=uhRsTnSXS9y&sssrc=3418065&ssuid=riraxswpql6&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY OCP Parts Warehouse

@@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'm getting my A2 license and I'm thinking about getting the Svartpilen, well thinking, my hearts wants it, also my brain wants it hahaha is it easy for a newbie to ride this bike? I think the position is a bit different to other bikes, also I'm learning on a kawa Z400 naked, in case it compares with it or where is it different, would be interesting to know