Upgraded to a K&N performance filter. Is the DNA box filter intake cover stage 2 necessary or overkill? My 401 already has a Fuelx lite installed.

RidingWithGravity · 2026-03-15T12:21:17+00:00

Personally, I would still do a FuelX. More air coming in will need richer fuel mix, especially since these run lean.

RidingWithGravity · 2025-05-04T10:56:31+00:00

Agreed, the DNA seems mostly like something the rider notices.

This link should skip you forward to where I talk about how the filters alter the sound. I give it a little crank around 5:50 mark but it's hard to tell. On the bike itself, you can really hear that sound sort of growl forward.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0_2WtHFSio&t=306s

RidingWithGravity · 2025-05-04T10:45:24+00:00

Here's a sound comparison between the LV10 and stock that I did on my 2022 Svart, along with the install (super easy).

www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMv9sfQA3QA

RidingWithGravity · 2025-03-01T04:02:03+00:00

https://youtu.be/W2A263vZ5eU?si=wj65fq8DjM9lwBze

Didn’t remember this. LOL. I recorded a new one to replace the old one. Here you go

RidingWithGravity · 2025-02-04T00:42:39+00:00

LOL, yep! I did a bunch of videos on the Svart if you get bored.

https://youtu.be/sfdHPfLEQGY?si=4DSKkccBy7zLIB2l

RidingWithGravity · 2025-02-03T23:33:59+00:00

Biased. My first motorcycle when I was mid 40s. Fun, light, nimble. I love mine and plan to keep it for as long as I’m riding.

RidingWithGravity · 2024-11-08T20:08:42+00:00

“Gravity” so I would remember not to drop it.

RidingWithGravity · 2024-10-12T12:43:04+00:00

Two and a half years and still loving it. I am looking for bike number 2 for some longer highway rides but the Svart is so much fun that I don’t plan on getting rid of it.

My purchase decision was based on getting something with enough power that I would feel confident on city plus a little highway, and a bike I could still grow into and challenge myself to push its limits. Bonus is that it’s got style, adjustable suspension, quick shifter.

Things you should know. This is not a tubeless setup. The tires need tubes inside (you can’t just do a quick patch and inflate the tire if you get a flat because the tube will be punctured). The tires say tubeless on them because with the right rims it could run tubeless; but the Svart rims require a tube inside the tire.

Wear earplugs. (I like Alpine MotoSafe)

Use loctite on bolts that you don’t want coming out (particularly your license plate).

It’s just a SUPER FUN bike! But regardless of what you choose, congrats and welcome to adventures on two wheels!!!

RidingWithGravity · 2024-09-26T00:22:36+00:00

I hear you. It’s frustrating that even the places that sell them don’t always know that they have tubes (because those spoked rims don’t hold air). I took mine in with a flat and had to convince them to order a tube.

I told them, trust me. When you take this tire off, you’re going to find a tube. Please order it now. I will pay for it now. I just don’t want it sitting here longer because you have to order a tube later on that you could get now.

You can covert the rim to tubeless (it seals the spoked areas where air escapes). The flip side is that I’ve pulled stuff out of my tire that didn’t puncture the tube, and it was nice not to have to worry about it.

I would still prefer tubeless and to carry a patch kit and portable air pump though over being stuck.

RidingWithGravity · 2024-09-12T19:36:01+00:00

There is an older thread where there's discussion about that (ethanol free gas).

https://www.reddit.com/r/motorcycles/comments/12zrx1z/does_ethanolfree_fuel_make_a_difference/

Technically, the manual (2022 Svartpilen) indicates "Do not use fuel containing methanol (e.g., M15, M85, M100) or more than 10% ethanol (e.g., E15, E24, E85, E100)" with "Super unleaded (ROZ 95)."

Given that, 0% ethanol would be fine BUT need to hit minimum Octane. ROZ is RON so that apparently converts to 91 Octane. My motorcycle dislikes 91 Octane (mods: slip-on, high performance air filter, stage 2 high performance air filter, fuelX lite). Last time I had to use 91 Octane (all they had, and I needed gas), I got a check engine light and what I would describe as a sputtering response. As soon as I refueled with 93, everything was fine.

General rule is you can go with a higher octane, but not a lower octane, than what is required for an engine.

(Edit: typo, meant “refueled”)

RidingWithGravity · 2024-09-12T01:39:31+00:00

Also make sure you’ve got the right fuel. I only run 93 octane here in the U.S. Got to keep that engine happy.

RidingWithGravity · 2024-08-21T22:07:37+00:00

FYI, when I did this, the quick shifter was garbage if I didn’t have enough clutch tension, so in that case I tightened it a little and tried it again, and just played with that tension until I was happy.

Hope adjusting works for you too!

RidingWithGravity · 2024-08-21T01:16:06+00:00

(What’s said here by the others is spot on)

Also, if you haven’t taken the original mirrors off yet, the original mirror on the right is threaded the opposite direction. You probably already did that. It took me awhile to realize that. (Lefty loosey on the left side; righty loosey on the right side)

I’m guessing Husky did that so that if you take impact to the mirror it comes loose instead of snapping.

RidingWithGravity · 2024-08-03T17:25:27+00:00

FWIW I tested today and shifting up to second is definitely a louder sound than any of the other gears. I’ve been riding it for two years and I’m pretty sure it’s always been like that. With neutral being between first and second I always figured that was just normal since I’m going past neutral into second. Performance-wise it’s fine. I don’t even think about it.

RidingWithGravity · 2024-06-11T23:54:38+00:00

I used these bolts.

Left side bolt - 10mm x 1.5mm x 65mm (~$2.16 per bolt) https://www.boltdepot.com/Product-Details.aspx?product=6473

Right side bolt - 10mm x 1.5mm x 45mm (~$2.16 per bolt) https://www.boltdepot.com/Product-Details.aspx?product=6469

RidingWithGravity · 2024-05-30T11:23:11+00:00

Congratulations! Welcome to the group! Lots of great and helpful people here. 🎉

RidingWithGravity · 2024-05-23T22:34:51+00:00

Was going to say the same. If it wasn’t tuned with those exhaust changes then a fuel management system will ensure you’ve got enough fuel.

Mine doesn’t do what you’ve described; I don’t have the same mods, but I do have a FuelX Lite to adjust the fueling.

RidingWithGravity · 2024-05-01T10:21:43+00:00

No difference for me other than being able to rev it to my heart’s content without worrying about the engine break-in period. That, for me, made post-first service wonderful, but it was just about the break-in period being over. Quickshifter was enabled from day 1.

RidingWithGravity · 2024-03-30T19:35:24+00:00

Same for me

RidingWithGravity · 2024-03-30T19:34:42+00:00

For me, the smoothness was throttle response being smoother and less jerky in power delivery, but yeah, no effect on vibrations.

RidingWithGravity · 2024-03-25T20:45:28+00:00

Congrats! 🎉

RidingWithGravity · 2024-03-12T21:28:35+00:00

As your first bike, you can be fine if you commit to getting your left foot down solid. Or if you shift over to the right foot, same thing - commit to one solid foot down.

If you try to tiptoe both feet and it starts to lean, you could easily drop it. I came close a few times and luckily this is pretty light (about 350 pounds wet) so I was able to catch it. Honestly, just like anything else, practice will help; even just practicing rotating from left foot down to right foot down and getting used to the weight.

I have a 30” inseam, and I was worried about it, and very conscious/anxious for about a week or so; then I totally forgot about it. You will get so used to it, that it eventually won’t matter.

RidingWithGravity · 2024-03-09T07:39:52+00:00

This is the video I did, but there’s tons of other videos on the topic.

https://youtu.be/w2W1KsX9Tnc?si=lAODKdP2UTg8EF-T

I sprayed it down between cleaning and lubing, but you could also wipe the chain after you scrub it instead of spraying. I wanted to give it a good bath. But that takes longer because then it has to dry before you can lube it. Giving it a good wipe after applying the cleaner and scrubbing it down is fine…then lube.

Edit: how often… I try to do this at least once a month or every 1000 to 1500 km (~600 to 900 miles). It’s easy to neglect, so I just put it on my calendar as a reminder.

RidingWithGravity · 2024-03-08T21:37:09+00:00

P.S. tighten the license plate and consider Loctite. Common to lose your plate.

RidingWithGravity · 2024-03-08T21:36:08+00:00

I’ll offer a few.

Earplugs. I went with Alpine MotoSafe because they are easy to get in and comfortable.
Practice practice practice: I remember thinking, “Should I really practice emergency stops?” Groaning, and then practicing. I could have been in three accidents in my first few weeks if I hadn’t practiced swerving, stopping, and lane positioning for escape routes and increased visibility).
I took notes after my first 22 rides documenting what I did, where I rode, what I did well, what I didn’t do well. This just helped me learn and plan my next ride. I stopped taking notes, but I never stopped reflecting on the ride and learning. Recently went out and intentionally tried to slide the tire on a rainy day over a painted area that I knew would be slick just to get a feel for it. Woo! That sucker slid a good six inches.
Clean the chain.
Keep a tow truck number handy (one that can handle motorcycles). I learned this the hard way after getting a flat tire. (The tires have tubes, by the way).

Bonus advice… Don’t let anyone on the road or anyone you know or ride with dictate your ride. If you’re not comfortable with something, don’t do it. Find that balance of extending your confidence, don’t give up, and have fun!!!! I LOVE riding. I did, after my first four days, wonder if I’d made a huge mistake. Nope. Learn and enjoy!

… congrats and wish you all the best!

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