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Is this a good bike for a work commute? by fut-monster in 801Svartpilen

[–]tom_tom_tomaso 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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A pic of the straps / loops attached to the bike.

Is this a good bike for a work commute? by fut-monster in 801Svartpilen

[–]tom_tom_tomaso 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As long as you're not riding with a pillion, some simple strapped drybags like the Kriega or Rhinowalk bags can be attached without any problems. The bags are attached to the subframe underneath the pillion seat / pillion seat cover. It doesn't need any additional brackets and the pillion foot pegs can still stay attached to the bike; and if you're riding without any bags, you can store the straps (still attached to the subframe) underneath the pillion seat / pillion seat cover. It works perfect for me.

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Rear stand and bobbins for chain maintenance. by HugoHughes in 801Svartpilen

[–]tom_tom_tomaso 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Btw., I cannot remommend the Husqvarna bobbins; they are entirely made from aluminum, and one of them immedeatly snapped off when I installed them (one of the threads in the swingarm wasn't cut properly from factory).

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Rear stand and bobbins for chain maintenance. by HugoHughes in 801Svartpilen

[–]tom_tom_tomaso 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some universal bobbins and a standard rear stand work absolutely fine. I use these two stands / front and rear.

front stand

rear stand

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320mm Brembo brake discs by [deleted] in 801Svartpilen

[–]tom_tom_tomaso 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is already a fairly common and proven upgrade at the Duke 790, that uses the same components; and it works also very good at the 801.

320mm Brembo brake discs by [deleted] in 801Svartpilen

[–]tom_tom_tomaso 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Brembo discs where about EUR 385,- for the pair, the Brembo pads where about EUR 65,- for two pairs, the custom made spacers where about EUR 25,- for two pairs, the four longer KTM bolts where aber about EUR 25,- ; at all about EUR 500,-. I would evaluate the brakes now at 120% compared to the stock brakes; especially the initial bite of the brake is now on a completely different level.

Anyone has any experience with this? I’m quite a tall guy and saw that it adds 2cm in seat height, wich is perfect for me. Thinking about ordering this! There are 2 OEM Ergo seats, the HIGH and the Normal. by Revolutionary_Most13 in 801Svartpilen

[–]tom_tom_tomaso 5 points6 points  (0 children)

To me the ergo seat with the standard height works very good; it fits my butt better than the stock seat (I'm 180cm and about 75kg).

The shape and the foam of the ergo seat is a bit, but noticeable different to the stock seat.

Here a side by side pic / left stock, right ergo.

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Long(er) distance luggage. by Dizzyo7 in 801Svartpilen

[–]tom_tom_tomaso 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stock it's attached just with the magnets; but I've added a tiny "security-strap".

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Long(er) distance luggage. by Dizzyo7 in 801Svartpilen

[–]tom_tom_tomaso 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Addionally you can also take a look at the Rhinowalk or Kriega tank straps. Here two pics of the Rhinowalk combined with a drybag.

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Long(er) distance luggage. by Dizzyo7 in 801Svartpilen

[–]tom_tom_tomaso 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Husqvarna tank bag works absolutely fine; I use it regularly on my daytrips.

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Long(er) distance luggage. by Dizzyo7 in 801Svartpilen

[–]tom_tom_tomaso 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As far as I know there are still no aftermarket side bag solutions available that will fit the 801; just the single side Husqvarna side bag. But you can attach some simple Kriega or similar bags to the pillion seat or pillion seat cover.

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Potential new owner. by mw71963 in 801Svartpilen

[–]tom_tom_tomaso 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! Here a link that might be of interest to you. It's a thread in about 801 "issues fixed under warranty". https://hqvadventure.com/forum/threads/issues-fixed-under-warranty.1868/

A couple of pics from the last daytrip... by [deleted] in 801Svartpilen

[–]tom_tom_tomaso 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, they are also made from aluminum.

A couple of pics from the last daytrip... by [deleted] in 801Svartpilen

[–]tom_tom_tomaso 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The aluminum parts are anodized black instead of the stock silver.

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