[Adv_moto-Life]

So after qualifying for my Class 2 A License, I brought the Svartpilen 401 home (Spoked Rims). While I loved the way the spoked rims, the ever present risks of punctures in a tube type set up was a nagging fear.
Since my previous Motorcycle was a Svartpilen 200 (Alloy rims), I swapped the Spoked rims to Alloys from the Showroom itself with no extra charge.

The only point to remember is that the Disc itself cannot be swapped as the bolt pitch on the Spoked Rims and The Alloy Rims are differently spaced, so I had to retain the old discs and wheel bearings. I was a bit conflicted as I did not want to transfer a 20,000 kms run discs and wheel bearings on a brand new bike.

Never the less, I am very happy with my decision, and the alloys wheels looks have grown on me. Also got a new Shoei GT Air 3 to match the bike on the same day.

Comments on the switch from a Svartpilen 200 to 401
1. The 401 is an angry bike in comparison, you will hit 100kph in a blink of an eye.
2. The brakes are up to the job, good bite and feedback. I was a bit worried as the 401 makes up for road gaps in a hurry, and I had a few anxious moments when braking (As the speeds were much higher than I was used to).
3. The Bike does not like 1st and 2nd gears. Its jerky, violently at that in low revs.
4. Quick Shifter Failure warning was showing on day 1 straight out of the showroom, had it recalibrated on the same day. That started a new Problem of stalling on low revs while upshifting and downshifting, happens randomly 3-4 times a day during my 50 kms a day commute.
5.The engine is smooth and pulls strongly without any hesitation when cruising. Love the tractability on 3-4-5-6 gears when above 5000 rpm.
6. Already Ordered DNA Stage 2 Performance filter, FuelX Fuel Controller, however due to early stage sensor and related niggles decided to wait till first service is completed before installing any performance mods. I am hoping to bump the BHP figure from 44 Stock BHP to at least 47-48 with these mods.

Will keep you all posted on the outcomes.

[Adv_moto-Life]

I took the bike (2023 Svartpilen 401) back from the authorized service center 2 days ago.
There was Ignition Coil failure (yes, on a brand new bike).
The stalling issues are solved with the above replacement, and the bike is less jerky at 1-2 gears during low rpm (< 3k rpm).

Bike has done 350 kms over the past 2 weeks since taking delivery.
I used the Quick Shifter (QS) for the first time yesterday (Both UP & DOWN).
The QS is a bit Jerky in lower gears and RPM (2-3 gears up to 4-5K rpm).
It smoothens out when doing clutch-less shifts with the Throttle open above 5K rpm.
QS shifts in Cogs 4-5-6 is smooth above 5K rpm. Down shifts however cause a surge as the engine keeps revs up, so the acceleration is a bit aggressive (Not a bad thing).

Over all my journey with the Svartpilen 401 (Previous gen) has been thrilling.
Love the bike (Looks & accessible performance), and will most probably keep it for 2 years, by which time I should have my Class 2 license (>400cc), and will be able to buy my next bike which will be in the 800-1000 cc category (contenders are Duke-990, Vitpeilen-801 or MT-09) .

[narayan]

Wow - the austrians never fail to keep you "engaged"...I have been seriously considering the new gen ADV390 as a second bike but have to give it a serious thought before putting in the money. Even a Chinese made CFMoto seems to be more reliable than the KTMs they are based on

[nitro.1000bhp]

Originally Posted by narayan

Wow - the austrians n.......based on

I am quoting your above post just get your attention. Firstly, that's a great detailed report on how to obtain a license in Spore and by god it seems like a hectic and exhaustive affair. But it sure will make one a much better rider.

Just wanted to point out that some of the regulations for demarking on the test sound absurd or even dangerous like for eg.. Using all four fingers on clutch and brakes! I mean it might have worked or even been necessary for those old drum brake bikes but it surely isn't the correct way to brake on a bike with disc brakes (non-abs). Grabbing a handful is sure to get one to face plant no ? And the bit where you are supposed to take the bike off the stand and then mount it while standing next to it? I am surely failing that if I was on my 850 gs as its a 250 kilo monster and so top heavy its practically impossible for me to do it without dropping the bike.

We desperately need at least 10% of the testing that you guys have to go through here in India, that alone would make our roads a lot safer I believe.

[narayan]

Originally Posted by nitro.1000bhp

I am quoting your above post just get your attention.

Actually, for road riding, all fingers on clutch and brake pedal is the recommended approach. It doesn’t mean you have grab with the full force of all your fingers. But keeping all 4 fingers in the pedal is supposed to be the ideal approach in preparation for any emergency braking situation.

Reg the method to board the bike - I do agree - this is hardly practical or even convenient. Default mode is swing your leg around and then push back the side stand. The instructors logic was that if you can’t hold the bike up and kick the stand back, and then board the bike, then it’s heavy for you. I don’t agree to that.

By the way, have you seen the Japanese traffic police motorcycle gymkhana videos ? They follow exactly these practises. In fact, Singapore’s licensing process is completely set up by the Japanese and 2 out of 3 driving schools were founded by Honda.