#30 How To Adjust The Suspension - Svartpilen 401

[@janbrinkmann572]

I've just found out that you can put a handle onto the hook wrench. I comes right with your toolbox. This makes adjusting the shocks preload a lot easier!

[@Arispo94]

As a new Vitpilen 401 owner, I can't thank you enough

[@vanyer401]

Thanks mate! Hopefully you’ll do it in a less awkward way than me. What setting are you opting for?

[@Arispo94]

@@vanyer401 the one for max load, planning on taking the wifey for a ride!

[@vanyer401]

@@Arispo94 please tell me how it performs… and how on earth can a passenger (any passenger) fit on this bike :)

[@Arispo94]

@@vanyer401 hahah I'm too optimistic with her being comfortable that's for sure, but it'll be fine for a short ride around town (I hope)

[@vanyer401]

@@Arispo94 just the other day, I saw a vitpilen 701 with a pillion passenger. I don’t know how but they looked just fine. Still, they were probably a couple so the tight hugging wasn’t awkward :)

[@alydarling9050]

Thanks for this helpful (and funny) video. I'm going to try this on my Vit.

[@vanyer401]

@@alydarling9050 since I started to carry a pillion I have to re-adjusted too. Rewatching this video made not wanna do it :)

[@Marky2nice]

The counting on the clicks was hilarious 😂 Great video man

[@vanyer401]

Thank you so much! I’d like to say it was intentional but it wasn’t :)))

[@Kodreanu23]

I've bumped into this video, because I love 401 Svart even though I don't ride (if I'd started 401 Svart would be my first choice) but loved the comments!!! Hilarious 😂😂😂 Loved it!

[@vanyer401]

;) the struggle is real! If you start riding the Svartpilen is the way to go! Thank you for your nice comment, really appreciate it :)

[@johnsolimine1164]

Good move. Personalizing the suspension is how you get the bike to work for your body weight and your style of riding.

[@vanyer401]

I think so too John. Arguably, I feel way more comfortable now on the bike. I don’t believe handling is affected a lot.

[@PaulThiel]

Too funny. I suspect my own adjustments to my new 401 will be equally awkward, lol.

[@vanyer401]

Hahahaha I hope not :)

[@martincoutts6747]

Thanks for posting the video. I’ve tried using the spanner on the top of the rear spring - it ain’t moving! So I’ll stick with the factory setting. Or did you find a better/easier way of turning the spanner?

[@vanyer401]

Thanks for watching! I’m afraid I haven’t found anything better. It is hard as you can see from my struggles. You have to make sure that you’re using the spanner extension and at the correct position of course. In my experience, Svartpilen owners are smarter than average so I’m sure my clarification above is not needed :))))) maybe if you have a buddy lifting the back in order to alleviate some pressure? Although the chances are low because the preload doesn’t work like that (I think?)

[@vanyer401]

Ikr? You can see it in the video. Huge difference!!!

[@finheath4447]

I don't think you needed to adjust the preload, because the basic setting is 5 and the comfort setting is also 5? Should it already be at the right setting?

[@vanyer401]

You’re right but I had to do it for three reasons. 1st: I needed to see if I was able to easily do it myself. It is supposed to be fully adjustable by people with no similar experience. I.e. me! 2nd: I couldn’t find an instructions video for the Svartpilen online. 3rd: I had to check that it was in the correct position in the first place. For the front suspension for example I noticed that one of the knobs was not symmetrical to the other. My suggestion is to always check these things yourself (says the guy who didn’t check when bought the bike 😅)

[@finheath4447]

@@vanyer401 Thanks!

[@phil18is9]

Adjusting the shock preload is a bitch! I feel your struggle XD

[@vanyer401]

I know right ;) ?

[@lostintheclouds8719]

Out of curiosity how tall are you and after you adjusted your suspension, were you able to flat foot or reach the ground better?

[@vanyer401]

I’m 178cm. Before the adjustment I could touch ground completely flat. After the adjustment I haven’t noticed any difference. Still can touch the ground flat but exactly as before. If the surface is uneven the I can’t because it’s a tall bike. All in all the suspension adjustment is not the solution if you’re shorter. I think I am the absolute limit (size wise) for this bike. Please keep in mind that height it’s not an appropriate metric in this instance. Inseem length is more important so if you’re 175cm and have longer legs then it’s better.

[@shahinover-doz8563]

Bro my svartpilen 250 i havnt adjusted button ? May you help me i how to use ?

[@vanyer401]

The adjustable suspension is a feature on the 401 and the old 701. I’m afraid, It is not available on the 250 and 125 as far as I’m aware.

[@elchinolavida]

Few of differences from my 2021 Svartpilen

[@vanyer401]

I can imagine. I don’t get it why they feel the need to release a new Svartpilen every year. It’s the same with minor aesthetic updates! It’s good though because that means that they don’t lose their value as much 🎉

[@shemasuuu4666]

I've got a 18 Vitpilen 401, but it doesn't seem that I can adjust my forks

[@vanyer401]

I see. I guess it is a newest feature? Weird though, it’s such a normal feature to have and pretty low tech.

[@katsuya2742]

The 18 and 19 Husqvarna 401 does not have this feature

[@vanyer401]

@@katsuya2742 I’m literally complaining about it in my latest video… you should check it out!

[@IgoByaGo]

I have a 2023 Vitpilen and I didn't get that cool tool kit.

[@vanyer401]

Somebody nicked that I’m afraid. The bike should come with a toolkit as standard. Please talk to the person who sold you the bike.

[@Itsdandaney]

Isn’t one for preload and one for return spring?

[@vanyer401]

Yes, exactly!

[@rafaelmolina123]

Why is your rear suspension has no mud guard? Dirt and tiny rocks will ruin it. Im an MX rider i know this is true bro

[@vanyer401]

Hmmm, can you please elaborate? Maybe a photo? It is a street bike but still, I’d like to understand a little bit more?

[@gerryrotae]

Suspension is not the same in all huskys, depends on your country, mine has that guard.

[@vanyer401]

I still don’t understand the guard… obviously I’m too lazy to look it up but now I’ll have to :)

[@shinidarko]

thank you!!

[@El_Rudo]

To adjust the preload on the shock it is much easier to turn if you have the bike on a center stand and the link fork at full extension. Just be careful because the factory skid plate that runs along the exhaust causes the balance to be off. Better to have someone hold the bike while you are turning the hook wrench or a proper skid plate like the one on the Svartpilen 401 Super Marauder: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJTGeYhsp7iaZs0

[@vanyer401]

I think I understand what you mean and in all honestly, I was thinking something similar? Is this your bike? No expenses spared indeed!

[@El_Rudo]

@@vanyer401 Yes, my bike 🙂. Once you get the pressure off the spring in the rear shock it turns much easier and you don't end up smashing your knuckles into the frame or brake fluid reservoir.

[@vanyer401]

@@El_Rudo she’s pretty! Thanks for the feedback, I’ll definitely try it out when possible

[@tunaakay5877]

dude ı want that bike but ı cant see the adjustable fork on a other 401 and ı see a lot 401. are you buy a upgrade or samthing like that .bucase the service tell me 401 dont have adjust frok and all year have not. (2024 have a adjust frok thets all my know)

[@vanyer401]

This feature was introduced on the Svartpilen and Vitpilen since 2021. They should have it if they are the 401 and above. In which country are you located?

[@itstherealone]

They don’t have it everywhere. Asian market is not adjustable afaik

[@SaurabhPatel3093]

The 2024 Svartpilen 401 in India only has 4 on each side for compression and rebound i.e. if 2 is mid it can only move 2 on each side +/-. Rear suspension's rebound also have only 4 clicks, can anyone else with 2024 Svart 401 confirm this ?

[@vanyer401]

Weird? I’d like to know it too. Anyone can confirm? I don’t know I’m afraid.

[@itstherealone]

Yes, but you can still adjust it. Makes it easier to adjust but not that fine.

[@eware3000]

So now can you tell a major difference?

[@vanyer401]

The difference is substantial especially in speed bumps and bad city roads. I highly recommend this setting for commuting and back roads of low quality. In other words, London :)

[@papymougeot6196]

I can't adjust the preload on the rear shock it is completelyy stuck, you guys have an idea ?

[@vanyer401]

Have you tried to lift the rear end? You will need another person to help you but this will alleviate some pressure. Remember to use the pillion handles to lift the moto. Tell me if it works and good luck!

[@papymougeot6196]

@@vanyer401 Thank you ! I have put the bike on the rear stand, applied some w40 and managed to adjust the shock😁

[@vanyer401]

@@papymougeot6196 amazing!!! Take note guys: if you lift the booty it unlocks! Most juvenile joke ever! No regrets :)

[@shahinover-doz8563]

My svart havnt that item for adjust

[@vanyer401]

They’re only available on the 401 and 701 I’m afraid. Are you on a 125 or 250?

[@AlwaysRaj7]

Svartpilen hand change to vitpilen handle

[@vanyer401]

Can you please elaborate mate?

[@Rainan8]

Comfort is to soft, better all settings in sport

[@vanyer401]

Not in London roads I’m afraid 😢

[@Rainan8]

@@vanyer401 ok, that’s a reason 👍🏾