A Dumb Decision With an Aftermarket Exhaust Still Spoils This Motorcycle
A distinctive motorcycle
The owner describes the 2019 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 as a KTM with Swedish styling and a large-displacement single-cylinder engine. The bike shares some logos with chainsaws, and the owner says it has a distinctive ride.
Although faster or cooler bikes may be available, the owner says the Svartpilen 701’s design alone could justify buying it. The riding experience is another part of its appeal.
The exhaust frustration
The owner says the motorcycle has one significant drawback: an aftermarket exhaust installed by the previous owner. Some other modifications are aesthetic, but the exhaust affects the riding experience and sounds unpleasant to the current owner.
The owner says the exhaust makes each ride frustrating, despite otherwise loving the bike. A replacement exhaust is on the way, with parts expected to allow installation in the parking lot.
What to do with the old part
The owner is unsure whether to resell the removed exhaust, which is described as a Delkevic product. The company is characterized as legitimate, and the exhaust is said to cost at least $250.
The owner says a better exhaust could have been bought for about $60 more, and describes the previous owner as having chosen the cheaper option. The story closes by asking readers to share vehicle modifications or mistakes by previous owners that still anger them.
Key points
- The owner’s 2019 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 has 4,000 miles.
- An aftermarket exhaust installed by the previous owner is the main complaint.
- A replacement exhaust is headed to the owner’s apartment.
- Readers are invited to share frustrating decisions made by previous vehicle owners.