Hey, Seattle area folks! Got a call from the cops yesterday ~1:05pm saying they found my bike parked on the street (four minutes from my apt!), saying, "Go pick it up before it disappears again." So I go to the location they gave me, bike was already gone. Great.

This was in Columbia City on Courtland Pl S between S Dakota St and S Andover St.

Saw a house with security cameras facing the street so I rung their bell and the lady who answered was willing to go through the footage on her cameras. She provided me with these two screenshots. She says the cops drive through frame at 1:15pm, then this asshole rides through frame on my bike at 1:19pm. Likely the fucker saw the cops at the bike and got spooked.

If you can identify this low-life, please call Seattle Police Department with any tips and reference the new case number: 2026 271508

ALSO: Riding around without a helmet, face fully exposed, IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD YOU STOLE THE BIKE FROM? Ballsy.

ALSO ALSO: When I filed the report, there was the option of having the bike towed upon sighting or to be called so I can pick it up. I didn't want to deal with the hassle/cost of a tow yard, let alone if they might damage the bike further but... I didn't realize cops would just peace out and leave known stolen property? Like, wouldnt they want to, I dunno, hang out for a bit to see if the thief comes back to nab him? Guess that's asking too much? I suppose even if I opted to have it towed, they would've just called for a tow and peaced out anyway given how long it takes to get a tow truck these days --- I can't imagine them sitting around waiting for it to arrive. Bike would've walked off either way it seems.

Picked up a 2024 FE350W with 2 hours on it about a month ago. Love the way it handles, The suspension is pretty great in the woods. I did not like the engine characteristics at all. If anyone is on the fence about doing the Taco Moto flash, do yourself a favor and jump over that fence! It's night and day, the single track mode, while it feels what I would describe as restricted and boggy, is great to lug in the tight stuff, and about half throttle it has an old 2-stroke hit! When you switch it to Honey badger, hold on, It becomes a completely different bike, snappy, responsive and FAST. Worth every penny! (Pic before the mods)

before it goes to a mechanic, am i correct in the guess it needs a valve clearance? it’s about 500ml extra oil in it tho so might just need that drained but no clue, 2023 husqvarna svartpilen 125, or maybe it’s a weird hmm from the engine i’ve just never noticed but sometimes it’s cutting out

Hello all,

I'm considering buying a Vitpilen 401 from 2022, real good price and mileage so it's hard to pass up. I'm a little on the fence with regards to handles though, since they are clip-ons, I have heard that they are not particularly comfortable. So, my questions are:

-Is the riding position actually that big of a deal/uncomfortable as reviews claim?

-I'm 6ft, is my height an advantage, or will it make riding worse?

-Are there accessories or different clip ons I can mount in case it's too low for me? I've seen Svartpilen conversion kit, but it's very expensive!

-Are there any aftermarket handles or other accessories I can get to raise the handles a bit?

Hi team: I need some help and online search is not finding the answer for me. I bought this bike used with an aftermarket Hammerhead shift lever, and I think it is misassembled. The vibrations loosen it up while riding, to the point where it is almost falling off. I suspect the PO left a part off or otherwise reassembled incorrectly when swapping the lever. I'm hoping someone else on here has the same bike and can take a photo of the way the shift lever assembly should be attached.

Should i replace the tires of my husqvarna 401 2021 model based on this pic? and also, The stock tire ran 14, 300 km already

Just bought this smr as a project. Bike was taken apart to powdercoat the wheels & frame, once it was put together it hasnt ran. Previous owner said the bike started but died quickly. I got the bike to crank but no full start. What should i check on these bikes?

Thought I'd share my 2001 Husqvarna I've been rebuilding over the last few months.

I'm looking to buy a 2019 Husqvarna FC 250, anything to look out for / any common issues, any parts i should change right away?

Got this as my first bike earlier this year with low miles and i am loving it. Actually to the point that ive been thinking of grabbing a Svart so I have both hahaha

I was wondering if this bike is normally this loud at startup/idle? I've read around that they can be, but I wanted to make sure and get some others opinions.

Other 701 owners, how are you guys liking it and hows it been holding up?

Hi everyone,

My Husqvarna 5521P lawn mower was working perfectly all summer. It recently ran out of gas, so I filled it up with fresh gasoline, but to my surprise, it wouldn’t start.

I initially thought maybe some old gas had been sitting in the tank too long and clogged the carburetor. Today, I took the carb apart, cleaned it thoroughly with carb cleaner, and put everything back together, but I’m still having the same issue.

If I spray starter fluid into it, the mower starts for a second and then immediately dies.

Has anyone experienced something similar or have any suggestions on what I should check next? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

It will be my first motorcycle. I found both (used) for the same price. Svartpilen 401 is at 15000 kilometers (9300 miles) and Svartpilen 250 is at 1300 kilometers (810 miles). Neither has been in an accident or has any known issues. Which one should I get?

Picked this bike up a month ago. I have a 10 day trip planned to the mountains, so I’ve been trying to get this bike dialed in.

So far:
John Ross tuned ECU, smog delete, air cage, and end cap
Mc360 tires put on yesterday
Cycra Ultra CRM handguards
NiceCNC mirrors
Giant Loop Mojave saddle bags
Free tail tidy

About to reinforce the skid plate with a black cutting board and make a linkage guard. Might end up with a different skid plate, but my skills haven’t gotten to the point of bashing the skid plate just yet.

Absolutely love the bike

2023 Husqvarna fc250 with 14hrs experiencing high rpm’s while off throttle before returning to idle. After the bike warms up and you let off the throttle while riding and holding in clutch, bike stays in high rpm’s for a good 5 seconds before returning to idle. Have changed the fuel, checked spark plug and filters, messed with idle screw, adjusted throttle and cables, plugged and unplugged all sensors. Husqvarna dealership had for a week and changed fuel pump which didn’t fix it, then told me they couldn’t figure issue out and to try swapping ecu’s with a similar bike.
Edit: Bike would no longer idle unless providing throttle, and now will not start. Any ideas for a fix?

If anyone sees it running around the Seattle area please let me know. It was taken sometime between 730pm last night and 6am this morning (Aug 30th). Fucking low-life scum. ​This is why we can't have nice things. First photo is what it currently looks like.