I bought the SLOWEST bike in the world: SR400E

[HenryDorsetCase]

Nah never do. They've all seen too many bad biker movies. "Life imitates artlessness." To quote Peter Egan.

LOL

I am up to only about 250 km now - I went for another putter at the weekend between DIY and crap.

All I really want from it is to sound like a motorbike. With 23 hp it will not set the world on fire but it makes a literal whirring sound like SWMBO's sewing machine.

I know Cutstom Chambers have done pipes for them so I might give them a bell.

And yes I am conscious that I may need to get it reflashed (and whatever pipe I use has to have an O2 sensor port).

Still good fun and no buyers regret.

[flashg]

LOL

I am up to only about 250 km now - I went for another putter at the weekend between DIY and crap.

All I really want from it is to sound like a motorbike. With 23 hp it will not set the world on fire but it makes a literal whirring sound like SWMBO's sewing machine.

I know Cutstom Chambers have done pipes for them so I might give them a bell.

And yes I am conscious that I may need to get it reflashed (and whatever pipe I use has to have an O2 sensor port).

Still good fun and no buyers regret.

Trevor pierce Yamaha can adjust your ECU I believe if you change your exaust system. He can plug into it with his clever tricky thing from Yamaha. Hope this helps.

[AllanB]

Is the O2 sensor in the pipe or header - usually the header. If so you can whack on any suitable muffler.

Cheapest option would be a Dunstall style jobbie like the link below - any bike shop can order them in (Budget motorcycles usually stocks them) - get the one that looks like the image - it has a removable internal baffle core so you can fuck around with it if you desire. Note the stock baffling material is shit, it's like a old mans favorite undies and blows out with a hundred or so kms - decent four stroke packing is required. I ran a set on my old 750 twin - nice. And I fitted one to a mates 650 savage a while back - repacked it - nice deep note. Instant 10hp on the old bum seat dyno!

Or splash out an order a sweet stainless one from the USA from cone engineering

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...1184971636.htm

http://www.coneeng.com/motorcycle_components.html

[HenryDorsetCase]

Welp, this happened this week. Mine is one of the runout last years models for $7k plus ORC.

https://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.co...-401-2024.html

Did a thorough test ride and enjoyed every bit of it. Rode it back to back with the KTM 390 ADV. ($8999 plus ORC runout) I have some challenges involving a 28 inch inseam and hip flexion so the lower seat height of the 401 meets my needs better. I wont be getting a lowering kit or anything I dont think but will see how I go. I also like sitting "on" the front wheel not "behind" it especially on the road. Granted the KTM is better on a shingle road (19 inch front) but the 401 is rideable on a shingle road which is all I want to do.

So yeah, pick it up next week. No farkles or changes at this point though I will very likely buy some barkbusters and a tiny screen for it. I have two grand to chuck at it in my convoluted "reasoning" for buying it. REally I just wanted it so went and got it.

PS definitely not the slowest bike in the world. Very peppy. Canterbury backroads here I come.

[F5 Dave]

Not everything has to be the fastest sharpest weapon. Small bikes can be fun.

[SaferRides]

Welp, this happened this week. Mine is one of the runout last years models for $7k plus ORC.

https://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.co...-401-2024.html

Did a thorough test ride and enjoyed every bit of it. Rode it back to back with the KTM 390 ADV. ($8999 plus ORC runout) I have some challenges involving a 28 inch inseam and hip flexion so the lower seat height of the 401 meets my needs better. I wont be getting a lowering kit or anything I dont think but will see how I go. I also like sitting "on" the front wheel not "behind" it especially on the road. Granted the KTM is better on a shingle road (19 inch front) but the 401 is rideable on a shingle road which is all I want to do.

So yeah, pick it up next week. No farkles or changes at this point though I will very likely buy some barkbusters and a tiny screen for it. I have two grand to chuck at it in my convoluted "reasoning" for buying it. REally I just wanted it so went and got it.

PS definitely not the slowest bike in the world. Very peppy. Canterbury backroads here I come.

That is a good looking bike, I'm sure you'll have fun on it.

Is the KTM 390 for $8999 the spoked wheel model? I've seen a 2022 model with the cast wheels for $7499.

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[HenryDorsetCase]

That is a good looking bike, I'm sure you'll have fun on it.

Is the KTM 390 for $8999 the spoked wheel model? I've seen a 2022 model with the cast wheels for $7499.

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No, cast wheel. I think he said the spoke wheel one was 11k or so? Cant remember exactly.

I still have my Street Triple R as well....