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I have noticed sometimes when I start the engine I get the engine outline icon in the middle of the LCD display with "01" next to it?

I thought it was maybe when I press the starter before the instruments have done their "self test" routine but I notice I get it at other times as well?

I have turned the ignition on and waited for the engine LED to go out - it does not  flash any codes so I assume evrything is OK - but I don't understand why I sometimes get this "01" on the display.

Anybody got any thoughts?

It seems none of the "major brand" importers want to carry any stock!

I had to wait 3 weeks for the Givi rack kit and 4 weeks for the screen - Givi UK nil stock - ordered from Italy!

Only advantage is it seems the delivery time to UK might be a bit quicker than "across the pond"

Hope your bits arrive soon

Hi Roboscoot - yes the cats and the 300i are doing fine thanks.

I have been meaning to reply to a few things on the forum but have only had access on my little Android smartphone for a bit - and that is a real PIA to type on!

The top box IS REMOVABLE - if you look at the picture above with Charlie sitting in the box you can see the lower red button - press this (when the lock is unlocked of course) and the box just lifts straight off.

You can also see in some of the pictures the mounting plate right at the bottom of the box - that is a permanent fixture.

If I get time later I will take a couple of shots of the bike without the box fitted so you can see what the permanent bits look like.

Meanwhile if you look up "monolock system" on google/youtube there are plenty of  details/videos of how it works etc. - be careful as there is also a "monokey" system, which basically does the same thing but, as far as I can tell, is a bit stronger (seems to be mostly bigger boxes) and a lot more expensive!

The 300i has done about 1000 miles now and is still "freeing up" - getting better all the time - although I was a bit concerned the other day - every time I did a quick getaway from the lights it was making a peculiar noise - sort of a cross between a groan and a shriek - only happened a few times then it seemed to settle down to normal?  Only thing I can think of is I had washed the bike before going out, so whether some damp got in to the CVT and belt area.................?

Hi Frank - and welcome.

Sorry to hear about the Sym but I think you should be pleased with the DT300i.  Funnily enough I was tempted by one of the Sym models at my local dealer - think it was Evo 300 - it seemed nicely finished and had a few more extras - back rest, carpeted storage, hazard flashers etc. - but then I discovered it was actually only 260cc and I did not like the wheels (front smaller than the DT) and I had actually also tried a 2nd hand xciting 500 (only been used by the BBC as mobile camera base for bike racing - tempting but 2 years old) - so I went for the DT!

Thanks for the comments - I wasn't 100% sure about the box but it was a necessity and it's "grown" on me.

The Givi screen is very good - the bottom fixing needs a little adapting - 4 small "O" rings do the job nicely (you'll understand when/if you get one!)  My only reservation is that I am now looking through the top edge of the screen (it is 6.5" taller than stock) and I am debating whether to cut 1.5 - 2" off the top - but I don't want to loose the benefits - less noise, less buffeting - the stock screen was just too low and narrow at the base.  I am 5' 11.5" tall so you can judge what level your eyes might be if you change!

Let us know how you get on with the new DT.

It's the Kappa K35 and I bought it from DKmotorcycles.co.uk primarily because I thought it was one of the nicer looking 35 litre boxes and it was comparatively less expensive (£60) than most.

It seems to be of reasonable quality - the lock and latching arrangement are identical to the Givi variety.  In fact the mounting rack kit, which was a Givi SR92M also had the Kappa KR920 legend on the instructions so I assume the 2 companies use common parts?

It's still enough to pay for a plastic box, although it does include the Monolock quick release plate as well I suppose, and if you want a coloured top (Silver, Blue or Red) it is twice the price!

Just a few pictures of the Downtown 300i with a couple of extras now fitted - must stop spending money now - it was supposed to be cheap alternative transport!






How did he get in there?







Sorry it's not in exotic locations like some of the other pics here!

That's the trouble with all the differing legislation - it can be pretty hard to find out what is legal.

I am pleased with the modulator - it gives 15 strobes in the space of 1.5 seconds on first application (pretty fast) - if you reapply the brakes within 10 seconds it just comes on solid.

Now I have the top box fitted I may add some auxilliary rear LEDs which I can also add to the modulator output to give a stop/tail light function - there is a selectable option on the unit which will give 30% brightness with the brakes off and 100% with the brakes on - have seen it in action and is quite impressive.  It obviously means that a single LED (or array) can have the dual function.

The site I got the modulator from also do a motion sensed device - but this is designed to give a hazard flasher function under emergency braking which, strangely enough, IS legal in the UK and EU because several cars on sale I know have this fitted OEM.

Yes I take your point on the possible confusion - but this is a fast modulator specifically for LED - it has a flash rate of 10Hz for 1.5 secs - I don't think anyone could imagine you can go on and off the brakes that quick.

On the other hand they might think you've got a dodgy brake switch!