Marauder
03-20-2002, 06:10 AM
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Any Marauder riders around these parts? I have a 1998 with some OEM add-ons. I have jetted it and added Cobra slash cut pipes.
I also did the air box modification, humms right along at 170kph now
But the seat! man-o-man is that seat ever bad
I dunno how anyone could design a stock seat thats as uncomfortable as the stock seat. Useless I say.
I was looking at Corbin but with the exchange rate, its gonna cost me over a $1,0000.CDN
I've heard good things about Mustang seats but never seen one. Just wondering if there any others out there?
Cheers,James
I also did the air box modification, humms right along at 170kph now
But the seat! man-o-man is that seat ever bad
I dunno how anyone could design a stock seat thats as uncomfortable as the stock seat. Useless I say.
I was looking at Corbin but with the exchange rate, its gonna cost me over a $1,0000.CDN
I've heard good things about Mustang seats but never seen one. Just wondering if there any others out there?
Cheers,James
03-21-2002, 10:53 AM
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Hi, James:
The Mustang seats are well made and of excellent quality...in fact, the pillion section (where passenger sits) is actually wider than the comparable Corbin. Then, too, there is cost...Mustang is a mite cheaper; they also are available in one or two piece versions.
At any rate, they are good seats, and a more affordable option to the Corbin.
Happy Trals!
The Mustang seats are well made and of excellent quality...in fact, the pillion section (where passenger sits) is actually wider than the comparable Corbin. Then, too, there is cost...Mustang is a mite cheaper; they also are available in one or two piece versions.
At any rate, they are good seats, and a more affordable option to the Corbin.
Happy Trals!
03-21-2002, 01:11 PM
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Thanks for the response. I bought the Marauder when I was in a dry spell and it was all I could afford at the time. I kept it, hoping the Mrs. would take up riding but that never happened.
After all the work I put into it, selling it would be a loss, so I keep it, and take it out once in a while.
If I had the dosh I would like to Look at little closer at the V-rod. Its nice to get off a sportbike and cruise...
Cheers,James
After all the work I put into it, selling it would be a loss, so I keep it, and take it out once in a while.
If I had the dosh I would like to Look at little closer at the V-rod. Its nice to get off a sportbike and cruise...
Cheers,James
03-21-2002, 08:53 PM
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Hi, James:
well, you might consider getting the best of both worlds and buy a 1200 Bandit. It has nice comfy ergos, a semi decent seat, handles nicely, and sports a powerhouse motor that can be pumped up to around 145 bhp with very little effort. Great do it all bike. Your Marauder is no slouch, either....with just a little tinkering, it can be made into a great muscle cruiser. So don't give up on it just yet!
well, you might consider getting the best of both worlds and buy a 1200 Bandit. It has nice comfy ergos, a semi decent seat, handles nicely, and sports a powerhouse motor that can be pumped up to around 145 bhp with very little effort. Great do it all bike. Your Marauder is no slouch, either....with just a little tinkering, it can be made into a great muscle cruiser. So don't give up on it just yet!
03-22-2002, 07:31 AM
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Fracl, I have tweaked the Marauder a bit, Jetted and modified the air intake tracks. added pipes.
It "spools up" quite nicely now with a top end of about 180Kph(doubled up) The sound is decent also
As for the Bandit 1200. Yeah, nice bike for the dosh. I was looking at the FZ1 I have a 97-YZF1000 as my other bike, but I do like the riding position of the Bandit/FZ.
I'm getting a little old for the YZF
Cheers,James
It "spools up" quite nicely now with a top end of about 180Kph(doubled up) The sound is decent also
As for the Bandit 1200. Yeah, nice bike for the dosh. I was looking at the FZ1 I have a 97-YZF1000 as my other bike, but I do like the riding position of the Bandit/FZ.
I'm getting a little old for the YZF
Cheers,James