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cjjtulsa · 11-26-2005, 07:19 PM

Today was the day; my nice blue M50 is gone. Now in it's place is a black metallic 1600 Marauder. Very fun to ride - feels similar to the M only much more torque. A few neat things like self-canceling turn signals and you can remove the key once you turn it on (saves on scratches from your key chain). I'll sure miss that color of blue though - one of the sharpest blue paint colors I've seen. Was going to buy the only blue Marauder they had left but it was a floor model and scratched all to hell, and the blue didn't grab me like the M50. Mine had two miles and slightly scuffed tires, so I can only assume it got one test ride. Like the power, like the ergos - Kawazuki did a nice job on this model. The only problem is now we are heading for cold weather, so I'll get to look at it more than ride it. But Spring is just around the corner.....

MagnumForce · 11-26-2005, 07:40 PM

Ooooh, I'm jealous!

Try to get in a few rides on the 1600 for me, will ya.

I almost made the plunge today. For some reason, I had a hair up my butt that told me I wanted a '04 CBR1000RR. The bike was bone stock, has 2,500 miles on it, and was going for about $8,700. I was ready to trade in my Sportster plus sacrifice my left one, but in the end would have cost about $10K due to insufficient equity. Oh well, I guess I'll just pay off the Sporty and see if I can get a new Honda Interceptor instead (my current fascination).

farmbone · 11-26-2005, 08:56 PM

Good Job! Didn't want to try the Warrior, huh? Anyways, Good choice on the bike!

chadrob30 · 11-26-2005, 09:18 PM

Congrats....

QuacktheDuck · 11-26-2005, 09:55 PM

heh heh congrats...as said in the other thread, the meanstreak is awesome!
What'd u get on your trade if you don't mind sharing...if you mind it's ok (obviously) lol.

RampageRider · 11-27-2005, 11:54 AM

Go out and have some fun already!

traysvega · 11-27-2005, 12:34 PM

Congrats......Now that wasn't so hard was it?

Enjoy.I know I have .Oh Boy here comes zuki-itous....So after the break in whats the first mods?

My only thing to change for next year,,190 tire,removal goofy reflectors,,,and some mini rear turns...Maybe a chrome gas cap cover..Anyone use one yet?Peel and stick I think..

jkulysses · 11-27-2005, 02:17 PM

Congrats on the new bike. I like the meanstreak a lot. Will probably be my next bike, unless something else I like better comes out by the time I'm ready to give up my M50.

Uechi Kid · 11-27-2005, 06:35 PM

Congratulations. I guess you don't need those measurements now. I would suggest that when you can change the pipes and intake. If you have a dyno shop not far away have it dynode after replacing the pipes and intake. It’s worth the money.
Again, congratulations. I know you will love this bike.

**intimid8er** · 11-28-2005, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by cjjtulsa

Today was the day; my nice blue M50 is gone. Now in it's place is a black metallic 1600 Marauder. Very fun to ride - feels similar to the M only much more torque. A few neat things like self-canceling turn signals and you can remove the key once you turn it on (saves on scratches from your key chain). I'll sure miss that color of blue though - one of the sharpest blue paint colors I've seen. Was going to buy the only blue Marauder they had left but it was a floor model and scratched all to hell, and the blue didn't grab me like the M50. Mine had two miles and slightly scuffed tires, so I can only assume it got one test ride. Like the power, like the ergos - Kawazuki did a nice job on this model. The only problem is now we are heading for cold weather, so I'll get to look at it more than ride it. But Spring is just around the corner.....

Heh..heh... I knew you were too itchy about this bike! I knew you couldn't wait. Congrats!

DS06C50T · 11-28-2005, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by chadrob30

Congrats....

Oh that picture is just WRONG!!! "yeah, yeah kid nevermind that... Press hard, 3 copies..."

LOL

DS06C50T · 11-28-2005, 11:22 AM

[quote=cjjtulsa]Today was the day; my nice blue M50 is gone. Now in it's place is a black metallic 1600 Marauder. QUOTE]

Congrats! Time to update your "profile", eh?
Good times...

DS

DrBob · 11-28-2005, 03:11 PM

Cool! Post some pics...

Pinhy · 11-28-2005, 03:24 PM

nice bike! i wish i could have afforded a larger bike, not that i NEED one, but want one.

as for the warrior..not in same price range!!

.

11-26-2005, 07:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
cjjtulsa Third gear and cruising Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2004 Marauder 1600 Black Location: Collinsville, Oklahoma Posts: 507	Took The Plunge Today was the day; my nice blue M50 is gone. Now in it's place is a black metallic 1600 Marauder. Very fun to ride - feels similar to the M only much more torque. A few neat things like self-canceling turn signals and you can remove the key once you turn it on (saves on scratches from your key chain). I'll sure miss that color of blue though - one of the sharpest blue paint colors I've seen. Was going to buy the only blue Marauder they had left but it was a floor model and scratched all to hell, and the blue didn't grab me like the M50. Mine had two miles and slightly scuffed tires, so I can only assume it got one test ride. Like the power, like the ergos - Kawazuki did a nice job on this model. The only problem is now we are heading for cold weather, so I'll get to look at it more than ride it. But Spring is just around the corner.....

11-26-2005, 07:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
MagnumForce Throttle Jockey Joined: May 2005 Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i Location: Sitting on the can... duh! Posts: 3,160	Ooooh, I'm jealous! Try to get in a few rides on the 1600 for me, will ya. I almost made the plunge today. For some reason, I had a hair up my butt that told me I wanted a '04 CBR1000RR. The bike was bone stock, has 2,500 miles on it, and was going for about $8,700. I was ready to trade in my Sportster plus sacrifice my left one, but in the end would have cost about $10K due to insufficient equity. Oh well, I guess I'll just pay off the Sporty and see if I can get a new Honda Interceptor instead (my current fascination). __________________ "I love the smell of toner in the morning… it's the smell of victory!" MAJ M, Staff Officer

11-26-2005, 09:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
chadrob30 Sprocket Pilot Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2008 B-King Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Posts: 818	Congrats.... __________________ 2008 Suzuki B-King. Stainless Scorpion Slipons.

11-27-2005, 11:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
RampageRider Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 05 Red M50 Location: Iowa, riding in the Rain! Posts: 782	Go out and have some fun already! __________________ . "Grow up, what a waste of a good time, if Peter Pan can do it so can we............... " 05 Red M50 (mine) 97 Yellow Honda Rebel (her's)

11-28-2005, 03:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
DrBob In The Zone Joined: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,765	Cool! Post some pics... __________________ Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow. You MUST obey the pug dog!

11-26-2005, 08:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
farmbone Fender Buffer Joined: May 2005 Bike: M50 Blk Location: South Bend , IN Posts: 429	Good Job! Didn't want to try the Warrior, huh? Anyways, Good choice on the bike!

11-26-2005, 09:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
QuacktheDuck Sprocket Pilot Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2004 FZ6 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 858	heh heh congrats...as said in the other thread, the meanstreak is awesome! What'd u get on your trade if you don't mind sharing...if you mind it's ok (obviously) lol.

11-27-2005, 12:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
traysvega Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2006 Victory Jackpot Location: Hebron,Ky Posts: 64	Congrats......Now that wasn't so hard was it? Enjoy.I know I have .Oh Boy here comes zuki-itous....So after the break in whats the first mods? My only thing to change for next year,,190 tire,removal goofy reflectors,,,and some mini rear turns...Maybe a chrome gas cap cover..Anyone use one yet?Peel and stick I think..

11-27-2005, 02:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
jkulysses Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: Oregon Posts: 832	Congrats on the new bike. I like the meanstreak a lot. Will probably be my next bike, unless something else I like better comes out by the time I'm ready to give up my M50.

11-27-2005, 06:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
Uechi Kid Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 04 M95, Yamaha VStar 650 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 744	Congratulations. I guess you don't need those measurements now. I would suggest that when you can change the pipes and intake. If you have a dyno shop not far away have it dynode after replacing the pipes and intake. It’s worth the money. Again, congratulations. I know you will love this bike.

11-28-2005, 11:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
DS06C50T Kickstand Operator Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: 2006 Suzuki Blvd. C50T (dark grey) Location: Ventura County, CA. Posts: 286	[quote=cjjtulsa]Today was the day; my nice blue M50 is gone. Now in it's place is a black metallic 1600 Marauder. QUOTE] Congrats! Time to update your "profile", eh? Good times... DS

11-28-2005, 03:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	nice bike! i wish i could have afforded a larger bike, not that i NEED one, but want one. as for the warrior..not in same price range!! .

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