Wider rear tire for a Marauder - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Matt C · 10-05-2006, 08:23 PM

Has anyone tried going a little wider (than stock) on the rear tire. I know wider tires are not as good in the handling department, but I'm just looking to go a size, or two, wider than the stock tire. I'm not hell-bent on doing this; if it requires modifications, I'll just replace it with a good stock-type tire.

Also, what is a good replacement brand?

Colorado Cajun · 10-06-2006, 12:16 AM

Do a search on Volusiariders.com. A lot of guys are going with Metzler 880's, the 200 on the rear if I remember right. The M50 has the same frame as the C50 so it should work on the M.

Matt C · 10-06-2006, 01:01 AM

Thanks for the link

I'm looking to see what 'will' work on a Marauder...anyone have any first hand experience?

DrBob · 10-06-2006, 07:53 AM

As you have a Marauder, and not an M50, do NOT follow the recommendations on that website! The M50 is a completely different bike from the Marauder.
Check out The Marauder Intruder Group, and owners group for the old Marauder.

Colorado Cajun · 10-06-2006, 10:43 AM

Oops! Sorry Matt! I didn't catch the fact that you had a Marauder. For some reason I was thinking M. Good catch DrBob. Thanks!

Colorado Cajun · 10-06-2006, 11:10 AM

Straight from Metzlers web site:

• Type of motorcycle: SUZUKI
• Model: 97-04 VZ800 MARAUDER

Results

ME 880 MARATHON
Front 130/90-16 M/C 67H TL ME880 FRONT - 38 PSI - 3.0 INCHES
Rear 150/90B15M/C REINFTL 80H ME880 - 40 PSI - 3.5 INCHES

Front 130/90-16 M/C 67H TL ME880 FRONT
Rear 170/80B15M/CTL 77H ME880 - 40 PSI - 3.5 INCHES

Remarks: Stage 2

10-05-2006, 08:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Matt C In Training Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: '03 Marauder 800 Location: Calhoun Georgia Posts: 119	Wider rear tire for a Marauder Has anyone tried going a little wider (than stock) on the rear tire. I know wider tires are not as good in the handling department, but I'm just looking to go a size, or two, wider than the stock tire. I'm not hell-bent on doing this; if it requires modifications, I'll just replace it with a good stock-type tire. Also, what is a good replacement brand? __________________ 03 Marauder, 03 Blaster, 94 Lightning-blown and intercooled 351

10-06-2006, 12:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
Colorado Cajun Sprocket Pilot Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: 2006 C50 Silver and Gray Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 851	Do a search on Volusiariders.com. A lot of guys are going with Metzler 880's, the 200 on the rear if I remember right. The M50 has the same frame as the C50 so it should work on the M. __________________ 2006 C50 Silver and gray, Cobra Tall Sissy Bar, K&N Air filter, Suzuki bags, Custom Driver's Back Rest, Memphis Fats 19" windshield with lowers, added a 2nd horn, Power Commander PC3 USB, and Cobra Freeway bars. Mitch

10-06-2006, 01:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
Matt C In Training Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: '03 Marauder 800 Location: Calhoun Georgia Posts: 119	Thanks for the link I'm looking to see what 'will' work on a Marauder...anyone have any first hand experience? __________________ 03 Marauder, 03 Blaster, 94 Lightning-blown and intercooled 351

10-06-2006, 07:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
DrBob In The Zone Joined: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,765	As you have a Marauder, and not an M50, do NOT follow the recommendations on that website! The M50 is a completely different bike from the Marauder. Check out The Marauder Intruder Group, and owners group for the old Marauder. __________________ Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow. You MUST obey the pug dog!

10-06-2006, 10:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
Colorado Cajun Sprocket Pilot Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: 2006 C50 Silver and Gray Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 851	Oops! Sorry Matt! I didn't catch the fact that you had a Marauder. For some reason I was thinking M. Good catch DrBob. Thanks! __________________ 2006 C50 Silver and gray, Cobra Tall Sissy Bar, K&N Air filter, Suzuki bags, Custom Driver's Back Rest, Memphis Fats 19" windshield with lowers, added a 2nd horn, Power Commander PC3 USB, and Cobra Freeway bars. Mitch

10-06-2006, 11:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
Colorado Cajun Sprocket Pilot Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: 2006 C50 Silver and Gray Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 851	Straight from Metzlers web site: • Type of motorcycle: SUZUKI • Model: 97-04 VZ800 MARAUDER Results ME 880 MARATHON Front 130/90-16 M/C 67H TL ME880 FRONT - 38 PSI - 3.0 INCHES Rear 150/90B15M/C REINFTL 80H ME880 - 40 PSI - 3.5 INCHES Front 130/90-16 M/C 67H TL ME880 FRONT Rear 170/80B15M/CTL 77H ME880 - 40 PSI - 3.5 INCHES Remarks: Stage 2 __________________ 2006 C50 Silver and gray, Cobra Tall Sissy Bar, K&N Air filter, Suzuki bags, Custom Driver's Back Rest, Memphis Fats 19" windshield with lowers, added a 2nd horn, Power Commander PC3 USB, and Cobra Freeway bars. Mitch

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