1999 marauder lean condition? or not? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

chevy man · 07-05-2004, 10:24 PM

i have a 99 marauder.i bought it about 2 weeks ago.i pulled plugs to see how they are burning.they are pretty white.ithe bike's temp light does not come on,but radiator fan runs as soon as you stop at red light or stop sign for for about 1/2 minuite then goes off.i got 55.7 miles per gallon today on a tankfull. is this too much mpg?bike pulls hard,idles good,does not pop or stumble at all.oh by the way the plugs are the correct heat range . thanks.jason

Drake · 07-05-2004, 11:04 PM

the condition of your plugs (how old are they??) seems to indicate normal ware from firing. Clean em off and keep using them. If there's any ware on the electrode or the insulator tip, you might want to get a new set, but other than that, sounds good.

futball22 · 07-06-2004, 06:59 PM

If its running good, and you are getting good gas millage i wouldnt worry about too much if I were you. If you are worried about how hot its running, check your rad fluid or thermostat.

07-05-2004, 10:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
chevy man Newbie Joined: Jun 2004 Location: carlisle pa Posts: 5	1999 marauder lean condition? or not? i have a 99 marauder.i bought it about 2 weeks ago.i pulled plugs to see how they are burning.they are pretty white.ithe bike's temp light does not come on,but radiator fan runs as soon as you stop at red light or stop sign for for about 1/2 minuite then goes off.i got 55.7 miles per gallon today on a tankfull. is this too much mpg?bike pulls hard,idles good,does not pop or stumble at all.oh by the way the plugs are the correct heat range . thanks.jason

07-05-2004, 11:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Drake Clunked into first gear Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 208	the condition of your plugs (how old are they??) seems to indicate normal ware from firing. Clean em off and keep using them. If there's any ware on the electrode or the insulator tip, you might want to get a new set, but other than that, sounds good. __________________ If at first you don't succeed, then maybe skydiving is not for you....

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07-06-2004, 06:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
futball22 Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 36	If its running good, and you are getting good gas millage i wouldnt worry about too much if I were you. If you are worried about how hot its running, check your rad fluid or thermostat.

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