[Matt C]

I installed a 16T front sprocket in place of the stock 15T on my 03 Marauder...13 bucks plus shipping through Dennis Kirk. It was a very easy swap that took less than a half hour. It made the engine RPM's noticeably lower at 50mph and didn't seem to take anything away down low. At higher speeds, 65mph and above it still feels like the RPM's could be lower.
I'm going to order the 17T sprocket and see how it rides then. I think with the V&H exhaust system, K&N's and jet kit I have on it already, the bike should perform well with the 17T sprocket.

 

[Pinhy]

very cool...nice to see someone doing it in steps. you will be able to give us a great comparison. and for 14 bux you arent really wasting anything. you could probably sell the 16T on here to someone for 10 and give them a deal and you only lose 4....

let us know how it rides after the 17T swap.

 

[axel_2078]

I'm anxious to know how this works out too. I've been thinking about it myself, but don't know whether I want to do it yet.

 

[Hunter]

I'm anxious to know how this works out too. I've been thinking about it myself, but don't know whether I want to do it yet.

Above says it all. I want to put a tach on the Marauder. I should be able to get everything I need for under $100 bucks.

http://www.motovan.com/catalogs_en.html
Once in the link click on the motorcycle moto 2004 catalog. Type in tackometer into the search box. The one I can afford is on page 417 "mini tacho 60mm" and the clamp for it is on the bottom.

I will have to change/bend the bracket a little on the back of the tach so I can put it down by the speedometer.

The slim line one on page 416 is to much to spend for a tach, but they are really nice.

 

[cyclemanstan]

Let me know how it works best-16 or 17 tooth. I may be interested in your old 16 or 17 sprocket. I have been told that a combo of a 16T front and a 44T rear works great with the after market exhaust and jet kit. Thanks, Stan.

 

[F7Rider]

I have been told that a combo of a 16T front and a 44T rear works great with the after market exhaust and jet kit. Thanks, Stan.

That is why i haven't done anything. I have been told by a lot of people that changing the sprockets is supposed to work real good, but by people who haven't done it themselves. Now that we are getting some good info, thanks Matt, I will be able to make a better decision.

 

[Matt C]

I ordered the 17T today, so it should be here sometime mid week. I'll put it on and let everyone know how it works.
The 16T does allow me to spend more time in each gear instead of racing through them with the 15T. Above 42mph, with the stock sprocket, it felt like it needed to be in 5th gear. Also, I like the way the Vance & Hines exhaust system sounds at lower RPM's, which is one of the reasons I'm going to a 17T. With that, K&N's and Stage 2 jet kit, the bike uses a little more gas. Hopefully the 17T will help offset that a little. I'll know soon enough though.