MS headlight idea

[SteveA]

I was at the bike shop today and spotted a headlight that I thought would be great for the Streak. It is off of a Honda VTX 1300. I know of the Marauder headlight bucket swap. But when I saw this VTX headlight, I thought it had the attitude and shape that really melds to the Streak's shape and style. The VTX was right next to a Streak on the floor, so the comparison was easy. Any opinions? Anybody ever consider this? It may even look great on the rest of the Vulcans.
Ride safely.

[Jimmy40741]

Actually I have been thinking about the same thing. I was watching one on ebay this past week, unfortunately it went for a little over what you can buy one from the dealer. Crazy ebayers. LOL

From the research I have done, you can get all the parts from Honda or an aftermarket place for about $250US, which is about the same as a Marauder. Weird thing is that the bucket and ring are only about $40, it is the internals that cost so much. I'm not in a big hurry to do this as I have other mods I need to do first, so I am just going to keep my eyes open and maybe even visit some junkyards this spring in the hopes of finding one cheap.

If you get one make sure you send me some pics, I am interested to see if my thoughts of how it would look are correct.

[SteveA]

I checked on Ron Ayers website & saw that the bucket and rim was only about $45. I was wondering what the price would be for the whole banana.
The headlight would look absolutely awesome, I know it. There was a VTX right next to the Mean Streak on the showroom floor, and right then, I knew. My wife says the VTX headlight has the curve of the Meanie gas tank.

But......

Instead of getting a new headlight, how about if someone made a visor of some sort that can carry the shape of the VTX light. At least it's a simple bolt-on. I was thinking about that today, but couldn't find any websites that had anything like this.
Ride safely

[Xlr8n]

The $10 universal eyelid style chome visors look pretty good on the MS and comes in different lengths. Not quite as good looking as a whole new unit, but gives a similar look and profile for a lot less $.

[ispeed77]

i agree with the look of the X's headlight, they really do look sharp. i think it would compliment the lines of the MS quite well. not sure if a visor would quite pull of the same effect, IMHO.

[meanie]

Unless you specifically want the VTX headlight, the Maruader light would be cheaper in the long run. Since you would have to modify the mounting bracket for the VTX light, it would raise the cost. THe Marauder light would bolt right on using the MS bracket. The VTX light assembly is almost 100$ more than the marauder and then consider the bracket modicfying cost.

[SteveA]

I saw the VTX headlight again today. They apparently have a different one for the VTX 1800 F model, a rather plain one, but the others all seem alike, 1300 & 1800. The body of the headlight has the teardrop shape, but the rim itself gives the remainder of the forward-curving shape. THAT LIGHT BELONGS ON THE STREAK! I did look at the brackets, too. They appear to be pretty close in mechanical order, but I was relying on memory.

Of all the mods we can do, I think the headlight adds a great deal of "attitude" to a bike. Ever notice the headlight on a custom bike? It carries through the entire design intent. Even the Rune. That headlight is awesome, and just draws your eye right to it.

Santa, are you listening!?

[Constrictor]

Unless you specifically want the VTX headlight, the Maruader light would be cheaper in the long run. Since you would have to modify the mounting bracket for the VTX light, it would raise the cost. THe Marauder light would bolt right on using the MS bracket. The VTX light assembly is almost 100$ more than the marauder and then consider the bracket modicfying cost.

Meanie hit the nail on the head. Although anything is possible, if cost is your motivation, I highly recommend going with the Marauder headlight. Not only would it require less parts in the long time, it requires absolutely no fabrication. It is a direct swap with a Mean Streak light.

[SteveA]

I agree completely. $250 plus a PITA installation process is kind of a lot for seemingly so little. But, oh the look......
Ride safely

[Jimmy40741]

Unless you specifically want the VTX headlight, the Maruader light would be cheaper in the long run. Since you would have to modify the mounting bracket for the VTX light, it would raise the cost. THe Marauder light would bolt right on using the MS bracket. The VTX light assembly is almost 100$ more than the marauder and then consider the bracket modicfying cost.

Where are you getting your price for a Maruader headlight at? I guess you have found some place cheaper than I have and if that's the case then I would probably go with the Maruader and save $100. The reason I was looking at the VTX is because I like the look a little better than the Maruader and the prices I found are within $20 of each other.

From the research I have done you can get the parts for the Maruader headlight through Ron Ayers for $246.97 (including shipping). And the VTX headlight through Ron Ayers for $266.38 (including shipping).

[Constrictor]

From the research I have done you can get the parts for the Maruader headlight through Ron Ayers for $246.97 (including shipping). And the VTX headlight through Ron Ayers for $266.38 (including shipping).

If the prices are that close, and you dont mind the fabrication, by all means, go with the VTX light...just dont forgot to post pix of it when you're done!

[cjjtulsa]

I'm 99% sure the Suzuki M50 headlight is the same as the Marauder/M95. I don't know what all might be missing from this line-up of parts, but the items they show add up to just over $125, unless I screwed up:

http://www.oneidasuzuki.com/store/cu...cat=748&page=1

I'd like to see a closer exploded view to see what all numbers correspond where though, but this could get you started.

[meanie]

Where are you getting your price for a Maruader headlight at? I guess you have found some place cheaper than I have and if that's the case then I would probably go with the Maruader and save $100. The reason I was looking at the VTX is because I like the look a little better than the Maruader and the prices I found are within $20 of each other.

From the research I have done you can get the parts for the Maruader headlight through Ron Ayers for $246.97 (including shipping). And the VTX headlight through Ron Ayers for $266.38 (including shipping).

Extreme Suzuki $210 complete with shipping included. That Ron Ayers price must be more recent cause his price was higher, close to $300 a few months ago. But as I stated, don't forget to add the cost of bracket modifying. Maybe much maybe not but to have a good looking job done, it'll cost more.

[meanie]

I'm 99% sure the Suzuki M50 headlight is the same as the Marauder/M95. I don't know what all might be missing from this line-up of parts, but the items they show add up to just over $125, unless I screwed up:

http://www.oneidasuzuki.com/store/cu...cat=748&page=1

I'd like to see a closer exploded view to see what all numbers correspond where though, but this could get you started.

I have the entire list of parts needed for the conversion. Some riders viewed the parts diagram of the Marauder compared to the MS and thought there were only one or two parts needed for the swap, since the part numbers were the same. But the real case is, the part numbers differed from the diagram. In total, the cost was lowest with Ron Ayers around the $245 mark until I found Extreme Suzuki for $210.

[Pirahna]

Parts list and pictures.

http://home.ricochet.com/mdrop/mix_and_match.html

[meanie]

Parts list and pictures.

http://home.ricochet.com/mdrop/mix_and_match.html

Now that's a good price. Where was that quoted from?

[meanie]

Now that's a good price. Where was that quoted from?

I guess I'll never know.

[meanie]

Parts list and pictures.

http://home.ricochet.com/mdrop/mix_and_match.html

Upon viewing the parts list you provided and the list from the Honda Online site, there is a difference of 13 parts. The Honda Online indicates 26 total part numbers while your list provided 13. As for the bulb, I assume the same one from the MS can be used, but since we have two totally different bikes and manufactures, aren't ALL the parts required for the VTX assembly?

[Pirahna]

This is not my list but from someone on the yahoo Mean Streak group that had already done it.

[jaxbb3]

This is not my list but from someone on the yahoo Mean Streak group that had already done it.

I am new to this forum and to the MeanStreak/Marauder and am looking for any and all info. Can you send me the link to the Yahoo MeanStreak forum you referred to in this message? Thanks!