Heya from Melbourne, Aus

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Originally Posted by GEREN

I also positioned a regular coiled bike lock under the seat so that I can attach the helmet to the left side of the bike and have it secure which I recommend for everyone - works a treat!

Hi there, & welcome to the forum. Gotta mate out in Oz, but he's on the west coast, in Perth (Secret Harbour). He changes his bike more often than he changes his socks, but he reckons that anything with wheels is real expensive over there.

By the way - don't know if you've noticed - but there are already TWO helmet holders on the bike. If you lift the seat you'll see a sort of metal hook on each side. Slide the helmet D-ring over the hook, replace the seat, & - hey presto - safely secured helmet! :2tup:

Might just be the photo, but it looks like your rear tyre is getting squared off (i.e. it's been ridden upright, with not much leaning into the bends - little old lady style-) Might pay you to get your local bike shop to take a look. Don't forget that your tyres are the only thing holding the bike upright.

Just one more thing :roll: most of us have found that the Marauder likes the occasional treat of a dose of carb cleaner or fuel additive in the tank, to keep it running sweet :2tup: