My Marathon is alive!

GreshamCA · 08-14-2011, 02:10 PM

I got a Marathon for next to nothing( there was reason for it too) and I've been putting it back together (new battery tray, weld up the frame, new cables and so on) and I just got my motor put back in after PQ waved their magic wand over it. I got it out on the road for a speed run and going out up a slight grade GPS'ed it at 16MPH and coming back at 18MPH. I happy!

Oh and I can't say enough good things about Carson, Ricky and Robby at Plum Quick. They are SUPER folks.

scottyb · 08-14-2011, 02:12 PM

That's right. You won't find nicer folks.
Good to hear about your success.

Coltf1991 · 08-14-2011, 02:23 PM

They are sitting there waiting for my motor. It will be in to them tomorrow so they can wave there magic wand over it!!

GreshamCA · 08-14-2011, 02:24 PM

Scotty, after I ran it a while I checked my cables and they were cool as a cucumber. I wish I could say the same for the FNR switch. It wasn't so hot that I couldn't keep my hand on it but it was a lot warmer than I care for. Will your upgraded cam get warm or do you think mine is fine?

GreshamCA · 08-14-2011, 02:28 PM

Colt, while I was there Friday they were discussing someones Bandit upgrade that had what they were thinking was a color code with it. Could that have been your order?

GreshamCA · 08-16-2011, 05:44 PM

Here is what I have

GreshamCA · 08-16-2011, 05:49 PM

And some more

rabbitreborn · 08-16-2011, 07:34 PM

looks nice... change those batteries to a set of 8v and you will REALLY see a difference in speed.....

GreshamCA · 08-16-2011, 08:06 PM

Thanks Rabbit!

The controller is a reman that says it's 400 amp but it also says that it's 24-36 volt. before I try for any more speed I have to replace a bent front weldment, some sloppy tierod ends and some slop in the steering. Needless to say at 18mph that puppy was scary. Also before speed, THE PINK HAS GOT TO GO! As you can tell from my cables it's gonna have a definite Deere theme.

jwdixon · 08-16-2011, 10:12 PM

Gresham that is awesome! I'll be following along with interest and keep the pictures coming. I literally just brought home a 92 about an hour ago on a deal to good to pass up.

John

08-14-2011, 02:10 PM	#1
GreshamCA Getting Wild Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 126	My Marathon is alive! I got a Marathon for next to nothing( there was reason for it too) and I've been putting it back together (new battery tray, weld up the frame, new cables and so on) and I just got my motor put back in after PQ waved their magic wand over it. I got it out on the road for a speed run and going out up a slight grade GPS'ed it at 16MPH and coming back at 18MPH. I happy! Oh and I can't say enough good things about Carson, Ricky and Robby at Plum Quick. They are SUPER folks.

08-14-2011, 02:12 PM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: My Marathon is alive! That's right. You won't find nicer folks. Good to hear about your success.

08-14-2011, 02:23 PM	#3
Coltf1991 Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,901	Re: My Marathon is alive! They are sitting there waiting for my motor. It will be in to them tomorrow so they can wave there magic wand over it!!

08-14-2011, 02:24 PM	#4
GreshamCA Getting Wild Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 126	Re: My Marathon is alive! Scotty, after I ran it a while I checked my cables and they were cool as a cucumber. I wish I could say the same for the FNR switch. It wasn't so hot that I couldn't keep my hand on it but it was a lot warmer than I care for. Will your upgraded cam get warm or do you think mine is fine?

08-14-2011, 02:28 PM	#5
GreshamCA Getting Wild Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 126	Re: My Marathon is alive! Colt, while I was there Friday they were discussing someones Bandit upgrade that had what they were thinking was a color code with it. Could that have been your order?

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08-16-2011, 07:34 PM	#8
rabbitreborn Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,757	Re: My Marathon is alive! looks nice... change those batteries to a set of 8v and you will REALLY see a difference in speed.....

08-16-2011, 08:06 PM	#9
GreshamCA Getting Wild Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 126	Re: My Marathon is alive! Thanks Rabbit! The controller is a reman that says it's 400 amp but it also says that it's 24-36 volt. before I try for any more speed I have to replace a bent front weldment, some sloppy tierod ends and some slop in the steering. Needless to say at 18mph that puppy was scary. Also before speed, THE PINK HAS GOT TO GO! As you can tell from my cables it's gonna have a definite Deere theme. Last edited by GreshamCA; 08-16-2011 at 08:07 PM.. Reason: to add the thank you.

08-16-2011, 10:12 PM	#10
jwdixon Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: central illinois Posts: 67	Re: My Marathon is alive! Gresham that is awesome! I'll be following along with interest and keep the pictures coming. I literally just brought home a 92 about an hour ago on a deal to good to pass up. John

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