Cannondaleriders

2002 Cannondale, Stage 8 kits just installed in motor. All other updates have been done. Mods include 2+1 American Star a-arms, Dura-Blue axle, TCS shocks, Big Gun pipe, MOTO mapping, Arens steering stem, Renthal bars, aluminum radiator shrouds and guard, AC propegs, aftermarket seat latch. <br /><b...

I have a question.

Where did you find clutch plates to buy? I havn't been able to locate any.

Sounds cool,<br /><br />I'm curious about the +1 length. I know that it became common to install +1 swingarms on 400ex machines. So was the +1 configuration something that you wanted or was this the standard length they sold them in? <br /><br />I could see where an inch could possibly have helped i...

I know that mine was just plain coming loose. I could make two laps around the track and would have play in the sprocket hub. Once I installed the lonestar nut, no more problems.

I don't understand why some of us have had problems with locknuts coming loose after an axle swap.<br /><br />For me I never had a problem with the factory axle, but just as soon as I installed the Dura Blue I couldn't keep the lock nut from coming loose. <br /><br />I am just glad I am not the only...

No, this is the way that the Dura Blue comes. You gotta use your Dale sprocket hub, wheel hubs, and nuts. <br /><br />I did not know this when I ordered mine, otherwise I would have purchased a RPM. <br /><br />Oh by the way, I used my original axle locknut when I first installed my axle because I h...

I know that cannondale was in the process of developing a carbon fiber axle. Does anyone know how far they got on that project before the bankruptcy thing?

I only saw a couple of pics of it, and looked pretty trick.

I have a few questions regarding the valve cover problem.<br /><br />Is it safe to use the valve cover even when pitted? Mine has some pitting, but I don't think it is too bad. <br /><br />Also who has everyone been using to get the powdercoat done? I had thought about using someone local, but I hav...