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this is it
i need a few words from you guys on buying a cannondale or not. There one for sale right by me and i need to know if it is good buying it. If the engine blows, where do i get the parts those things scare me away from buying it. Any help would be greatly appreciated:)
travis
travis
3 questions will really help....
1) Do you like/mind working on quads? If you like a non-maintence type quad (400ex) then don't go here. Anything you do you will require some work. Heck, changing the plug will take you a half an hour.
2) What year is it?
3) Does it have any/all of the updates done?
Sean
1) Do you like/mind working on quads? If you like a non-maintence type quad (400ex) then don't go here. Anything you do you will require some work. Heck, changing the plug will take you a half an hour.
2) What year is it?
3) Does it have any/all of the updates done?
Sean
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There are a few important updates that need to be done to all the quads. The most important is the stud/stage 8 update. I did the stage 8 since it covers more of the bolts. There is also a motor mounts update, oil line update, yada yada yada. Check this out....
service bulletins
stage 8
There are people that have had great luck with their dale and those that have horrible luck with their dale. I have an 02 dale with updates that is running like a charm. From what you said it is a later model engine, chances are it will need crank work at some point. No telling when that will be. You can use that as a buying point with the seller. Bearing issues is what will get ya on the crank, 600 bucks to fix or 750 for a new crank. I would go with the 750 since it is completely rebuildable.
I am just throwing out there the could be's. This dale may run great for years, much of the reliablitly lies on the owners shoulders. Usages, maintainance, etc......
service bulletins
stage 8
There are people that have had great luck with their dale and those that have horrible luck with their dale. I have an 02 dale with updates that is running like a charm. From what you said it is a later model engine, chances are it will need crank work at some point. No telling when that will be. You can use that as a buying point with the seller. Bearing issues is what will get ya on the crank, 600 bucks to fix or 750 for a new crank. I would go with the 750 since it is completely rebuildable.
I am just throwing out there the could be's. This dale may run great for years, much of the reliablitly lies on the owners shoulders. Usages, maintainance, etc......
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