c-dale questions
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c-dale questions
ok well ive been looking into getting me a new quad for a while now and have definately narrowed it down to a 2003 speed or a 400ex which i would put a-arms axle, and shocks on then race it for the season and then do motor work
now, every racer of there 400ex's n 250r's that ive asked said they dont like the c-dales.. they said that they always have problems with breaking and too weak
ive heard that they have weak bolts that need to be locktited and there shock mounts arent very strong
these things make me worried abut buying one
i want some info from guys who actually RIDE and RACE them themselves...
loctiting is no problem, nor is taking great care of it like changing transy oil every5 hours and airfilter everyride also chanign engine oil every so often
so what are there downsides? and do you think that they are the best out there n have no major problems anymore? thanks
sorry for the long post i really want to know before i made the wrong decision
now, every racer of there 400ex's n 250r's that ive asked said they dont like the c-dales.. they said that they always have problems with breaking and too weak
ive heard that they have weak bolts that need to be locktited and there shock mounts arent very strong
these things make me worried abut buying one
i want some info from guys who actually RIDE and RACE them themselves...
loctiting is no problem, nor is taking great care of it like changing transy oil every5 hours and airfilter everyride also chanign engine oil every so often
so what are there downsides? and do you think that they are the best out there n have no major problems anymore? thanks
sorry for the long post i really want to know before i made the wrong decision
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Working on a Cannondale can be a pain, but the recommended oil change intervals are a joke. I have over 5 hours on this oil and tranny fluid change, and the oil still looks new and the tranny fluid is nearly as good. Seperating the oil and tranny fluid is the best idea I've seen to improve the longevity of your engine. Who else does this? You will learn to appreciate loctite, but not cause the fasteners are weak, but cause the aluminum frame is VERY rigid and transmits more vibration through the quad. I havent been bothered by it while riding, though. Except for fouling a plug and losing a couple of screws here and there my quad has been trouble free. And by the way, if you need customer service cannondale cant be beat.
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must be a horrible rumor...1st off i don't even think they actually stock up on cannondales so they have many in stock.I think they just do it by order, or take the one they have off the showroom floor...also, i am riding nearly every single day at my farm in wayne, and on ALL the trails, and had never seen a cannondale of any kind. My frame is perfect, and haven't had one problem yet. Gotta love the Dales.
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