Cannondaleriders

Hey guys I just purchased a left over 2003 S440 with 0 hours on it. I was wondering what the deal is with the engine? Will it hold up? From the looks of this site I need to send it out. If that is the case I might just sell it. I want to race SM next year and not worry about fixing it every two seconds. Any imput would be great. Thanks

Do a search on the required updates, follow the proper break-in period, change the coolant and oil, then ride the snot out of it.

Just be sure you are polite to all of those you fly by.:usa

Oh, congratulations and welcome :clap:

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Thanks for the link... I am keeping my fingers crossed she holds up!

Welcome to the Cannondale world !! We live in the same area code, if you have any questions contact me.

Dawzie
Check your pm, thanks.

Less than two hours on the New Dale and the engine casing is cracked! greatttttttttttttttttttttttttt:mad:

i bought my baby a year used, and her top end blew in the first 5 min of my first ride........so i know the feeling!

but now shes been running great

So sorry, serious bummer. The factory setup without proper shimming sent most everything out with a built in "separation"
stress on the motor mount lugs... is that what happened? Or cracked up higher? Some motor mount updates can be just as bad with a tight center spacer and no shims elsewhere between motor flanges and cradle. I've been using a couple of versions all stainless with no-pinch no-pull no-slop and no excuses... just hope you get it fixed reasonable, and stay with us.