I have been reading every thing that you guy's have been saying about the cannondale for about two months now. I bought mine almost two months ago and decided not to say any thing until I was able to put in some real seat time on it. I can't hold out any longer. Every thing has already been said about the C-dale both good and bad, but here are my thoughts anyway. The power is very strong but,it feels more like a two stroke than a four stroke. The engine never quits pulling,revs to the moon and has a hard hit in the mid(compared to all other four strokes I've ridden). The chassis is a work of art. The Ohlins shocks if set up right are the best I've seen on a production Quad. My C-dale handles well on a tacky SX track. I have
to use quite a bit of body english though,it could be a little wider
for tight tracks. On a MX track it should rule. I do wish that they
would have put a steering damper on it, it needs one bad when going
fast through the rough stuff. A few things That impress me are the
little stuff like steel braided break lines,extra wide foot pegs,
aluminum shifter,quick disconnect plastic fuel tank,good quality chain and sprockets,aluminum rear brake lever,and replacable threaded brass inserts for any bolt that goes into the frame.I have'nt had any problems with my C-dale yet. I also have'nt been beat in a drag race so far. I've raced raptors and a banshee with a complete vitos engine kit(that's what he told me he had AFTER we raced anyway). I give Cannondale an A+ on what they have done to and for the sport. The only major complait that I have is the position of the thumb throttle. It puts your right hand in a very bad angle, dose anyone have a fix for this.

 

My Cannondale had to be replaced by cannondale because the engine was fried, but like you said I haven't been beat in Drags either. I love this bike.

 

Question has been revoked because of adolescent response.

 

The Raptor can get sometimes get me out of first gear, but after that it is probably as you know over and done with. By the way how do you like the back of Cannondales? Nice right!

 

garyc660r No really though I have yet to be beat. I actually beat a raptor down at Sand Mountain in Utah, he was piped and filtered. I was beat by him though right before my engine blew.

 

CdaleRacer What kind of additions do you have for your cannondale? Could you send me Part #'s or a Phone # of where I can get intouch with someone who can get me parts for my bike. Thanks A-Lot.

 

You can contact RS Performance and Graydon Proline, SpankinRaptors. I've never heard of RS Performance until I started reading the forums,it seems like they are a very good place to deal with,but I don't know for shure. Graydon, I know are good people and products,they are a little slow but what can you expect when you have a quad some people have never even heard of(Dennis Kirk).The only mods I have are Tag T2 handle bars and Graydon Nerf bars. I realy don't know of any other places making any thing else.Denton Racing is working on some things but nothing is available yet.Does you new Cdale have the adjustable fuel injection, I want to get it for mine and was wondering what it is like.

 

cdaleRacer I just got off the phone with Graydon and they like the C-dale a lot. They have made a radiator grill guard and new radiator scoops they should be out soon

 

To be perfectly honest with you I don't know if it has the adjustable Fuel Injection, Plaza Cycle won't let me take it because of the recall on the front bearings. I'll let you know when I find out. It may just have it because my origanal bike was the 97th off the production line, and now i'm getting a 2002.

 

CdaleRacer do you by any chance know their web site or Phone #? Graydon or RS Performance.