727,

I have the map the Team Trinity race with. It is a modified Speed map that Harry has worked on. When My quad gets back toghter I'll see how well it works on a 450cc BIG BORE.LOL

Smitty

 

Smitty, do you have that map file on hand? If so, please email me

 

Nope Harry loaded it and I would have to buy the software to get it. Haven't done that yet. I was laid off last month, and I'm working on my own business, can't lay yourself off.

I can see about getting it for you though.

Later

Smitty

 

Very cool... Shoot me an e-mail anyhow, your profile doesn't show yours...

 

One more thing to mention regarding this topic....

The 2003 LE Cannibals do not have the new style A-arms.

Only the standard Cannibal and other Cannondale models have them.

 

THX KNOWSALOT one thing are fox-shocks good when compared to ohlins or those other ones they use on the cannibals.

 

2003 Cannibal.......Fox Rear / Arvin Front

2003 Cannibal LE....Ohlins Rear / Arvin Front

Regarding the fronts.....
The Arvins are much better suited to "all-around" riding than the Ohlins fronts found on the early 2002 models. They are more comfortable than the Ohlins at slow speeds and on the trails where you don't see many jumps. I would pick the Arvins over the Ohlins anyday unless I planned to race motocross. Not that the Arvins couldnt handle it, but the Ohlins would be better for this purpose.

Regarding the rear......
The Ohlins rear shock on the 2003 LE model is the same rear that was on the 2002 models. There really aren't any differences between the Ohlins and Fox rear shocks when it comes to the casual rider. both are comfortable but the Ohlins MIGHT be better if your plans are for MX. I haven't jumped a Cannibal with the rear Fox unit yet, so I can't say from experience how it handles jumps.

 

Thx Sir KNOWSALOT (LOL)-L8r -Josh

 

Interesting observations...

On 2002 models equipped with either Arvins or Ohlins, I found the Ohlins to be more plush for casual riding. It seemed that the Arvins had a more firm spring rate but would blow thru the travel more easily if pushed (less high speed comp damping).

Much of the harshness that comes from the 02 bikes stems from control arm binding on the urethane bushings. Fix that and you will vastly improve suspension action.

Maybe they fixed the control arm issues on 03 which makes the Arvins "feel" better than 02 quads?

 

Gabe,

I haven't ridden the 2003 standard Cannibal yet.

I have ridden the 2003 Cannibal LE models which still have the old A-arms and it feels much softer than the Ohlins on mine.

You may be right about the A-arms. I haven't checked yet to see if they are still using these bushings or not. Cannondale is trying to lower the production costs of the Cannibal and Speed models though.....so I would doubt they upgraded these to bearings.