The Cannondale

[sheeblast]

here are some pictures of the cannondale. getting torn down.

it nake

the gas tank

engine in frame

side cover off

 

[super noober]

yikes!!! that looks like a biotch!!!

 

[sheeblast]

it is one of the sweetest things i have seen.
hydro clutch, oil lines run through the frame
intake up front, exhaust out back
full aluminum frame, sub frame able to unbolt, bottom of frame unbolts to allow engine to drop out

 

[Whitty21]

thats pretty cool man

 

[bagds101]

yikes!!! that looks like a biotch!!!

x2 151515151515

 

[sheeblast]

it would look like a biotch to work on to your simple folk. you guys are not use to such high tech.
do you guys get scared looking at an iphone???

 

[royalt67]

Almost bought an ATK (newer C-Dale) a while back. Pretty SICK. Cannondale was way ahead of their time. Too bad they were plagued by motor probs that gave them a bad rep. First alum frame, first fuel injection, premium aftermarket parts, made in America, and Ready-to Race. (In 2002!)

 

[sheeblast]

ya, this has a locked up motor.
but holy sh*t, it still look sweet. hopefully it is something easy to fix.

 

[royalt67]

Have you checked out the cannondale forums and ATKUSA yet? There are usually some parts on ebay too.

 

[sheeblast]

well we are still tearing it apart, it was a super busy weekend. going to see how bad it is before we buy parts.

 

[royalt67]

Sure, no doubt. Just wanted to make sure you know that ATK has what they call a "Reliability Upgrade" kit for the C-Dale motor. This is a def must have. I think they just got a big bore kit too.

 

[sheeblast]

i will have to check into that kit

 

[royalt67]

Here are some forums.

The main one I know of.
CannondaleRiders (Powered by Invision Power Board)

A good post from a small forum. Good tips.
New Owner ATV Technical Tips (Cannondale) » QUADCRAZY ATV Forums

C-Dale and ATK riders are a small minority but very loyal.

 

[sheeblast]

thanks for the help man

 

[royalt67]

yikes!!! that looks like a biotch!!!

Hah! just checked out the pics, most don't work unless I'm at home. That pic of the chaincase open is cool. I like the looks of that much better than the YFZ I'm working on! Everything is so exposed and easy to get to.

 

[Larry's Shee]

Did you blow it up or is this a new purchase? If so what did you give, if I may ask?

 

[motoman9911]

This was bought with a locked up motor.

 

[HawaiianBassHed]

got it, the blaster a tow behind mower and the trailer for like $1500 iirc... it's posted here (bf) somewhere

 

[sheeblast]

it was $1500 for a running blaster, this cannondale with a locked up motor, and a roller for flatten your yard.
already sold the blaster for $550, that roller is worth around $150, so about $800 for this cannondale.