Troy "Midwestrider" racing at Lincoln Trail Motorsports in Casey, IL. Troy's first race ever.
TUESDAY MAY 28, 2002
PRO MOTO BILLET (PMB) SENDS IN A FIN FOR REVIEW:
We are slowly figuring out what fits and what doesn't on the Cannondale bikes. I reviewed the Pro Moto Billet Left Handed Shark Fin and all I can say is what a work of art. It not only fits on Cannondale bikes but it is great looking and adds a huge amount of protection for your rear brake rotor. Check out the review for details on a great product.
(PMB Fin Review)
MONDAY MAY 27, 2002
Ralph aka "BUGMAN" SENDS IN ANOTHER C440 RACE REVIEW:
This time Ralph is in Derby, Vermont doing NEMX round #3. He gets a 2nd overall with 3 holeshots and one pesky mud hole. Read his race review and send him an email letting him know what you think.
(review)
CANNONDALE INTRODUCES THE X440 and S440 2003 MODELS:
The long awaited X440 is just about to hit the dealers. From the pictures it looks like it has some slight graphics changes, side number plate changes and a few other differences I'm sure. They also introduce the S440 which is a hot looking Supermotard version of the Cannondale
(New models)
CANNONDALE HAS TWO NEW PARTS BULLETINS:
PB02-005 is the inspection windows for the oil and tranny fluid. Cannondale ran out of these windows for a short period of time and it appears they are available now for those who got inspection screws.
Cannondale also makes available a Diagnostic and Maintenance Tool PB02-006 for those who want to work on their own bikes. On the Optimum Website it's $300. Not sure what Cannondale is selling it for. Hopefully much cheaper.
(Parts Bulletins)
FRIDAY MAY 24, 2002
WE GET OUR FIRST RIDING AREA REVIEW:
Kevin Baxter aka "Knobby" sends in a couple pictures for the owners pic area. He also sends in a mini review and couple more pics of his beautiful riding area in Idaho. Take a look and see where he rides.
(ownerspics)
(areareview)
THURSDAY MAY 23, 2002
THE MAGAZINES ARE STARTING TO TAKE NOTICE:
The June issue of Dirt Rider does a review on the 2002 E440. They liked the bike so much they asked for a long term test. However, I did notice as some others have that it sounded a bit "cautiously optimistic". To read the article you need to go to your news stand. To read Cannondale's reaction just click the link.
(Cannondale's reaction)
NEW SERVICE BULLETIN:
The latest service bulletin SB02-009 explains how to fix a potential problem with your stator wires shorting. For a link to Cannondales Service Bulletins and others including online manuals check out our Info Center.
(Info Center)
SATURDAY MAY 18, 2002
OK! I GOT OFF MY DUFF AND WENT RIDING:
Did 50 miles of rocky stuff and I am beat up. I finally got into a good crash and it only took 3 1/2 months. That's ususual for me. It's usually a crash every other time I go out. Read my ride review and let me know what you think.
(review)
FRIDAY MAY 17, 2002
WE HAVE A NEW RACE REVIEW:
Just like Troy promised he sends us his review of his first race ever. I think he is hooked so you guys better watch out! Give it a read and tell him you liked it as much as I did.
(review)
THE "AMERICAN MADE" FORUM AT DRN NEEDS YOUR HELP:
Talk about a dying vine. DRN made a forum for American made bikes and there hasn't been too much activity there. If you want to liven things up in that forum then somebody just post one thing there.
(DRN Forums)
TUESDAY MAY 14, 2002
WAHOO! A COUPLE CANNONDALE FREESTYLE PICS:
I have been waiting a long time for these. David Lowe aka "metalmillenium" gets his bike sky high for some tricks most of us could only dream of. Check these out and give Dave an email letting him know we want more.
(ownerspics)
RALPH "BUGMAN" SENDS IN OUR FIRST C440 RACE REVIEW:
Not to be out done by Kevin, Ralph sends in his race review at Jolly Rodgers. It's a great review so if you like it send Ralph an email letting him know.
(review)
MONDAY MAY 13, 2002
KEVIN WILLIS SENDS IN A CUSS LOAD OF STUFF:
Since Bugman and Kevin race together I think they have a little competition seeing who can send in the most stuff to Cannondaler. Kevin sends in a couple racepics, an owners pic, and a race review of Jolly Rodgers.
(racepics)
(ownerspics)
(racereview)
LIFE DOESN'T GET ANY EASIER THAN THIS:
Try out this little gadget I made to navigate the ThumperTalk forums. Click the link below and then look up. Let me know what you think.
(ThumperTalk Helper)
(my email)
Yes! I know. I need to get off this computer and ride more! ENJOY! Sorry but this no longer works.
SATURDAY MAY 11, 2002
WE HAVE OUR FIRST DEALER REVIEW AND ANOTHER MOD:
Scott Lind aka "HR" gives us our first dealer review and it really sounds like he has a dealer we wish we all had. If you have a dealer that does a great job or you should warn us about then let us know with as many details as possible. Also, Scott mounted some new bars on his rig and gives us this awesome Panoram/ Lightswitch mod. Check it out and let him know what you think.
(dealer-review)
(light-switch mod)
FRIDAY MAY 10, 2002
ADDED FOUR MORE OWNERS PICS:
Ralph aka "Bugman" sent in three great shots of him going over a mini "Intimidator" jump at Uxbridge Motorsports Park in Uxbridge Ma. Can any of you top these pics? Also, Scott "HR" sent in a great picture of him and his son. These guys are just plain big!
(bugman's pics)
(hr's pics)
TARGET TIME:
Carbon Fiber Works makes awesome products. Just nothing for the Dale yet. Go to their site and let them know you are here and what ideas you have for your bike. We need things like exhaust header guards, frame guards, side fuel tank guard, and upper skid plate to protect the fuel pump. Maybe even an oil line guard for the rear oil line from the left spar. Check out their site and let them know you are out there.
(www.carbonfiberworks.com)
DON'T FORGET TO SIGN THE CANNONDALER GUESTBOOK:
It's the weirdest Guestbook in the world but it works. Sign-in, say hello, whatever.
(Click the top menu)
WEDNESDAY MAY 8, 2002
TROY aka "MIDWESTRIDER" SENDS IN SOME X440s RACE PICS:
Troy enters his first race May 4th at Lincoln Trail Motorsports in Casey, IL. and sent in some awesome race pics of himself with a promise of a review to follow soon. Check them out.
(link)
TUESDAY MAY 7, 2002
SCOTT aka "HR" SENDS IN THREE MORE PICS:
Both HR and Conan'dale make these cannondales look like mini-bikes. Checkout HR's latest three pics in the ownerspics area.
(link)
THURSDAY MAY 2, 2002
WWW.CANNONDALER.COM IS UP!:
OK I checked with Cannondale and their lawyers about using "Cannondaler" and they said no problem. Just add the disclaimer below. With this name and host change there will no longer be any of them pesky pop-ups which kept multiplying and hosing my computer plus the site won't be redirected anymore through that lame "cjb" crap. All I can say is Welcome and Enjoy!
(home)
THANKS TO DAVE aka "WAKEMAN" WE HAVE A LOT MORE LINKS:
Links are a good thing. They get us Dale owners noticed and if we all clicked IMS or Clark we might get a larger tank made for us. So click away and let them all know what you want.
(links)
WEDNESDAY MAY 1, 2002
MADE A FEW CHANGES TO THE SITE:
I made changes to the pics area and review area to make the site look and flow better. Also I added a dealers review area if you would like to reward your dealer with praise or let people know they need some work.
(reviews)
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