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Should I Buy A Predator Or A Cannibal???
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Posted by: moto-x-rider-70

SHOULD I BUY A PREDATOR OR A CANNIBAL AND WHY, THANKS SO MUCH GUYS.

Posted by: TroyLeePred03

not because i have one i say pred but because i really do like it better.....i rode a demo cannibal while waiting for my pred to come in....it was a nice machine but when i got the pred i just totaly loved it....its a bit heavier but faster and handles so much better....it all what u want....if its racing u want they both awsome quads and rath racing is making a 440 kit so it will be able to be run in the 250/440 classes being ama race legal...otherwise u run the open class which it will do very well in....handling i think i would get pred def...look at the price dif. too the predator is a better bang for the buck....i dont care wat neone says i love my polaris....loved my yamaha and loved all my other but pred is by far my top choice...so smooth and easy to ride....loves to get the back end loose but ridden on track your hooked its an awsome quad...plus cannondale is a little

rite now so id go with a stable company....if they do end up closing for good your screwed...no quads, no factory, no parts, no tech help, see what i mean?....lata~TLP

Posted by: QuadTrix6

i do not have a predator nor did i ride one but i have heard that they are having a lot of problems with them

Posted by: TroyLeePred03

i own one and am a dealer and have no problems with out nor have i heard of any major problems...ive heard of minor loose bolts like on the front plastics and the recall on the front brakes because of a loose caliper bolt but nothing major....lata~TLP

Posted by: rookiex

I have ridden a decked out pred. there fast and nice and handle well. However they are heavy, it helps (sometimes) good luck gettin that front end off the ground when ya hitting SX whoops at kenworthys lol.

Get a dale. My dad has one. and its STOCK and it still jams.

I Have just bought the K&K gibson Dale. Have'nt ridden it... its not even here yet its being sent VIA tractor trailer to my door step. And its NICE!

My dads stock dale is faster than a pred?? and its a 440.
I dunno there just somthing about a dale

An don't worrie Cdale is coming back they are just switching owners.

It happens all the time just people never notice it.

Posted by: Rip_Tear

I would go with the Dale. I havent ridden either, but I just really like them. I would definately suggest test ridding both if possible

Posted by: rob-u/21

I own a pred and I really dont think there is any other production quad right now that will beat it. The cannibal is a real good bike for racing but in time factory parts will be hard to find.

Posted by: raptor_02

quote:
Originally posted by rob-u/21
I own a pred and I really dont think there is any other production quad right now that will beat it. The cannibal is a real good bike for racing but in time factory parts will be hard to find.

cdale is coming back. This shouldn't even be a question. Which do people like???? Predator=heavier, slower, worse transmission, less potential and reliability is unknown. CDALE=Faster, lighter, jumps better, goes through whoops better, better tranny, race proven, and has more than 60cc less and can still SPANK a predaturd. THis shouldn't even be a question on which is better. LMFAO good luck to you on your decision

Posted by: rookiex

well put raptor-02.

But give credit where it is due.. Polaris has risen to the accation.

But Cannondale will come back and people who miss out on cheap prices will be kicken themselfs.....I am tellin ya I am tellin ya...Get one whilst there cheap

Posted by: 4punksdad

Posted by: RuffRyder400ex

Cannondale I wouldnt want a wouldnt want a sport quad from a company who has never made one.

Posted by: Pro400EXC

Speaking of Pred's...man ever single one of em I saw at the GNCC had either a ripped off fender,or the front fender's mounts broke or whatever,it looked so funny,but i am not bad talkin them,it can happen to any quad,and it did to others too...

Posted by: DaveEX7

Go C-Dale....... I personally think that Polaris never did have a good quad making industry.

Posted by: ex kid

i havn't ridden either, but if you dont care that cannondale is up for sale get the dale. my dad's buddy rode one and said it like an R just not as fast. i would get the dale, look at guys like tyson tomas and ben jackson kickin a*s on stock ones.

Posted by: MxDale71

I think you should buy a C-dale. Infact, I know of one that is for sale for $4500 and it runs extremely well, has never had a single problem, and has the engine and tranny oil changed every 3rd ride. It has Ohlins shocks, EC 1000 computer, AC Nerfs, Turf Tamers, Douglas rear wheels, and Carbon Fiber headlight delete covers.

You can check out pics at http://photos.yahoo.com/douwe71

If you haven't guessed, it's MY C-dale that's for sale.

I'm selling because I"m switching to bikes and I have to sell it before I can buy a YZ 250F.

Posted by: YamaWarr0121

definately get a bull..this is my new one

Posted by: raptor_02

quote:
Originally posted by YamaWarr0121
definately get a bull..this is my new one

how do u like the DALE lemons????? I'm sure you love it. Not being nosy or anything but how much did you give for it????

Posted by: zroost

quote:
Originally posted by rob-u/21
I own a pred and I really dont think there is any other production quad right now that will beat it. The cannibal is a real good bike for racing but in time factory parts will be hard to find.

Dont worry about parts to find..In fact I bet alot of aftermarket companies will jump at the opportunity to sell parts for the cann.......

Posted by: zroost

quote:
Originally posted by YamaWarr0121
definately get a bull..this is my new one

Nice ride.
A little jealous over here.......

Posted by: bobby88

Hey i was just wondering "say" cannondale does go out forever which it wont anyways .... Cant you still buy aftermarket stuff for a dale?

Posted by: 400exdad

Personally, I have never liked the engineering of a Polaris. Just my opinion. A friend of mine sat on one and it felt just too wierd. He didn't even want to ride it. The Cannondale is probably the best quad going right now. However, with the sale of that side of the company, it would be interesting to see what happens in the following months. While the C-dale is technologically advanced, it "seems" to have motor problems. When I say "seems", I mean, I have heard that while in warranty, the shops don't even try to repair the problems. They just swap motors. With that being said and with that being understood as second hand knowledge, what will the purchaser do to correct this problem? Will they replace the motor and not support the existing product? Just my 2 cents and it is a tough decision. If I were dead set on the Polaris, I would wait and see what the reliability of the quad is before I layed out my cash. You don't want to be an owner of a "2001 Raptor" by Polaris.

Posted by: 4punksdad

quote:
Originally posted by raptor_02
how do u like the DALE lemons????? I'm sure you love it. Not being nosy or anything but how much did you give for it????

jealous?

Posted by: raptor_02

quote:
Originally posted by 4punksdad
jealous?

VERY!

Posted by: MxDale71

Raptor_02 - I really hate to see you like this. I mean, a man like you shouldn't have to feel jealous. Thats why I have the perfect solution, and I think you know what I"m talking about.

02 Cannibal for sale for $4500

The answer to all your problems

Posted by: stevengates45

I say predator without a doubt. They are the fastest bone stock quad out there without a doubt & if something were to tear up the bike will be under warranty. Like I said in my last thread about a predator, I beat a banshee that runs 4.8 seconds in 300ft on a bone stock predator except for tires & a longer swing arm. Thats pure power!!

Posted by: danyeo

A Cannibal and a Predator should be close but a Speed should be able to take Predator.

Posted by: wyndzer

I would get the Cannibal due to fact that it uses Titanium muffler bearings and the predator uses some new alloy for the muffler bearings. The cannibal also comes with a kevlar adjustable powerband, unlike the predators teflon coated powerband. I hear there are going to be changes to the tire pressure on both of them though.

Posted by: MxDale71

quote:
Originally posted by wyndzer
I would get the Cannibal due to fact that it uses Titanium muffler bearings and the predator uses some new alloy for the muffler bearings. The cannibal also comes with a kevlar adjustable powerband, unlike the predators teflon coated powerband. I hear there are going to be changes to the tire pressure on both of them though.

LOL

Posted by: 4punksdad

dont forget that the predator looks like an insect and the cannibal looks like a frog. and we ALL know what frogs eat.

Posted by: Guy400

quote:
Originally posted by 4punksdad
dont forget that the predator looks like an insect and the cannibal looks like a frog. and we ALL know what frogs eat.

lmfao

Posted by: YamaWarr0121

quote:
Originally posted by raptor_02
how do u like the DALE lemons????? I'm sure you love it. Not being nosy or anything but how much did you give for it????

I LOOVE IT!! its soo nice u wouldnt understand..haha im doin the changes right now and its not too hard at all..i definately say get a cannibal or cannondale for that matter no matter what!

Posted by: LapTraffic

I own a dale, I just cant describe how awesome it is.

I rode the Predator the other day and will be picking it up for my Wife who is in love with it. It's fast but I dont think it would hang with my C-Dale. Be tough to call.

I was extrememly impressed with the predator, it looks to be a great bike.

Posted by: QuadJunkies

quote:
Originally posted by LapTraffic
I own a dale, I just cant describe how awesome it is.

I rode the Predator the other day and will be picking it up for my Wife who is in love with it. It's fast but I dont think it would hang with my C-Dale. Be tough to call.

I was extrememly impressed with the predator, it looks to be a great bike.

So.. You ended up getting it for her ??? VERY COOL!!!! Let me know how she likes it!!...(I remember you tellin me about it at the predator forum)...I think the Dale is gonna beat it for sure, I think once it has a pipe its gonna help ALOT on getting rid of tha sluggish start . Some one done a drag test,wasnt it atvconnection or something?? Seems it was almost a tie for that test run... But IMO a dale will still take it

Posted by: LapTraffic

not yet, but soon, very soon. I work in California, but live in Washington. This weekend is a working weekend so Im not going to be home. Makes it tough to wheel and deal on a bike, but the dealer I work with is aware of that and doesnt mind working over the phone. I'll be calling in a little bit to see what we can do.

The predator I think has a ton of potential. Looks like a lot of improvement can be made to the air delivery to get some more horses out of it.

Either way it's a completely capable bike and I am extremely impressed with it. Overall it's a great package

Posted by: stroked300ex

ok check this out.. a couple of guys that i ride with have a cannondale and a predator. When the cannondale idles, it sounds like every single bolt is coming lose on it. On a predator, everytime we ride through the trails, the predator has to stop or it stalls for some reason?.. but anyways speed wize, the two guys raced on our drag strip and the cannondale left the predator no questions asked.. but the good thing is that both of the quads keep up with the yamaha banshee. IF U REALLY WANT ONE.. GET A CANNONDALE.. it handles great, and it revvs out fairly well.. its good enough to keep the adrenalin rush at top level :devil

Posted by: LapTraffic

That 'Bucket-o-Bolts"(tm) noise was patented by Cannondale, that's why no other bike make that noise.

I hear it has to do with the gearing or timing chain or something. It goes away when you hit the throttle.

I imagine once the guy on the predator gets comfortable with the shifting the margin will be a lot closer.

The predator shouldnt be stalling at idle either, makes me wonder if there isnt something not set up just right with the bike.

Posted by: QuadJunkies

quote:
Originally posted by LapTraffic
That 'Bucket-o-Bolts"(tm) noise was patented by Cannondale, that's why no other bike make that noise.

I hear it has to do with the gearing or timing chain or something. It goes away when you hit the throttle.

I imagine once the guy on the predator gets comfortable with the shifting the margin will be a lot closer.

The predator shouldnt be stalling at idle either, makes me wonder if there isnt something not set up just right with the bike.

my exact thoughts

Posted by: moto-x-rider-70

what happened to the original ?. GO to another post to talk about this craap

Posted by: QuadJunkies

quote:
Originally posted by moto-x-rider-70
what happened to the original ?. GO to another post to talk about this craap

Im not a BROS!:grr (im a girl) you wanted opinons on what we thoht for you to buy, well I think we allhave said what we thought right??????

PREDATOR but only YOU can decide what you think is best for YOUR riding needs...

Posted by: LapTraffic

quote:
Originally posted by moto-x-rider-70
what happened to the original ?. GO to another post to talk about this craap

Get bent you little Moderator wanna be. Read the title to this thread then read our conversation agian.

Posted by: DaveEX7

quote:
Originally posted by LapTraffic
Get bent you little Moderator wanna be. Read the title to this thread then read our conversation agian.

Rookies

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Posted by: LapTraffic

Posted by: 4punksdad

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Posted by: nacs400ex

I would say a dale because the polaris is having a lot of problems. The guy who I bought my 400ex off of, almost didnt want to give the 400ex up because the tranny screwed up on it. He also said the only reason why he is keeping it is because its got the power of the ex. He said with the Elka suspension the ex handles better, so I know that a dale is better then a ex so I would say go for the dale.

Posted by: Paul400ex2002

speaking of cannibals... what would one expect to pay for one right now?

Posted by: batgeek

nice prices!!

Posted by: QuadJunkies

quote:
Originally posted by 4punksdad
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WOW... What beautiful eyes you have!!! LMAO...

Posted by: LapTraffic

That's a heck of a lot of bike for 5 grand.

Posted by: 4punksdad

quote:
Originally posted by Paul400ex2002
speaking of cannibals... what would one expect to pay for one right now?

around 5000 + or -

Posted by: DaveEX7

quote:
Originally posted by 4punksdad
around 5000 + or -

WOW up here they are 7!

Posted by: 4punksdad

quote:
Originally posted by SpeedDemin85
WOW up here they are 7!

alaska jim just got a new cannibal for under 5000.

Posted by: anywhereEx

It all depends on where you look

If you really want one make the 15 or so phone calls and you will walk up on a great deal.... and no world of powersports does not have annymore...I tried them a while back and called a few times sence...Best bet is to find someone that is scared of it or afraid to work on one and you can pick them up for real cheap. I picked a 02 Speed with 8 hrs on it with some mods done at the dealer for under $5k and am now looking for another with less hours for $4k......