400ex or dale

[montyjcm]

Hey,
Before I get flamed off the board, I know a cdale will smoke a stock 400ex, but that is not what I am going to ask. What I am going to ask is what will be better for me?

I am going to be riding desert, dunes, and a bit of mx track just for fun. I really want I dale, but the maitenence, avaibility, and sheer power are what is holding me back. I want to be able to soundly beat my brother's lt250r, and I don't know if a 400ex can do that. If I bought a 400ex, it would most likely have engine work done to it though. Like port and polish, pipe, maybe a cam.

My question is, will a cdale be to much for me? I am not a first timer, but I wouldn't consider myself a accomplished rider. What do you guys think? Could I be happy with a 400ex, or would I tire of it quickly? I am asking you guys because I already asked the cdale forums. Anyway, thanks for listening to my rants! later

BTW, I may have a great deal on a nice dale, 400ex would be around the same price.

[SadisticShee]

If u can get a dale for around the same price as a 400 then what are u waiting for? All those types of riding u listed the dale is good for. I say get the C-Dale.

[batgeek]

couldn't have said it better.

[hondarider2006]

you ever consider the 450r??;) :D

[rollie]

Originally posted by hondarider2006
you ever consider the 450r??;) :D

?????????

[roostin_dale]

get the dale...no questions about it!! And they are insanely cheap these days!! Sell ya mine for $8,000:o

[montyjcm]

Thanks, but that is too expensive for me. The reason I don't want a 450r is the same ,too expensive.

[roostin_dale]

Originally posted by montyjcm
Thanks, but that is too expensive for me.

lol...i was just joking with ya! I know i will NEVER get that much from it. Check ebay..cannondales are going VERY cheap right now...

[montyjcm]

Oh . . .:D I knew that!:o