Anybody ever ride any older chassis Cougars?
- Thread starter Himark
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My wife won't let me try out any newer or older chassis. Never had a cougar and my current ride is getting some miles on her. I tend to be a little rough on my equipment, I'm sure that you guys have seen some of my videos around. Maybe I should look into some of those mods, what do most of you guys reccommend?
WOW...anytime I have heard of guys video taping there biggest jump or best ride it seems like it is crazy at the time but after watching the playback not as impressive.
Who wants to ditch bang an old Cougar anyway???? Probably uses that old lube that smells bad when it starts smokin. The newer models are much easier to ride. Heck I might even opt for the 4- stroke.
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Adrenaline Revolution
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I can honestly say I wouldn't recognize the rider in any of those films if I ran into him on the street.
I'm always paying a lot more atention to the ride and not the rider.
A good jump at the beginning of the video is always good but in reality that type of riding is less sustainable than a good segment on carving big curves and playing in the deep.
When I was 16 I got to ride this Cougar that I borrowed from my boss at the time.
I rode that thing as much as I possibly could back then.
I'd have to say, that was the ride I learned most of my skills that I use today.
I was the king of the world but then I got fired and I couldn't ride it anymore.
Memories...
I can honestly say I wouldn't recognize the rider in any of those films if I ran into him on the street.
I'm always paying a lot more atention to the ride and not the rider.
A good jump at the beginning of the video is always good but in reality that type of riding is less sustainable than a good segment on carving big curves and playing in the deep.
When I was 16 I got to ride this Cougar that I borrowed from my boss at the time.
I rode that thing as much as I possibly could back then.
I'd have to say, that was the ride I learned most of my skills that I use today.
I was the king of the world but then I got fired and I couldn't ride it anymore.
Memories...
OMG!!! That is funny as he!!
When you are 16 you'll probably ride anything you could. 
I was trying to be more subtle than others
I much prefer the experience of an older ride... They don't complain, they know how to ride, and like to be ridden hard and put away wet... They let you go places newer models won't let you, they are already broken in (no easy riding or premix required), and most of the time they are so excited to ride they are self lubricating.
My favorite part is they really respond to intake and exhaust porting
Bwahahahaha!
the best bang for your buck is a new top end or maybe get the cylinder resleeved. of course if the seat cover is ripped or torn that should definitely be taken care of. new grips too, maybe some hooks so you can hang on. anything to lighten the chassis is always a good mod. new suspension so the ride's not so rough, and always use synthetic. and no i haven't been on u tube checkin' out your "sled"....
And most come with a big-bore kit already installed or need a re-sleeve.
OMFG LMAO!!!! thats a bit too used for me, I'd still prefer to buy new when it comes to chassis.. one thats maybe legal age???
Some of those ol'heavy cougars are the way to go. Don't get rode so much do to the newer lighter ones, sure do seem to really giver when fired up. Real fun untill the boys find out you were riding the heavy one
i wish you would start recycling some of your old chassis, they are laying all around my neighborhood.
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Super B
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i wish you would start recycling some of your old chassis, they are laying all around my neighborhood.
And I am sure they are all used and abused and lacking the proper lubrication! Send them my way, I am sure I can find someone to tune them up for one last ride!
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Grizzly Adams
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All the hot young babes from my youth are now Cougars! This thread is totally da chit! What was that ole Simon and Garfunkel tune Mrs. Robinson???