Anybody ever ride any older chassis Cougars?

[TNT664BB]

ROTFLMAO!!! Thats what I needed to kknow.. I flushed the system with some stabil system flush but i couldn't get it started for almost 8 hours.. after the system drained it purred like a kitten again and the exhaust was the best entry way!! Saved some cash on the professional reaming with a little system laxative

I would think that useing unobtainium would be the right thing for that project cougar.

The properties of any particular "unobtainium" depend on the intended use. For example, a pipe made of unobtainium might be massless and frictionless. However, if used in a cougar, unobtainium would be light, strong at high temperatures, and resistant to radiation damage.

 

[Sidehiller]

Sidehiller, here is a beer for you. That right there is some funny shat!

I prefer that the coug has had time to completely cool down before I take it for a ride. That way you are sure all the "Marvel Mystery oil" from the previous rider has had time to exit the ports properly!

The cool down is a good idea, but make sure to do a proper warm up too. I have had a cold sieze from hammering it too hard right off the line. It's never good when your rod gets stuck way up in the cylinder. By the time you get it out you could lose your enthusiasm for the ride. Then you have to decide if it's worth relubing the cylinder or if it would be better to find another cougar. At this point I usually would rather go home, polish the rod, and get rested up for the next ride, unless I discover the cougar has a blower on the intake. I can never resist a blower.

 

[UintaVentureBoys]

The cool down is a good idea, but make sure to do a proper warm up too. I have had a cold sieze from hammering it too hard right off the line. It's never good when your rod gets stuck way up in the cylinder. By the time you get it out you could lose your enthusiasm for the ride. Then you have to decide if it's worth relubing the cylinder or if it would be better to find another cougar. At this point I usually would rather go home, polish the rod, and get rested up for the next ride, unless I discover the cougar has a blower on the intake. I can never resist a blower.

a good blower on the intake is always a plus.. i've noticed the newer model cougars with a blower can literally suck the synthetic lubricant out of thin air.. after that taking the rod out of the cylinder and drilling it between the juggs on the top end is also a good way to warm up the primary intake.. on the other hand, using the rod to polish the exhaust port also makes auto lube feature on the primary intake kick into hi gear.. usually im done with the revamp after the exhaust port is polished at least for 5 to ten minutes, then i work the rod into the intake and tell the cougar that an edge is a better ride, then the 8 second ride begins

 

[spoon]

Just beware of them cougars that run on race fuel, a little alcohol injection can work wonders but the ones that require race fuel or gimmicky chemical additives can really be a big hassle with lots of strange and difficult problems. You can always tell if there were big problems when the original owner won't even take it back even if you offer to pay. Trying to find a clutching guru to make it consistent and reliable can be very expensive as well. These guys won't even talk to you unless they know how much is in your bank account. Some of the new Do it Yourself Turbo kits start to look cheap after a bad cougar experience.

 

[summitone]

Hmmm, I think mine has the factory bend. Or it might be from just polishing it too much, I'm not sure. On a related note I've been told by several experts that it has more than enough volume and that the extra size is just going to waste. What say you all?

 

[skibreeze]

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"....

Good points, that "resleeving" sounds kinda spendy, but I do understand the importance of having a good tight fit.

 

[ADRENALINE]

For those wanting a Cougar may I suggest that they like to be ridden full at throttle, flipped many times during the day and mostly on the weekends when others aren't around or are out playing I've put mine in the shop many times for a tune up, she purrrrrrsssss like a kitten and loves the extra attention! Great Thread!!!!!!

 

[skibreeze]

Dont let anybody fool yah here... We ALL have rode a heavy chassis at one time or another! Generally that is where most guys pick up there skills they just dont admit it much.

I'll admit I've ridden RX-1's and an Apex as well, I'd love to ride one of the brand new XP's, but I'll have to stick with my current model. Trading to anything else would cost me a fortune. Not to mention it would take forever to figure out all the quirks with the new models.

 

[rynokron]

And most come with a big-bore kit already installed or need a re-sleeve.

Stick in a ham and pull out the bone.

 

[rynokron]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoxinrukTYg


Cougar Barbie.

 

[UintaVentureBoys]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoxinrukTYg


Cougar Barbie.

ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!! OMFG thats HILARIOUS!! LOL

 

[xrated]

Dont let anybody fool yah here... We ALL have rode a heavy chassis at one time or another! Generally that is where most guys pick up there skills they just dont admit it much.

heavy no...but some could have used at least a new nose cone. Luckily when riding I don't spend much time looking at the ride head on.

 

[Gainster]

Stick in a ham and pull out the bone.

I have good word that cougars are using botox for the same effect

 

[Abominable]

This thread has spawned a new acronym, you all know what a milf is, now we have CILTR - pronounced silter - Cougar I'd Like To Ride

 

[Pinner]

Before he knew..... Too funny

but its sooo much easier to find an old junker, get it tuned up and running, then go thrash it.. sure beats the heck out of crying as i watch my new rig roll down the hill, instead im laughing at how much of a beating the old "tank" can take as i bungie down the hood, crack a beer, and ride away its paid off, ride it like you stole it

 

[Adrenaline Revolution]

This thread has spawned a new acronym, you all know what a milf is, now we have CILTR - pronounced silter - Cougar I'd Like To Ride

I think you're on to something here but I think it should be pronounced Kilt-er As in "A little off kilter" or "I rode that cougar so hard I thought I Kilter" !!

And BTW...Not all MILFs are CILTRs and not all CILTRS would be MILFs. Errr...something like that!

And probably the best attribute of a Cougar is that they don't really mind if you leave it home in the trailer to go try out some new ride as long as you remember to give them a hard ride now and then too!

 

[Abominable]

I think you're on to something here but I think it should be pronounced Kilt-er As in "A little off kilter" or "I rode that cougar so hard I thought I Kilter" !!

And BTW...Not all MILFs are CILTRs and not all CILTRS would be MILFs. Errr...something like that!

And probably the best attribute of a Cougar is that they don't really mind if you leave it home in the trailer to go try out some new ride as long as you remember to give them a hard ride now and then too!

Yep, you are definately right on the pronunciation.

 

[Killerk]

I am curious if any of you have had to retire an older model cougar?
You know, when she still runs, and gets around, just not as fast as before, and has to trade in her snow flap for a mud catch
At this point there is really no trade in or resale value... Just sentimental value.
And taking to a salvage lot may cost you, but the upkeep is just as bad if not worse.
Is there such thing as a mud flap technician?

 

[rynokron]

This thread has spawned a new acronym, you all know what a milf is, now we have CILTR - pronounced silter - Cougar I'd Like To Ride

AKA gilf

 

[rynokron]

i think you're on to something here but i think it should be pronounced kilt-er as in "a little off kilter" or "i rode that cougar so hard i thought i kilter" !!

And btw...not all milfs are ciltrs and not all ciltrs would be milfs. Errr...something like that!

And probably the best attribute of a cougar is that they don't really mind if you leave it home in the trailer to go try out some new ride as long as you remember to give them a hard ride now and then too!

lmfao!