Anybody ever ride any older chassis Cougars?

[Gainster]

I am considering taking one for a test ride. The chassis is small but well proportioned, I think it will fit my agressive riding style. It appears the previous owner took exceptional care of the components. I can only surmise that he took it for very quick rides and not that often. I am hoping the clutching bangs hard and the tunnel can take some pounding, because I plan to ride it ...., well....., till it lays wimpering in a puddle of its own lubrication.

Dude that ROCKS!

 

[Engine Pro 5x]

Yup!! I rode the Cr*p out of one and and kinda tore it up !! So About 3 nights a week I devote my sole attention to it trying to get it to handle the way I like it !!! >>>>.

 

[Jaynelson]

I actually had an old cougar laying around the shop last year. It was a little rough around the edges and had been through a few sets of rings. One night I'd had a few wobbly pops and the cougar was full of gas too, so I figured what the F, I'll take it out for some fun. We both like to carve fat lines of snow after a few beers, might as well do it together eh?

Well by damned on the way to the mountain, apparently I drank about 9 too many road rockets and piled the truck through a ditch slap into a bloody tree!

When I finally came to, I looked around and thankfully the cougar was still strapped into the truck. It was pretty beat up tho, and leaking from every gasket....not a pretty sight. Well the truck's completely F'd at this point, so I start dragging the stupid cougar out of it hoping I can get at least one ride in before the damned cops show up! I tried to get er started, but must have overfilled the gas tank because after a few pulls, fuel started backfiring out the damn intake! Well that's just great...

I remembered there was a little snow left in the back of the truck and thought that might give me more inspiration to address the situation. So I leave the cougar on the side of the road to finish purging, and go back to the truck to stick my face in the fresh snow. Of course, right then the cops pull up....never fails. I booked it into the forrest and got away, but they impounded my cougar and my busted azz truck.

So now the truck is gone, my pants f'in stink after the cougar lost every fluid imaginable on them, and I didn't even get to really throttle it. Not a good night.

 

[BYOB]

The best mods for a cougar are a snorkel so it doesn't choke out when you go for a long pull in the deep and grab hooks so you can hold your line when the line you are pulling looks like you should turn out but you want to take it that little bit further.

Stroker's are always better than big bores and if it wont pass a compression test just get rid of it... a piston should always be tight in the cylinder... no sloppyness.

 

[Engine Pro 5x]

The key is to have an older model and a newer model. That way you get the best of both worlds. The tricky part is riding them both at the same time...

That sounds like a Mother Daughter combo I used to ride with !!! >>>>.

 

[yardfarmer]

That sounds like a Mother Daughter combo I used to ride with !!! >>>>.

SWEET! but you should post pics ......., yes naked!

 

[1M800]

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

Man this is the funniest thread we have had for a long time! I stayed late at work just to finish reading it!!!

 

[Engine Pro 5x]

That sounds like a Mother Daughter combo I used to ride with !!! >>>>.

SWEET! but you should post pics ......., yes naked!

#### Let me get this straight. You want me to post a pic of my 2-UP Model with THE HOOD OFF ?? >>>>.

 

[dragon12]

We actually rebuilt a 550 liquid '90 cougar 136x1 1/4 and it was a beast. It would run with my old XLT 650 on the flats and trails, had a little to desire on the hills.. handled really well in the POW and would shred with my brothers 07 rev.. I'd say he's got a keeper for sure..

Poor guy fell in deep

Poor guy could benefit from a sarcasm font.

 

[dragon12]

Cougar Pros:

1. Runs on cheap 85 octane fuel
2. You don't mind if your buddy takes it out for a spin
3. Appreciates a quick spin around the block

Cougar Cons:

1. If you fill it up with 85 octane it smokes from the pipe
2. Hard to get the smell of cheap gas out of your clothes
3. Only comes out of the shop if the Prowlers are at the King Kats for the night
4. Even with a new top end, it is still an older chassis

Late Model Turbo Pros:

1. Buddies are envious of your new pimped out ride
2. Muff pot still in new condition (doesn't stink like tuna casserole)
3. Nimble chassis
4. Spare parts readily available at mod shop

Late Model Turbo Cons:

1. Can be kind of needy at times
2. Need race fuel for maximum boost

 

[Himark]

We actually rebuilt a 550 liquid '90 cougar 136x1 1/4 and it was a beast. It would run with my old XLT 650 on the flats and trails, had a little to desire on the hills.. handled really well in the POW and would shred with my brothers 07 rev.. I'd say he's got a keeper for sure..

Poor guy could benefit from a sarcasm font.

I was actually thinking bout that guy driving to work today and had to LOL just thinking about his comments. Felt it was good to re-read this thread. Some of you guys had some pretty witty responses.

 

[Himark]

ttt good reading still.. LOL at some of you guys with the creative writing talents.

 

[Wheel House Motorsports]

Its been a long winter and my trusty new ride gave out on me leaving me with no way to get out and lay down some lines. I hung out in the shop and closed my eyes and dreamed of riding damn near every day so I saved up a few pennies sniped up a killer deal on a cougar off craigslist. This thing definitely shows its age as it sat in the sun a year to many but fires right up and man is riding it a lot more fun then sitting in the shop dreaming. My buddies were skeptical at first but after some of the riding I have been putting down on this cougar.... they are kinda wishing they only had to spend $1000 to get the pleasure im getting from my ride.

Like I keep telling them.... its not about the vehicle, its about the experience..

And in good form, gotta help keep it looking alright, so my cougar is always covered when traveling and gets kept inside away from the suns harmful rays!! And best part is nobody knows its an older model so I don't catch to much hell at the watering hole.

 

[KMMAC]

I would like to build a mt sled from a 93 cat 580 Z chassis.. In those years the chain case was already dropped, if you look at the chain case side of the DROP DOWN side cover there is a bump on the bottom.. I had one and after a few seasons had it working real well. Had the chance to buy one back last fall for 300 in real good shape and now I kick myself!!!!!!!!!!!!