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It does have the flywheel weight installed, but I prefer the fast throttle tube, I have tried both. Tony P

Thanks Rock Hopper. I really like this 97 Fantic. I only paid $500 USD for it! I put a new rear tire, fast throttle tube and new grips. I wish I could find a set of new decals for it. I'm fairly new to trials, prior to this Section, I owned a 74 Honda TL125, a 75 Yamaha TY 250, and a 91 Fantic 309. So for me this bike is a big step up! Tony P Unionville, NC USA

My 97 Section is in excellent condition, fast throttle, power valve works fine, strong compression, added optional flywheel weights to smooth out power delivery, and it does NOT lack power! Tony P Charlotte, NC USA

Steve, so did you find a Section? If so, tell us about it! Tony P Charlotte, NC

Chris Florin is gonna be ridiing on the show next thursday with John Wienland. Tony P

Paul, I sent you a PM. Tony P

Paul, I've got the Hutchins on my sons GG50. Aside from adding 5 teeth to the rear sprocket, that is the best thing I've ever done to the bike! WOW, traction what a concept!!!!!!! Tony P Charlotte, NC

Paul, You REALLY need to put a 4 to 6 tooth larger rear sprocket on that GG50! The difference is incredible! My 10 year old rides his GG50 in the adult Novice class in out local club. Every event, people comment about that little 50 ! Tony P

Target, I do not have a Beta. But, I've had 28 motorcycles over the years. Montesa, Carabella, Honda, Yamaha, Fantic, Gas Gas,.....etc. Now, having said that, I've had several occassions where the key was sheared. It is designed to fail first in the event of a problem. That way, you should not have damage to the crankshaft, or the flywheel. Be sure to clean the crankshaft shaft, in the area where the flyheel mates up, and the inside of the flywheel real good. You may have, scratch that, will likely have some metal transfer on the mating surfaces. This must be cleaned up really well so that you can obtain a good tight fit to prevent another key from shearing. I have always used some valve lapping compound on the shaft, then put the flywheel on the shaft, and "lapped" the pieces untill the surfaces had a good clean mating surface. I hope that made sense! Tony Powers Charlotte, NC USofA

Paul, I did not remove the balls. I think it will depend more upon the thickness overall of your clutch pack as a whole. I've not worked on the GG50 in about 2 months due to surgery and we are moving. Currently, the clutch is fully engauged unless you use the clutch lever. However, I do have a little drag due to the clutch not totally dis-engauging. I've got to work on that a little. Tony P

I seem to remember a trials how to book written by Mich Lin and either Carl Shipman or Len Weed?? I'd LOVE to have an autographed copy if such a thing exsists! Tony P

Aside from the missing sidestand, that I'd love to find, the only other problem with my 97 Section is, I cannot select neutral while the engine is running and the bike is not rolling. Otherwise, I LOVE this bike! Only paid $500. USD for it too! Tony P

1997 Fantic Section photo and info page: http://home.quicknet.nl/qn/prive/sw.zeinst...sec250_1997.htm

Hey Steve! I'm not sure that I'm qualified to answer your question. But, I own a 97 Fantic Section. I have the optional flywheel weight, fast throttle, working power valve, and I LOVE this bike, great motor! I am TOLD that the only difference between a 96 and a 97 is the 97 has an aluminum frame. By the way, the ONLY thing I'd like to find for my Section is the sidestand assembly. Photo attached. Tony Powers Charlotte, NC USA

" things often come off the wrong way so I try to be careful what I say " I agree with that! Tony P