April 3, 201511 yr Hi, I have just bought this 241, get it on Sunday while at a trial. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281592161258?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT As you can see she is a drum brake version, I am thinking of pinching this brake and fitting it to my 240 because I think it is the same brake as a 300 which is supposed to be the best Fantic front brake. I would then like to fit a disk brake to the 241. Any suggestions as to what brake I can fit? Was to 241 front disk brake any good? Or is there a simple modern front brake that I could use. Many thanks. Maybe one from a Fantic Section. Many thanks.
April 4, 201511 yr It is the same brake as the 300 The disc setup is a bit strange on this model (master cylinder behind number plate and cable operated) so fit one from a later model like the 303 instead. See Richard Allen for the parts. You will need... A front wheel with disc Master cylinder Caliper Hydraulic pipe Easy job Nice bike, Nick is a nice bloke too.
April 4, 201511 yr Author Hi, yeah Nick is a great bloke. I haven't actually seen the bike yet but have heard from a couple of people that it is very nice and it has not done much, apparently it was sat in Julian Wiggs shop for ten years! Dunno if that is true. I have no experience with the early trials disk brakes I quit trials before they were out and started back in 2005 when they were already very good. Is the 303 brake likely to be any good? Better than the 300 drum? Would you also happen to know if the 300 brake will work with a standard 240 Grimica hub? Many thanks. Glenn
April 4, 201511 yr Earlier disc setups weren't much better than drums and worse in some conditions. If possible a floating disc is the best option. I use a 300 brake in my 240 hub without problem
April 9, 201511 yr I have a 300 plate in my 240 hub too , and after some minor tweeking , I'm more comfortable with it than the disc on my Section , Just more feedback for me and a better feel . But it stops the bike just as good when dry , the disc is a notch stronger when wet , But in wet muddy conditions I want control , not lock up power .... Glenn
April 10, 201511 yr Author I have been out on the 241 and it seems like a great bike, I need to fit some modern rubber, it has some Pirelli MT43s, yuk, hard as concrete, god only knows how old they are! The front brake is fantastic! On the down side the motor is very werry. Is that a word? My 240 has a 241 motor and is sweet as a nut, it wines when in gear and using the clutch like they all do which is normal. But my 241 makes a high pitch whine all the time. Found it was getting on my tits. Best described as sounding like an older model Sherco. Now both bikes have the same motor so I know something is not right. This bike sat in a bike shop for at least ten years and is in original condition. Even before it was parked up in the shop it had had very little use. I get the feeling that the mains have suffered from drying out and pitted during this layed up period. Any thoughts? This thing looks to have it's original air filter which is desintegrating on the inside, I have ordered a new one. Apart from that it's unbelievebly nice. It does leak a little spooge from the silencer to main pipe union, this is just an push fit with no rubber. How is it supposed to be? Some soert of rubber union? Many thanks.
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