robbiesty175 Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) Just got my bike (1985 Can-Am 240 Trials - Frame #21) and LOVE how it rides and feels! Need to adjust a few things, but that Rotax motor has plenty of low end to pull me up and over most anything. Put a few miles on the odometer at a local vintage trials event, and was smiling the entire time. New decals and touch ups and this pretty bike will look new again. Thinking about improving the pegs, and maybe new shocks one day. Already put a set of Dunlop GP tires on it, and they seem nice and grippy. I'll dream up more things to do, but for now, will just enjoy my new ride!!! Any and all Can-am/Armstrong info, suggestions are encouraged and welcome! UPDATE! Got the new decals and LOVE how this bike looks now!!! Tony Murphy found me a custom place in California. Great service and price! http://www.apg4u.com/index.php Edited March 31, 2016 by robbiesty175 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelieman14 Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 That is a really cool Can-Am 240 Trials bike! I still have my 1980 Can-Am 125 MX-6 and would love to try and turn it into a vintage class trials bike. Probably not as well suited as your 240, but those Rotax Rotary valve motors are pretty tune-able. Dibs, if you ever decide you want to sell it :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiesty175 Posted March 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Thanks @wheelieman14! You are in line, should I ever sell this "I'm keeping it FOREVER" bike! I've found some HIRO motor models, but love the sound of the Rotax. Reminds me of my MX-1 racing days! Plus, this motor is pretty-much bulletproof. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiesty175 Posted April 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Got a great note today from John @ Armstrong Trials UK - Sorry for the really slow reply. You have a very nice bike – my personal favourite for trialling. I think Armstrong produced about 75 of these, about 50% going to the USA as CanAms. They were only a stop-gap model as by then the monoshock era had arrived and Armstrong were developing the alloy frame TA model which came out the following year. I have used my CMT240 as my main bike for 6 years and the rotax motor is impressively reliable BUT actually not as good as the preceeding HIRO motor as a trials engine. It took me a lot of time to back the ignition off and lighten the clutch to make it easy to ride. The chassis suffered from lack of development – the chain line needs fixing to make it straight and the back brake lever needs major modifications to bring it to a location where it can be used properly. Still, I like the overall package and it certainly handles and rides well. I’ve only had to decoke the bike once in 6 years of regular riding, so can’t be bad. Regards John Great information and can't wait to get some more peg/seat time on this bike, to help sort ME out! Thanks, John!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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