steve fracy Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 Ok you Fantic nuts, I have a question for those knowledgeable about the 96 and 97 Section models. I have fancied finding one in good nick for some time and now have found two really nice ones. One's a 96 and the other a 97. I am more familiar with the 96 and never really saw a 97. Pro's and cons anyone. Please offer your opinion as well Fanticisti! cheers, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyp884 Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyp884 Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 1997 Fantic Section photo and info page: http://home.quicknet.nl/qn/prive/sw.zeinst...sec250_1997.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fracy Posted May 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Nice looking bike there Tony!!!! Didn't the 96 have a powervalve also? HOping Lee Harris or some of the other Fanatics' will pipe in with more info too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinde Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Didn't the 96 have a powervalve also? Yes, it has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee harris Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 Somebody asked??? All the sections had a powervalve, as did the costa, although that didnt go far. The 95 had a steel frame, the 96 and 97 had alu frames but the 96s broke.....so they say. my 95 had a crack in either side also, but it woz easy to repair and seems to be holding. The engines were all the same but the ignitions, although all from ducati were different depending on market. I think all northern yurup conuntries got the flywheel where the weight can be added. The Forks were either 38mm betors or 40mm marzocchis.....Gasgas, you were not the first....although you are also not bankrupt!!! The 97 and 96 swingarms do not fit a 95 due to the different brake caliper. most parts are still available (hallo bill pye!!!;-)) and I love my section. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ba baraccus Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 The 96 model did'nt have an ally frame, it was steel like the 95 version. The 97 had the ally frame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyp884 Posted May 31, 2006 Report Share Posted May 31, 2006 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyp884 Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Steve, so did you find a Section? If so, tell us about it! Tony P Charlotte, NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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