Dogfeathers
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I got a 97 BMW Funduro about two months ago and have solved a couple electrical problems. Just by chance I ran into a guy who had a 97 ST (Strada) he got as a parts bike and he said I could exchange any parts I wanted from the ST to my Funduro, they are both the same year. Except for wear items, the only thing that caught my eye that may be an upgrade is the front brake setup. The ST has a floating front disc and a slightly larger diameter disc. My Funduro has a non floating disc and a slightly smaller diameter disc. I am perfectly happy with my existing Funduro front brake and wonder if swapping would be worth the hassle. Because of the different diameter discs there may be a problem swapping the systems as the caliper must mount differently to accommodate the larger diameter so it might turn into a headache for little gain. I do ride in the dirt so maybe having a stronger front brake might be asking for “too much “ brake than what I need. Is there any big advantage to having a floating disc over a non floater? Any input out there? TIA