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Started by Rob Hilding, July 02, 2008, 09:25:44 AM

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Rob Hilding

July 02, 2008, 09:25:44 AM
160/60-16 Rear
130/60-16 Front

I think Michelin is the only maker A59 & M59's

Note- I also posted this in "Parts Wanted"

Any help locating tires would be greatly appreciated
Desmosedici - it's the new Paso (except the bodywork doesn't fit as well)

Desmo Demon

#1
July 02, 2008, 11:55:54 AM
Quote from: bozcorob on July 02, 2008, 09:25:44 AM
160/60-16 Rear
130/60-16 Front

I think Michelin is the only maker A59 & M59's

Note- I also posted this in "Parts Wanted"

Any help locating tires would be greatly appreciated

Good luck finding some.......according to the guys over at http://forums.ducatipaso.org the fronts have pretty much been dried up for about a year and the rears have been difficult to find for 6 months or more.

Places I've been on two wheels:

IBA #32735

Rob Hilding

#2
July 02, 2008, 12:43:30 PM
Quote from: Desmo Demon on July 02, 2008, 11:55:54 AM
Good luck finding some.......according to the guys over at http://forums.ducatipaso.org the fronts have pretty much been dried up for about a year and the rears have been difficult to find for 6 months or more.

I really don't want to change to 17" wheels [roll]

It's one of those things you don't think all the way through when buying an older bike.......

Who'da thunk you couldn't buy tires :'(

I already joined the Paso forum - and saw the bad news - just trying to expand the search here
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ducatiz

#3
July 02, 2008, 01:18:50 PM
Have you looked into using a 130/70 for the front?  it's an inch taller but i think it will fit under the mudguard.

plenty of those.

rears?  try a 140 or 150 with a low profile.  the paso swingarm is pretty wide.
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Rob Hilding

#4
July 02, 2008, 04:46:38 PM
Quote from: ducatizzzz on July 02, 2008, 01:18:50 PM
Have you looked into using a 130/70 for the front?  it's an inch taller but i think it will fit under the mudguard.

plenty of those.

rears?  try a 140 or 150 with a low profile.  the paso swingarm is pretty wide.

I have heard that the 130/70 front will fit if you space up the fender. :)

And that a 150/80 will fit IF you modify the swing arm :P

I have found a 180/60-16 but need to get dimensions - prolly won't work
Desmosedici - it's the new Paso (except the bodywork doesn't fit as well)

Capt baz

#5
July 02, 2008, 04:53:51 PM
bozcorob,

    sounds like you have it!!!!!  hope it was all you expected.


Capt baz
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Speeddog

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July 02, 2008, 05:37:58 PM
Quote from: bozcorob on July 02, 2008, 04:46:38 PM
I have heard that the 130/70 front will fit if you space up the fender. :)

And that a 150/80 will fit IF you modify the swing arm :P

I have found a 180/60-16 but need to get dimensions - prolly won't work

But will it handle like a sack of snakes?
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Rob Hilding

#8
July 02, 2008, 06:05:06 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on July 02, 2008, 05:37:58 PM
But will it handle like a sack of snakes?

Can you thread a needle with a rope.......

Where does your lap go when you stand up........

Never mind - I'm sure your right
Desmosedici - it's the new Paso (except the bodywork doesn't fit as well)

ducatiz

#9
July 02, 2008, 06:12:29 PM
i've seen them do pretty well with the taller tire.

it's only an additional inch and the tire's spec allows for a rim that wide.  i doubt you'll notice any difference except in your speedo.

Check out my oil filter forensics thread!                     Offended? Click here
"Yelling out of cars, turning your speakers out the window to blast your music onto the street, setting off M-80 firecrackers, firing automatic weapons into the airâ€"these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.

Rob Hilding

#10
July 02, 2008, 07:02:45 PM
The front tire isn't the problem - the 130/70-16 is OK by me..........

It's the rear that is the missing link - the 150/80 requires moding the swing arm -

I think I'd rather go to 17's before I do that
Desmosedici - it's the new Paso (except the bodywork doesn't fit as well)

Scottish

#11
July 02, 2008, 08:06:03 PM
How much?   [cheeky]

Speeddog

#12
July 02, 2008, 08:19:47 PM
Quote from: bozcorob on July 02, 2008, 07:02:45 PM
The front tire isn't the problem - the 130/70-16 is OK by me..........

It's the rear that is the missing link - the 150/80 requires moding the swing arm -

I think I'd rather go to 17's before I do that

IMO, just bite the bullet and do the 17's.
Get away from the weird harold tires, into sizes where you've got a boatload of choices.
There's reasons for bikes not running 16's anymore....
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Reseda, CA
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ducatiz

#13
July 03, 2008, 04:42:03 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on July 02, 2008, 08:19:47 PM
IMO, just bite the bullet and do the 17's.
Get away from the weird harold tires, into sizes where you've got a boatload of choices.
There's reasons for bikes not running 16's anymore....


yep!

not to mention if you do it right, you can ditch the oddball paso rotors.  which are unobtanium and not that great anyhow.  i think you can put the 300mm rotors on with little effort (well, you need brackets) and you can continue using the same P08 calipers.  plenty of 300mm rotors around for cheap cheap and they are semi floaters as opposed to the hard mounted stock setup.
Check out my oil filter forensics thread!                     Offended? Click here
"Yelling out of cars, turning your speakers out the window to blast your music onto the street, setting off M-80 firecrackers, firing automatic weapons into the airâ€"these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.

Rob Hilding

#14
July 03, 2008, 06:48:41 AM
I guess I'll be starting a "Save Rob's Paso Fund"

Anyone want to kick off the fund raiser with a hefty contribution ;D ;D

Desmosedici - it's the new Paso (except the bodywork doesn't fit as well)
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