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

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bullet boy

#15
July 03, 2008, 04:17:48 PM
I loved the beautiful Oscam wheels that came on mine, and would look to find some tires that would fit if I still owned it - despite the sometimes quirky handling.

ducatiz

#16
July 03, 2008, 05:09:01 PM
Quote from: bozcorob on 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



>sigh< the old style engine bikes are slowly disappearing.

one upgrade which will make your life worthwhile is a banjo bolt with bleed screw on the clutch.  bleeding that clutch is a pregnant dog and it helps to have one on the master.

that's about all i have right now.  i have 3 Alazzurras, so I have my own issues...
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

#17
July 04, 2008, 09:19:26 AM
Quote from: ducatizzzz on July 03, 2008, 05:09:01 PM
>sigh< the old style engine bikes are slowly disappearing.

one upgrade which will make your life worthwhile is a banjo bolt with bleed screw on the clutch.  bleeding that clutch is a pregnant dog and it helps to have one on the master.

that's about all i have right now.  i have 3 Alazzurras, so I have my own issues...

Thanks!

And I guess we all have our cross to bear
Desmosedici - it's the new Paso (except the bodywork doesn't fit as well)

ducatiz

#18
July 04, 2008, 03:58:02 PM
Quote from: bozcorob on July 04, 2008, 09:19:26 AM
Thanks!

And I guess we all have our cross to bear

also, if you followed the Ignitech thread on TOB, the Ignitech unit has been successfully used on a Paso 750 (but not the others as I know of).  The Paso 750 has a unique ignition system (well, unique to it, I think the CDIs are also on a Yugo (?) 

Also, plenty of ppl have swapped the DCNF carb out for FCRs or even dellortos PHF's. 

Also check out the Pantaheads list.  The Paso isn't a Pantah per se, but the engine and much of the lower end is identical.  The hard stuff is the same but the ignition system is different.

The tires are actually the biggest problem with the bike, else more would still be running I think.  Some people don't like the looks, but I do, it's very retro and funky, plus Renzo Pasolini was a cool guy.
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.

zvezdah1

#19
July 04, 2008, 05:56:26 PM
Bite the bullet and do the 17s, problem solved.

Chris

LA

#20
July 05, 2008, 07:46:00 PM
Sorry.

You needs 17's.

LA
"I'm leaving this one totally stock" - Full Termi kit, Ohlins damper, Pazzo levers, lane splitters, 520 quick change 14/43 gears, DP gold press plate w/open cover, Ductile iron rotors w/cp211 pads.

R90S (hot rod), 80-900SS, Norton 850 MkIII, S4RS

aaronb

#21
July 05, 2008, 08:55:08 PM
17's?  F' that you need 22's or bigger if you want to be a real pimp.
Milwaukee, WI
'07 s2r1k, '81 honda cb400t

Rob Hilding

#22
July 06, 2008, 10:35:52 AM
Quote from: ducatizzzz on July 04, 2008, 03:58:02 PM
also, if you followed the Ignitech thread on TOB, the Ignitech unit has been successfully used on a Paso 750 (but not the others as I know of).  The Paso 750 has a unique ignition system (well, unique to it, I think the CDIs are also on a Yugo (?)
I have an upgraded ignition from Ferraci

Also, plenty of ppl have swapped the DCNF carb out for FCRs or even dellortos PHF's. 
I've got Mikuni flatslides

Also check out the Pantaheads list.  The Paso isn't a Pantah per se, but the engine and much of the lower end is identical.  The hard stuff is the same but the ignition system is different.
My heads actually have a "high performance from Ferraci" metal tag  - the pistons are domed and the ports  cams are "modified"

The tires are actually the biggest problem with the bike, else more would still be running I think.  Some people don't like the looks, but I do, it's very retro and funky, plus Renzo Pasolini was a cool guy.I agree 100% and I have already bought 17"s - just need to mount 'em up and prolly change calipers and rotors
Desmosedici - it's the new Paso (except the bodywork doesn't fit as well)

ducatiz

#23
July 06, 2008, 11:28:39 AM
Quote from: bozcorob on July 06, 2008, 10:35:52 AM
My heads actually have a "high performance from Ferraci" metal tag  - the pistons are domed and the ports  cams are "modified"

I agree 100% and I have already bought 17"s - just need to mount 'em up and prolly change calipers and rotors

The stock pistons are domed.  the Paso engine had a 10:1 out of the factory as opposed to the other 750s (elefant) of the time with flat pistons and 9.2:1 comp.  the later models that used the updated pantah engine case (600/750 M+SS) all had flat pistons.    I have a set somewhere around here, but they are a VERY high dome.  (I just disassembled a paso engine 2 months ago..)

I assume FBF just ported the heads, the cams were pretty steep as is for a street bike.   i really would be curious what they did with the heads.

i'd love to use those pistons in something else, but it would require a serious head work and valve relo.  the only thing i can do is bore out the Elefant 650 case I have and use the pistons with the original heads, more work than I want to do right now.. ;D

what kind of wheels did you get?

the FCR upgrade is the best thing you could do, I am impressed with the ignition setup.  let me know if you want to sell the bike someday, I have a half dozen 16" tires in storage.. all new..  hermetically sealed in vac bags.
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.

Duck-Stew

#24
July 06, 2008, 01:14:08 PM
He got the old wheels off of my now defunct '02 Sport750 project.  So they're the newer designed wheels with a 4.5 rear, 25mm front axle and a 17mm rear axle.
Bike-less Portuguese immigrant enjoying life.

ducatiz

#25
July 06, 2008, 03:01:46 PM
Quote from: Duck-Stew on July 06, 2008, 01:14:08 PM
He got the old wheels off of my now defunct '02 Sport750 project.  So they're the newer designed wheels with a 4.5 rear, 25mm front axle and a 17mm rear axle.

what did you do with the rest of the bike?
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

#26
July 07, 2008, 08:16:46 AM
Quote from: ducatizzzz on July 06, 2008, 11:28:39 AM
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, I have a half dozen 16" tires in storage.. all new..  hermetically sealed in vac bags.


How 'bout partin' with some of those tires you hording bi-atch [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]


Just wish I had the fore-thought

Stuart  tells me these pistons are definitely not stock
Desmosedici - it's the new Paso (except the bodywork doesn't fit as well)

Duck-Stew

#27
July 07, 2008, 08:29:20 AM
Quote from: ducatizzzz on July 06, 2008, 03:01:46 PM
what did you do with the rest of the bike?

Still available if anyone's interested...
Bike-less Portuguese immigrant enjoying life.

ducatiz

#28
July 07, 2008, 11:27:05 AM
Quote from: bozcorob on July 07, 2008, 08:16:46 AM

How 'bout partin' with some of those tires you hording bi-atch [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]


Just wish I had the fore-thought

Stuart  tells me these pistons are definitely not stock

I have two bikes that use them, I'd rather not.  If they make a new batch, I'll eat my words (and the exorbitant price I paid to have them imported from australia)

Do you know the comp of the engine now?  Just seems funny to swap domed pistons with domed pistons.  The Paso was the first real production interference engine Ducati (well... Cagiva) made...


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

#29
July 07, 2008, 01:23:32 PM
Quote from: ducatizzzz on July 07, 2008, 11:27:05 AM
I have two bikes that use them, I'd rather not.  If they make a new batch, I'll eat my words (and the exorbitant price I paid to have them imported from australia)

Do you know the comp of the engine now?  Just seems funny to swap domed pistons with domed pistons.  The Paso was the first real production interference engine Ducati (well... Cagiva) made...




I was just kidding about the tires, If I had two sets I'd be keeping them, too.

- I am unsure about the comp ratio - I am not an expert, but I believe Duck-stew

I am going to try to find out something from FBF - I had a friend try to get some details about a SS of his that they had worked on and they basically told him to pound sand......

All I can do is try - maybe I'll get a hold of a sympathetic employee.............

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