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by Mobius
Tue Mar 05, 2013 4:54 am
Forum: 906 Paso
Topic: Back on the road again!
Replies: 1
Views: 3623

Back on the road again!

So all Summer long I have put off even trying to fix the failed starter sprag issue on my red beast. I tried to start it a couple of times but no joy. Every time I looked at doing the job myself, it all started to look like a long, and dirty job. I know you lot will say it's a piece of cake - and I ...
by Mobius
Wed Jan 02, 2013 7:51 am
Forum: 906 Paso
Topic: Blown Paso
Replies: 23
Views: 18335

Re: Blown Paso

Fascinating, and some might say insane: spending all that time and money on an antique which was down on power to begin with. I guess a SC might make the bike have the sort of power it "deserved" when it was new. Personally, I would not do this to my own bike, but I would be happy to buy o...
by Mobius
Tue Jul 17, 2012 10:44 am
Forum: 906 Paso
Topic: Adjusting tail light sensitivity for front brake?
Replies: 4
Views: 5483

Re: Adjusting tail light sensitivity for front brake?

Thanks Gents. I'll try fixing first. Cheers!
by Mobius
Tue Jul 03, 2012 9:57 am
Forum: 906 Paso
Topic: Adjusting tail light sensitivity for front brake?
Replies: 4
Views: 5483

Adjusting tail light sensitivity for front brake?

Greets all. I just noticed that my brake light doesn't come on until I am applying quite a bit of braking force - too much to make me feel safe. (The rear brake comes on instantly though - but I do not always use it.) I have the lever adjusted so that it is as far away from the bar as possible, beca...
by Mobius
Sat Mar 24, 2012 10:35 pm
Forum: 906 Paso
Topic: 906 back to the road
Replies: 20
Views: 16552

Re: 906 back to the road

Make your own oil gasket! Even yours truly, with 8 thumbs and two fingers managed to make an oil gasket for the water pump and the engine case in under 30 minutes, using a sheet of gasket material. And even more amazingly when I put it all back together nothing leaks. :) One thing that did concern m...
by Mobius
Sat Mar 24, 2012 10:30 pm
Forum: 906 Paso
Topic: Oil for 906 paso
Replies: 16
Views: 13114

Re: Oil for 906 paso

I put Mobil 1 in mine. But Bard, the thing I notice about your bike is that it is still shod in those awful old Michelin radial tyres! They will be hard as a rock, and dangerous as all hell! Recommend that you take it very easy on these tyres, and make an order with the new Italian crowd which is no...
by Mobius
Tue Mar 20, 2012 6:57 am
Forum: 906 Paso
Topic: Possible to replace starter brushes w/o removing starter?
Replies: 9
Views: 7236

Re: Possible to replace starter brushes w/o removing starter

THE BEAST LIVES :D Well, it was a little tricky to get going as it has sat for 2 months. Does that tell you something about the summer we have had? Factoid: I've been off work since the middle of January. Sorry your bike is on the off Fraser -it's always sad when stuff doesn't go. I'm almost sorry ...
by Mobius
Mon Mar 19, 2012 9:01 pm
Forum: 906 Paso
Topic: Possible to replace starter brushes w/o removing starter?
Replies: 9
Views: 7236

Re: Possible to replace starter brushes w/o removing starter

Good idea. I'll need to replace the plug from the starter switch though. Cheers.
by Mobius
Mon Mar 19, 2012 2:10 am
Forum: 906 Paso
Topic: Possible to replace starter brushes w/o removing starter?
Replies: 9
Views: 7236

Re: Possible to replace starter brushes w/o removing starter

Yeah McTool, I DO need that escape pod: I have 8 thumbs and two fingers only. :)

We have diagnosed a faulty starter solenoid. Bridging it cranks the engine over like crazy.

I am immensely pleased that no mechanical work is required!

Now.... to find a new solenoid.... MS5A-181 ... Casbolts?
by Mobius
Sat Mar 17, 2012 11:25 pm
Forum: 906 Paso
Topic: Possible to replace starter brushes w/o removing starter?
Replies: 9
Views: 7236

Re: Possible to replace starter brushes w/o removing starter

Yep, I have the Motolectric starter kit installed already. I terminate the heavy negative strap onto the engine itself, and have a second heavy duty strap connecting the engine to the frame. The starter kit really did make a huge difference to the way the bike started. However, I don't ride often, a...
by Mobius
Sat Mar 17, 2012 2:21 am
Forum: 906 Paso
Topic: Trackday on my 906 expected
Replies: 14
Views: 9498

Re: Trackday on my 906 expected

...and the bikes weren't scrutineered. This isn't a track day: it's a free-for-all run by cowboys. No car or bike should ever be put on a track without proper scrutineering, or a "spanner check" receipt from a reputable racing shop. I have been to both kinds of days: one instance where ca...
by Mobius
Fri Mar 16, 2012 11:18 pm
Forum: 906 Paso
Topic: Possible to replace starter brushes w/o removing starter?
Replies: 9
Views: 7236

Possible to replace starter brushes w/o removing starter?

Hi gents, well, the 906 won't start. Power gets to the starter (confirmed) but no sound from the starter - and it has started the bike less than 200 times since it was replaced with a brand new item. I can get the first long bolt out of the right side of the starter, but I can't seem to get purchase...
by Mobius
Mon Jan 23, 2012 7:55 pm
Forum: 906 Paso
Topic: Reflective motorcycle clothing in France
Replies: 3
Views: 5749

Re: Reflective motorcycle clothing in France

Not only because you cannot be spotted that well but because it kills you in summer. I wouldn't be so sure about that. The Tuaregs wear all-black in the Sahara desert, and have done for a few thousand years. The reason? It radiates heat away from you faster than any other colour, and you stay coole...
by Mobius
Mon Sep 19, 2011 8:45 am
Forum: 906 Paso
Topic: newbie
Replies: 6
Views: 5220

Re: newbie

I bought a bike which was in excellent physical condition and appearance but which had been stored for over 6 years. It cost me over $4000 to get a very long list of things done: all bearings, fluids, forks, chain, cam belts, tune, tyres, battery, Hi-Cap starter, new starter motor... etc etc etc. Fo...
by Mobius
Mon Sep 19, 2011 8:37 am
Forum: 906 Paso
Topic: 17" wheel conversion done
Replies: 5
Views: 4980

Re: 17" wheel conversion done

Looks awesome - and the front tyre profile looks a lot better than my 130/60/16. AND - those wheels are going to be a piece of cake to clean! Protip for other Paso wheel cleaners: I went out and got myself a big plastic Toilet brush, with long, stiff bristles. It makes cleaning the Ozcam wheels a 5 ...