Paso fairy tales
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 8:02 pm
Hi,
I own since 24 years a 750 Paso and since tree years a 906 Paso. I’m always surprised reading what problems the Paso has and what kind of bike it is. I feel now it’s the time to rectify some silly statements.
General
First of all I do not consider the Paso as a sportstourer. Just because you don’t sit on it like an ape, and you have a real pillion (sozius) seat does not mean that this is a touring bike. The Paso is a real Sports bike and it has for sure more quality’s than many later Ducati models. And for me it represents Ducati much more the for example the Monster.
In addition I had on’s the opportunity to ride a db1. Sorry, but the Paso is the better bike…
Handling
In general the handling of the Paso is superb. The only justified (Paso)critic relates to the original front tire. Breaking in a corner was just an adventure. This little problem can be solved easily. If you mount an 130/70 or 120/80 in front, the bike behaves neutral even if you brake in a corner. In addition it enhances the stability of the bike
Weber carburator
I can’t follow the complaints about the Weber carburettor. I don’t know what kind of mechanic’s some of you guys have. I never had any real problem (not with the 750 nor with the 906). It may be a bit different/special but I never faced any problem. Perhaps a bit nervous at the first 2-3mm but besides that, nice response, no holes whatever…. For me it belongs to the Paso like the bodywork. It just belongs to that bike. Take it or leave it..!!
Elecric
If you worry about that, buy a Japanese bike. I one’s had to change the regulator, besides that no Problems. Meanwhile I’ve put a special Philips H4 in front which improved the front light, and I’ve replaced the Instrument lights with Led’s (Thanks the hint on this Forum). This is a real improvement, because sometimes I did not see, that the turn light still was on.
Besides that I believe there is not real necessity for mayor improvements on the Paso. I still have put an 88 bore kit to have more power (Power is always welcome). And certainly the original pipes are emotionless. I prefer the GiaCaMoto pipes . Nice deep sound, and not to loud.
It is not the intention to judge any of the made statements in that great forum. I just want to tell you that the Paso is a superb bike with a lot of quality’s and minor weaknesses.
I own since 24 years a 750 Paso and since tree years a 906 Paso. I’m always surprised reading what problems the Paso has and what kind of bike it is. I feel now it’s the time to rectify some silly statements.
General
First of all I do not consider the Paso as a sportstourer. Just because you don’t sit on it like an ape, and you have a real pillion (sozius) seat does not mean that this is a touring bike. The Paso is a real Sports bike and it has for sure more quality’s than many later Ducati models. And for me it represents Ducati much more the for example the Monster.
In addition I had on’s the opportunity to ride a db1. Sorry, but the Paso is the better bike…
Handling
In general the handling of the Paso is superb. The only justified (Paso)critic relates to the original front tire. Breaking in a corner was just an adventure. This little problem can be solved easily. If you mount an 130/70 or 120/80 in front, the bike behaves neutral even if you brake in a corner. In addition it enhances the stability of the bike
Weber carburator
I can’t follow the complaints about the Weber carburettor. I don’t know what kind of mechanic’s some of you guys have. I never had any real problem (not with the 750 nor with the 906). It may be a bit different/special but I never faced any problem. Perhaps a bit nervous at the first 2-3mm but besides that, nice response, no holes whatever…. For me it belongs to the Paso like the bodywork. It just belongs to that bike. Take it or leave it..!!
Elecric
If you worry about that, buy a Japanese bike. I one’s had to change the regulator, besides that no Problems. Meanwhile I’ve put a special Philips H4 in front which improved the front light, and I’ve replaced the Instrument lights with Led’s (Thanks the hint on this Forum). This is a real improvement, because sometimes I did not see, that the turn light still was on.
Besides that I believe there is not real necessity for mayor improvements on the Paso. I still have put an 88 bore kit to have more power (Power is always welcome). And certainly the original pipes are emotionless. I prefer the GiaCaMoto pipes . Nice deep sound, and not to loud.
It is not the intention to judge any of the made statements in that great forum. I just want to tell you that the Paso is a superb bike with a lot of quality’s and minor weaknesses.