Alternator problem and 16"

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pete

Alternator problem and 16"

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I'd like some advice concerning the rotor on my 87 paso 750. Got it with 24 000km and has covered since another 15 000. It previously had three owner s so do not know if milage is correct. After a while the gearbox chattered and had it fixed at GPM and few years back the rotor. Fed up, I got meself a Raptor, plastic tank 650 works well but .......

so to the rotor problem

The nut holding the rotor in place lost its threads, the woodruf key widened the rotors key slot due to vibrations. The woodruf key looks like X and I'm afraid not only did I ruin the rotor but also the layshafts woodruf slot. When I insert a new key it wiggles a bit, not much but a bit, also when a new rotor is in place. I do believe when nut is tighten it will no longer wiggle but is it advisable or should I rework/sustite layshaft?

Do I have to substitute rotor only or the whole alternator?

Concerning the 16" road charactaristics with 130/60 I find it consumes front tyre quickly, after afew thousand km it no longer handels like when tyre is new. Living in italy it is hell to change wheel sizes so I was wondering if I could mount a 130/70 Type CBR 900 with satisfactory results.

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SupersevenTwincam

Post by SupersevenTwincam »

Hi Pete,

'Blade tyre seems to go on without too much hassle, I'm told by Ducati-specialist in Holland. I'd like to stick to the Michelins myself for prolonged mileage combined with pretty nice roadholding?

Have You got the right pressure in the Michelins? Motorcycle tyres can be very sensitive for these pressures... If pressures are wrong, You can mostly detect that by the fronttyre "toothing" the thread!

Ask Your local Michelin dealer, or rather the importer, for the correct pressure on Your bike and Your specific use of it.

Jilles.
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Post by jomo »

Pete,

regarding the alternator, you said vibration was the cause of the problem, so you must go to the cause or you will be doing it all over again very soon.

The 16" tyre is another issue. I have been running Bridgestone Battleaxe 130/70-16 front ad although it wears very quickly, I find it far superior in feel and confidence to the Michelin. It doesn't feather like the Michelin.

Today I had a Pirelli Diablo 130/70-16 fitted to the front and even though I haven't had a chance to give it a real test, it feels good. I also picked up the last Michelin rear in Australia (I suspect). I am looking forward to the release of the Metzler 160/70-VB16 for the rear.

The 70 series front has made my speedo exact. I have checked it before and after over a timed distance. The increased profile makes it more like a 907's 17" which people tell me is a lot better.

Tyre pressures are critical. I run 31 psi front and 36 rear.

Good luck, JOMO
SupersevenTwincam

Post by SupersevenTwincam »

Hey Jomo,

Is that true, is Metzeler releasing an 160/70-16!? That would be great news for a lot of Paso/Sport owners! As You'll probably know, the 750 Sport uses the same wheels bar red in colour...

There's a lot of customers I could do a great favor with a 130/70-16, 160/70-16 combination...
We're a Bridgestone-dealer, so am not too familiar with news on the Metzeler front.

Jilles.
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Post by pompone »

I use in my Paso 88 a Metzeler Sportec M1 in 130-70/16 size. It works very well with a M59 Michelin. Take care with the front mudguard because this tire is higher than 130-60/16.
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Post by Christian »

With Metzeler tire ME, don't forget that some models are a diagonal structur, and Metzeler recommand to use two tire with same structur, not mixe.

Christian
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