NZ's newest Paso owner - bike has arrived

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Mc tool
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Re: NZ's newest Paso owner - bike has arrived

Post by Mc tool »

Colonial Boy wrote:Thanks Mc tool, with that in mind it doesn't look as though I'll be replacing my rear sprocket anytime soon, but then my Paso is not my only bike.

CB
Bugger ! I was just about to retract previously submitted advise and tell you that a rear sprocket will last no time at all :P , truth is Ive just remembered I have a brand new 38 tooth sprocket that I will never use as Im now committed to the 17" conversion, soooooooo , If any one ( in NZ ) wants it I am open to offers and will courier to wherever
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Mobius
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Re: NZ's newest Paso owner - bike has arrived

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Sadly, it is still going to be some time before the bike is roadworthy again. Officially "off the road" since 2003, it has a few "issues". Like taking 90 minutes to remove the rear axle, and the rear wheel bearings are shot. Looks like they may have to come from the USA. :(

Ah well, looks like "better and longer" rather than "cheaper and faster".

I'll probably have to do your sprocket mod for the rear then, but that won't prove a problem for my engineer, I'm sure.
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Re: NZ's newest Paso owner - bike has arrived

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Mobius wrote:. Looks like they may have to come from the USA. :(
What ?! nah . I got mine off the shelf at skf . If you really are having trouble getting some gimmie a pm and I will look here for you
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Mobius
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Re: NZ's newest Paso owner - bike has arrived

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Rear bearings acquired. Headset/steering bearings shot. Both front brake discs shot. Fork seals shot. Tyres on and wheels on. Clears chain enough to ride to engineer's.

Yes, I'll get him to do the 10mm offset mod!

Front discs are apparently hard to find... trying to track some down now.
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blazing928
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Re: NZ's newest Paso owner - bike has arrived

Post by blazing928 »

there is a list in the paso 750 section on parts exchange with other bikes. I think discs will be easy. try ebay, certainly quite a few for 907s.
All the bearings are readily available, get a taper roller bearing headset replacement. I just took my old ones to the bearing shop and asked for high quality japanese, regardless of brand.
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Foxtee
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Re: NZ's newest Paso owner - bike has arrived

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I got a pair of good front discs (used) form Ed @ guzzitech.com back in November for $120 NZ including shipping.
Passed a W.O.F no problems, maybe worth a try :D
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Ducolaf
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Any interest in selling the metal mounting brackets left and right side of the seat for the suitcases? I am looking for a set to go on my 907 ie however they are hard to find.

Please let me know. ;-)
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Re: NZ's newest Paso owner - bike has arrived

Post by Mc tool »

Foxtee wrote:I got a pair of good front discs (used) form Ed @ guzzitech.com back in November for $120 NZ including shipping.
Passed a W.O.F no problems, maybe worth a try :D
Yeah ? every time I have asked him to ship paso and guzzi parts to NZ he has refused
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