WANTED 907IE Project to restore

[flchopperguy]

I am new to Ducati motorcycles-I have 2 Honda's. Saw an article on the Paso 750 in RIDER magazine and researched the Paso 750,906,907ie on the net. I got hooked--I really like the styling of these bikes! I totally enjoyed the internet article pages of 'Vicki's Paso 750' of the restoration of a 750 step by step--GREAT article! This got me interested in looking into getting my own project. I would really like to find a 907ie to restore, but may consider a 750 or 906. Would like one as complete as possible--at least the engine together and having all body panels and within reasonable driving distance from Florida. If you are wanting to sell a 907ie that needs some work and are within 4 hrs(or so) of Florida please e-mail me at suncycler00@hotmail.com
Thank you!!!
Jerry

[Desmo_Demon]

I got hooked--I really like the styling of these bikes! I totally enjoyed the internet article pages of 'Vicki's Paso 750' of the restoration of a 750 step by step--GREAT article!

Jerry,

I'm glad you found some entertainment in the on-going money pit called "Vicki's Paso".....ok, it isn't that bad. I finally got around to working on the bike, again, a couple of weekends ago. Look for another update on the saga in the next few weeks.

I don't know of any Paso or 907 bikes that need work, at the present time, but I'll keep my eyes open. You're best bet is to watch eBay. There is another member who lucked up and bought a non-running Paso 906 that only needed a cheap part to get it running, again. I was hoping to be as fortunate, but that isn't how my luck goes. Fortunately, I'm still in the monetary range where I can get all my money back out of the Paso 750 if I were to sell it. I sure won't be turning any profits, but I'm just glad to save the old girl from being parted out.

Keep an eye out for my next Paso project. I'm going to build one from the bare frame up. Since I have all these left-over Paso parts laying around, I figured it would be the thing to do.

Terry

[ducbertus]

Hi Jerry,

look at the item "selling mine". Beemerboy offers his 907 which looks a pretty bike.
It doesn't a complete rebuild according to his comments. But every Duc needs a few loving and caring hands.
It's just an Idea.

Ducbertus

[flchopperguy]

Thanks for the responses guys! you guys are cool. That is a nice looking 907. Unfortunately my finances will only allow spending approx $2500 or less and traveling to get it within one day. That is why I hope to find a project bike that maybe someone is tired of and wants to get rid of it. Thanks for helping me look...
Jerry

[nickapaso]

Hello, I actually was just browsing ebay and came a cross a 907ie that had been laid down and needs some touch up it looks like. It has under 20,000 and is in tennessee. It is currently going for $2,300. It has a day and a half left on the auction. It will probably go for under $3,000. That's about the best I've seen. I just sold my paso 750 yesterday unfortunately for $2300 as well. I am getting a 907ie myself just due to the fact that I weigh about 310lbs. The 750 was fun, but I want to go faster ofcourse.

[persempre907]

Thanks for the responses guys! you guys are cool. That is a nice looking 907. Unfortunately my finances will only allow spending approx $2500 or less and traveling to get it within one day. That is why I hope to find a project bike that maybe someone is tired of and wants to get rid of it. Thanks for helping me look...
Jerry

Jerry,
keep in mind that restoring a vintage bike is very, very expensive.
Always, it's cheaper to spend some money to buy a good bike instead of a cheap bike which needs to be restored.
You'd spend much, much more.
Good luck

[ducbertus]

jerry,

I agree with Francesco.
Paso/907 parts are more and more difficult to get, and often are those parts in poor condition.
Restoring is satisfaying, rewarding but expensive if done properly.

Ducbertus

[Tamburinifan]

Restoring is satisfaying, rewarding but expensive if done properly.

Yup, + 11ty billion...

[Desmo_Demon]

keep in mind that restoring a vintage bike is very, very expensive.

I guess cost is realative to the original purchase price and the repairs that need to be done.

Originally, my Paso was less than half of market value, and I *could* have gotten away with just a rebuild of the carbs and cleaning and sealing of the gas tank. Instead, I found little things that needed to be addressed to make sure that it will be safe, and hopefully reliable. I'm fortunate that I am still looking at having less in the bike than it is worth, but I'm not too far off from having more invested than I could sell the bike for. Some of the things that I have done would probably need to be done with a running, rideable, used bike, anyway.....things like new tires, chain and sprockets, a wheel bearing or two.......at least with my Paso, I will be aware of everything that is on it and what kind of condition it is in.

On the negative side, I'm pushing two years of ownership and have only ridden the bike a total of 8 miles. I will say that buying a complete, running bike is probably a better way to go than a bike that is not complete........or that is not running.

[flchopperguy]

Hi Guys! Thanks for the advice . Maybe I will try to get one that is more together. I have worked hard the last several months to get out of debt and just did not want to get in to deep, but you guys make a good point. Right now I am working 60+ hrs per week and researching for a bike and traveling far to look at one is mostly not possible The one in TN on ebay sold for $3150 and looked decent. If I only had more time to look into it... Right now one is on ebay from Canada that has green wheels and modified body panels? Not sure I like the rear body mods, plus way too far from Florida.
Will see what comes up.....
Thanks again,
Jerry

[Tamburinifan]

Right now one is on ebay from Canada that has green wheels and modified body panels?

......
Do do it if not really cheap, wait f next offer.

[persempre907]

Jerry,
perhaps, the Pasos are the cheapest Ducati available now.
But, keep in mind Ducati need a very frequent (and costly) servicing, if you're not able to do it by yourself.
$. 3000 is a decent price and I think you'll be able to find a good bike for that price.
Good luck
Ciao

[Desmo_Demon]

Right now one is on ebay from Canada that has green wheels and modified body panels? Not sure I like the rear body mods, plus way too far from Florida.

If the rear of that frame has been modified, I have two frames without titles that could be cut and have the rear section grafted to that bike, plus I have a few other spare parts to help put it back toward an original condition. I hope that whoever buys the bike decides to restore it to an original configuration. Maybe the person will come on here and find out that we probably have the spare parts to make it an easy transformation.....I hate seeing butchered Ducatis!

[jcslocum]

.....I hate seeing butchered Ducatis!

Dude, aint that the TRUTH!!!!! Particularly butchered Paso's