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giorgionne

Possible new owner

Post by giorgionne »

Hello !

I just moved to France from USA, I would like to buy a Paso 906, I never had Ducks, I rode Guzzis and helped a friend do the desmo work on his 900 Monster.
I heard the Paso has carb problems, electric problems and clutch bearing problems.
I'm an aircraft mechanic, had 3 Nortons, a Royal Enfield, a Velocette and many other bikes.
I love the looks of the Paso, so sould I buy or not?

Many thanks.

Looking forward to having new friends.

George
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Maico88
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model: 750 Sport
year: 1990
Location: Georgia, USA

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Post by Maico88 »

Buy a Paso or any other Ducati. I recently bought a Ducati (750 Sport). I had never owned a Ducati before, but I have found mine a pleasure to work on and ride. After looking at the list of motorcycles you have owned, you will have no problems with a Ducati.
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jcslocum
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year: 1988
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Re: Possible new owner

Post by jcslocum »

The 906 is pretty well sorted with regard to Electrics and Clutch stuff. The Weber carb can be a pain to sort but it can be done and it will run fine.

The 907 is Fuel Injected and very solid.
Kurt
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model: 907 I.E.
year: 1992
Location: Arlington, Massachusetts USA

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Post by Kurt »

Greetings! Indeed, why not go for the end of the line, the 907 -- injected, 17" wheels, and can still be had for "reasonable" money.

Here's one on eBay (Item number: 280308598456) in the US, for example, and no doubt some good machines are available in Europe:

http://tinyurl.com/c3t4t7

(Usual disclaimer: I have no stake or interest in the sale.)
- Kurt
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persempre907
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model: 907 I.E.
year: 1992
Location: Roma, Italia

Re: Possible new owner

Post by persempre907 »

jcslocum wrote:The 906 is pretty well sorted with regard to Electrics and Clutch stuff. The Weber carb can be a pain to sort but it can be done and it will run fine.

The 907 is Fuel Injected and very solid.
I'm a Paso lover since 1986.
I had a 906 in past and now I have two 907.
If you mean to ride the bike, buy a 907.
It's a more modern bike, fuel injected and less prone to electrics' failures like older Pasos.
Besides, you will not have ANY tires' issues, which is the biggest problem of the 750/906 Pasos.
If you only mean to collect the bike, the 750 probably is the nicest Paso.
Ciao :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Francesco
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Finnpaso
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Post by Finnpaso »

My later, just rebuild red 91' (first time put to street 94') 907IE CAN come for sale, but not before may. My one Ducatifriend offred to me very good Gagiva Elephant 900 with ST2 injection system... I really dont know, what i shall do..... I have wanted such traveling dirtybike long time already.... :dunno:
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Fraser
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model: 750 Paso
year: 1986
Location: Lower Hutt, New Zealand

Re: Possible new owner

Post by Fraser »

Antti,

You have enough road bikes, get ride of the 907 and go for the Cagiva Elephant. Time to get dirty.
The Elephant will be well suited to your Finnish roads and of course you are then able to explore all those dirt and gravel roads also. Cheers.

Fraser.
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