Returning a Paso to the road

[westerntontoe]

Hi there, just found this site and looking for help. My brother bought a 750 Paso brand new in 89, rode back from France to UK and then locked it away in the family garage. It has only done 500 miles, what basic things do I need to check out before trying to get it started and back on the road. It has been kept dry, etc but no maintenance done.
I have been reading your pages and it seems the first thing to be done maybe the cambelts, is this so and how major a job is it? Are spares such as belts etc still readily available and where from?

[silverfox]

500km !!! there are alot of people around the world thinking the same thing - wow - what we wouldn't give to have one that new.

Yes , belts need doing, don't start it on 20 year old belts, no matter how far it's gone. Readily available from a Ducati agent. Not a big job.

You will need new battery, oil change, any condensation (water) or rust in the tank?

Your biggest problem is tyres - you will catch up on that issue real quick...........



Tony

[Horse]

I bought a 1987 Paso with 3,000 miles that had been in storage since 1991. Dry rot was an issue that required most rubber parts to be replaced (handgrips, wellnuts, tires, etc.). Timing belts, battery, spark plugs, engine oil were all replaced prior to riding. Check the fork oil. I did not have any rust issues. Good luck. You are one lucky man!

[persempre907]

You are one lucky man!

I fully agree.
With only little servicing, you'll have a new vintage bike.
Pity for the tires. They'd be hard as the rock.
Howewer, good luck.
Ciao

[pasoalf]

Hi,
I just did the same thing this winter. I can supply you a list with the parts I replaced, the source (mostly from Germany) and the numbers (original and replacements).
Biggest problem are tires. I switched to 130/70/16 front (Metzeler sportec m3) and 180/60/16 rear (avon AV72). But to put a 180 behind you'll need to move the chain to the left -> see post 160/60/16 rear tire solution. I'm running my paso with this tire combination since a few weeks. But I still need to modify some minor things. I'll soon put the whole documentation and plans on that forum.
You just found the best source of information concerning your Paso. This forum is great, and it was a great help to me.
pasolaf