New Paso (to me) Familiar Problem (To You) TYRES - advice

[v2barn]

Hello to all you Paso enthusiasts from a new Paso owner who is facing the age old problem of tyres.
I have been quietly reading some of the posts on this esteemed site before i finally came out of the closet and joined the ranks, so that with your help i can get this blue beauty back on the road
Question Will the following tyre sizes fit the Paso without modification of any sort as i have been reliably informed by an on-line tyre dealer Front 120/80/16 and for the rear 150/80/16 they are Avon Road somethings! any body tried them? - do they work / look right on the Paso?
Any help would be much apprecited as there is no way the current set are going to pass the MOT test.
Best regards to all John

[v2barn]

Sorted with a new pair of correct tyres thanks very much indeed for your help (****) - any one got a uk headlight, a right hand front indicator lens and a mirror lens? thanking you in anticipation. All the best John

[randtcastell]

so, congratulations! now please tell us about your tires. what did you install and how do they fit?? i would think the 80 sizes would be too tall for swingarm and for front fender. i'm looking for a pirelli sport demon 120/70 - 16 M/C 57P TL and a pirelli sport demon 150/70 - 16 M/C 68S TL, but i'm unable to find them. thanks for sharing! best wishes, randy.

[v2barn]

Yes thank you, sorted with correct fitment tyres ie. 130/60/zr16 front 160/60/zr16 rear thanks to connection on this list, i haven't received them yet but i think they will fit just as Dr. Ducati ordered!
Now i just have to find a replacement headlight (uk) as the glass is broken, this is a real shame as the rest of the headlight is perfect; i note the glass lens is just stuck in with sealant, can replacements be bought seperately? long shot i know. Thanks. John

[hardo]

hi,

did I get that right? you were able to get 160/60 ZR 16? Must be from 2004. Anyway, who is still selling them?

thanks! Hardo

[randtcastell]

Well, son of a gun, you lucky so and so. Who's got those tires for sale? Again, nice job procuring the tires. Of course, you'll never make it out of this forum alive...
Say, there is currently a headlight lens for sale in the US on eBay.I believe I've been seeing it there for about a week. Good luck, and don't hold out on us! Best, Randy

[paso750]

there are currently 4 headlights on ebay UK, here are 2:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/YAMAHA-FZ-750-FZ7 ... 53de3102a4

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/yamaha-fz-750-hea ... 3358857d17

Regarding tires sizes 120/80, 120/70, 150/70 are all a no go. If 16" there are no other alternative options rather than 130/70, 150/80, 180/60. (150/80 is doable but actually not for that rim size so I personally don`t see that as an option, same as original size tires 5 years and + of age)

G.

[persempre907]

I personally don`t see that as an option, same as original size tires 5 years and + of age

I fully agree, even if I'd like to have the stock tires to keep the original look of the bike.
The Paso is a vintage bike, by now...
Ciao

[v2barn]

Hello Chaps,
Well i seem to have stirred up a bit of a hornets nest regarding the tyres i will 'spill the beans' once the deal is complete (i have them in my possesion) it is not my intention to upsett anyone.
Thank you very much for the headlight links on fleabay G (paso750) i take it that they are exactly the same unit as used on the Paso i hope so as i have done a deal off ebay for one of them!! i also have a NOS indicator lense sorted and a pair of new belts are coming from MDINAITALIA, so it was well worth joining this list, thanks.
I am also on the Bevel heads list (have a 750 GT roundcase ) and they have also been very helpful in helping me restore my bike to a rider, it never ceases to amaze me the depth of knowledge that is available amongst the forum members or their willingness to help a fellow enthusiast who is usually a complete stranger.
I note that the established list members don't use the smilies much please be patient with me until the novelty wears off
The more i look at this Paso the more i like it, the design of the bodywork was way ahead of it's time, i have to say that in the past i never gave them a second look (to radical then)? prefering the look of the 'naked' singles and twins; also i can't believe how pettite she is without her clothes on
Replacing belts looks straight forward enough? any quirks or points to note?
Cheers for now. Happy John

[ducinthebay]

Anyone try this tire?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Maxxis-C ... ccessories

Cheers,

[fredskidoo]

Anyone try this tire?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Maxxis-C ... ccessories

Cheers,

Yup!

Its a sticky one too. As far as wear goes - get this - I scored an original Michelin rear and mounted both at the same time and that Michelin is wearing faster than hell and I don't "do" burnouts and sh!t with my bike! So in regards to the Maxxis. Its cheap (I actually paid $25 on ebay) wears great and I have confidence in it when I'm riding - thats very important to me!
You will need to raise the front fender to be able to mount this tire.
I purchased some 1/4 or 1/2 inch nylon spacers and raised the front fender up with no problems. I don't think I'll be riding down to the City until it gets a bit warmer but I'm only 45 minutes north if you want to come and check 'er out. . .

Ethan

[paso750]

i take it that they are exactly the same unit as used on the Paso

yes and no. There are 2 interchangeable headlights (actually 3 if you count the Yamaha dual lens headlight, too). One is from the manufacturer CEV the other one is from KOITO. The CEV headlight from the Paso has a reflector as big as the lens. The KOITO unit can be easily identified as its reflector is narrower and it has flat areas left and right of it. Its told to produce a better light.
From the outside they are identical incl. mounting points etc.
I`ve seen Pasos in old magazine articles with the KOITO headlight so I don`t know if Ducati switched at a later point during production or if it depended on country variant.

Replacing belts looks straight forward enough? any quirks or points to note?

no, just follow the manual and be sure that are marks line up as they should.

G.

could you pls add your location to your profile ?

[ducinthebay]

Hey Ethan,
The fender mount is also a fork brace on the Paso. You should consider changing your nylon spacers to metal and torquing it correctly, as there are some side to side forces there the nylon won't be strong enough to withstand the forces. The flex will start to hog out your threaded holes in the fork legs.

Cheers,

[Mc tool]

What some people keep in their cupboards , I was going to take photo's of the same 6 tyres in various locations round my house , but that would have been plain mean

[ducinthebay]

Hey Tool,
nice collection of tires. Storing tires should be kept as cool as possible, and they should be stored on their sides and stacked if possible. Storing them on edge will create flat spots over time. And of course, avoid sunlight. (UV).

Cheers,