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by Witzie
Tue Jan 29, 2013 12:53 pm
Forum: 750 Paso
Topic: Fairing bolts on eBay, any good?
Replies: 10
Views: 6563

Re: Fairing bolts on eBay, any good?

If you need rubber bolts, I use these:

http://www.rawlplug.co.uk/index.php?opt ... &Itemid=34

RNT-M6/16

I bought them at a Fabory shop.
by Witzie
Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:38 am
Forum: 750 Paso
Topic: Windscreen "wind control" ideas?
Replies: 13
Views: 7092

Re: Windscreen "wind control" ideas?

Why ruin the design for a little less wind?
by Witzie
Sat Jul 21, 2012 5:24 am
Forum: 750 Paso
Topic: High mileage?
Replies: 17
Views: 9580

Re: High mileage?

davidbartoli wrote:My 1987 750 Paso has around 100.000 km and still the weber in its place
I also still have the weber in place. It adds character the bike, diciamo! :D
100k in Toscane, you lucky man!
by Witzie
Wed Jul 18, 2012 6:14 am
Forum: 750 Paso
Topic: High mileage?
Replies: 17
Views: 9580

Re: High mileage?

whitepaso wrote:Would you beleive just under 14000 miles (22500 km)!
:shock:
Although the Paso is a style icon (like my key chain says) it is also made to ride on, not just to look at!
:-P
by Witzie
Mon Jul 16, 2012 7:48 am
Forum: 750 Paso
Topic: High mileage?
Replies: 17
Views: 9580

Re: High mileage?

Mine is around 150.000 km, (93k miles)
That`s more double than mine! :shock:

How did you manage that?
by Witzie
Mon Jul 16, 2012 7:48 am
Forum: 750 Paso
Topic: High mileage?
Replies: 17
Views: 9580

Re: High mileage?

Mine is around 150.000 km, (93k miles)
That`s more double than mine! :shock:

How did you manage that?
by Witzie
Sun Jul 15, 2012 8:10 am
Forum: 750 Paso
Topic: High mileage?
Replies: 17
Views: 9580

High mileage?

Not bad for an old Ducati! I was wondering how much kilometers/miles you have put on your machines.


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by Witzie
Thu Jul 12, 2012 2:06 pm
Forum: 750 Paso
Topic: Clutch clutch clutch is not so clutch
Replies: 15
Views: 9425

Re: Clutch clutch clutch is not so clutch

I managed to get the air near the master out by removing the whole clip on, pointing the lever up and blowing (with my mouth) part of the fluid in the bleed line back in to the slave cylinder. While doing this i could hear a small squeak of air escaping out the master cylinder. you can also pump som...
by Witzie
Fri Apr 06, 2012 11:44 am
Forum: 750 Paso
Topic: How many 750 & 906 Pasos in the U.S. & Canada?
Replies: 12
Views: 4885

Re: How many 750 & 906 Pasos in the U.S. & Canada?

I have been riding motorcycle for 27 years now and this is my first Ducati and i can say I also fell in love with the looks, the sounds, the smell, everything..... Although it is not my fastest bike ever and certainly not he most reliable, it is still growing on me. I can not say this will be the la...
by Witzie
Sun Mar 18, 2012 3:58 pm
Forum: 750 Paso
Topic: crank bearings knocking?
Replies: 11
Views: 4544

Re: crank bearings knocking?

yesterday I found out that one of the previous owners has used liquid sealant to seal the left cover. It's probably a piece that fell of on the inside, it's matches the color. I am more curious about the origin of the metal particles. Maybe from the aluminium engine block parts? About the knock, it ...
by Witzie
Sat Mar 10, 2012 1:42 pm
Forum: 750 Paso
Topic: crank bearings knocking?
Replies: 11
Views: 4544

Re: crank bearings knocking?

I filtered the oil, this came up:

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Aluminium particles (not magnetic) and a piece of plastic.

I have a bad feeling about this :shock:
by Witzie
Thu Mar 08, 2012 7:42 am
Forum: 750 Paso
Topic: crank bearings knocking?
Replies: 11
Views: 4544

Re: crank bearings knocking?

the conrod bearings was on my list to check, the flywheel wasn't. Thanks for the advice.
By the way, the flywheel... :huh: Where can i find it?
by Witzie
Tue Mar 06, 2012 5:14 pm
Forum: 750 Paso
Topic: New tires ?
Replies: 162
Views: 104005

Re: New tires ?

Dankjewel, Joep

I tried the same couple of weeks ago, no answer yet.

:-(
by Witzie
Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:31 am
Forum: 750 Paso
Topic: crank bearings knocking?
Replies: 11
Views: 4544

crank bearings knocking?

My engine is beginning to develop a knock about 3000 rpm clutch engaged or not engaged. It might be the crank bearings but i will have to investigate further. I might have to replace them. I have medium wrenching skills but i am a quick learner :) . Is it doable for me to do it myself? Do i really n...
by Witzie
Mon Feb 27, 2012 10:35 am
Forum: 750 Paso
Topic: Time flies
Replies: 8
Views: 3747

Re: Time flies

my house is build just over sea level, must have been rising damp!
;)