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Hi all, is it possible to run 17inch wheels on a 906 that current has the standard 16 inchers without having to do any major modifications?

Thanks, Rob.

Yes, see the FAQ in http://www.geocities.com/750paso
Ciao

Tis has been asked a lot, even by me, as the tyres are getting harder to get with only limited runs being made......

But what ive been wondering lately, is for the rear ( front isnt so much of a problem with spacers to lift the front guard)....but im sure the 907ie would have the same frame and bolting pattern as the 906, only the swing arm is longer, so if that is the case couldnt we just put in a swingarm and rims etc and convert from the 907 to the 906?

if you get the 907 parts, do it but it is possible to use the 906 swingarm.
4,5" is good, 5,5" is possible but it´s a bit more work with the chain

ved wrote:if you get the 907 parts, do it but it is possible to use the 906 swingarm.
4,5" is good, 5,5" is possible but it´s a bit more work with the chain

what do you mean 4,5"....5,5"

is that the measurement for the rim to go in?

the reason i say using all the 907 swingarm, rims, sprocket, dics is it should all bolt in and then there are no problems with the chain (are their?)

yes the rim size
4,5"x17" or 5,5x17"

If the 907 comes with 4,5"x17" you´re right.
don´t forget the brake

I have already hole rear with brake things from one wrecked 907IE and also 17" front wheel waiting that 17" conversion to my 750 Paso, surely same time updating 320mm discs with 4 piston Brembos. :lick: :lick: :lick: I am gonna do it by using 907IE parts, NOT with original 750/906 swingarm, cause i think, little longer 907 swingarm is better to Paso handling. ... one rainy winter day.... :laugh:

Btw, Ducati have used 4.5" rear wheel in some earlier 750SS (and maybe Monster models), but 907IE and 900SS have 5.5" wheel.

Never having ridden a Paso with 17" conversion, don't know if this is a concern. 750/906 fork tubes are longer, hence geometry will be different. Possible cure is bar risers to raise tubes in triples 1/2"? Possible 17" rear will retain geometry?

i don´t know the 907 but the 906 with 17" and 180/55 is

at the moment i only know the bt20. the paso is a new one.

the geometry is not relevant. the handling is better (my opinion), no standup at breaking.

i´ve heard, the handling will be imazing with 4,5"/17" and 160/60 but i love the look of the 180/55 :neener:

The 907 can have both 170/60 and 180/55.
Ciao

I use 180 / 55 in my 907IE and no anykind of problems in curves

I also run 180 rear on my 907=great handling.
And yes, geometry is VERY important to handling!

qldman36 wrote: And yes, geometry is VERY important to handling!

surely is th geometry very important.
but the changes are not so heavy that you can recognize any bad results.

surely is th geometry very important.
but the changes are not so heavy that you can recognize any bad results.[/quote]

Oh yeah? Try this; Slide your forks up 3/4" in the triples and put all preload you can on your rear shock. Now find straight road and bring up to 90mph. If you survive this, let us know how it felt. This was just a geometry change.

hi qldman36, i belive you don´t understand my statement

you´re really right but many paso-owner comes with the geometry argument.
this is stupid. i did it with the 906 swingarm and the 906 fork, 120/70 and 180/55 tyres and the handling is better then before.

enough geometry... :funny:

i say there are no drawbacks except the money you need