In 750 section there is discussion about new manuafacture for 16" tires (Avon / Cooper).... Guys try to make contact to Ducati and to Avon /Cooper company
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| Author: | jomo [ Sun Oct 05, 2008 9:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Metzeler 16" not available |
I must apologise to everyone hat I said we had no prblem obtaining rear 16" tyres in Australia. I rang my supplier last week and said "get me another 16 rear" He said "I don't think they are available". He checked and was right. I am lucky I bought a silver 906 with a 17" wheel conversion. So I am swapping the wheels until the new tyres are availale. I will keep you posted on the difference between 16 and 17" wheels. |
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| Author: | Finnpaso [ Sun Oct 05, 2008 2:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Metzeler 16" not available |
What was that Mezelers profile, width and modell? |
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| Author: | nilaus [ Tue Oct 21, 2008 8:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Metzeler 16" not available |
Hi Do you have a picture, or pictures, of your 906 with the 17" wheels. You are welcome to send them to my e-mail klp@bwe.dk. I am looking for inspiration on "how to doo". I have the basic hardware such as wheels and brakes, so I am just looking for inspiration on how to put it together so it looks nice. Kind regards. Klaus Denmark PASO 750, 1990. |
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| Author: | jomo [ Thu Oct 23, 2008 10:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Metzeler 16" not available |
Well, the wheels are changed to 17" and the difference is very surprising. I did not expect it to be much better, but it is really great. I compared the original wheels and parts to the conversion and it looks reasonably easy with the help of an engineering shop. I have the part numbers of the Yamaha wheels and will post them with photos when I get it all together (might take me a few weeks). Has anyone enquired with Michelin about the 160/60-16 tyres? If not I might send them an email and wait for no answer. I would still like to keep one bike close to original. |
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| Author: | Finnpaso [ Sat Oct 25, 2008 10:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Metzeler 16" not available |
In 750 section there is discussion about new manuafacture for 16" tires (Avon / Cooper).... Guys try to make contact to Ducati and to Avon /Cooper company
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| Author: | Grey paso [ Sun Oct 26, 2008 11:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Metzeler 16" not available |
Does this mean no more 16in tyre avaliable ever again. Do you know how to convert , who to contact. Regards Grey paso. Adelaide |
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| Author: | Finnpaso [ Sun Oct 26, 2008 11:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Metzeler 16" not available |
All, what we know now is, that Michelin made last pach of those 16" tires 2004 and they dont make them anymore! That "Avon/Cooper" company is only hope now to continue with 16" wheels/tires and guys are doing work for that just now to make pressure to Ducati to make pressure to Avon / Cooper. Easiest way to convert to 17" is to use ("wrecked") 907 parts, like whole swingarm, wheels and brakes. Surely need work, but that will be easiest way... U can find plenty of notes about 17" converion from these sites.....
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| Author: | jomo [ Mon Oct 27, 2008 10:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Metzeler 16" not available |
I just realised I started the post with Metzeler! Apologies again...I meant Michelin. I had been researching Metzeler on the net and I suppose it was on my mind. |
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| Author: | gymbo63 [ Tue Nov 25, 2008 6:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Metzeler 16" not available |
i am new to ducatipaso.org this is my first post please bear with me i am not that good on computers okay i am from victoria minnesota usa owner of a 1990 ducati 906 paso i love this website it has invaulable information on these bikes okay about the tires there is a place in rochester mn called wheels unlimited that has a stack of the original michelins both front and rear tires they have no website ihave taken my bike there several times for service anyway if you can email me i would gladly help you in anyway possible to get in contact with them |
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| Author: | persempre907 [ Tue Nov 25, 2008 8:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Metzeler 16" not available |
If I was you, I'd buy all that stack.... Welcome on the forum Ciao |
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| Author: | Finnpaso [ Tue Nov 25, 2008 12:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Metzeler 16" not available |
... and maybe sell them later on Ebay for very high price...  (for those, who dont know old/HARD tires value) 
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| Author: | redpaso [ Fri Jan 09, 2009 1:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Metzeler 16" not available |
told by my dealer today after they spoke to australain distributor while I was there that they are not deleted just not available, not sure of the difference but dealer thought it means there is some hope for future maybe. |
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| Author: | RidgeRunner [ Sat Apr 25, 2009 1:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Metzeler 16" not available |
If anyone is interested, I have one Michelin 160/60/16 rear available...make me an offer! |
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| Author: | Finnpaso [ Sat Apr 25, 2009 3:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Metzeler 16" not available |
too expensive ship it to EU markets, so some USA guys will be better....
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| Author: | higgy [ Sat Apr 25, 2009 5:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Metzeler 16" not available |
what is the dot number? |
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