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    '93 900 Superlight Starter Won't Crank

    Thank you, Chris. Price is reasonable. Shipping shouldn't be expensive. I can also check on import duties since our "illustrious" President...
    Post by: Kitjv, Jul 14, 2025 in forum: Supersport (1974-2007)
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    '93 900 Superlight Starter Won't Crank

    Thank you for the info. I plan to remove the starter & bench test it. If the starter is indeed bad, I will disassemble it. However, my gut feeling...
    Post by: Kitjv, Jul 13, 2025 in forum: Supersport (1974-2007)
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    '93 900 Superlight Starter Won't Crank

    Yes. I first verified the "click" in the relay when the starter button was pushed. Next, I connected a voltmeter to the (removed) positive cable...
    Post by: Kitjv, Jun 26, 2025 in forum: Supersport (1974-2007)
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    '93 900 Superlight Starter Won't Crank

    Thank you for the suggestion. I contacted ElectrexWorld to verify that they have a starter that will fit my Superlight. Also, I sent an inquiry to...
    Post by: Kitjv, Jun 25, 2025 in forum: Supersport (1974-2007)
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    '93 900 Superlight Starter Won't Crank

    Actually shipping to the U.S. from "across the pond" is generally not that expensive. I noted that there are several aftermarket starters...
    Post by: Kitjv, Jun 24, 2025 in forum: Supersport (1974-2007)
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    '93 900 Superlight Starter Won't Crank

    I will check my options. Any recommendations on a good, online parts supplier of Ducati parts?
    Post by: Kitjv, Jun 23, 2025 in forum: Supersport (1974-2007)
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    '93 900 Superlight Starter Won't Crank

    The engine has 16,500 miles which is obviously low for a 32 year-old bike. Also, it has always been garaged & virtually never ridden in wet...
    Post by: Kitjv, Jun 21, 2025 in forum: Supersport (1974-2007)
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    '93 900 Superlight Starter Won't Crank

    If indeed the problem is the starter motor itself, it sounds like I have 2 options: (1) replace the starter motor with a new one or (2) rebuild...
    Post by: Kitjv, Jun 21, 2025 in forum: Supersport (1974-2007)
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    '93 900 Superlight Starter Won't Crank

    A few years ago, when cranking the engine, gas (petro) spewed out of the crankcase breather like a volcano. The cylinders were not hyro-locked,...
    Post by: Kitjv, Jun 21, 2025 in forum: Supersport (1974-2007)
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    '93 900 Superlight Starter Won't Crank

    Interesting thought. I assume that the 2 relays are virtually identical. Thank you.
    Post by: Kitjv, Jun 21, 2025 in forum: Supersport (1974-2007)
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    '93 900 Superlight Starter Won't Crank

    OK, here is what I have so far. First, I "piggybacked" a 2nd battery to the bike's battery. Still engine would not crank.Next, I ran a heavy...
    Post by: Kitjv, Jun 20, 2025 in forum: Supersport (1974-2007)
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    '93 900 Superlight Starter Won't Crank

    Macca: No problem with the battery. It's a new lithium-iron battery. I will try shorting the relay contacts.
    Post by: Kitjv, Jun 20, 2025 in forum: Supersport (1974-2007)
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    '93 900 Superlight Starter Won't Crank

    Chris: What would be the advantage of piggy-backing another battery to the bike battery (since the bike battery is new & registers 13.7V)? I will...
    Post by: Kitjv, Jun 20, 2025 in forum: Supersport (1974-2007)
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    '93 900 Superlight Starter Won't Crank

    Thank you for the suggestions. In addition to cleaning the terminals posts on the relay & the starter, I thoroughly cleaned the ends of the large...
    Post by: Kitjv, Jun 20, 2025 in forum: Supersport (1974-2007)
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    '93 900 Superlight Starter Won't Crank

    I recently replaced a 7 year-old AGM battery which I assumed was the culprit since the engine would not crank even with a full charge. Although...
    Post by: Kitjv, Jun 20, 2025 in forum: Supersport (1974-2007)
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