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I've always had to use the fast idle in the past to get her going, never had a problem. Took tank bolt off and swivelled the tank. Then opened up...
Update on this one. New battery freshly charged and installed, better cranking voltage (>11.5V)... but no dice on getting it to fully start....
You most likely have better local options such as these:...
Get some risers. Even 1 inch higher makes a big difference to comfort!
Cheers Paul, ok new battery ordered. Will update once installed. Really appreciate your input on both threads!
This isn't the first time I've changed belts. Just the first time this has happened. Probably didn't even need to get it done as the Gates belts...
There was no binding turning it over slowly with an engine turning tool. After removing belts and resetting cams to timing marks, engine now at...
For $100, you're right. Probably worth it. Full disclosure: when changing belts, I ended up being a couple teeth out on both cylinders. Thread...
Was hoping for a more drastic change on cranking voltage of the battery as an obvious answer. Yuasa battery only 2 years old and well maintained....
Ok, multimeter results as follows: 12.8V at rest 12.3V with key on 10.2V while cranking Looks like a new battery may be required(?)
Thanks lads. Will get the multimeter out today. This is a US-market strada, so no actual switch to turn off the lights. Martin- have always used...
So I'm not having much luck awakening the old 916 from her winter slumber. Belt change, new plugs, fuel filter, lines and freshly charged battery...
Thanks mate. Yeah red paint was me and I use pretty much the exact same method to prevent issues exactly like this(!)
Afternoon all, Completed 2 year belt change the other day. Gates to Exactfit. Somehow something has gone wrong, and I'm hoping you can help....
For sure. As mentioned, just a smear all that's needed.
Also, if it hasn't been mentioned... put a smear of clean grease on the (preferably new) o-ring and on the inside lip of the fuel plate hole....
I think I'm just a numpty. In my first pic there you can see the black oil seal squeezed up against the bearing.... except I didn't see it till...
Relevant thread: https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/poor-starting-from-cold.31560/
I've replaced it several times with brand new items. And the two pushrod o rings as well. They last about 2 rides, then end up popped out and oil...
As suspected... ok, many thanks. Yes, radial movement. Loose as a goose. In that case, the obvious next question is how much of a bear is it to...
