Well... Tried to fire up the Pani this morning after an ashamedly 6 month lay-up and she wouldn't start. I got a click from the lower left side (starter motor I imagine) and 'Unknown Device' followed by 'Engine' on the dash. I checked the battery voltage via the dash, it was showing red flashing 11.5v. Halfrauds stuck the batter on their Yuasa tester and it wouldn't even power up the testing device. Should I be confident it's just a new battery needed and any recommendations. I've currently got the Yuasa YT7B-BS with what appears to be a measly 110cca and 6.5Ah (10hrs). Thanks J
I would definitely say battery knackered, 11.5 is no good whatsoever. The clicking is most likely the solenoid.
Battery defo toast.... unknown device is a ECU trying to fire up, but failing. System then reports unknown device on CAN line. Stick with the Yuasa. They do work if looked after. Engine runs a decompressor so no need for a big CCA.
I'm not getting into that discussion, every one has there own preferences, if your original was a Yuasa you can't go far wrong with that, I have used a Motobatt for the last 8 years without problem.
@nelly - You're a gentleman and a scholar. Much appreciated. Do you have a model number Birdie for the Motobatt?
Halford's sell Yuasa and if you subscribe to the forum you can get a Trade Card (but not in time for when your battery in needed )
@Exige - They do, but appear to have every size but the 150x93x65mm. Since Britain has been enriched with the advent of Acid attacks, buying a battery seems to be a bit of a pain. Everywhere wants to take 5-6 days to get delivery sorted. A local Suzuki dealer has got a same spec battery from a manufacturer in Somerset. £35.00 and it'll be ready in the morning. He needs to do the acid and charge etc. I'll give that a punt so I can ride for the next few days while looking to order something long-term.
Should also be an option on these yes, but pricey, and stick to a proper one as cheap ones still go pop
I'll get a Yuasa Y7TB-BS ordered then as the long term option. I just hope this local battery get her fired up. As a final detail, the bike has been on the Ducati supplied charger connected via the connection under the pillion seat. The charger has been showing maintenance (green light) the whole time (5-6 months) so I thought everything was all good. I forgot to mention earlier, that battery in question is showing signs of swelling/bulging. Nothing works a planned does it! The bloody bike lives next to the log burner (not too close) all warm and dry. It's been on the charger continuously. Tank off for fresh fuel yesterday. Anyway, thanks for the tips all. I update tomorrow when I've dropped the new battery in.
I think you're right Duke, but I wrongly assumed the Ducati official charger would manage the long-term charge correctly. Well, that's what it said on the box and from the dealer. After a quick look at the workshop manual, it simply says to remove the battery when bike not in use for 30+ days. I'll think I'll just do that from next winter and give it an overnight charge prior to any riding.
Quick update... New battery (Rob Hunter LTD, Somerset) in and she fired up first time! Thanks again for all the tips and advice. I'm still going to stick a Yuasa in the next week or two. Now we treat her to new oil and coolant.
Great news that the issue was fixed by a new battery, a bit concerning that the Ducati branded charger appears to have overcharged your battery, I’m always a little wary of OEM branded products when they have clearly had nothing to do with the design or manufacture of the item, I prefer to pay for a quality item from a recognised manufacturer (even then there is a risk they have bought units in and put their stickers on!)
Yep, lesson learned... There's honestly no need for all this trickle charging nonsense on the Panigale. It takes five minutes to remove the left side upper fairing and disconnect the battery. Even the workshop manual says just take it out if you're not using the bike.
