jyli19

First started the bike normally this morning, about a 3 second crank, about 80 degree ambient outdoor temp. Step back to the get my helmet, the bike stops and won't turn over. Tried about 3 back to back 5-10 second cranks, not firing up. Shut everything off, waited 2 minutes, cranked again with slight throttle, started up in about 5 seconds.

Bike was not ridden in 4 days, less than 100 miles on the bike, going through OEM break in procedure, running through the gears, low RMP all the way to 5.5k, hardly any exhaust smoke from firing up.

Is this is cause for concern? or just the joy of Ducati ownership?

Thanks

asainslie

This thing has a pretty complex way of opening valves to let it crank easily on startup. I'll bet it was just at a tough point to turn. This stuff happens occasionally. My KTM does this sort of shit all the time.

I wouldn't worry unless it starts happening REALLY regularly.

duckyduc

the master tech told me not to open the throttle while cranking it, he said that messed up the starting point on the map, not sure if its true...
my bike only get ridden on the weekend, but fire right up every, didnt have any symptom like you described, maybe its worth a trip to the dealer?

jyli19

you must ride a Honda/Yamaha

I'll check the dealer if this happens again.

Claymore

My bike also starts up easily every time. I have done over 4000 km's on her already and all have been problem free.

4theride

Happened to me once when leaving the dealer after the 600 mile service. They came out to the parking lot as they saw I was having a hard time starting her but she fired up by that time. They said to keep an eye on it and they documented it. Haven't had that problem since

kensteele

happened a couple of times to me but i'm almost sure it had something to do with this canada goose jacket that i am wearing instead of my leather jacket. lol

zvez

hmmmmmmmm, I was gonna say maybe you need to buy the canada goose jacket to fix the problem!

jyli19

Stalled while idling during warm up last Wednesday. Going to plug the carb cannister , see if that helps

dZuLcati

send it back to the dealer,had it check.happened to me twice.the first time i sent it to the dealer they replaced the spark plug as advised by ducati italy.bike was fixed and happened again to me for second time.this time the engine shuts down while turning coming out of a junction at slow speed which i lost my balance and fell down.330 km on odometer, new bike and still under warranty.i made a report to ducati italy and they asked me to send back the bike to the dealer.bike still at workshop.i told the dealer if this thing gonna happen for the third time,i want my money back.cheers.

jyli19

plugged the carb cannister, still take 4-5 cranks to start, but from the sound of it, bike idling better.

The bike pulls a lot smoother with a full tank vs near empty, but that's same with my car too.

Boro Bob

Happened to me twice. Once while warming up after starting and then last week, bike was red hot, just stopped to stretch my legs for 5, went to start it and no dice, tried 5 times and only just started after giving a tiny bit of throttle ... mmm..

jyli19

if the problem persists, i am bringing it in. heard there's a new fuel map

mig1199

Yes...there is a new fuel Map...all ducati dealers have it by now. Several friends of mine had it installed on their 1199's...big difference in midrange and smoother running in low RPM ranges. Not sure if it solves the hard starting issues.

I'm scheduled to bring mine in this Saturday, Nov. 24, to have new map installed. I have hard starting issues as well...reason I wana get it re-mapped is to fix my hard starting problems...

Keep you posted if my hard starting issues dissapear with the new mapping from Ducati.

mig1199

New map is awesome!!!!!!!!!!! Better low down midrange, smoother at lower rpm while riding in high gear and quickshifter is quicker and more precise.....

HARD STARTING THOUGH IS STILL THERE!!!!!!! Darn it!!!!!!!