1098 Starting Issues

A set of @Exige 's starter leads may help you.

There can be an issue where the starter motor draws more current as it gets older. This can stop the spark, so although your bike is cranking over, it's not sparking, hence not starting. It's common on Mutlistradas according to my dealer. I replaced the standard 14A battery on my 1098R for a Lithium 18A one and haven't had any issues since.

I have no idea why it would not crank over when you come back to it though. Loose earth maybe, which could also be causing the starting issue.

 

@Exige just pop the commision in the post buddy.

 

Shhhh, I'm busy (and they were out of stock for your model until yesterday :Angelic: it's the biggest seller followed by the 749 / 999 Kit)

Have a read of the link and my web site - subscribe to the forum ( only £5) for the 15% discount rates.

http://ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/exact-start-hi-cap-cables-range-and-forum-discounts.36761/

 

My 999 wouldn't start when I first got her. I:
Cleaned all cabling connecters to battery, starter, etc with 400grit.
New spark plugs
New fuel filter
New battery
Emptied tank and filled with premium
Starter cable set from @Exige

Started first go after that lot. Never an issue starting since till I let someone else service.

Much cheaper and easier than a new sprag clutch.

 

I had all sorts of starting problems David with my 1198, what are you volts on the dash showing when you try and start it? I was also advised not to keep going for it if it didn't go the first few times due to putting wear on the starter motor and sprag clutch (i had to replace both of them).

 

have a look at that