So went out to the 1260s this morning, -2 C, full battery as on trickle charger but bike won't start.. turns over but then sounds like starter motor disengages or turns a few times then stops.. any ideas or anyone had similar issues that you fixed?
Being on a trickle charger is no guarantee your battery will be fully charged. Depending on what sort of charger you have, you could have just hit it during the maintenance cycle or, if you have been unfortunate, the charger could have damaged your battery which is not uncommon. If you have a digital volt meter, measure the voltage at the battery terminals and see what the voltage drop is when you try and start the bike. The issue you describe is typical of a flat lead acid chemistry battery. If you don’t have a DVM, does the display dim or go totally when you try and start ? Again, a classic sign of a dead battery. Andy
pretty new battery, optimate charger, no dip in lights or dash, will try checking battery output. ironically 22 year old cbr600 just starts straight up.
The battery reads 13volts Ignition on 12/13 volts Engine turnover 3 attempts 10v 10v 9 volts not sure what figures should be?
I wish Ducati would fit proper batteries to these bikes. I hadn’t ridden my KTM 790R for about 6 weeks, it hasn’t been on charge, yet it fired straight up on Thursday.
I just had this issue with my 7,000 mile 1260s if you get a strong smell of petrol at the same time, chances are it’s the same thing, caused by a fueling issue when very cold. Change to urban or touring mode and holding the throttle open FULLY, try starting it again. Holding the throttle open let’s more air in as the smell you get is due to it being over rich otherwise. Try it … thank me later
