I have quite a bad miss at steady throttle between around 3k-4k revs on my 2010 1200s (only 6k miles) Out with this it revs and pulls great. I've read that the coils/leads are common to go on these, particularly the fronts. Is there a way to test this is actually the issue before I fork out for replacements? TIA
If you believe it to be on one particular cylinder then the easiest way to check is by swapping the stick coils. If the fault switches to the other cylinder then you have identified where the fault lies. Then a case of checking the fly lead wiring and connector before writing off the stick coil.
Another thing to check is the exhaust valve just in case it’s sticking. Just take the end can off and make sure it’s moving freely when you rev it
I'd just buy new leads (and spark plugs) and replace them, they are cheap enough and is good for preventative maintenance anyway: https://www.bike-parts-ducati.com/ducati-motorcycle/assignment_spare_parts/67110671E Additionally, as @Twin4me mentioned, check the horrible butterfly valve freely moves, if not, remove it, if so, lube it and move on. I had a similar issue on my 1200 which was caused by the valve. Removing it wasn't too tough, but eventually it's going to cause problems, so just remove it - https://www.ducati.ms/threads/remov...tterfly valve is held,the thread and/or valve.
If you're going to replace any plug leads, I'd start with the centre horizontal cylinder as it's the one which gets all the road grime and wetness, it's very common for this lead to breakdown in the join between the lead and cap. Replaced mine ages ago due to arcing, put your hand around it whilst running and see if you get an almighty shock, then you'll now it's gone bad, have a defibrillator handy just in case.
Thanks all. Bike has a full termi decat system so that rules out the valve. I’ll try a front coil stick and lead see if that sorts it.
