Ducati 848

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Steve 848, Aug 31, 2015.

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  1. Anyone have any knowledge on the 848 not starting? It was working fine on Friday but Saturday morning it wouldn't turn over. I'd appreciate any help thanks.
     
    #1 Steve 848, Aug 31, 2015
  2. how do.
    your gonna need 2 allan keys and a multimeter maybe a 10mm spanner for starters.
     
    #2 finm, Aug 31, 2015
  3. Thanks are you saying it's the relay?
     
    #3 Steve 848, Aug 31, 2015
  4. Ok what do you think the fault is please?
     
    #4 Steve 848, Aug 31, 2015
  5. start with battery voltage and connections at battery
     
    #5 finm, Aug 31, 2015
  6. That's all fine
     
    #6 Steve 848, Aug 31, 2015
  7. check earth goods and starter solenoid operating. bridge out the two large posts if necessary.
     
    #7 finm, Aug 31, 2015
  8. I've done that and that seems ok
     
    #8 Steve 848, Aug 31, 2015
  9. so it turns over but doesnt start?
     
    #9 finm, Aug 31, 2015
  10. It tried to but was very weak
     
    #10 Steve 848, Aug 31, 2015
  11. whats your battery voltage dropping to when cranking?
     
    #11 finm, Aug 31, 2015
  12. I'll check it tomorrow cheers mate
     
    #12 Steve 848, Aug 31, 2015
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  13. also before you do anything else. if you have a decent set of jump leads connect the negative battery pole to good earth on the engine bearing in mind the casings are lacquered and the exhaust will scratch. that will eliminate an earth issue.
     
    #13 finm, Aug 31, 2015
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  14. Welcome Dave :)
     
    #14 El Toro, Sep 1, 2015
  15. @Exige do you have anything to add
     
    #15 Ducbird, Sep 1, 2015
  16. Hello and welcome into the mad house

    Bloody bikes!! :mad:

    I bet it's white :Brb:
     
    #16 Ducbird, Sep 1, 2015
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  17. Hello and welcome. Sorted yet?
     
    #17 bettes, Sep 1, 2015
  18. All sorted cheers
     
    #18 Steve 848, Sep 1, 2015
  19. What was it??
     
    #19 cookster, Sep 1, 2015
  20. what was the fault?
     
    #20 finm, Sep 2, 2015
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