Throttle bodies and hard start

hdobhal said:

Today after the first service my mechanic told me that my throttle bodies were set to 0 and should have been set to -2. This could be a potential reason for hard start when the bike stands in sun.

The dealership from where I bought the bike (Motorcycle of Charlotte) recently received a letter from ducati saying that people should not open throttle at all while stating.

Am not sure whether all the dealership received the letter.

So it kind of makes sense.

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mig1199 said:

Hmmmmmmmm...I've got hard starting issues...maybe I should have my dealer check the Throttle Bodies setting...

I never apply any throttle when starting. I just hit the starter button....and still do get starting issues at times...

I will have my dealer check this....worth lookin into!
Thanks!

Miguel
Philippines

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hdobhal said:

It should come from factory with a -2 thats what he mentioned. Mine didn't

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First Ducati said:

Remove the vapor canister, hard starting will be gone, no matter where it sits.

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Ducatista said:

I took by 1199 through the blueridge parkway and to deals gap. Great ride. There were a couple of stops for coffee when the bike would not start. It would turn over but it just wouldn't start. The only way we got it to start was to open the throttle entirely. Was a little frustrated and concerned.

I am going to get the dealership to check it at the next service...

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