[Ducati] 1998 Ducati 748

[Ducman]

Once it was the ignition relay for me - the yellow cube on the left  
side of the battery box. This resulted in a 'lights are on but nobody  
is home' effect. I also had the sprag go out on my 916 once, the  
starter will still turn with this problem but you either get a free  
spinning starter motor or a horrible grinding noise.

Paul M

On Oct 16, 2006, at 2:40 PM, Veloce916 at aol.com wrote:

> I am passing this to the list from a new member. Post answers to  
> the list  as
> normal.
> Thanks,
> Vicki
>
> Hi
>
> I have just finished racing season with my Duc which I enjoy very
> much. At the last session I started to having a problem with starting
> the bike with the right hand push button. I ended up getting some
> friends to push start me.
>
> This happened just one time before a couple  of months ago, and when I
> mentioned it in servicing there was no problem of  it starting at that
> time. I noticed after 2 practice sessions at the track,  then the bike
> started as per normal the rest of the day. But as soon as I  tried it
> at home it wouldn't start again. I have read your FAQ's and I
> understand the side stand could be a problem but this was
> disconnected  over a year ago by the person I bought it from. The fuel
> pump does kick in  as soon as the ignition is turned on, but there is
> nothing when you press  the switch. Could the Switch be the problem
> and if it is, how do I know that  it is bad? I also hear a click when
> the ignition is turned on which I  understand as being the relay. Any
> info would be  appreciated.
>
> Barry
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