Ducatisti Forum - View Single Post - Help!My "new" ST2...Sounds like a combine harvester!

**weeveetwin** · 05 Apr 08, 07:57 AM

Ducati starters can barely turn over the engine at the best of times. Two big pistons and a high compression are the culprits. If you're coming from a Japanese bike, then it's going to look like you have a problem. Same with the noises you're hearing. If it goes away when you pull in the clutch, it's perfectly normal. Go and have a listen to another big capacity Ducati being started up, and compare.

Fit a heavy duty gel-type battery if you need a replacement. (It'll still turn slowly, but it'll turn slowly for longer without flattening..!)

Here's an example of Ducati clutch rattle. Some sound better/worse..! YouTube - DRY CLUTCH SOUNDCHECK: duc 900 ss

05 Apr 08, 07:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
weeveetwin Track Day Demon Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: North East UK Posts: 344 weeveetwin's Gallery	Ducati starters can barely turn over the engine at the best of times. Two big pistons and a high compression are the culprits. If you're coming from a Japanese bike, then it's going to look like you have a problem. Same with the noises you're hearing. If it goes away when you pull in the clutch, it's perfectly normal. Go and have a listen to another big capacity Ducati being started up, and compare. Fit a heavy duty gel-type battery if you need a replacement. (It'll still turn slowly, but it'll turn slowly for longer without flattening..!) Here's an example of Ducati clutch rattle. Some sound better/worse..! YouTube - DRY CLUTCH SOUNDCHECK: duc 900 ss Last edited by weeveetwin; 05 Apr 08 at 08:44 AM.