Monster 1200R: Stalled climbing kerb - now engine warning light is on

28-07-2019, 07:44 PM

Monster 1200 R:

I was trying to avoid a deep puddle. I put the front wheel against the curb and tried to climb it. Rolled back and stalled it. Got over on second go but engine warning light is on now

Any idea what I’ve done? Got a track day in two days!

Luddite · 28-07-2019, 08:25 PM

Perhaps rolling backwards off the curb confused the tilt sensor (maybe the ECU thought you were doing a reverse wheelie!).

If the error light is illuminated, have you got a corresponding error message on the dash?

28-07-2019, 08:32 PM

Dash looks like this:

Luddite · 28-07-2019, 08:51 PM

That doesn't help you much, does it? Other than to tell you it's one of the 15 engine errors listed in the book. Does the bike still run ok and how far away is your Ducati dealer? If possible, just nip in and get them to read the actual error and cancel the light. Or give them a call, explain what happened and see what they say - perhaps it's something they've come across before.

Let us know how you get on.

28-07-2019, 09:28 PM

It seems to run fine. Thanks for the help. I’ll get down to pro twins on Tuesday hopefully and see what they say. Fingers crossed.

mickj · 29-07-2019, 01:03 PM

When my MZ gets an error or MIL light (usually after an MoT as the tester hasn't mastered my alarm) I just have to run it through three cycles of heat/cold and it clears, not sure if Ducati is the same but it's worth a try especially as the bike is running fine.

29-07-2019, 07:01 PM

Great suggestion and good news! I ran the engine until the temp got to 90c. I then let it cool. Went to do the second cycle of getting it up to temp and the engine warning light had gone! Thanks

Mr Gazza · 29-07-2019, 07:56 PM

My Alfa was like that too. the light would come on if I stalled or had more than one try at cranking it into life. The light went out again after 5 starts, I think it was.

By the way, how deep was the puddle?

30-07-2019, 12:14 AM

Ok I’ll own up. It wasn’t that deep. I didn’t want to get my wheels dirty lol

28-07-2019, 07:44 PM	#1
Khanivore Guest Posts: n/a	Monster 1200R: Stalled climbing kerb - now engine warning light is on Monster 1200 R: I was trying to avoid a deep puddle. I put the front wheel against the curb and tried to climb it. Rolled back and stalled it. Got over on second go but engine warning light is on now Any idea what I’ve done? Got a track day in two days!

29-07-2019, 01:03 PM	#6
mickj Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Clevedon Bike: M1200s Posts: 565	When my MZ gets an error or MIL light (usually after an MoT as the tester hasn't mastered my alarm) I just have to run it through three cycles of heat/cold and it clears, not sure if Ducati is the same but it's worth a try especially as the bike is running fine. __________________ Keep the rubber side down. Mick

29-07-2019, 07:56 PM	#8
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,963	My Alfa was like that too. the light would come on if I stalled or had more than one try at cranking it into life. The light went out again after 5 starts, I think it was. By the way, how deep was the puddle? __________________

28-07-2019, 08:25 PM	#2
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	Perhaps rolling backwards off the curb confused the tilt sensor (maybe the ECU thought you were doing a reverse wheelie!). If the error light is illuminated, have you got a corresponding error message on the dash?

28-07-2019, 08:32 PM	#3
Khanivore Guest Posts: n/a	Dash looks like this:

28-07-2019, 08:51 PM	#4
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	That doesn't help you much, does it? Other than to tell you it's one of the 15 engine errors listed in the book. Does the bike still run ok and how far away is your Ducati dealer? If possible, just nip in and get them to read the actual error and cancel the light. Or give them a call, explain what happened and see what they say - perhaps it's something they've come across before. Let us know how you get on.

28-07-2019, 09:28 PM	#5
Khanivore Guest Posts: n/a	It seems to run fine. Thanks for the help. I’ll get down to pro twins on Tuesday hopefully and see what they say. Fingers crossed.

29-07-2019, 07:01 PM	#7
Khanivore Guest Posts: n/a	Great suggestion and good news! I ran the engine until the temp got to 90c. I then let it cool. Went to do the second cycle of getting it up to temp and the engine warning light had gone! Thanks

30-07-2019, 12:14 AM	#9
Khanivore Guest Posts: n/a	Ok I’ll own up. It wasn’t that deep. I didn’t want to get my wheels dirty lol