Misfire

[Dukedesmo]

Originally Posted by motomartin11

the misfire could have been due to the loose crank rotor as part of the ignition came away with the loose rotor I understand!

Quite possible, the pickups need to be very close to the flywheel (0.4mm IIRC) to get a strong/consistent reading so any variation wouldn't help.

Hopefully all will be well, I only mentioned it because it can be a big deal, mainly on Desmoquattro models IIRC? In fact, Ducati recommend checking the flywheel torque as a service thing and there are numerous fixes, including higher torque settings, strong Loctite and even double nuts to jam one against the other.

But I think you'd know if there was significant damage as there would be play in the crankshaft both visible and audible.

[motomartin11]

Originally Posted by Dukedesmo

Quite possible, the pickups need to be very close to the flywheel (0.4mm IIRC) to get a strong/consistent reading so any variation wouldn't help.

Hopefully all will be well, I only mentioned it because it can be a big deal, mainly on Desmoquattro models IIRC? In fact, Ducati recommend checking the flywheel torque as a service thing and there are numerous fixes, including higher torque settings, strong Loctite and even double nuts to jam one against the other.

But I think you'd know if there was significant damage as there would be play in the crankshaft both visible and audible.

Thanks. I'm sure my mate would have definitely flagged this up had it been a problem.

He's on to other issues now with the fuel sender as the fuel light has never worked. He traced through the loom to find a PO has cut off the feed wire, taped it up and taped over within the loom. Unfortunately -see in my wanted post-the 2 senders I have-one plastic / one metal are of no use so I'm looking for a new one.