Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > help *"!!** running problems

[djb]

Took the 748 to work today latterly on reserve. Went back to it in the evening and running very poorly. Needs fuel I thought but a fill up didn't sort the problem. Full throttle in first and no more than 20 mph and a very sick sounding set of termis. Sounds like it's not running on all cylinders - could this be crap in the fuel filter or worse:¬(

Any wise ones got thoughts before I start working my way through the Haynes manual?

D

[madmav]

change the fuel filter! first

[djb]

bloody hell that was quick, mav......

Would the fuel filter just suddenly go like this due to crap fuel/tank dregs?

Also can you clean it out or must it be replaced at all times?

Thanks again

D

[madmav]

DJb
had a similar problem on the way to the ring last year ! my mate run low on fuel on his 996sps ! i droped the pump out and cleaned loadsa **** out of the anti swirl chamber, emptyied the fuel out of the fuel filter blew it out ( cause we day have one) and put it all back together on side of the road! ran perfect the rest of the holiday! go for it first...mav

[sbwells]

Originally posted by djb
Took the 748 to work today latterly on reserve. Went back to it in the evening and running very poorly. Needs fuel I thought but a fill up didn't sort the problem. Full throttle in first and no more than 20 mph and a very sick sounding set of termis. Sounds like it's not running on all cylinders - could this be crap in the fuel filter or worse:¬(

Any wise ones got thoughts before I start working my way through the Haynes manual?

D

Or could be a broken cam belt. When was the last time the belts were changed?

I'd be checking that as well

[djb]

Only bought it 2nd hand 2 months/2000 miles ago so still under warranty from Duc Aylesbury. If it is it'll be going straight back!

FMI what's the likely cause of belt problem?

Newbie in the Ducati world but will have a go at the weekend. (Never liked Xmas anyway.....)

Thanks for the advice.

D

[sbwells]

Belts generally have to be replaced every two years or 12,000 miles. Which ever comes first. They can deteriate if left standing for long periods of time.

How old is the bike and when was the last service?

[dave996]

Have you just washed it?

[djb]

Yep, bodywork-off clean up job last weeekend - electrical problem?

D

[keefer]

if its from a shop just get them to sort it,
otherwise its tank off.
plugs out and clean
make sure your belts are still there lol
then replace the fuel filter.
slap it back together and see what you got.
think id just take it back