scootz
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| posted on 28/8/14 at 08:32 PM |
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Starting Engine After Long Lay-Up...
I recently bought a 2007 Ducati which had been laid-up for over 3 years due to an electrical issue.
I just about have all the problem corrected (and service items replaced), so will be looking to fire it up for the first time in a long time soon.
How best to go about it?
Remove the plugs, squirt some oil down into the cylinders, and then turn it over on the starter for a few rotations? Or am I worrying too much...
just hit the red button and hope for the best?
It's Evolution Baby!
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redturner
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| posted on 28/8/14 at 08:40 PM |
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Remove plugs to reduce the load, crank over to get some oil pumping round the internals, refit plugs and press the go button.....
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big_wasa
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| posted on 28/8/14 at 08:40 PM |
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I would pull the plugs and fuel pump fuse and spin it over in short bursts until the oil pressure builds. That should about do it
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scootz
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| posted on 28/8/14 at 08:41 PM |
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Cheers... makes sense.
It's Evolution Baby!
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mookaloid
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| posted on 28/8/14 at 09:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scootz
I recently bought a 2007 Ducati which had been laid-up for over 3 years due to an electrical issue.
mmmm jealous 
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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scootz
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| posted on 28/8/14 at 09:44 PM |
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It's Evolution Baby!
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Wheels244
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| posted on 28/8/14 at 10:24 PM |
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1st dibs when you sell it Scootz 
Serious depending on price 
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drt
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| posted on 28/8/14 at 11:54 PM |
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After standing that long I believe
timing belts should be changed 
And valve clearance...
both a very hard job, with special tools.
but if you can and do, don't hesitate to post a few pics...
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 29/8/14 at 07:42 AM |
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I'd be tempted to take the plugs out and turn it over with the kick-starter first, just to get things moving. If it has a kick-starter, of
course...
[Edited on 29/8/14 by David Jenkins]
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hkp57
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| posted on 29/8/14 at 08:02 AM |
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I am another for being careful with the timing belt, Ducati says 2 years they should be changed.
At least check it for cracks or signs of hardening, if it look ok should be fine for a quick start to see if its running OK.
I would change the belts before putting any loads through it on the road, cheap insurance for an expensive engine.
quote:
Originally posted by drt
After standing that long I believe
timing belts should be changed
And valve clearance...
both a very hard job, with special tools.
but if you can and do, don't hesitate to post a few pics...
[Edited on 29/8/14 by hkp57]
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scootz
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| posted on 29/8/14 at 09:47 AM |
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Belts have been changed and clearances checked.
It's Evolution Baby!
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drt
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| posted on 1/9/14 at 02:05 AM |
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Top man
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