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citizin · 08-24-2010, 09:03 PM

Hi all - I've got a 00 Ducati Monster 750 and having issues getting her running.

We've had a bit of rain the past week and some water got into the fuel system. I didn't realize how much water had gotten into until I started the bike and it stalled after a minute or so of running.

Here's what I've done and what I know...

I've drained the tank, replaced the fuel filter, drained the carb bowls (where most of the water was), replaced the spark plugs. Refilled the tank with correct gas and a fuel stabilizer.

I am getting good fuel past the fuel filter, vacuum pump, and into the carbs.

The battery is fully charged and the sparks are sparking (though I can't tell if it's enough spark or not).

The starter motor turns the engine just fine, but the engine won't catch and start running....

Any suggestions on what to do next?
My thoughts....
water in the firing chamber?
clogged carbs?
voodoo curse?

The_AirHawk · 08-25-2010, 08:31 AM

Try a shot of carb-cleaner down the throat of the carbs - if it fires & dies - you've got a fuel problem. If it doesn't, change the plugs (properly gapping the new ones) and try again.

Likely, it'll be the slow-jets plugged with spooge knocked-loose by the Universal Solvent (water).

seruzawa · 08-25-2010, 08:47 AM

There may still be water somewhere in the electrical harness. If AirHawk's fix doesn't work check your connectors.

08-24-2010, 09:03 PM	#1
citizin Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 1	2000 Ducati M750 starting issues Hi all - I've got a 00 Ducati Monster 750 and having issues getting her running. We've had a bit of rain the past week and some water got into the fuel system. I didn't realize how much water had gotten into until I started the bike and it stalled after a minute or so of running. Here's what I've done and what I know... I've drained the tank, replaced the fuel filter, drained the carb bowls (where most of the water was), replaced the spark plugs. Refilled the tank with correct gas and a fuel stabilizer. I am getting good fuel past the fuel filter, vacuum pump, and into the carbs. The battery is fully charged and the sparks are sparking (though I can't tell if it's enough spark or not). The starter motor turns the engine just fine, but the engine won't catch and start running.... Any suggestions on what to do next? My thoughts.... water in the firing chamber? clogged carbs? voodoo curse?

08-25-2010, 08:31 AM	#2
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Livin' in a Van: down by the Mariana Trench Posts: 10,891	Try a shot of carb-cleaner down the throat of the carbs - if it fires & dies - you've got a fuel problem. If it doesn't, change the plugs (properly gapping the new ones) and try again. Likely, it'll be the slow-jets plugged with spooge knocked-loose by the Universal Solvent (water). __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now... Last edited by The_AirHawk : 08-25-2010 at 08:34 AM.

08-25-2010, 08:47 AM	#3
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	There may still be water somewhere in the electrical harness. If AirHawk's fix doesn't work check your connectors. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

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