misfiring backfiring monster

[samuraibiker]

update...found the starting problem...the white connector that plugs into the starter relay was loose/had come out.
would this have had anything to do with the misfiring/backfiring?

the instrument panel, no tail lights, winkers is still unsolved and is a harness problem...have given myself 2 days to try and find the problem spot and then if i can`t , down to the shop.

[Howie]

No, it just affects the starter motor.

[samuraibiker]

damn...thought it was too easy to to true!

checked all the connectors throughout the harness...no joy.

off to the shop it is then...... my wallet  is nervous......

[greenmonster]

Check harnes aorund steering stem.
A short here causes lotsa problems, even a dead bike.

[samuraibiker]

thanks greenmonster

i am not sure if the misfiring and lack of power to instruments/ tail/ winkers are connected but I suspect they are.

i checked all the connectors round the headlight area, all seem good. If it is inside the harness then that`s a can of worms I don`t want to open.

Bike is being picked up tomorrow for a trip to the local indie Ducati mechanic..

[samuraibiker]

update

my local italian bike guru ( NOT ducati shop...robbing b`stards ) did his magic....my all in one LED tail light winker unit was the cause of the electrical problem... when he was examining it, smoke started coming out of it!! I only bought this 18 months ago...worth talking to the guys that sell it ( famous for their tail chop kits ) ?

misfire was down to ignition coils...97 monster so the original units with 20 years under their belts, tis to be expected I guess. New ones in, all good!

problem now.... too cold to ride!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Howie]

Good to hear your bike problems are solved! 

Now, for your other problem  http://www.thewarmingstore.com/gerbings-heated-clothing-store.html

[samuraibiker]

thanks Howie..... very much needed...down to 5 degrees c here at night now...that is really cold for this time of year here!

budget wise...thinking more along these lines....


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