696. Does not want to start.

[DucHead]

Glad you got it sorted out.

FWIW, the only problems I've had with my bike were my own doing.     [moto]

[the_Journeyman]

My M750 vibrates the ground connection loose every now and then.  When the dash lights flicker & the engine stutters when I it a bump and know it's time to tighten the ground.

JM

[Howie]

My M750 vibrates the ground connection loose every now and then.  When the dash lights flicker & the engine stutters when I it a bump and know it's time to tighten the ground.

JM

A new star washer may prevent that from happening.  Worth a try.

[Newcatista]

Now it's time for you to run through the "Key Reprogramming" thread on here and reset your mileage back to 0!

[gearhead]

I use the same procedure for starting the bike when its cold . If you miss it the first time you have to let it sit for a min before trying again. As far as the parking lights draining the battery I've left them on for a whole 8 hr shift and she started up right away .

[Langanobob]

Suddenly, shorts dont seem so appetizing 

Please post your You-tube video . But I think you're off the hook since the evidence is inconclusive.  The OP said that the starter motor was hot, which is not likely if the solenoid was bad.  Very possible that it really was a loose connection and the shop just replaced the solenoid and tightened all connections in the process.

[dbran1949]

A note on loose connections. If any of you do find loose connections, Tightening them up is obviously a good idea. But even better is to completely disconnect and clean first (A brass brush and wd-40 works well) then re-assemble. The reason is that loose connections really speed up oxidation. So even on re-tightening you are still not getting the best possible connection

[ungeheuer]

Please post your You-tube video . But I think you're off the hook since the evidence is inconclusive.  The OP said that the starter motor was hot, which is not likely if the solenoid was bad.  Very possible that it really was a loose connection and the shop just replaced the solenoid and tightened all connections in the process.

Yeah, that'd be it  .....   Also, if it was just a loose connection the shop would most likely spend 2 minutes fixing it but generate no revenue, whereas if it had..... lets say.... a faulty solenoid they could bill Ducati for a warranty job......  Not that I'm alleging anything of the sort in this case, purely hypothetical generalized "if".....    Great forsight that the dealer actually had a new solonoid in stock too, now that's service!  Wish all dealers were as pro-active.

A note on loose connections. If any of you do find loose connections, Tightening them up is obviously a good idea. But even better is to completely disconnect and clean first (A brass brush and wd-40 works well) then re-assemble. The reason is that loose connections really speed up oxidation. So even on re-tightening you are still not getting the best possible connection

Good tip