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RubberDuckyS4
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So I pulled my spark plugs today...
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May 23, 2011, 05:29:33 PM »
And found some oil on them
I went for a ride today and had some funky idle issues, and have had them intermittently lately. When I came to a stop it would sputter and die on me (which was not fun at the metering light to get on the freeway) so I started just trying to keep the revs up a little at stops until I got home to check out the motorcycle a little.
I'm new to Ducati's but not to basic engine know-how, is this a sure sign that I've got some seals that are failing and I'm getting oil into the combustion chamber? I did check Ducatisuite and it said pretty much that but I'd like some input from you guys and gals if you don't mind. Also I just bought this bike used and have no idea when the last tune up was, I'm in the process of changing all the fluids/spark plugs.
Here's the pics I snapped really quick:
Any help is appreciated, I'm gonna keep scouring the forum for answers in the mean time. Thanks!
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Re: So I pulled my spark plugs today...
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What year and model of Monster?
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Re: So I pulled my spark plugs today...
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That is normal for my '94 900. Plug tip and insulator (which is where excessive oil in the cylinder would show up) look good.
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Re: So I pulled my spark plugs today...
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Its a 2002 S4 (916), I'm going to change them later today and play with my carbs a little and see if that helps the sputter.
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Re: So I pulled my spark plugs today...
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What model and heat range of plugs are those?
S4 was equipped with fuel injection, no carbs to play with.
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Re: So I pulled my spark plugs today...
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Quote from: Speeddog on May 24, 2011, 09:18:06 AM
What model and heat range of plugs are those?
S4 was equipped with fuel injection,
no carbs to play with
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Just made a quick assumption, obviously wrong...
. I don't have the plugs with me at the moment I'll reply with that later before I get some new ones. Do you think my plugs look bad, and if so could that be playing a part in my sputtering idle? Thanks Speeddog.
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Re: So I pulled my spark plugs today...
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May 24, 2011, 01:18:36 PM »
The plugs are the original "Champion RA 59 GC" plugs. I don't see a heat rating on them and am having a difficult time finding some online.
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Re: So I pulled my spark plugs today...
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May 24, 2011, 03:36:20 PM »
The OEM Champion RA 59 GC plugs are ~$30 each.
If you find them anywhere on line for less than that, please share.
I'd run 'em as is, they look alright.
I suspect your problem lies elsewhere.
How many miles on your bike?
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Its got 16,XXX on it.
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May 25, 2011, 01:56:11 PM »
I bought theese and got them shipped to norway
. The shop wanted 40$ for one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170551879721&ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:MOTORS:1123
Great service and cheap plugs.
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Re: So I pulled my spark plugs today...
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check the rectifier, and also the ground connection on the ECU
you never know. This is a common problem on the 1098
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Quote from: Speeddog on May 24, 2011, 03:36:20 PM
The OEM Champion RA 59 GC plugs are ~$30 each.
If you find them anywhere on line for less than that, please share.
$8 each
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php?catalog=12&partnum=1006&a=FR12-1006-2777
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Quote from: ducatiz on May 25, 2011, 06:01:06 PM
$8 each
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php?catalog=12&partnum=1006&a=FR12-1006-2777
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Quote from: ducpainter on May 25, 2011, 06:06:36 PM
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You just crawled to the back of the line.
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