Ducati not starting? Try this!

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

Get the complete Project Ducati 1198S parts list here: practicalenthusiast.gumroad.com/l/dtkof

[@MGL1997]

great work! keep the Ducati videos coming

[@BackAlleyBiker]

Great video ! I changed out my battery to a BS lithium, the thing weighs only 2.1 pounds. When the box arrived, it felt like it was empty. Lithium batteries are incredible with a massive weight savings as an added bonus.

[@John-j8g]

Yeah but the problem is on this bike the 1198 the battery gets to hot. Lead acid batteries handle heat better.

[@sgomez3047]

Great advice, brother!! I'm going to order a battery for my 1200s monster this week

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

Thank you! I hope the battery swap goes smoothly!

[@LouCFur90]

I put the big Noco 500 cca LiFePO battery in a 2014 KTM 1190 ADV based on a review on Amazon. That year bike is notorious for slow starting to begin with and so far it took care of that issue. I still plug in the tender 2-3 times a week for a few hours. Meanwhile, my cheap lithium ion battery is going six years strong in a KTM 690 SMC lol. It starts like a dream after sitting for months. Some of the big twins just need more attention. Haha.

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

I wish I could find a 500cca battery that fits the 1198. I'm sure that would really wake it up!

[@John-j8g]

How's the upgrade on the starter side cover been done?

[@toniostyle]

Another great video. Thanks.

[@John-j8g]

Your bike sounds loud ! Mine sets off car alarms. Does you do that ?

[@ZEEK38JACK]

I think the no neutral light gave it away when you first started it.

[@smokeviper911]

I see bottom out marked on fork tube. 👌

[@John-j8g]

How did your battery turn out is it working properly after 8 months?

[@shanemartinson5006]

NIce video... little info on the starting... you don't hold down the button on that model... might have to get that battery on mine

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

This bike requires holding the starter button.

[@shanemartinson5006]

Must just be the 1098 you don't hold it down then

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

Could've been. My Multistrada 1200 had the one touch start function.

[@bznupe30]

How did you get it home?

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

I got a ride home where I got my truck, then loaded the bike in the bed with a set of ramps. Times like that definitely makes it worth it to have a truck!

[@saifulazlin]

how did you get home with the duke dead?

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

Loaded it into the bed of my Tacoma.

[@gregmeyer1043]

Did you ever seal your tank or ran into issues (swelling) due to ethanol?

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

I haven't sealed it or had swelling issues luckily. I make sure to fill it with non-ethanol gasoline.

[@PeterPunkBCN]

Hummmmm… I don’t like how this bike is starting. I have a my2012 1198SP without the hi cap cables that I have still uninstalled and it starts better. What you (and I did) can do is go a little lower in the viscosity of the oil. Here in spain we run the 10w-60 with great results and less drag for the starting mtr.

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

Interesting. I'll have to check that oil out.

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

What brand of oil do you use? I'm using Motul 300V 15w-50.

[@monzajunior7337]

I understand why you would want to stick with 300V, but you could drop to the 0W-40 if you wanted easier cold cranking@@PracticalEnthusiast

[@aykutdurak3555]

I use 260A cranking power for 1000ds, starts like Japanese.