Delayed starting

[dennist]

'92 907IE. When I hit the starter button, the bike does nothing for about 1 second then gives a crank and then second crank right away and bike always starts. Just seems to be a delay in starting when starter switch is engaged. Sprang gears have been replaced. Is there a starter relay problem here? On my Aprilia we all went to a Kawasaki starter relay which put out more power and cured the problem. Is there such a thing for this Duc? If so need a maker and part number. I don't believe this to be a battery problem but I won't rule out anything. Thanks for the help.

Dennis

[93IE]

I have the same problem intermittently. I usually put it in gear and rock the motor to get it off of the compression stroke and it turns over freely after that.
Preston

[JWilliam]

Very definitely is the earthing problem.

http://forums.ducatipaso.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=3140

[tewsy]

this has happened on both my 907's.So far all i have done is fully charge batterys and motor turns over as soon as hit starter.