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Ok. Had the bike on a Dyno to see if coils were the issue . Same output at hot and cold. Alternator was barely producing 12 V . So, replaced alternator which was going to earth , replaced the fried wire from it to the regulator.
Took it for a half hour test and restarted first kick when hot.

Still ...

Understood Rick. Luckily the pickup can be replaced relatively easily . just a matter of unbolting clutch cover and replacing. There are two 5 mm screws , not slotted so it is a case of unbolting and replacing.
Will also check coil resistance at cold and hot.

Getting there.....

Thks Rick, but replacement unit had same issue. Re timing, unsure why that would effect it only when starting while hot.

Thks guys, swapped over unit. No difference. Still impossible to start after 40 minutes ( maybe less) . Leave it alone for 20 mins and somewhere between 4-6 kicks to restart
Not great if I stall at lights.....

Loath to fiddle with timing, luckily have a great mechanic who will. Pickups are a half ...

Long chat with Brook H, reckons it should be able to idle for longer as long as it's not too hot. 40 degrees . ( He's based in Perth ,OZ remember ).
Anyway ,swapped over unit. Just had to adjust dip switch, left setting at 5. Original was 4 .
Started first kick. Ride for an hour . Traffic , but 60 ...

Thks Rick fair point, re idling. Got taken over to a stretch of track and then talked to for too long. Good lesson.
Sasche is above battery.

It is a learning curve , must admit that my old Pantah was simpler!
Determined to conquer it.
Nearly there...

Yeah, think I'm heading that way. Not the Bosch originally . All work done by Brook Henry, so very confident in the workmanship. Been a dream to ride , much better than my previous 78 (sold in 2002) .

BTW, fitted a sidestand to it. After 2 hrs, my hips needed a break and am much happier knowing the ...

Rick, and others. My 76 900 is now at the point where it starts (mostly) with one or two kicks. After a short ride , stop for coffee etc , it starts perfectly . I am still nervous about it and my ability to get it going once stopped.

Soooo.. I was at a returning riders course , nice group , good ...

Thks all. Whilst I admit my technique needs to be sharpened, my main issue may turn out to be the Sasche, particularly since it is a beast to start whilst warm
Replacement Sasche being trialled soon.
Will post once tested.

Again, thks.

Wow. I have not had a Duke for 20 odd years and sold the '78 900 then.
I was unhappy with the overall running and handling and was determined this time around to fix the niggles. I lack the rtechnical expertise, but not the appreciation of what needs to be done.
Building prosthesis ? What an ...

Thks. That's encouraging. I suspect that my technique is as much to blame . The various components are being checked again here in Sydney this week.
The battery was showing 8.3 V so that didn't help.!

I appreciate the advice . You may be surprised at how many older riders I speak to that confess ...

G'day Kara . Have fun with the 860 . Just reacquainting myself with my 76 900. After 20 years not riding , it is a little intimidating out on the roads . Still , the red mist does descend often enough to remind me to look for cops. Conti's on overrun. Can't beat that sound...

Been doing more research re starting issues etc. I have Sasche Ignition, carbs are fine , timing is being checked .

Ok. I understand that the appeal with Ducati's is their uniqueness and quirkiness. HOWEVER for every owner that I have spoken to lately who is happy with their 1- 4 kick start ...

Looking at an upgrade for the Dellorto 40's . Anyone with experience in 'normal' useage . Just trying to simplify life going forward for day to day rideability.

G'day. In possession of the same sort of bike, so there are least two. NO evidence of a hanger for the brake cylinder on the RHS. Was talking to Brook Henry who rebuilt this from scratch and his view that anything was possible to be built back then . Just order a bunch of RHS shift for a particular ...