Monster 1000ds wont start
 

Just bought a 2005 Monster 1000 and I have a problem. The bike cuts off while riding and it cannot be restarted. When I try to restart it, all proper control panel lights light up, however when you push the starter button nothing happens. The bike was hauled back to the dealer and they found the 10 amp key sense fuse was blown. They replaced the device that surrounds the ignition switch (transmitter) and that appeared to fix the problem. However, the bike did exactly the same thing today and left me stranded again. The bike has about 100 miles on it. I will contact the dealer tomorrow, but if any one has an idea of what is going on I would appreciate your input.

Are the injectors priming?(Buzzing noise from the tank as the key is turned.)
Could be one of the crappy Siemens relays that control the injection.There has also been a lot of ECU failures on the later bikes,either way,its a warrenty job.

No priming, I checked the 10 amp "key sense" fuse and its blown again.

Hi, welcome to the DSC, mines a glass of red please:)

sorry to hear of your woes, but as Keefy says - there have been a few recent probs with ECU's.

Also, check the wire that goes into the bottom of the fuel tank - make sure there is no chafing, as this blew the same fuse on AK's bike. It shorted out the fuel pump - which blew the fuse!


Hope you manage to get it sorted soon:)

C, also a M1000 rider

Thanks, I will have a look at the wire.

Wire was not the problem. What do I do now????

I'm afraid Mr Allstarbiker592 there's nothing left but to get outrageously drunk and fall over.

Seeing as you're a newbie I'll join you at the virtual bar. I'll have a pint of vodka and red bull cheers mate. And pass me them pistachio's ....

Wire from fuel pump leading into fuse box was short on insulation and was shorting out on a metal bracket. Yes!! and now it is time to ride and then uncork the champagne and have a few pistachios. Appreciate the helpful comments.

well done:)

now, a bit more info - where are you from?

C

Probably in bed recovering from his hangover CK :lol:

sounds my kinda guy!!

hangover, champagne......:lol:

North Carolina; I have been riding BMW with drive shaft soooo how often do you have to lubbricate the chain and with what is best and what is the correct tire pressure for the M1000S?:puzzled::burn:

Wurth drylube for your chain mate,tyre pressures I would imagine the norm, 32front 36rear.Stand to be corrected tho.

Now that`s the tedious stuff out of the way I`ll have two pints(Did give you two answers;) ) of downpour and a packet of pork scratchings my American freind.

Yep,a dry chain lube is best,like Wurth or Putoline ceramic (yes really!)
You dont need to apply much lube,just give it a squirt every 250 miles or so.Modern o-ring chains have the links greased and sealed from new and require very little maintainance.Just keep it adjusted correctly,a gentle lube across the rollers and it should be ok for around 10-12k miles.
Its a good idea NOT to over lube the chain as dirt and dust from the road can stick to the lube and act as grinding paste!:o
The chain should also be cleaned from time to time.Use parrafin,(kerosene,to those on the other side of the pond!) and not WD40 as it can damage the o-rings.