Suspect my (2010 model) Monster 696 is trying to punish me for my years of riding it all year round in all weather (apart from the current snow) and not cleaning it very often. It refused to start the other morning. Push button, whir, click click but no starting (or even cough-splutter attempt to turn the engine over). We thought maybe the battery had had enough (current battery has been on for 3 1/2 years) so fitted a new one but it made no difference. Andy got the multimeter out - we're getting 12 v at the starter motor, so we don't think it's the relay. Andy reckons the starter motor itself is the problem. The 696 workshop manual makes it seem as if replacing the starter motor is a total PITA (involving draining the oil, removing the clutch slave cylinder to get the crank case cover off, which means draining the hydraulic circuit for the clutch, and that removing the crank case cover needs some special tool) just to get to the bolts that hold the starter motor in place. Are they serious? Has anyone ever replaced the starter motor themself? Is it really such a big job? Those who know me know that I'm not what you'd call an enthusiastic or skilled home mechanic ... Any tips (beyond empty my wallet at Moto Rapido or Snells yet again)? If DIY replacement is less of a mare than the manual suggests, is this the right Electrex World starter motor for my bike http://www.electrexworld.co.uk/acatalog/SM9162.html
Put a jump lead from the terminal on the starter motor directly to the live terminal on the battery (briefly) does the starter work?
In the case of my 2004 monster 1000 I’ve replaced the brushes several times and requires everything you Highlight with the exception of draining the clutch fluid which isn’t a big deal. Isn’t difficult but you do need to pull the alternator cover off which requires a special extractor which again is easy to fabricate but depends on your skill level. Apart from this tool a set of metric spanner’s and Allen keys is sufficent. Chances are this motor will fit your model but I’m sure someone else is more knowledgable. They don’t list the M1000 but it will fit my bike - the only difference is an additional fixing screw next the electrical feed on the right hand side. Cheaper than the OEM motor at around £400.
