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#91
Tech / Re: M1100 Evo Very High Idle a...
Last post by koko64 - March 31, 2026, 11:40:00 PM
Have a good look at the idling system. Idle synch is reported to reset with three runs of cycling ignition on/off.
Idle stepper system can get dirty and cause problems. Access the area via tank removal and clean those components.
Check the condition of the idle breather hose to the airbox.
Oh, and do all the other stuff suggested.
#92
No Moto Content / Re: The Official "Say Anything...
Last post by ducpainter - March 31, 2026, 08:20:50 PM
Quote from: Howie on March 31, 2026, 07:04:58 PMThe tube ain't too bad, it's the prep.
I wasn't referring to a butt cam, if that's what you're referring to. That's a whole lot of nothing other than the prep, as you say.

There are other orifices that the medicos like to probe that are far less make the beast with two backsing pleasant.
#93
No Moto Content / Re: The Official "Say Anything...
Last post by Howie - March 31, 2026, 07:04:58 PM
The tube ain't too bad, it's the prep.
#94
Tech / Re: M1100 Evo Very High Idle a...
Last post by Howie - March 31, 2026, 07:01:21 PM
Or you could use the shogun method if you like wasted work and money.  Check for vacuum leaks. then adjust idle speed, set CO and synch.  Still no good, most likely the idle speed motor
#95
Introduce Yourself / Re: Nokka from Oz
Last post by Howie - March 31, 2026, 06:54:23 PM
I'm not surprised at all.  I went to a dealer and he asked me to put at least 40 miles on the bike.  I mabe did 15.  Great, much better bike than the 750.  I was thrilled to be back and stretched out on my Monster.  I also liked  the 750 more than the 1000.

Welcome!
#96
No Moto Content / Re: What are you listening to?
Last post by ducpainter - March 31, 2026, 06:33:46 PM
Quote from: KopfjÀger on March 31, 2026, 08:40:55 AM




That was pretty friggin awesome.

The floutist for Canned Heat didn't have a lot of respect for the "Lip Synching" bullshit. Classic.
#97
Tech / Re: M1100 Evo Very High Idle a...
Last post by ducpainter - March 31, 2026, 05:34:45 PM
I agree your high idle issue isn't from the typical causes, ie a vacuum leak.

Low voltage can wreak havoc on electronics. It's possible the ecu was damaged, the software corrupted, or a sensor failed.

If you don't have some sort of diagnostic equipment you're going to need to get it to someone that does.
#98
Tech / M1100 Evo Very High Idle after...
Last post by Nokka18 - March 31, 2026, 03:53:01 PM
Hi all,

I know there are many posts regarding high idle speeds but I haven't been able to find anything that matches my situation.
I have a 2013 Monster 1100 Evo with about 16000 kms on the clock. I replaced the original battery with a LiFePo battery about two years ago which worked fine until I left the bike un-ridden for a couple of months without a trickle charger. I charged the battery using a Victron charger (set to Li mode) and it started and ran with no problems. After a short ride and a few minutes with the bike turned off, I tried to start it and the battery was pretty much dead - the engine would basically turn a single revolution and not start. I couldn't bump start it due to the high compression and the location (no hills & no-one to push) so I persisted cranking and, after a half-dozen or so attempts, surprisingly it started. The problem was that the idle went straight to about 3000 rpm and stayed there. I suspected some sort of ECU issue due to the state of the battery and the multiple start attempts. I rode it home and did some Googling and the only suggestion I could find was to turn the ignition on, wait until the instruments go through their initialisation sequence, turn it off without attempting to start the bike and repeat this process several times (presumably to 'reset' the ECU). I did this, along with replacing the Li battery with an OEM-equivalent sealed lead acid battery, but the problem remains. When I start the bike it immediately idles at 3000+ rpm.
I know there are many potential causes of a high idle speed but the fact that it had been perfect until the battery/starting issue and then immediately went and stayed super high seems to suggest some sort of ECU or other electrical issue.
Any ideas? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
#99
Introduce Yourself / Re: Nokka from Oz
Last post by stopintime - March 31, 2026, 03:30:46 PM
Welcome  [thumbsup]

Find the current owner and trade it back 8)
#100
Introduce Yourself / Nokka from Oz
Last post by Nokka18 - March 31, 2026, 03:14:36 PM
G'day all,

I live in Newcastle, Australia, work as a pilot and have been riding since the mid-90s. My current bike is a 2013 Monster 1100 Evo and I previously owned a '96 900 Monster which I bought in '98 and still regret selling.