2011 Monster 796 starting issues (updated with video)

[Husker4life]

So, I switched the multimeter to ohm to see resistance. When I press the start button it still shows 1 on the display. Does this mean the starter isn't seeing a ground? I checked the ground from the battery and it looked good. I took it off and cleaned it up anyway.

I also had the battery load tested, and it was bad. I bought a shorai battery, but nothing changed after installation.

[Howie]

When I connect the positive to the post on the starter and negative on battery. I am showing 12 volts when I press the start button. I am not very good with electrical stuff. Am I reading your suggestion wrong? Why would I want to see less than .5 volts when I press the start button?

No, I am wrong. You should be reading battery voltage.  I should have said starter housing to battery negative.

[Howie]

So, I switched the multimeter to ohm to see resistance. When I press the start button it still shows 1 on the display. Does this mean the starter isn't seeing a ground? I checked the ground from the battery and it looked good. I took it off and cleaned it up anyway.

I also had the battery load tested, and it was bad. I bought a shorai battery, but nothing changed after installation.

Ohmmeters are not used on live circuits.  You can damage the meter.  Voltage drop is also a better method of finding high resistance in a circuit that carries high current.  Here is a good article  http://www.autotechnician.org/starter-voltage-drop-test-explained-in-plain-english/  It is for cars, but same idea.  Googling how to with multimeter.

Shorai battery?  I recommend a conventional battery for diagnosing your problem.  Shorai batteries have a much higher open cell (no load) voltage and state of charge is different.  They also respond differently when cold.  Search this forum about Shorai batteries and see their web site  http://shoraipower.com/  particularly FAQs and Troubleshooting under Information.

[Husker4life]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I am was hoping to fix this before deployment, but I am flying out today. I will get back at it when I get back in a couple months. I will probably just have it towed to the dealership and hope it is a warranty fix