how to reset maintenance reminder on monster

[lillo]

hi guys my friend was wondering how to reset the maintenance light on his '11 monster 1100. He says he doesn't need to go in and get the valve adjustment service (trust me its not because of the money), he says the bike runs superb so no need at the moment plus his dealer is located far from him. Anyhow is there any easy way to reset the light?? Or does he need to buy something or what? Let me know thanks.

[desmodoktor]

hi guys my friend was wondering how to reset the maintenance light on his '11 monster 1100. He says he doesn't need to go in and get the valve adjustment service (trust me its not because of the money), he says the bike runs superb so no need at the moment plus his dealer is located far from him. Anyhow is there any easy way to reset the light?? Or does he need to buy something or what? Let me know thanks.

how many miles on the monster?!
u have to plug in a computer to it and reset it .. so far i havent heard anyone doing it old school ... u know hold the button down and turn the ignition on ... 
they plugged mine to a computer to reset the maintenance  light aka wrench.

[lillo]

I believe the monster has 8250 miles on it. Wait can you explain how to do it the old school please. What button do you hold down?

[Howie]

"Old School" will not work on the new bikes.  The light must be reset with a scan tool.  At least for now.  The valve clearances and other items on the bike should be checked, as well as anything else the bike might need, like brake fluid change.  The idea is to do this before the bike does not run well, thus the term "preventative maintenance".

[lillo]

what kind of scan tool is it? & yes i agree with you on the maintenance but that is just my friends philosophy. I think he heard from someone that you really do not need to adjust the valves if you treat your bike well and runs strong plus lots of dealer just want your money and will say that you need things done while in reality you dont always do.

[S21FOLGORE]

... old school way, in case anyone with old(er) Monster wants to know ...

1. turn ignition OFF
2. press and hold down the LEFT function button on the clock
3. while holding down the left function button, turn ignition ON and let the instrument panel run check-up cycle ( the pointers on the tach & speedo swing to full scale, then come back to zero)
4.turn ignition OFF

That's it. When ignition key is turned on next time, the LCD display no longer shows "MAint".
Works for my 2005 S4R. So, I assume it'd work on the Monsters that have Magneti Marelli ECUs. 2011 1100 Evo has Seimens ECU.

To OP, the scan tool mentioned is something like this
 http://www.technoresearch.com/index.php?pid=37
(IF I were in your friend's situation, this is the way I'd go. Or, just ignore the light and live with it.)

[lillo]

thank you everyone. Let me know if you have other info.

[desmodoktor]

what kind of scan tool is it? & yes i agree with you on the maintenance but that is just my friends philosophy. I think he heard from someone that you really do not need to adjust the valves if you treat your bike well and runs strong plus lots of dealer just want your money and will say that you need things done while in reality you dont always do.

that's why ur friend has to learn how to do his own valve check/adjustment.

[lillo]

  true that...I should also! 

[ungeheuer]

what kind of scan tool is it?

The Rexxer reflash tool has Service Indicator reset facility for our Siemens ECU Monsters (696/796/1100).

Search around here for "rexxer" if you're interested.

[Raux]

The valves should at least be checked and the belts should be replaced.
and doesn't matter the mileage, the belts are already 2 years old ('11 has a '10 manufacturing date I suspect)
of course an oil change.
chain tension checked

anything less than that and you're friend won't be happy when it doesn't 'run strong'
because if the belts let go the motor is toast.
or the chain snaps, his case can be cracked
or if the valves hit the piston...
etc etc

[memper]

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[desmodoktor]

The valves should at least be checked and the belts should be replaced.
and doesn't matter the mileage, the belts are already 2 years old ('11 has a '10 manufacturing date I suspect)
of course an oil change.
chain tension checked

anything less than that and you're friend won't be happy when it doesn't 'run strong'
because if the belts let go the motor is toast.
or the chain snaps, his case can be cracked
or if the valves hit the piston...
etc etc

Abt the belts... Been wanting to add this sometime to this forum...
I have a 02 m750 dark.  Got it with 4500miles in 2009.
Nothing was done to it besides the oil changes ... The bike has 10k miles now .. I replaced the stock belts in April this year ... and They were/are in perfect shape ... I only replaced them bcoz of all these threads I've been reading here ...  To give u an idea of how mint the bike is ...  It still has 3/4 on the original brembo brake pads )

[Cloner]

You can claim they look great all you like....right up until the time you have to replace the entire top end of a cylinder 'cause a belt broke.  They ALWAYS look good until they don't.

Brake pads and belts have nothing to do with each other.  Why use brake wear as a measure of belt life when Ducati gave you a perfectly serviceable measuring tool?  2 years on the bike or 12k (15k on later bikes, depending on the service regimen you choose to adhere to) miles.  Simple and easy.  A $100 set of belts is dirt cheap compared to a head, piston, and cylinder. 

The last DS1000 motor I did for a customer was nearly $1k in USED parts! 

Now...go buy a Panigale and you won't have to worry about those pesky belts, anymore.   

Scan tools?  I like Technoresearch.  The VDST product line is now compatible with Siemens ecu units, too.  Now if they'll just get me something for these doggone Mitsubishi units!  (Diavel, liquid cooled Multistrada, and Panigale)

[desmodoktor]

You can claim they look great all you like....right up until the time you have to replace the entire top end of a cylinder 'cause a belt broke.  They ALWAYS look good until they don't.

Brake pads and belts have nothing to do with each other.  Why use brake wear as a measure of belt life when Ducati gave you a perfectly serviceable measuring tool?  2 years on the bike or 12k (15k on later bikes, depending on the service regimen you choose to adhere to) miles.  Simple and easy.  A $100 set of belts is dirt cheap compared to a head, piston, and cylinder. 

The last DS1000 motor I did for a customer was nearly $1k in USED parts! 

Now...go buy a Panigale and you won't have to worry about those pesky belts, anymore.   

Scan tools?  I like Technoresearch.  The VDST product line is now compatible with Siemens ecu units, too.  Now if they'll just get me something for these doggone Mitsubishi units!  (Diavel, liquid cooled Multistrada, and Panigale)

you are 100% right and i absolutely agree with you.. and im not cheap .. im just sharing my experience... *(was comparing the condition of the belts with the belts from the car ..)
and they looked pretty good .