I had basically no issues with the bike in the past few months until 2 days ago - I noticed the battery was low .. so I charged it back up. After doing so, the bike fired up with no issues. However - On my way home from the store the bike was problematic and took a good 10 seconds or so for the starter to actually crank (it was turning really slow and not really attempting to start the engine). Eventually, it turned the engine on but I knew something was up. I then came home and thought nothing more of it..
Yesterday, I drove up to see a friend and the bike did NOT want to start. I got it started in the same fashion but it was quite a pain.. Going home, I couldn't even get the bike started from cold.. I had to bump start - as the electronic starter wasn't even turning anymore. Today, I decide to fiddle with it and.. Same thing - it tried to turn a BIT at first but then just flat out won't turn.
So, my question is.. Am I sure the starter motor is bad? And should I go on ebay and buy one pulled from another kat? I know starter motors are like $300 bucks from Suzuki and I'd obviously like to avoid that..
My battery is currently reading 12.75 volts, so I'm sure that it's not the battery... All fuses are fine that I can tell. Where do I go from here?
I'd love it if anyone could help me more on this and give me some insight.
edit** been hitting up ebay hardcore - it's a shame theres SO many pre-98 kat starters, but so few post-98's..
Yesterday, I drove up to see a friend and the bike did NOT want to start. I got it started in the same fashion but it was quite a pain.. Going home, I couldn't even get the bike started from cold.. I had to bump start - as the electronic starter wasn't even turning anymore. Today, I decide to fiddle with it and.. Same thing - it tried to turn a BIT at first but then just flat out won't turn.
So, my question is.. Am I sure the starter motor is bad? And should I go on ebay and buy one pulled from another kat? I know starter motors are like $300 bucks from Suzuki and I'd obviously like to avoid that..
My battery is currently reading 12.75 volts, so I'm sure that it's not the battery... All fuses are fine that I can tell. Where do I go from here?
I'd love it if anyone could help me more on this and give me some insight.
edit** been hitting up ebay hardcore - it's a shame theres SO many pre-98 kat starters, but so few post-98's..
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