RE: Starter motor doesn´t turn engine over

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RE: Starter motor doesn´t turn engine over

RE: Starter motor doesn´t turn engine over 
John H said 2009-08-27 00:38 
 
It sounds like it is time to track down a parts bike and get a replacement ignition switch and starter to swap - in the meantime try checking for corrosion or a weak battery - even a new battery may have a hard time pushing current through old corroded cables - take a knife and cut back the insulation slightly where it connects to the starter - look for corrosion - you can seal it back up with RTV or just make new connectors and replace it.
Good Luck tracing this - BTW can you kick start it?

John 
 
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