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    84' Honda 200es Starter Question

    Went to start my ES today using the electric starter and all I got was a single click. Neutral light went out immediately after and nothing. Light went back on and tried it again only to have once again, a single click. So, my question is: Is the starter bad, or is there something else that I need to do or check? Or, do I need a new starter? And, if so, any suggestions on one? Thanks.
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    Crazyktmmatt is offline At The Back Of The Pack Arm chair racerFirst time rider
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    Can always put power to the starter and see if thats it.

    Check and see if the battery terminals are tight/ clean
    If not take apart the starter button and clean the contacts.

    After that the starter solenoid might be acting up
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    Start simple , make sure you have a good charge on the battery . Pull the rope , turns over ? Check the ground .

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    Off topic but what type of tires do you have on your rig?
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    Ok, so here's where I stand currently: I made sure that the battery is fully charged. When I turn the ignition to on, Neutral light comes on, headlight is on and then when I go to hit the start button, CLICK and the headlight goes out along with the Neutral light. About 5 seconds or so later, both lights come on again. I also tried using my winch which is directly connected to the battery and nothing happens other than the same issue with the Neutral and Headlight. Any ideas?
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    Connections are lose some where.
    200x - I think I have 7 of em?

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    Tri Z
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    and the 90 110 125m that I need to get rid of.
    YT175 with rear suspension sold
    200es- SOLD !!!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Crazyktmmatt View Post
    Connections are lose some where.
    Obviously the battery connections are tight so any suggestions as to where I should start? This is not really my thing so I'm always learning as I go. Thanks, I certainly appreciate the help.
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    Fully charged battery and when I go to start it, several clicking noises. Bad starter or bad solenoid? Suggestions or solutions? New starter or can I change the solenoid?
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    I would guess that either the battery is bad , ( go have a load test done on it ) or you have a dirty or loose ground at the frame .

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    Use a flathead sd and jump the solenoid if your starter turns then you know it's the solenoid not engaging and go from there
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    Agreed. The solenoid's are cheap as well.
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    I'll do a load test on my battery and go from there. Even though it shows a charge, I think that it may still be weak. But, I'm gonna go with the connections as well since the last time out I go it quite muddy. I'll give an update as soon as I can get a handle on this. Thanks for all the advice, I'm sure my troubles aren't over yet. I'll be back...
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