when i push the starter button the solenoid clicks really loud. I tried jumping it but it wouldn't jump for some reason. I'm going to check it with a meter tomorrow. If I'm getting fire to the starter side what is my next step. If I'm not what is my next step..I'm not very mechanical so any help will be appreciated
thanks

 

When you check it with your meter be sure to measure the following:

1) Measure the DC battery voltage right on the battery terminals while pressing the starter button and the solenoid is "clicked" in.

2) Measure the battery voltage right on the starter motor input screw post to the starter motor metal case. Again measure this while the starte button is being pushed and the solenoid is clicked in.

What do you measure for each of these tests?

If your battery voltage doesn't muster up to at least 11 volts while attempting to crank the starter, try jumping the quad battery to your car (please take extra care to get the polarity right ). Any change?

If the voltage right on your starter motor is above 11 volts DC and the engine still doesn't turn then you have a bad starter or a frozen engine. [A frozen engine is much less likely then a bad starter, unless there is something really bad your not telling us about the the last time you rode the quad ]

 

thanks its the starter. i checked volts and it was getting plenty of power. So i pulled it off and it will not spin at all..thanks again.

 

Awesome, you figured it out .

Before buying a new starter I would pop the starter open and see if there is any obvious problem that can be fixed. For example, on my neighbors 150cc quad the problem was a small nick in the o-ring seal which allowed in water and allowed corrosion to build up on the positive brush holder preventing a tight fit against the commutator. A little cleanup and a new oring from Orchard Supply hardware, and the starter was back to working again.