Okay so I'm a noob to atv's. I bought a 2004 Warrior from a guy who said it only needed a battery. After buying a new battery I rushed it off the charger excited took it out and only heard it click from the starter solenoid. I kept at it and finally it turned but hardly.

So I tried boosting the battery with my car (not running) It gave it a "healthy" click out of the solenoid but still not turning over. I let it charge for a few like that then try again. Same healthy click buy after keeping at it Got it to turn over like a full rotation but it didnt fire. I thought the starter was toast.

I Tried pulling it off but the rear tires just locked up when I popped the clutch, to no avail.

I pulled the plug to check for spark and it was fouled. I bought a new one then realized just hitting the starter switch wont show me if I'm getting spark, the starter has to turn the motor.

I pulled the starter today and its looks new (which reminded me he mentioned new starter) Then I looked inside and the gear had all the teeth and in good condition, so I put the starter back on. I put the new plug in and now I gotta wait till a friend comes to help me pull it off and try it again.

I was told this could be as simple as me not letting the battery charge like it should or there could be a problem with the CDI/Ignition coil.

I just took the starter back out and bench tested it. it works. Put it back in and low battery click from solenoid. I hook my booster box to the starter (same way I bench tested it) and it pretty much makes the same noise as when I just try to start the 4wheeler?

I'm puzzled.

I dont wanna throw parts at this thing. Any ideas?


Thanks in advance!

 

Pull the spark plug out and try turning it over with the starter. Does it turn over?
Could be nothing could be big bucks.

 

Big bucks.. Motor is locked up thats why the starter wouldnt turn it.

 

Pulled it apart, cam shaft bearings. Needs a new bottom end.

 

I'd take it back to Mr. "only needs a battery" and make him one with the handlebars with a violent shoving motion............

 

Yeah, it kinda sucks buying a "newer" 4 wheeler to find out that its already blown. I've loved warriors since I was a kid so I finally picked up this 04 and now this. Blah..

 

Now that's freaking funny right there!!!