so, my 2005 lt80 is having trouble cranking. I replaced the battery (it was bad from sitting fot a long time). new battery installed, the thing barely cranked as if the cylinder is stuck. she barely gets turning before the CB pops in the rear. I removed the spark plug, plugged in my battery charger on 40 amps and the thing cranks perfect. remove the charger (still with the spark plug removed) she cranks alright, but still seems a bit slow. Add the plug and she seems as if there is too much compression to turn the motor over. So im thinking a starter...thoughts?

So, if it is the starter, where would you recommend i get one?

any help is much appreciated.

JD

 

They sell clones on ebay.
A Suzuki starter is $$$