So by dead spot Im assuming you mean a temporary problem? I should remove the started check my grounds, clean my connection and then run all the tests?

If the freakin snow here ever stops Ill have a few minutes to tear into my quad

 

Temporary meaning probably recurring. Kinda like finding sour milk in the fridge. It doesn't get better by leaving it there and hoping it'll be ok when you look again. Do the servicing as the posts have mentioned and you will zero it down to the cause. Keep us posted, its all a learning experience. Good Luck.

 

Like mentioned...clean up the connections at the solenoid and starter. If the problem comes back it's time for a starter rebuild. The kit is cheap and easy to install.

Wenty

 

Lets check volts while you are waiting on the snow to quit! Recharge the battery min-volts charged 12.8 volts. load test battery at Autozone or wherever then reinstall good battery(short cut jump from another 12 volt battery but first hook cable from the atv to the jumpers then to the good battery) do not go though the bad battery! If this fails then at the solenoid check the small wire for 12.8 volts when you turn key to start (if lower volts are here back up to the key switch. Is the clicking coming from the starter? If so then remove the solenoid and push in on the plunger see if it starts if not remove the starter. Remember it take 2 volts above battery volts while running to charge the battery.