i just bought a 1997 warrior and most of the time when im starting it is goes clunk. its not super loud buts its audiable. it also makes a similar noise when shutting it off it sounds like its coming from the shifter side of the engine. is this bad, can i continue to ride it like this,

and what do i have to do to fix it. or is it just normal.

thanks alot for replys

 

Mine does it to, and the only thing i could think is that its the starter.And i dont think its bad, it probably just the gear coming back into the starter making a noise.I wouldnt worry about it.

 

its normal

 

correct.. i am 99% sure that it is just the starter and w/e it engages with and where they mesh to start are just in different positions

 

yeah mine made that noise but the magnet in my starter housing was all busted up.