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BullHazzer · 06-09-2004, 10:09 AM

Hey all. Thanks in advance for taking the time to read through this and for any help that can be given. I think I have everything figured out but a second opinion would be very helpful.

I have an 84 Kawaski 440 LTD. The short of it is, it will not start. I have a brand new battery in place with a full charge but when I hit the start switch it turns over maybe 5 times and then slows down (hardly turning) and acts as if the battery is dead. It does not seem to be firing but the plugs are clean and sparking.

I am guessing that the starter is bad, but I am unsure. I have tried push starting the bike to no avail (did not try for to long as it was a very hot day and no one was there to help).

Any help on what it could be and how to test it would be much appreciated. I don?t have a lot of cash on hand to fix this (and if I did have a lot of cash on hand, I would just get a different bike!) so I want to be smart in what parts I get.

Thanks a ton for your help and input!

06-09-2004, 10:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
BullHazzer Crazy Location: The land between the two rivers	My Bike will not start, need help diagnosing Hey all. Thanks in advance for taking the time to read through this and for any help that can be given. I think I have everything figured out but a second opinion would be very helpful. I have an 84 Kawaski 440 LTD. The short of it is, it will not start. I have a brand new battery in place with a full charge but when I hit the start switch it turns over maybe 5 times and then slows down (hardly turning) and acts as if the battery is dead. It does not seem to be firing but the plugs are clean and sparking. I am guessing that the starter is bad, but I am unsure. I have tried push starting the bike to no avail (did not try for to long as it was a very hot day and no one was there to help). Any help on what it could be and how to test it would be much appreciated. I don?t have a lot of cash on hand to fix this (and if I did have a lot of cash on hand, I would just get a different bike!) so I want to be smart in what parts I get. Thanks a ton for your help and input!