Electric starter not working  By  B. A. M. F. (Read 483 times)

Hi all. I first encountered this problem then I put a new 83cc engine on my DF50TKA and had a bunch of problems with it staying running and the starter wouldn't work. I sent it off to the local scoot shop here and after looking at it they were able to get it running but couldn't get the starter fixed. they said I might need a new one. they also said I had a bunch of damaged wires around the bike which was the reason it wouldn't stay running. the tech who worked on it wasn't there when I picked it up so I couldn't get en exact description on what he did, but I think it had a lot to do with the electric choke, causing it to flood and foul the plug.

About a month back I asked people here about some of the problems and someone (I believe it was allyoop (sp?)) told me to bridge the 2 terminals on my solenoid and see what happens. at the time (before the shop fixed my wiring) when I did this I could hear the starter motor spinning but it wasn't engaging. I just tried to mess around with it this morning and when I bridged the 2 terminals, it immediately fired up!

So what does this mean? is the solenoid fried? is it the starter switch or a connection in between? anyone know the next step I should take? it getting really old kicking this thing to get it to start. when its cold it starts fine but after I ride it and shut it off, I have to give it full throttle and kick the crap out of it to get it to start...

thanks!!!