Quad Starter Motor

[Alex C]

Hi Guys,

 

After a bit of help.

 

I bought a cheap quad as a non runner and am on trying to get it started. I have traced it to a problem with the starter i think. I have had it off the bike and hooked it up to a battery charger and nothing happened. I took it to bits and cleaned up all the contacts and tried it again. It turned but very slowly and has now stopped working again.

 

I have noticed that there is a broken wire in the copper coils, would this stop it working ? Can it be repaired or is it time for a new one ?

 

The problem i have is i dont want to be throwing money at it unless i know its going to work !! Its not exactly in the best of nick as it stands so cost needs to be kept down.

 

Cheers for any help

 

Alex

[Dirtboy]

Hi Alex

 

Just my thoughts but me and a mate **** about with a cheapo jap or Chinese quad that had electrical issues and ended up getting rid. We are not electrically trained so be mindful of that when reading !

 

After struggling to id even the make and then the engine/model number it took an age to find spares for it. Eventually did (have link if you need it) and ended up spending a fair bit (more than we paid for the quad). In the end we sold it a got a honda foreman and never looked back. I know these are dearer but they are solid, powerful and spares readily available a reasonably priced. There are usually some old uns on the bay if you are patient. Even old high mileage ones can be fixed up and it is a damn site easier to fix up a Honda rather than an un-known jap one.

 

What we did learn was that many un named ones are honda engine clones but everso slightly different.

 

These are just our experiences and I don't wanna start a big debate with folks on here about whats good and whats bad..there are some top jap quads out there that are cheaper than hondas but that is for a reason! Also hondas etc also go wrong so its a personal call.

 

We found that it was hassle getting bits even once ID the model and that we were in danger of spending a lot of money refreshing a quad of limited value and questionable durability IMHO. Re-sale value of even an older honda (I would expect) be better than a similar age/condition jap one.

 

Do you know what model you have ?