HELP! does anyone know where i can get a starter rebuild kit that will work with

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superccc21

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a 1985 kawasaki 454ltd? I just bought the bike a few days ago its in good condition, i even took her for a little spin this morning. I pushed the electric start and It started first try, no problems at all.
I went to start it tonight after work and when i push the start all it get is a clicking sound..
I have a buddy that fixes his own motorcyle. He came with me and checked the battery and just in case tried to boost the bike, still nothing.
We got close when ( cant remember what he called it) but he drove it down a hill and tried to start it while it was in second gear or something like that.
anyway while he was doing that it would start for like a second and then shut off.. He thinks its the starter wich makes sense to me.
He said he'd give me a hand if i got myself a starter rebuild kit. I just need to find out where i would get one that would fit on the Kawasaki 454ltd.
Or maybe someone has something else that could be wrong and could give me some ideas as to how to get it started.
 
There are plenty of places to look for your problem......bad ignition switch, bad kill switch, broken wire, bad connection, bad stator (my best guess), bad regulator/rectifier. NEVER run a bike with a stator system (as opposed to alternator system) with a weak battery. So, new battery 1ST (preferably an AGM) and keep it on a float charger and start checking things out. You need a service manual and a VOM to check proper voltages. Last but not least, join a Kawasaki LTD or Vintage Japanese bike owners club and you will get all of your answers there. The members are usually VERY helpfu, eager to help and many have spare parts. You may even find someone close by that will help you out and you may even end up with a new riding partner.
 
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