I have a 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 500, It doesn't Start, not even when I try to push

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oscar wj

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start it.? When I push the start button, I here a click sound not multiple clicks, just one per push. I have a feeling that its my STARTER or SOLENOID since that click sound is on the left side of the bike. I've never done mechanic stuff on this bike but the oil change and back brakes. Also, I posted this question a couple of weeks ago and everyone said it was the damn battery, well today I finally got cash to go buy that battery and guess what..... IT'S NOT THE DAMN BATTERY.

And if someone does know what it is, can you walk me thru how to do it?

Thanks guys.
 
The click sound is the solenoid engaging, and whats supposed to be the starter gear being pushed into the ring gear to turn the engine over to get it started.

If you can hear a buzzing that's a good sign that the starter is okay. that means that the starter motor is trying to turn over the engine.

Remove the spark plug(s). now try to start the engine again, if the engine turns over, you have a weak starter and it must be replaced.

If the engine still doesn't turn over, then there is some mechanical resistance somewhere. One of the possible worst things would be that the engine has seized.

Or if its a louder sound, then the motor is just turning and there is no engagement of the starter.
The starter is bad.

Now you can either remove it yourself, (should be just 2-3 bolts, remember to disconnect the battery first) or have a third party remove it. and take a look at it.

Best of luck on your bike
Regards.
 
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