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If you want to totally trash it, just start crossing wires without knowing what you're doing. Get a manual or take it in for service...

The manual doesn't say anything, but how to change oil etc.. I got 'motorcycle mechanics guide'. I'm not gonna take it to the service, unless I'm left with no options. I don't feel like paying 50$ and up for just getting a starter to work.

I noticed that my lights go dim when I press the starter button, so I guess not enough power comes from the solenoid to start the motor. Does that mean I need a new solenoid or there could be something else that interferes the process?

I think you need a battery.

Axman wrote:I think you need a battery.

Multimeter showed 12,5v for the battery, the voltage would have appeared lower if the battery was bad.

check batt voltage while hitting the start button, a bad batt can show 12.5 volts but not have enough juice (amps) to start up. You may find that when you hit the start button it goes to 2 volts. that is not enough to start the bike

Thanks, I'll try it after a sec.
I figured out that I could start the bike by attaching wires directly from the battery to the starter motor, and give it a little spark. The only problem is the starter motor gear stays 'inside', theres like one inch gap between the gears.

post pictures when your bike explodes please.

and wear saftey glasses..those bits of metal are gonna fly!

Got it working!! The problem was lose connection in the solenoid and starter motor was busted. Thanks everyone who helped!

are you REALLY going to ride it with a big hole in your engine case from that broken kickstart?!?!?!

It's a James Bond smoke screen/oil slick device!