Other yami 650 dead

[AleX-2]

Just picked up a 93 Waverunner LX with a 650. When we bought it she started right up, but the seller said it needed a new battery. After getting a brand new battery she lasted a couple of weekends of riding. Today I took her out, and she tried to crank, but slowly stopped, not even a click. I pulled the battery out, and she was dead. I'm guessing its the starter, but I want suggestion on what others think before I go and buy one.

Thanks
-Alex

 

[Matt_E]

Could be a busted voltage regulator draining the battery

 

[AleX-2]

hmm is that expensive? lol

 

[AleX-2]

not so bad for a price, i should be asking where is it located and should i start there first or a starter?

 

[Matt_E]

You should figure out why it's cranking slowly first. Is it because the battery is drained? Try a different, fully charged battery. If it still cranks slow, remove the plugs and crank. If it still cranks slow, your crank or pump bearings may be going out.
If it cranks faster without the plugs, your starter is suspect

 

[BruceSki]

When you figure out what you need, I have a whole 650 motor out of a squarenose that I am parting. The only thing not available is the crank. That is already claimed.

 

[AleX-2]

just an update, i put a fully charged battery in it and i got nothing, no click, nothing. i also pulled the starter off and it was really rusty, and when i shook it something was rattling inside it

 

[AleX-2]

anybody have an idea???

 

[tor*p*do]

hook your removed starter to battery
if it doesnt spin it is dead

 

[Matt_E]

Just remember to hook up both positive and negative to the starter.

 

[tor*p*do]

Just remember to hook up both positive and negative to the starter.

WOW Captain Obvious . . . would that make . . . . . . . . a circuit? bwa-hahhhhhh

 

[Matt_E]

It wasn't directed at you. Once you unbolt the starter, there's only one cable attached anymore.
So at the risk of amusing you pointing out the obvious, the advice may spare someone less apt a misdiagnosis.

 

[tor*p*do]

its all good Matt-E
i am just a little punchy at the keyboard :friday:
good advice!
carry on . . . . . .

 

[Matt_E]

I can't wait to get home and start drinking. LOL

:bigok:

 

[AleX-2]

turned out to be the starter solenoid relay, but when we put the ski in the water it was very sluggish and un responsive, she struggled to get on plane. ideas? maybe a good carb clean?

 

[gto0209]

pull the carb apart and clean it, the internal fuel filter is probably plugged.