Could this be a bad starter?

[SUPERTUNE]

i didnt have the plugs completly out but they were loose enough to where i dont think it would have been an issue. Ill try again later. I ended up breaking the bolt free before it actually spun though.

It was running around October but then wouldn't start so it has been parked since. The last day I rode I barely had enough power to get on plane. Then it started having trouble starting. It would either click or turn over very slowly. If I have to tear it down would it be wise to mod it a little or just rebuild it? It's an fx1 so the pump is currently a limiting factor.

Most likely a crankshaft failure as your describing the symptoms perfect. But a teardown will be required to determine exactly
Pull engine and do a complete teardown, hurry before summer gets here!
We can do a bore job to rebuild top end and you can order a SBT rebuilt crank to get it done pretty fast.

 

[Idok]

sounds like a smoked crank!

 

[Shadow7874]

And what's a new crank going to run me? And should I look for a certain type?

 

[SJBrit]

And what's a new crank going to run me? And should I look for a certain type?

When you're adding up the cost, factor in new pistons and rings too, and maybe a hone or bore depending on how the cylinders look. You can also look at getting your crank rebuilt rather than replacing it - cheaper option.

 

[Idok]

at this point, you need to do a full teardown.......

 

[OCD Solutions]

at this point, you need to do a full teardown.......

Or just buy a good used complete drop in engine and keep it real simple.

 

[Shadow7874]

If i need pistons and a hone would it be much more expensive to go larger? or is it even worth it? I havent looked at complete engines but im trying to keep cost to a minimum if possible and reliability to a max of course