1998 won't start

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boron

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Discussion Starter • #1 • May 24, 2009

Just uncovered my 1998 Yamaha and cleaned it up. Went to start it, after charging battery, and all I got was a buzz. Not the typical dead batter sound. From my days as a backyard mechanic, sounds more like a stuck selenoid or frozen starter. Anybody have any suggestions?

Thanks

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