Yamaha 25hp starter motor question

[Axeman333]

Replacing stater motor on 2006 yamaha 25hp. Found starter motors from $45 to $345! Y’all think there actually that much difference in the motors?

 

[racerone]

Some may be imported from offshore.----Have you tested this starter ?---Done any trouble shooting?----Tested the battery / cables / solenoid / safety switch??

 

[Axeman333]

Some may be imported from offshore.----Have you tested this starter ?---Done any trouble shooting?----Tested the battery / cables / solenoid / safety switch??

Not yet. Getting ready to attach motor to a battery to see if spins up. what about starter relay, does that go bad often. Safety switch ok. Battery ok. Solenoid I have to figure out how to test. Parts diagrams call a choke solenoid, is that right? Any advice appreciated. Thanks

 

[racerone]

Choke solenoid has nothing to do with turning it over.----Test starter relay.

 

[Axeman333]

Will do. Thanks

 

[boscoe]

Aren't all Yamaha OEM starters imported from offshore?