This means I need a new starter right?

Test the commutator for Its described in the manual.

hope this copy paste works:

STARTER MOTOR INSPECTION

CARBON BRUSHES

When the brushes are worn, the motor will be
unable to produce sufficient torque and the engine
will be difficult to turn over. To prevent this,
periodically, inspect the length of the brushes,
replacing them when they are too short or chipping.
Service Limit 9 mm (3.5 in)

COMMUTATOR

If the commutator surface is dirty, starting performance
decreases. Polish the commutator with

#400

or similar fine emery paper when it is dirty.
After polishing wipe the commutator with a clean
dry cloth.
Measure the commutator under cut CD.

Service Limit

0.2 mm (0.01 in)

ARMATURE COIL

Using a pocket tester, check the coil for open and
ground by placing probe pins on each commutator
segment and rotor core (to test for ground) and on
any two segments at various places (to test for
open), with the brushes lifted off the commutator
surface.
If the coil is found to be open-circuited or grounded,
replace the armature. Continuous use of a
defective armature will cause the starter motor to
suddenly fail.

09900-25002 Pocket tester

the coating was burnt off, I scraped the burnt stuff off to look at it. It is burnt at both ends of that wire. The rest of the starter looks fine.

Not sure. Can you figure out what was rubbing the coating off? Perhaps a magnet slipped out of position? Its basically a reverse electric motor, battery provides current, electromagnetic force causes the spindle to spin, cranking the motor...

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This means I need a new starter right?

Bike wouldn't start. I found this:






When I opened it up it smelled cooked.