2001-2003 Honda TRX500FA Factory Service Manual, Page 340Get this manual
ELECTRIC STARTER Check fo co ntinuity between pairs of commutator barsTh er should be continuity
Check fo continuity between each commuta to bar and th armature shaftTher should be no con inuity
Check or co ntin uity between the insulated brush and cabl termin alThere should be co nti nuity