Hey all. I’m new here and also new to Hondas and quads but not new to twisting wrenches, 4x4s, or searching the interwebs! Lol

I picked up this quad in a trade and I got the better end of the deal. (That’s a fact) I haven’t seen it run but the guy seemed honest. He said it needed an ignition switch and a battery.

I’ve bought both – when I go to hook the positive to the battery the starter runs.

No matter if the key is on or off or if the kill switch is off. Touch the positive to the batt and starter runs..

Two things I noted,

there was a pink wire close to the battery that is disconnected and doesn’t seem to have an other end.

there is what looks to be a fat jumper between the + and – on the starter solenoid It doesn’t look like it’s not supposed to be connected, but it also doesn’t make much sense when I follow the wiring scheme

Any input would be appreciated!