yes its bad go ahead and change it.
Loose connection? Bad starter (flat spot)? Bad starter solenoid?
A bad transmission solenoid will cause hard shifting and can eventually damage the unit. You should change the solenoid if it is bad.
could be numerous things from weak battery, bad starter or solenoid to...... the engine is siezed
Sounds like a bad ignition switch. It could also be a bad starter solenoid. If you can find the solenoid you can unplug one of the small wires while it is trying to crank over and see if it stops. If it does it is probably the switch. If it doesn't then it is probably the solenoid.
The hub bearing can go bad and create noise.
Check the shift unlock solenoid. The solenoid is known to go bad and cause this issue in a tracer.
If your solenoid is bad on your atv raptor it will just click when trying to start it
Check for a bad fusable link at alternator
The wire that goes to the starter button can be connected to the power wire coming from the battery. Just tough the wire quickly. If the solenoid engages the starter, then it is ok. If not, then there is either no power from the battery of the solenoid is bad.
Low or bad transmission oil, bad transmission solenoid, vacuum line issues, worn transmission gears, bad torque converter.. all possible reasons.
Thermocycling.