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Originally Posted by Fieds83
Get onto Gasgas about it mate, they are more than aware of the issue and should be be able to help. There is a reason they upgraded the starter, wiring and battery for 2019. Perhaps the 2019 upgrades can be retro fitted to the 18.
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Comparing 2019 and 2018 parts catalogues revealed that the starting system is absolutely identical, except the battery. At least on the EC/GP 300's.
The only things which have been changed are: the cylinder head is completely new. I expected that they will fit the GP head on the 2019 standard model but they obviously designed something new. The whole ignition system is re-designed, a map switch has been added and the side panels are also re-designed and for 2019 not available single but as a pair.
@kiwigasgas: I have two 300's (GP's) in my garage one with 20hrs and one with 30 hrs. Believe me, we have tried all the tricks you can read in forums. I have added: two new much thicker cables from the battery to starter solenoid and frame plus one cable between igniton coil earth and starter motor. I used a different battery from Shido and I also used a power booster which would start a Tiger Tank parked for 60 years. It has nothing to do with a too weak battery or with not enuff voltage.
Nothing(!) helped. I also had the starter removed, cleaned and re-greased the gears, checked the bendix and the crown gear, all good.
I did all the mods on one bike but not on the other (my friends bike). His starter started to work at about 22hrs, mine at 19. The procedure is: use the kicker when cold, then use the button. Though I didnt change anything it now works and I have spoken to another rider I met in the woods who said it was the same with his. He agreed that the system needs some time and its obvious that the gears need a bit of wear until they run smooth. I have no idea how many hours your bike has but if it is very new give it some time and you will see its getting better. It wont be perfect though but at least acceptable.
Good luck!
Doc