[Aaron B]

Hi fellas,
I'm trying to get the starting sorted on my 2nd hand 2018 300 - Factory fixes have already been completed on it but it still wasn't starting so...

I have just replace all things starter related (including ignition sprocket) apart from ignition (stator?) cover.

Long story short, the brand new Bendix cover (from Rieju with bearing) apparently explode in the shop when they tried to start the bike under load. The bendix apparently pushed back with enough force to do this!

1. Has anyone heard of this occurring before?

I'm being told there may be an issue with the ignition cover and the Bendix alignment (this is from the Australian importer) and I now have 2 options - new ignition cover or Rieju have modified cover that houses the bevel/helical gears and bendix and other stuff in an oil filled single unit.

2.a) Has anyone heard of this miss-alignment before?
2.b) Has anyone heard or seen this single unit option?
2.c) Has there been any feedback or reviews on the single unit?

I've only just started riding (other than on farm bikes years ago) and love it but if feel like this 2018 is breaking up with me (no pun intended).

3. Should i stick it out or upgrade?

Bins.