2018 300ec starter issues

[Neil E.]

Only one thing I can think of: Is the bendix wedging in the cases at full extension? This means if you turn the bendix to fully open and measure the overall length, is this measurement greater than the available room?

The bendix is supposed to stop against the clip ring at full extension. If it pushes against the cases the load on the starter motor goes way up. This is based on the first generation starting system. The newer bikes may be different.

[andrewboktor]

Originally Posted by Neil E.

Only one thing I can think of: Is the bendix wedging in the cases at full extension? This means if you turn the bendix to fully open and measure the overall length, is this measurement greater than the available room?

The bendix is supposed to stop against the clip ring at full extension. If it pushes against the cases the load on the starter motor goes way up. This is based on the first generation starting system. The newer bikes may be different.

I thought about that. But there is no wear on the cover (Bendix should be pushing on it pretty hard). Also I took the magneto cover off but kept the Bendix cover on, extending the Bendix and spinning it by hand causes no binding.