2018 300ec starter issues

[Iakovos1]

Just wanted to do a follow on this thread and update what's happened on the TT thread:

I have now replaced gears, pinion, bearings, and bendix. The action is definitely much smoother now. However I was still having issues starting the bike with the arrowhead starter. So I decided I would learn how to solder and change the brushes on my OEM starter. I got that done, put it in the bike and it started right up. Very slight hesitation but it doesn't take more than 1 push of the button. I still have the 2019 OEM Skyrich 240CCA battery.

MotoCenter agreed to return the arrowhead and give me credit toward a new Rieju starter which they just got in. Kudos to them!

24V - 2 different guys on TT have done this setup and tested a bit (one guy ran it in a Enduro and said he had A LOT of starts). Both are VERY happy and have said they are going to continue to use the 24v set up because their bikes have never started better. Their setups are slightly different from each other so if you are interested in doing this I would suggest reading through that thread.