trx 300

[davechand]

On my 300 trx the solenoid kicks in but the starter won't start ...what could be the trouble ??? any chance that someone has the shop manual from the same machine ??? thank you

[motosource.com]

Does the solenoid just click, or are you sure it is actually engaging. When you puch the button, you should have full battery voltage on the line going from the solenoid to the battery. If you do, then you have a starter problem (or the motor is locked up). Is it a trx300 or a trx300ex? If it is the utility, can you start it with the kick*start?

[HondaMechanic]

Sounds like the brushes are bad in the starter ..

[gsjeepxr]

have you tried jumping the solonoid? if you jump it and get nothing id look into a new starter.

[davechand]

The bike is a trx 300 and how do i to find out if the solenoid just clicks or engages ? the bike does start with the side kick and runs well ....how do i test to see if i got full battery charge to the starter?? and if i have to remove the starter how hard or how easy is it to remove ??? thanks to all who have responded and really enjoy the site ...

[polymite]

use a volt/ohm meter, check the battery voltage with everything off.
then check the battery voltage while trying to start the bike.
voltage should be 12*13 volts with no load and see how low it drops while trying to start the bike.....if it goes real low like 9 or lower try charging the battery or buy a new battery. the battery on my wifes 300 started great for years and then died all at once.
kick started fine but would not ele. start.... new batt. solved all that .
polymite.

[davechand]

still would like to know how big a job to remove the starter???