EC 300 2018 starter problem
- Thread starter eralha
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I did get my e-start working. I needed new flywheel (with longer gap) and cdi remap. I had problem, when it cranked ok, but spark was weak or non existant. Now it fires up cold or hot, in gear or not doesnt matter. At the moment i have 2019 modelyear flywheel. For some reason, most of 2018 beginning bikes have this "upgrade" already done, but my bike wasnt on the badones list, maybe someone did put wrong parts at the factory, dunno.
rodent
Member
I lol when I see "rooted" on a predominately US based forum, peeps have no idea what you're on about
Gasser Nate
New member
Did you get pics of the differences?
shawbagga
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I lol when I see "rooted" on a predominately US based forum, peeps have no idea what you're on about
Haha sorry it's not much chop anymore.
farmerj
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Interesting, here is a picture of my flywheel. The "cutout" measures 31mm. I asked a GasGas tech about it and he said that it is "stock, and should be fine".
I assumed that it was already modified. You can see where it looks like grinding took place to elongate the "cutout" (which I assume is the sensor window). But Duster says his gap is twice that long (?).
Here is a picture from another forum. It shows a "before" and "after" picture, but the post is unclear as to which is the modified flywheel. Does anyone know the correct cutout/sensor window length?
Jeff
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I assumed that it was already modified. You can see where it looks like grinding took place to elongate the "cutout" (which I assume is the sensor window). But Duster says his gap is twice that long (?).
Here is a picture from another forum. It shows a "before" and "after" picture, but the post is unclear as to which is the modified flywheel. Does anyone know the correct cutout/sensor window length?
Jeff
[/COLOR]Modified is with the longer gap, 2019 modelyear has already flywheel with this long gap from factory. If nothing helps, i can measure changed flywheel's gap, but it really was very long compared to my original. This cap lenght changes the time, that ignition coil is charged so u get strong spark with lower rpm. It starts better with kickstarter and"hillstart" also! NB u need to overflash your cdi, if u get other flywheel or u get very bad ignition timing!
My dealer talked same, that it should be fine and tried to fix my starter, gave me batteries, changed wires. Nothing helped, even new starter from bike which started with e-start didn't help my bike to start with e-start.
My dealer talked same, that it should be fine and tried to fix my starter, gave me batteries, changed wires. Nothing helped, even new starter from bike which started with e-start didn't help my bike to start with e-start.
gg3
Silver Level Site Supporter
Eralha,did you get it out? I was going to replace the bearing as it is a bit 'notchy' but spins ok.I can not get it out,soaked in penetrating oil,loads of heat but won't move.I am close to damaging the case so gave up.Any suggestions?
fred99999au
Member
I made a puller which gets under the pinion but you need to use a bit of heat to get it to move.
Sure, I think I mentioned the results in another thread. Dealer performed a CDI flash, updated flywheel and greased the starter mechanisms. Once I added a high cca lithium battery it works 95% of the time when warm, still have never got it going cold with the starter.
I have recently seen the video where they suggest welding the pinion shaft and bendix. So I might try that over summer and see if it helps.
I have recently seen the video where they suggest welding the pinion shaft and bendix. So I might try that over summer and see if it helps.
