starting issues with my 08 450er - Honda TRX450R Forums: Honda TRX 450R Forum

jbg5200 · 11-04-2009, 11:36 PM

i recently purchased a used 08 trx450er and about the first week it was fine but lately when trying to start it, it's giving me fits. when push the igntion button most of the time all im gettin is the whinning sound of the starter turning and the engine isnt even turning over, after about a min. or two of rocking back and forth the bike will finally start to hit. anyone have any idea of what this could be?

DIRTWIZARD · 11-05-2009, 09:40 AM

Quote:

i recently purchased a used 08 trx450er and about the first week it was fine but lately when trying to start it, it's giving me fits. when push the igntion button most of the time all im gettin is the whinning sound of the starter turning and the engine isnt even turning over, after about a min. or two of rocking back and forth the bike will finally start to hit. anyone have any idea of what this could be?[/b]

I would say its the starter gears...It could be the valves need shimmed but from what you describe it sounds like the starter...They arent cheap either..I havent had any problems out of my 08 SE yet...Starter always starts strong...Being you bought it used some people do not take care of stuff so go figure...

badinblack · 11-05-2009, 12:02 PM

sounds like the starter to me...

darmo21 · 11-05-2009, 05:13 PM

Just wanted to jump in on this thread and jack it. Was riding yesterday at the badlands and about twenty minutes befor the place closed my starter went out on me too~! I stopped for a small break on the trail, went to press the start button and heard weeee. Starter turns but doesnt turn bike over. ReaLLY sux becase this is the best time to ride where I live, RIGHT AFTER THEY CUT THE CROPS~! I am currently trying to find the things I need to get her up and running as soon as possible~! I guess I need to tear her down tonight...........

silverrubicon · 11-07-2009, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Just wanted to jump in on this thread and jack it. Was riding yesterday at the badlands and about twenty minutes befor the place closed my starter went out on me too~! I stopped for a small break on the trail, went to press the start button and heard weeee. Starter turns but doesnt turn bike over. ReaLLY sux becase this is the best time to ride where I live, RIGHT AFTER THEY CUT THE CROPS~! I am currently trying to find the things I need to get her up and running as soon as possible~! I guess I need to tear her down tonight...........[/b]

Just get a ratchet strap and pull start it or kick start conversion!

rallytalon · 11-07-2009, 11:35 AM

same thing happened on my 06 less than a year after i got it. (i bought it new though) The starter was fine, but one of the gears was toast. It was replaced and has worked in perfect Honda form ever since. Since there are quite a few gears and a starter clutch in there...it might be cheap if its a gear...but could be a little pricey if its the starter clutch. The starter itself should be good if it is spinning and giving the dreaded "weeeeeeeeee" sound.

sorry to hear that though.

hondapro450 · 11-09-2009, 03:43 PM

Quote:

i recently purchased a used 08 trx450er and about the first week it was fine but lately when trying to start it, it's giving me fits. when push the igntion button most of the time all im gettin is the whinning sound of the starter turning and the engine isnt even turning over, after about a min. or two of rocking back and forth the bike will finally start to hit. anyone have any idea of what this could be?[/b]

It might not be the starter it could be the coil as well, you could have a weak coil that isnt getting enough spark and there could of been a little moisture by the coil wires that could be causing this. But most likely its the starter or starting gear. Wish you luck!

darmo21 · 11-09-2009, 04:19 PM

Just wanted to chime in again. THESE STARTERS ARE JUNK~! Mine decided to start working again! It went out on Wednesday, I tried it thursday morning and friday morning and got nothing. Tried it Sat. morning on my way out the door and it fired right up, loaded it up in my truck right then and there took it to work, and went riding that night after work.

I had an awesome ride, most of the bean fields and corn are down or are coming down! We rode for 4 hours it was awesome.

THESE STARTERS SUCK~!

Have a nice day.

jbg5200 · 11-10-2009, 08:45 PM

Well the 450 officially crapped out today ... starter/ or gears have went completely out and it wont even turn over. Anybody have an idea on wat it'd cost for me to take it to the dealrership and get it fixed?

hondapro450 · 11-11-2009, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Well the 450 officially crapped out today ... starter/ or gears have went completely out and it wont even turn over. Anybody have an idea on wat it'd cost for me to take it to the dealrership and get it fixed?[/b]

Dealers charge around $95 an hour for labor plus the starter(material) your looking at about $400+. The starting gear is inside the starter.

11-05-2009, 12:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
badinblack 450R Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fontana/San Diego Posts: 4,757	sounds like the starter to me... __________________ Ordinary people, simply doing their jobs, and without any particular hostility on their part, can become agents in a terribly destructive process. Moreover, even when the destructive effects of their work become patently clear, and they are asked to carry out actions incompatible with fundamental standards of morality, relatively few people have the resources needed to resists. -Milgram R.I.P. Jesse aka Jay Dash you were a great friend for sure! and always will be

11-05-2009, 05:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
darmo21 400EX Rider Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chi Town's 708 & 630 Posts: 1,274	Just wanted to jump in on this thread and jack it. Was riding yesterday at the badlands and about twenty minutes befor the place closed my starter went out on me too~! I stopped for a small break on the trail, went to press the start button and heard weeee. Starter turns but doesnt turn bike over. ReaLLY sux becase this is the best time to ride where I live, RIGHT AFTER THEY CUT THE CROPS~! I am currently trying to find the things I need to get her up and running as soon as possible~! I guess I need to tear her down tonight........... __________________ 2003 Raptor 686cc Black & Red : JE 11:1, Ported & Polished Head, GYTR Inner Hub, D.I.D. Chain 2001 CR 125 : FMF Gold Series, V Force 3 Reed Valve All Black 2006 TRX 450er Dasa Classic Hot Cam II K & N Air Filter, No Air box Lid HRC Jet Kit Green Wire Mod Hinson Clutch Basket Hinson Inner Hub Trinity Racing HD Clutch Kit Lonestar Dual Row Axle Carrier All 6 Wheels ITP C Series Sport Polished Rear Tires ITP XCR, Rear Paddles ITP SandStarr, Front Tires ITP GNCC Pro - Taper Bars DG Grab Bar

11-07-2009, 11:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
rallytalon TRX90 Rider Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern WI Posts: 94	same thing happened on my 06 less than a year after i got it. (i bought it new though) The starter was fine, but one of the gears was toast. It was replaced and has worked in perfect Honda form ever since. Since there are quite a few gears and a starter clutch in there...it might be cheap if its a gear...but could be a little pricey if its the starter clutch. The starter itself should be good if it is spinning and giving the dreaded "weeeeeeeeee" sound. sorry to hear that though. __________________ "You can go a long way with a smile. You can go a lot farther with a smile and a gun." ~Al Capone

11-09-2009, 04:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
darmo21 400EX Rider Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chi Town's 708 & 630 Posts: 1,274	Just wanted to chime in again. THESE STARTERS ARE JUNK~! Mine decided to start working again! It went out on Wednesday, I tried it thursday morning and friday morning and got nothing. Tried it Sat. morning on my way out the door and it fired right up, loaded it up in my truck right then and there took it to work, and went riding that night after work. I had an awesome ride, most of the bean fields and corn are down or are coming down! We rode for 4 hours it was awesome. THESE STARTERS SUCK~! Have a nice day. __________________ 2003 Raptor 686cc Black & Red : JE 11:1, Ported & Polished Head, GYTR Inner Hub, D.I.D. Chain 2001 CR 125 : FMF Gold Series, V Force 3 Reed Valve All Black 2006 TRX 450er Dasa Classic Hot Cam II K & N Air Filter, No Air box Lid HRC Jet Kit Green Wire Mod Hinson Clutch Basket Hinson Inner Hub Trinity Racing HD Clutch Kit Lonestar Dual Row Axle Carrier All 6 Wheels ITP C Series Sport Polished Rear Tires ITP XCR, Rear Paddles ITP SandStarr, Front Tires ITP GNCC Pro - Taper Bars DG Grab Bar

11-04-2009, 11:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
jbg5200 TRX90 Rider Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 36	i recently purchased a used 08 trx450er and about the first week it was fine but lately when trying to start it, it's giving me fits. when push the igntion button most of the time all im gettin is the whinning sound of the starter turning and the engine isnt even turning over, after about a min. or two of rocking back and forth the bike will finally start to hit. anyone have any idea of what this could be?

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
TRX450R.org Advertisement

11-10-2009, 08:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
jbg5200 TRX90 Rider Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 36	Well the 450 officially crapped out today ... starter/ or gears have went completely out and it wont even turn over. Anybody have an idea on wat it'd cost for me to take it to the dealrership and get it fixed?