Why remove the recoil starter? - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

rtrippva · 03-03-2010, 07:40 AM

Just wondering if the reason that I saw somewhere on here about removing the recoil starter is just due to collecting mud and water(rust) all in side which makes it useless. And if so has anybody tried to seal it up but not forever. Sorry for the format I am a FNG! Thanks

**toodeep** · 03-03-2010, 09:56 AM

The mud and water is the reason, once it gets trapped in the rope starter housing there is a chance of it making the crankshaft seal go bad and let the water/mud into the motor. You can remove the rope starter assembly and run a bead of silicone around it to form a gasket (it will take a little extra towards the bottom of the case where the drain notch is) and run a bead around the handle and set it in place and let dry.

rtrippva · 03-03-2010, 11:45 AM

QUOTE (toodeep @ Mar 3 2010, 02:56 PM)

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The mud and water is the reason, once it gets trapped in the rope starter housing there is a chance of it making the crankshaft seal go bad and let the water/mud into the motor. You can remove the rope starter assembly and run a bead of silicone around it to form a gasket (it will take a little extra towards the bottom of the case where the drain notch is) and run a bead around the handle and set it in place and let dry.

So you have to take it off, man I just had it off to clean it out just to get the motor to top dead center while me and my buddy did my valve job (20 hrs). I might try to use some clear silicon around the seam and the same for the handle my buddy who is a Honda mech said to also cover the end of the handle because it's hollow too FYI if you had not already done it. Thanks for the reply and advice (toodeep).

cod · 06-14-2011, 03:01 PM

i was thinking about puting a recoil starter on my 03 trx250ex sportrax as a back up but know im not sure if i shouldnt just leave it sealed im going to use it to river ride what should i do

h22ate · 06-14-2011, 03:03 PM

I just sealed mine up with silicone. Probably not as good as the delete plate but it was free and is working just fine for me.

sspeckerwood · 06-14-2011, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cod

i was thinking about puting a recoil starter on my 03 trx250ex sportrax as a back up but know im not sure if i shouldnt just leave it sealed im going to use it to river ride what should i do

welcome to the forum, do you have problems with it not starting with the electric start??

03-03-2010, 07:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
rtrippva Honda Rider Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Virgina Posts: 25	Just wondering if the reason that I saw somewhere on here about removing the recoil starter is just due to collecting mud and water(rust) all in side which makes it useless. And if so has anybody tried to seal it up but not forever. Sorry for the format I am a FNG! Thanks __________________ 2009 Honda 680 Rincon 25" ITP MUD-LITE XL's 12x7 Douglas Diablo's (BLACK) 50" Tusk Snow Plow Warn 2500 RT Winch Aluminum Products Stick Guards Hyper Fab 4x4 Bash Plate Custom SS Receiver Custom Hitch Custom Back Rack Plate K&N air filter Moose Front & Rear Bumpers

06-14-2011, 03:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
cod Honda Rider Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1	add pull start i was thinking about puting a recoil starter on my 03 trx250ex sportrax as a back up but know im not sure if i shouldnt just leave it sealed im going to use it to river ride what should i do

06-14-2011, 03:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
h22ate Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW, Pennsylvania Posts: 6,070	I just sealed mine up with silicone. Probably not as good as the delete plate but it was free and is working just fine for me. __________________ 08 Rubicon ‚——P--;===±--= <- !‚–’¯ƒ¹¶ http://youtu.be/U71bn4ZF4K0

03-03-2010, 09:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
toodeep Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south dakota Posts: 6,653	The mud and water is the reason, once it gets trapped in the rope starter housing there is a chance of it making the crankshaft seal go bad and let the water/mud into the motor. You can remove the rope starter assembly and run a bead of silicone around it to form a gasket (it will take a little extra towards the bottom of the case where the drain notch is) and run a bead around the handle and set it in place and let dry.

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