recoil starter for a 1986 Honda trx70

[Chris77H]

Does anybody know where I can purchase a recoil starter for a 1986 honda trx70. I am looking to buy a used one as new they cost about 130.00. Thanks for any info. The problem is the return spring inside of it broke and Honda has discontinued that part.

[Raptor8]

I have purchased several recoil starters on ebay for as little as $20. I would start there first. If no luck google search 'honda recoil starter' or something similar- there are SO many Hondas out there you should have no problem finding one.

Go on a bike shop site that has parts lookup and write down the number, then see if it also fits, say, a 90 or 110, something really common. That may help you a lot!

[Chris77H]

Thanks for the info

[Raptor8]

try '3 wheeler world' this is where MWKE would send you but I haven't seen him ina few days.

[Sc0tt]

Ebay is the place. You can find just about anything. If you don't find it right away you can save a search and have it email you everyday with new things people have listed that meet your search criteria.

[Raptor8]

I just tried ebay and didnt see one....what I have done before is pick a seller with a lot of sales and send him a message- lots of ppl have stuff they are not advertising and with Christmas coming they would like the extra bucks of course....I have found several 'unadvertised' parts that way.

could it possibly be the same as a 90/110? That would be a real stroke of good luck. Check yours out closely [3 bolts?] and look at the pics on ebay, there are 2 for 90/110 for sale right now. I have a spare in the garage so if you need dimensions I can measure it for you. Perhaps we can solve this for ya.....

[Chris77H]

thanks, i'll try that

[Chris77H]

does that website to 4 wheelers also cuz that's what i'm looking for

[Raptor8]

yes and it's the same engine I think, quite sure.

[Raptor8]

here's where I look up my parts:

Bend Motorcycle Dealer 541-647-5151 Products include snowmobiles, ATVs, motorycles, sport and dirt bikes in Bend OR local to Redmond OR Madras Prineville Lapine Bend Oregon Lapine Burns areas including Bend ATVs Snowmobiles Utility Vehicles and Stree

the part numbers are different, of course, between your 70 and my atc110, but rem that Honda uses part of the part number to describe what it fits, so even with diff numbers they may be compatible. Look at the pictures and see what you think.... take it off and do some measuring and we'll do the same.

[Chris77H]

I just looked on honda's service website and the recoil starters aren't the same for the different bikes. it seems as if the 86-87 trx 70 was the only one that I can tell with that setup.

[Raptor8]

Oh that figures!

We really need MyWifeKnowsEverything cuz he owns one of these little buggers and knows lots about them.

Unfortunately he has gone missing on us for a few days.....maybe if you pose the question on 3 wheeler world someone with more knowledge than I will know the answer.

As soon as I find out more I will let you know.

[Chris77H]

i just looked on their and I can purchase a new one for $150.00 but what I'm hoping to find is a used one or one froma salvage yard that would be a bit cheaper. Thanks for all your help so far.

[Raptor8]

I think we can do better than that once we narrow it down. They are out there.....

I wish you weren't clear across the country cuz I'd drive this 90/110 recoil over and see if it won't fit. [they are awfully similar in the parts pics]

Edited December 5, 2008 by Raptor8
more info

[Chris77H]

yeah, that is a pretty long drive

[Chris77H]

i'll take pictures and measurements tonight and then see if I can get them posted

[Raptor8]

OK, please start with bolt hole to bolt hole and diameter OK?

also, do you have a fast connection so we can webmail if needed? I can hook a webcam to my laptop and take it out in the garage.

[Chris77H]

i just read online and the pull start is not interchangable between the trx70 and the atc model. thanks for the help on that end though.

[Raptor8]

It may still work tho. the difference could be as slight as the angle on the rope. ANY change at all with Honda generates a new part number.

It is the same engine, 3 or 4 wheels, we may be limited to 70cc ONLY, but it is still worht checking out IMHO.

It could be smaller diameter, but it will take little effort to find out. You measure, I measure, that's simple enuf.

Edited December 5, 2008 by Raptor8
not wanting to be a post whore

[Chris77H]

i found this information froma forum on 3 wheeler world. he said that most of the parts will interchange but the pull start is larger on the atc90/110 than on the trx70

[Raptor8]

awww, that's what I was afraid of hearing.....

OK. we'll concentrate on finding you a starter on one of the forums then.....SOMEONE has one. We just need to find it! LOL

CHRIS, go to classifieds HERE and post that you need one, it just might jump out at you. If you visit any other sites, do the same there OK?

Edited December 5, 2008 by Raptor8
not a pw

[Chris77H]

okay, thanks

[mywifeknowseverythin]

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I have Heard that the 85 ATC70 Pull Starter will fit the TRX.....I have also been told that the Early TRX90 Pulls are the same.....But....I have not actually Seen these in Action....

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