Hey,

looking for a cheap 4wheeler that i could do a little work to and get going again. in my local bargain trader i saw an ad for a: 97' Honda TRX 300 - runds good, good condition, needs rear end work - $600.

these are shaft drive right? so do they work on a ring/pinion set-up deal or what? any estimates on how much i could end up spending on the rear end work?

also, my riding buddies consist of (3) Scrambler 500's, Raptor 660, Scrambler 400 2 stroke, and a 300EX. i'm not all about speed, but i don't want to get smoked here either. i've got an old Dirt Wheels mag that has a write up about the Four-Stroke Tech Big Bore kit for the 300. takes it from a 282cc to a 354cc. kit costs $220. and estimated resleeving at around $100. they also opted for larger tires to take advantage of the new power. any opinions on doing this? w/the kit and taller tires will i be able to atleast keep up on the trails with my riding buddies?

thanks,
bigmac

 

Yes they are shaft drive. Repairing a damaged rear end can get expensive. By the time you bought the bearings, seals, and ring and pinion set,..you will have roughly $550.00 or more in these parts. If you can't do this yourself, you will have a high labor bill addfed to this also.

The trick to repairing the TRX300 rear ends is to purchase an entire assembly for a [98-00 model[/b]. You can get these complete for about 600.00 from your dealer. It is already shimed to exact tolerances which can be a problem sometimes when changing the ring and pinion. Also, you don't have all the cleaning and labor to install these parts. When converting to the '98-'00 style rearend, you will have to purchase a different seal and washer for the left side differential case. Get this for the '98-'00 style rear.

Also check for worn axle splines where the ring gear meets the axle. If these are worn, don't buy the exact axle for your model. Honda has an Axle Kit which includes the axle, both wheel hubs, and nuts/washers. This kit is less than 200.00!!!

By using these parts, you will have no more than 800.00 in the rearend, and it will be completely new. Going the traditioanl route will run you well over 1300.00!!!

These parts that I mentioned are made here in the U.S. and is the reason for the cost difference.

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