Fifthcorps

I'm planning on removing the plastics soon and that should help me see where things are wired. I'll keep you posted

Just posting on here in case some of you haven't heard of this site: https://www.cyclekeysonline.com/

Fair prices and excellent service. I ordered and received keys precut for my machines and pretty quickly. 

Just putting it out there in case anyone is in need of spares or replacements. 

Thanks a lot. I'll check it out

2 minutes ago, Fishfiles said:

I looked at my both 300 service manuals and neither of them have any reference to the AM or AN and neither manuals' wiring schematics show the brake light wiring option , you might find something on the net , but think you are going to be on your own figuring out the wiring  

Not a problem. Thanks for the effort and help. Much appreciated. 

More looking shows it was used in Maine as well, TRX300FW AM is Maine

Many thanks Fishfiles

I found the magnifying tool to see the watermark. Thanks a lot. It is the setup I have and that answers a lot of questions. According to online info the AN was California.

34 minutes ago, Fishfiles said:

 

 

What I think you have is a 1993TRX300FW AN ---the AN is what is making it different , it you look at these  prints , you can see the tail light and the micro switch on one of the brake levers ) 31 on the second print )  like you mentioned -------   I  don't see a second micro switch on the other lever , and I can see the brake switch on the foot pedal in the 3rd print , I think this brake set up was for one state only here in the USA and maybe for countries  that required a brake light , as far as a wiring diagram , I have studied a lot of wiring diagrams for the 300s ----  I have never seen one that showed  brake light wiring , so I think you are going to be on your own to trace out the wiring 

   

  

Thanks a ton. That is definitely the setup I have. Where did you find that? I can't make out the watermark with my bad eyes.

I disassembled the headlamp switch and sure enough it was shorted closed. No big deal for now, they work so I'll  address that later. I've noticed that looking through the wiring diagram in the manual that the microswitch on the left handlebar brake lever and the two wires on the right handlebar brake lever are not in the diagrams. Any idea why and where the lead? 

Many thanks Shadetree. My knees haven't been cooperating enough lately for me to do much tracing underneath. Hopefully in a few days. 

Thanks jeepwm69

Good morning everyone. Just acquired this TRX on Saturday. The lamp mounted to the left side in the rear does not work. Bulb and socket are fine. I'm not sure what this lamp is for but it does look stock based on the bracket but I may be wrong. Has anyone seen one of these lamps before? I'm heavily arthritic and haven't been feeling well enough the last few days to get under and trace the wiring. If one of you has seen these lamps before do you know what it is wired to? Also the headlamps stay on all the time when the key is on, makes no difference if the switch is off. Any ideas? Thanks in advance and have a great day. 

On 11/24/2020 at 2:19 PM, jeepwm69 said:

 

I used one like this on my kid's 300.  I used an angle grinder and cut out the center pipe on the front rack, and then the light bar fit under the hoop, protecting it, and not wasting any of my rack space up top.

 

20 inch, 54W, single row.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/20inch-54W-Led-Work-Light-Bar-Spot-Beam-Slim-Single-Row-Driving-Offroad-Lamp-UTE/174215571457?hash=item28900ea801:g:iOkAAOSwZDleZwtE

 

I wired it into the high beam wire.

 

You can see it on the 300 on the left.

 

I ordered the same one, it finally showed the other day and I will say for $30 it is pretty incredible. It gives out great light and only took about 10 minutes to install. I'm going to order another one to put on my 350. Thanks for the tip!

If it worked for you that's good enough for me. I'll try it. Thanks!

12 minutes ago, shadetree said:

i can tell ya right now, thats too much of a load on the charging system for that atv.

It certainly seems to be. Is there a particular light bar or bulb you'd recommend? 

Using only the headlamps with the driving lights off it charges just fine. I'll try a couple of led replacements for the driving lamps. Thanks!

They are 2 driving lamps each with an H3 55 watt bulb installed on the bar as a supplement for the headlamps. 

My stock '95 TRX300 only has one additional accessory and that is a pair of halogen 55 watt driving lights. If the extra lights are used for several minutes I've noticed that they drain the battery which is brand new (I also tried another new battery from my other machine to eliminate the battery) to the point where it doesn't have enough juice to start it with the starter. Are the 2 55 watt lamps too much pull on this charging system? If so what do you recommend for extra light in their place? Thanks in advance.
 

Big WELCOME

Fantastic. That's exactly what I'll use, those came out great. Much appreciated!

18 minutes ago, shadetree said:

oem stock rims are like a gray to me ?. i paint my rebuilds silver, sooo ??.lol.

Completely unsure of what you're getting at there, But I'm not looking to repaint them, just touch up the finish with a matching paint since asides from a some slight chips they're in excellent condition. My original question was if anyone is aware of Honda having had a paint code for reference to these wheels or has experience with a product that is a close match. 

1 hour ago, Fishfiles said:

Rustoleum aluminum works for me. 

I'll try it. Thanks

Is anyone aware of a paint code for the OE wheel paint color? The wheels are original and in almost perfect shape except for areas of paint chipping off. I'd love to get a matching paint to touch it up.

35 minutes ago, shadetree said:

haha..K.i.T,'s got a new look !...lol. pretty dang neat bro !!!.

Thanks a lot

28 minutes ago, _Wilson_™ said:

i bet @Z7What would like that mod....  that's pretty cool! looks like you have the YouTube deal down pat! 

It was surprisingly easy.