Joyner Trooper 1100.... Could use some help

[Leslie Elliott]

We have a trooper 1100.... New to this UTV thing. It's used and we are trying to fix it up. It's missing 3rd and 4th gear (manual). It will go into the gear but the gears do not engage. Also the ignition key switch just crapped out.....usually have to tap the solenoid anyway to get it started (needs new starter) Overall, having one hell of a time trying to find parts. Can anyone help or point in the right direction? 

[Travis]

http://joyner-usa.com/t2t4/

hope this helps.

[kenfain]

Welcome to the forum!

I would advise that you have the stock starter rebuilt. An aftermarket starter isn't as solid as the one that typically comes in a machine from the factory.  And the rebuild is significantly cheaper than a new OEM quality starter. Plus the fact that it's absolutely guaranteed to fit perfectly. 

The ignition switch is an easy test, and should be an easy replacement. 

The transmission sounds like the hardest part. And will probably have to come out. Check the linkage on the outside of the transmission first, as it's possible that something came apart there on the outside. To get a look at the inside.  There's probably an inspection plate, but unless it's a slipped pin or something easy. It'll have to be out for disassembly. Which would be necessary if it's a broken tooth on a gear. But that seems unlikely,  since it's two gears that're affected. Transmissions aren't complicated, and they're pretty generic in their construction. So any transmission shop could do the work. If you don't have the skill, or confidence to tackle it.

 

But you'd probably have to take it in completely removed from the vehicle. Do not take it apart unless you are going to fix it.  Transmission shops charge a premium, if it comes in disassembled. Drain it , and open up the inspection plate, and look inside first. Like I said, it might just be a pin has fallen out. Pay close attention to the shifting forks, as it sounds a bit like it might be the problem. 

Parts will likely be hard to find. But that's not to say impossible. Travis is very resourceful in finding those hard to find parts.

[Neil Wilson]

I just purchased a starter for $168. The way I found it was by doing a Google search for the part number that is in the parts manual. I also found a fuel pump this way. The starter I purchased claims to be a newer improved version of starter vs. the original. I will be installing it tomorrow.

[kenfain]

Glad you got that part worked out. About that ignition switch test. There's probably a YouTube on it. They all pretty much test the same way. Just takes a multi meter. And you test each position for continuity.

You could just replace it, but only if you're absolutely certain that it's bad. Every time I think that I have a bad switch. It always turns out to be something else. 

[fettman1176]

I am looking at buying the same starter for 168.00. Did it work out ok for you?

[Neil Wilson]

So far all is good. I think you can get one cheaper form China if you can wait a few weeks for shipping.