The Honda 28410-ZDJ-003ZB Recoil Starter Case (Black) is a genuine OEM component designed for the GXR120 horizontal shaft engine. Sourced directly from Honda, this part carries the exact color designation, dimensions, and fitment profile the GXR120 demands — making it the correct choice when the original housing is cracked, broken, or otherwise due for replacement. Confirm your engine's serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda issues serial-range-specific part supersessions on recoil starter components.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM Construction — manufactured to Honda's original specifications for the GXR120, ensuring the housing accepts the recoil mechanism, rope guide, and mounting hardware without modification.
- Color-Matched (Black) Variant — the Black designation is a true part variant, not a cosmetic preference; ordering the correct color code ensures the housing matches the original assembly on your unit.
- Direct GXR120 Fitment — designed specifically for GXR120 horizontal shaft engines; verify your serial number against the compatibility table to confirm the correct supersession for your build.
- Structural Integrity for the Starter Assembly — the case houses and aligns all recoil starter internals; a cracked or warped housing causes misalignment of the rope pulley and pawl mechanism, leading to hard-starting or a starter that fails to engage the flywheel.
The recoil starter case is the outer housing that encloses the entire pull-start assembly — including the rope pulley, rewind spring, and pawl mechanism — and mounts it to the engine. It holds every component in precise alignment so that each pull of the starter rope winds correctly and the pawls engage the flywheel cup cleanly. When the case is damaged, the internal components lose their alignment, which can cause the rope to bind, the spring to slip, or the starter to fail to crank the engine altogether. Replacing a compromised case with a correct OEM unit restores the full function of the starter system.
Part Details
| Part Number | 28410-ZDJ-003ZB |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Recoil Starter Case (Black) |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Horizontal Shaft Engine | GXR120 | All |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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