M1030M1 followed me home

[jluv1185]

I just acquired this old girl. 2006 diesel model with 150 miles. Very quirky contraption to say the least. Came with gear bag and USMC riding gear. Also has a clean on road title as a bonus. Just wanted to share.

 

[M813rc]

Outstanding, those are so cool!
I have the gasoline versions, but haven't managed to glom onto a diesel.

Cheers

 

[jluv1185]

Outstanding, those are so cool!
I have the gasoline versions, but haven't managed to glom onto a diesel.

Cheers



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Thank you. They are extremely odd and have their fare share of quirks I’m finding out. Hopefully I’ll get it ironed out soon before the TX Rally.

 

[glcaines]

Thank you. They are extremely odd and have their fare share of quirks I’m finding out. Hopefully I’ll get it ironed out soon before the TX Rally.

I've had an M1030M1 for quite a few years now. It runs great. What kind of quirks are you seeing? Make sure you never never never try to start it by depressing the compression relief, letting the engine spin and then releasing the compression release. Always start it by heating the glow plug until the light goes out and then press the starter button.

This info came directly from Fred Hayes that owned HDT. It should start instantly. Do you have a title for yours? I was lucky that the Sheriff's Office I got mine from was able to get a clear title on it so I now have a clear Georgia title.

The only thing I've done to mine so far is replace the front tire, which was severely dry rotted. I was many miles from home when the front tire went flat so I replaced the tire along with the tube. A very weak point involves the turn signal lights on the stems. I've had two off them break off from the serious vibrations. The plastic gets hard with age and brittle.

Fortunately, these are standard KLR. I'm now on my third PC625 Odyssey battery. Do you have a copy of the partial owners manual from HDT? I attached a copy in case you don't have one. According to Fred Hayes, you should use AMSOIL Series 3000 5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel motor oil, which is very hard to find unless you buy it online. You should also add OptiLube XPD Diesel Fuel Additive for lubricity, which is very important.

Don't use anything besides the OptiLube XPD. The fuel filter is a Baldwin BF1257, a WIX 33192 or a NAPA 3192 Fleet Guard.

However, I would recommend not replacing the fuel filter unless you have significant problems because bleeding the air out of the fuel system is an extreme royal pain and takes a lot of time.

 

[jluv1185]

Thank you for all the information. The previous owner instructed me incorrectly and told me you “must” use the decompression lever. After speaking with Mr. Rick Green who also worked at HDT I now know the correct way. Current issues are hard to start and sometimes it’s trying to start in reverse. Rick said for me to check timing, buy a new battery, and check for wiring/ground issues. So far I figured out my timing is one tooth off so I have to figure out how to set it.

 

[glcaines]

Thank you for all the information. The previous owner instructed me incorrectly and told me you “must” use the decompression lever. After speaking with Mr. Rick Green who also worked at HDT I now know the correct way. Current issues are hard to start and sometimes it’s trying to start in reverse. Rick said for me to check timing, buy a new battery, and check for wiring/ground issues. So far I figured out my timing is one tooth off so I have to figure out how to set it.

Good talking to you on the phone today. I forgot to mention one other thing to check. Check that the glow plug is functioning. It could either be burned out or the circuit open. However, as I mentioned on the phone, I believe your Odyssey PC625 battery needs replacing.