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I couldn’t find any. As far as I know they were maintained by civilians. A regular klr650 service manual works. The wiring is a bit different as far as the black lights and switch are concerned.
The B1 and M1 are obviously different. Hayes Diversified Technology modified a civilian KLR to get the B1 and then modified those for the M1. They are currently out of business. That’s the risk with the diesel M1. Lack of parts, lack of TMs, etc.
Its one of those you learn as you go. Pray nothing breaks internally.
Excellent timing! I just drained the tank and installed the correct Odyssey battery. I am about to fire up my M1030 for the first time.View attachment 773578
Ok, here is a .PDF of Section 2 of the manual (yes, it does exist!). The link to download a bigger file size is at DieselBike.net’s page on the M1030M1 under the Production heading.
I only have Section 2 but you are welcome to it. It details the Starting procedure & how to bleed the fuel system of air plus standard motorcycle maintenance.
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What are some of the first things you did when you got the bike? I’m new to this whole thing and I’m working on the same diesel bike. Looks like it’s from ‘86. Any help or tips would be appreciated. There are some missing pieces and the wiring is a little bit crazy. I just took off the gas tank and there is a lil rust inside so it’s definitely been sitting for quite awhile.
I bought my M1030M1 from a dealer that have no idea what they was doing. In the process of getting it running they put a jumper wire from solid 12v to the fuel shut off solenoid. The power feed to that solenoid drops to 4-6 volts after about 5 seconds . I went though 2 solenoids before finding that out. It also damaged what I call the Diesel Control Module. Which has now died completely . It work off and on for awhile. I did get to put over 1000 miles on it. It's like nothing else you'll ride. The looks you get from other bikers and people in general when they hear it or smell the diesel exhaust. I've been driver light duty diesels since 1988. Suburbans, G-vans, a Jimmy and a VW golf. My mower is a John Deere diesel F940. I love diesels. I need to find a DCM for my bike. If you know of any parts or parts bikes, please let me know. Thanks,Tim! P.S. I hope your Kaw serves you well!
There shouldn't be this from 86 but I only know this particular M1. First things, replace all fluids, lines and filters. Also make sure you obtained a bike that started, not doesn't start. As at times you have a difficult part or a simple glow plug that needs replacing. What pieces are missing, I pray not the advance fueling unit.
