Never mind the light steering, the foot throttle was equally light. ‘‘Twas a bugger for wazzing the vicon spout off in 1000 pro eco modeRemember a neighbour getting two of those very light power steering compared to anything else at the time
first jds I’d seen
Those round fuses are a crime against humanity, forever giving trouble on my old Laverda.Whatever you do don’t put the original fuse holder back on as it was a poor design. Nothing worse than driving down the road whilst rolling the fuses to get better contact for lights. If you go to jd parts online it gives you wiring layout for 2130.
Hello, looking to do exactly the same on a 2130 similar vintage. Not decided on a location for the single 12v battery at present but I can't get the engine to crank. I can hear the solenoid clunking but there's nothing going through to the starter motor. Assuming the batteries got enough beans, can I connect the battery positive direct to the post on the starter motor, earth as normal and fire it up that way?Agree about the steel hydraulic pipes - I have become quite good at removing them and brazing up cracks and pinholes...
Main problem is losing several gallons of oil before you realise there is a leak - generally the first sign is sluggish power steering.
I dispensed with the two batteries in the battery box, in favour of a carrier on the side of the engine close to the starter with one standard battery. Easy access and short battery leads.
Thx PalNow Then..
The positive lead should already be connected to the positive terminal on the starter. (Top one on the solenoid). Perhaps you have a faulty solenoid?? Are you sure your batteries are in good order and that the ends of the earth leads are clean??
Hello, looking to do exactly the same on a 2130 similar vintage. Not decided on a location for the single 12v battery at present but I can't get the engine to crank. I can hear the solenoid clunking but there's nothing going through to the starter motor. Assuming the batteries got enough beans, can I connect the battery positive direct to the post on the starter motor, earth as normal and fire it up that way?
Those starters can be temperamental on solenoid, sometimes a sharp tap on housing is enough, or a screwdriver across the terminals if not. Completely agree on earth strap comments, sometimes the battery box is so rotten the strap is attached to nothing but air, let alone badly earthed. Stick with twin batteries in steps, won't get enough cca with just one.Thx Pal
Solenoid was working OK before I started this little project so will assume for the moment it’s not at fault.
The positive lead is connected as you say and tomorrow I’ll brighten up the earth lead connection.
Battery is on charge overnight so fingers crossed for tomorrow morning
edit - should’ve addedd all I’m getting is a ‘clunk’ when I try to turn the engine over.
Skint at the moment so not for me, but putting your area on your post or your avatar will help.Would anyone be interested in a 2030 for parts? I bought it from a neighbour to do up but it had been left in a field for 3 years with the exhaust uncovered so the engine is full of water. Drop me a PM for more details.