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GregD-UK
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Oil Light...

#1 Post by GregD-UK » Thu Dec 27, 2012 3:39 pm

Hi all,

I actually rode my bike over crimbo :smt002 Alas, on the way home, my oil light came on :smt017 As I was only half a mile from home before I noticed it, decided to risk a slow retreat home. Got home put it up on paddock stand and checked the oil level after a few mins.

Oil level was two inches up sight tube. So, my next question would be a slow pick-up or return maybe? Someone posted up here a spell ago, that there is another filter on the top pipe on the oil reservoir, is this a point to check maybe?

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#2 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Thu Dec 27, 2012 6:02 pm

Check the pressure switch first.....

Any obvious leaks?


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#3 Post by anzacinexile » Thu Dec 27, 2012 6:52 pm

What he said - happened to me

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#4 Post by GregD-UK » Fri Dec 28, 2012 12:10 am

Hi all,

OK Alad, where is the switch? What Ohms do I need across the terminals?

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#5 Post by blinkey501 » Fri Dec 28, 2012 7:20 am

If you look at the bottom of the engine on the right hand side has you are sat on the bike it is there Greg.
Below the starter.
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#6 Post by DavShill » Fri Dec 28, 2012 9:47 am

Plus 1 for the oil pressure switch.Mine failed this year. It's in a very vulnerable exposed position and can be easily damaged I think.

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#7 Post by GregD-UK » Fri Dec 28, 2012 10:16 am

Hi all,

OK, thanks Blinkey, remember a switch down there. Seems a weird time, as my speed sensor has gone as well :smt013 My horn went last month, so hopefully things come in three's :smt017

And that will be all that's wrong. Expensive crimbo for a dark one.....

Have a happy new year men, may this coming year give us more sunshine and hopefully I shall attend the "Gathering's" this year :smt002
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#8 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Fri Dec 28, 2012 10:23 am

bring a hat then......


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#9 Post by slickliner6 » Fri Dec 28, 2012 11:54 am

Must be the year for speed sensors. Mine went as well (but still under warranty).
But now my horn has gone !!!!
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#10 Post by blinkey501 » Fri Dec 28, 2012 3:57 pm

Been in garage today and took a photo whilst i was there.
Here you go
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