Exactly what oil do you use, when was it last changed, and how often do you change it?
you could check the wiring for a short to ground. if the wire going to the level sensor is rubbed through and touching the engine or frame the light would come on
Quote from: darrsi on 17 January 2019, 01:52:03 pmExactly what oil do you use, when was it last changed, and how often do you change it?I use semi synthetic 10w/40 that meets API service SE, SF, SG type or higher, changed every 6000 miles.Last change was at 58000 miles, which was just over 4000 miles ago
'Should' be okay, it's been known before to get a build up of sludge with oil that's a bit past its time causing the light to either come on or flicker, but you're doing things right, it was just a thought that was all.Always best to change oil when it's warm to help avoid this scenario though.
Quote from: darrsi on 18 January 2019, 06:59:06 pm'Should' be okay, it's been known before to get a build up of sludge with oil that's a bit past its time causing the light to either come on or flicker, but you're doing things right, it was just a thought that was all.Always best to change oil when it's warm to help avoid this scenario though.I must admit to having a bit of a laugh with you, and copied the spec verbatim out of the handbook. I thought you were going to say about using bike specific or even fully syn in the Fazer. We all know oil debates can run to several pages on forums.I used to use Comma car oil semi syn 10W40 in all my bikes. exceeds the spec given in the handbook.I also used to do work on other peoples bikes, who (being unenlightened or loaded) wanted JASO MA2 oil, I don't have time to do extra work now, with family and work commitments, so having a couple of barrels left over from that, it's what I use in the Fazer. When it's gone, it'll be back to Comma.My ZRX1100 is tuned to the bollox and has run all it's life on Comma car oil. Puts out over 160 BHP at the rear wheel.
If you're that clued up then i'd have thought you'd have at least known how to check your oil level properly?
Quote from: darrsi on 19 January 2019, 12:06:12 pmIf you're that clued up then i'd have thought you'd have at least known how to check your oil level properly?It's the difference between knowing what is written in the handbook, and WHY it is written that way in the handbook.My oil's fine, checked the way I did. BTW light came on again today.My switch is buggered.
It might not be buggered it might just need to be cleaned. The float could be sticking or the wire going to the switch or a pin in a connector could be grounding. On a side note there's some nice pictures of a R6 oil level gauge. The ring terminal is bolted to the engine so that is permanent ground. The float moves up and down on a shaft, when the float gets low enough it connects the ring terminal and the wire so the wire is grounded and your light comes on
It might not be buggered it might just need to be cleaned. The float could be sticking or the wire going to the switch or a pin in a connector could be grounding. On a side note there's some nice pictures of a R6 oil level gauge. The ring terminal is bolted to the engine so that is permanent ground. The float moves up and down on a shaft, when the float gets low enough it connects the ring terminal and the wire so the wire is grounded and your light comes onThere's the fazer one