Author Topic: oil light? (Read 7561 times)

mr wayneker · « **on:** 29 July 2015, 07:21:45 pm »

just going up a hill and the oil light flicked on then off
just had oil change two weeks ago...checked oil and around and no
leaks.....any ideas

darrsi · « **Reply #1 on:** 29 July 2015, 07:47:18 pm »

How did you check the oil level?

darrsi · « **Reply #2 on:** 29 July 2015, 08:01:20 pm »

Turn engine on for about 30 seconds, switch off, and watch the oil settle in the window.
That will be your oil level.
You want it about two thirds up between the lower and upper level engine case markings next to the window.
It's an oil level light, not pressure, so I'm guessing you simply don't have enough oil in it.
Top up a tiny bit at a time then repeat the above steps, do not over fill it.

mr wayneker · « **Reply #3 on:** 29 July 2015, 09:52:10 pm »

it was quite a steep hill and under acceleration. Could it of given a false reading momentarily?

darrsi · « **Reply #4 on:** 29 July 2015, 10:38:38 pm »

Quote from: mr wayneker on 29 July 2015, 09:52:10 pm

it was quite a steep hill and under acceleration. Could it of given a false reading momentarily?

Yes, but, it shouldn't really if at the correct level.

Bike on centre stand on level ground, start engine for 30 seconds, then watch the window for a minute and all will be revealed.

Jules-C · « **Reply #5 on:** 29 July 2015, 10:43:55 pm »

Some people have experienced the same thing with the light coming on once or twice while accelerating up hills. If it only happens very rarely its nothing to worry about if the oil level is OK when you check it

mr wayneker · « **Reply #6 on:** 30 July 2015, 06:41:17 pm »

I think that's all it is to

His Dudeness · « **Reply #7 on:** 31 July 2015, 01:44:42 pm »

Did you measure the number of litres of oil you put in? Was it what the manual says to put in? If yes then you've nothing to worry about

mr wayneker · « **Reply #8 on:** 31 July 2015, 02:58:12 pm »

got them garage people to put it in when I had the bike looked over..just after I bought her

a question

if I was to take the clutch cover off would any oil come out
and would I have to replace the gasket

His Dudeness · « **Reply #9 on:** 31 July 2015, 03:30:42 pm »

If you leave it for a few hours and put it on the sidestand you shouldn't lose any oil but why do you want to take the cover off? You won't be able to tell if the oil is low from that. You'll have to drain it and refill it with the correct amount to be sure

darrsi · « **Reply #10 on:** 31 July 2015, 05:20:01 pm »

Have you not checked the level yet?

Just follow the easy steps I wrote above, the window is down low on the right side of the sump.

mr wayneker · « **Reply #11 on:** 31 July 2015, 09:46:13 pm »

yeah checked level darrsi allllllllll good

dudeness its for when I get a new clutch cover...not to check oil

darrsi · « **Reply #12 on:** 01 August 2015, 03:06:37 am »

Quote from: mr wayneker on 31 July 2015, 02:58:12 pm

got them garage people to put it in when I had the bike looked over..just after I bought her

a question if I was to take the clutch cover off would any oil come out
and would I have to replace the gasket

Lay the bike on lots of bubble wrap.....sorted

Jules-C · « **Reply #13 on:** 01 August 2015, 08:05:05 am »

And you will need a new gasket. Make sure the engine casing has any traces of the old gasket removed before you fit the new one

gerkin · « **Reply #14 on:** 03 August 2015, 06:26:07 pm »

ive had this ,its ok if oil level is at its highest in the site glass but comes on if near the lower mark

fazersharp · « **Reply #15 on:** 03 August 2015, 09:50:58 pm »

Quote from: gerkin on 03 August 2015, 06:26:07 pm

ive had this ,its ok if oil level is at its highest in the site glass but comes on if near the lower mark

Thats about an egg cup difference isnt it

darrsi · « **Reply #16 on:** 03 August 2015, 11:06:36 pm »

Quote from: fazersharp on 03 August 2015, 09:50:58 pm

Quote from: gerkin on 03 August 2015, 06:26:07 pm
ive had this ,its ok if oil level is at its highest in the site glass but comes on if near the lower mark
Thats about an egg cup difference isnt it

Yes, if your bike has an oil sump the width of an egg cup!

noggythenog · « **Reply #17 on:** 03 August 2015, 11:29:02 pm »

Quote from: darrsi on 03 August 2015, 11:06:36 pm

Quote from: fazersharp on 03 August 2015, 09:50:58 pm
Quote from: gerkin on 03 August 2015, 06:26:07 pm
ive had this ,its ok if oil level is at its highest in the site glass but comes on if near the lower mark
Thats about an egg cup difference isnt it

Yes, if your bike has an oil sump the width of an egg cup!

Ostrich egg cup Darrsi

Switch on will ya

mr wayneker · « **Reply #18 on:** 07 August 2015, 07:51:17 pm »

ok so went up the same hill today annnnnnnnnnnnd nothing so must have been a glitch

fazersharp · « **Reply #19 on:** 07 August 2015, 10:57:14 pm »

Quote from: mr wayneker on 07 August 2015, 07:51:17 pm

ok so went up the same hill today annnnnnnnnnnnd nothing so must have been a glitch

you were just slower

darrsi · « **Reply #20 on:** 08 August 2015, 07:21:19 am »

Did you actually ever check the oil level, as above?

mr wayneker · « **Reply #21 on:** 08 August 2015, 08:29:02 pm »

;)post #12 darrsi

darrsi · « **Reply #22 on:** 08 August 2015, 09:09:30 pm »

Quote from: mr wayneker on 08 August 2015, 08:29:02 pm

;)post #12 darrsi

Apologies, I overlooked that one.

fazersharp · « **Reply #23 on:** 17 August 2015, 12:30:08 pm »

My oil level is correct and again yesterday I managed to get the light to flick on for a split second, it was during a straight across a quiet roundabout move

.
So im thinking the red light is more of an angle/acceleration indicator.

stevierst · « **Reply #24 on:** 17 August 2015, 01:23:51 pm »

Both my R1'S and my gen 1 had the same oil light problem, but only when it's cold and level is somewhere in the middle. If I top it up to the max mark, it doesn't happen.

When the light comes on as I'm rolling along, pull in the clutch, flick the kill switch off, and let the engine die. Kill switch to on, and restart. Light goes out and I just carry on without any further incident.
Get home after the ride and top it up.