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oil light? - mr wayneker - 29-07-15
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
Re: oil light? - darrsi - 29-07-15
How did you check the oil level?
Re: oil light? - darrsi - 29-07-15
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.
Re: oil light? - mr wayneker - 29-07-15
it was quite a steep hill and under acceleration. Could it of given a false reading momentarily?
Re: oil light? - darrsi - 29-07-15
(29-07-15, 09:52 PM)mr wayneker link Wrote: 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.
Re: oil light? - Jules-C - 29-07-15
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
Re: oil light? - mr wayneker - 30-07-15
I think that's all it is to
Re: oil light? - His Dudeness - 31-07-15
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
Re: oil light? - mr wayneker - 31-07-15
got them garage people to put it in when I had the bike looked over..just after I bought her
a question :o if I was to take the clutch cover off would any oil come out
and would I have to replace the gasket :o :o :o
Re: oil light? - His Dudeness - 31-07-15
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
Re: oil light? - darrsi - 31-07-15
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.
Re: oil light? - mr wayneker - 31-07-15
yeah checked level darrsi allllllllll good
dudeness its for when I get a new clutch cover...not to check oil
Re: oil light? - darrsi - 01-08-15
(31-07-15, 02:58 PM)mr wayneker link Wrote: got them garage people to put it in when I had the bike looked over..just after I bought her
a question :o if I was to take the clutch cover off would any oil come out
and would I have to replace the gasket :o :o :o
Lay the bike on lots of bubble wrap.....sorted :thumbup
Re: oil light? - Jules-C - 01-08-15
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
Re: oil light? - gerkin - 03-08-15
ive had this ,its ok if oil level is at its highest in the site glass but comes on if near the lower mark
Re: oil light? - fazersharp - 03-08-15
(03-08-15, 06:26 PM)gerkin link Wrote: ive had this ,its ok if oil level is at its highest in the site glass but comes on if near the lower markThats about an egg cup difference isnt it
Re: oil light? - darrsi - 03-08-15
(03-08-15, 09:50 PM)fazersharp link Wrote: [quote author=gerkin link=topic=17797.msg205994#msg205994 date=1438622767]Thats about an egg cup difference isnt it
ive had this ,its ok if oil level is at its highest in the site glass but comes on if near the lower mark
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Yes, if your bike has an oil sump the width of an egg cup!
Re: oil light? - noggythenog - 03-08-15
(03-08-15, 11:06 PM)darrsi link Wrote: [quote author=fazersharp link=topic=17797.msg206025#msg206025 date=1438635058]Thats about an egg cup difference isnt it
[quote author=gerkin link=topic=17797.msg205994#msg205994 date=1438622767]
ive had this ,its ok if oil level is at its highest in the site glass but comes on if near the lower mark
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Yes, if your bike has an oil sump the width of an egg cup!
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Ostrich egg cup Darrsi
Switch on will ya :pokefun
Re: oil light? - mr wayneker - 07-08-15
ok so went up the same hill today annnnnnnnnnnnd nothing so must have been a glitch :z
Re: oil light? - fazersharp - 07-08-15
(07-08-15, 07:51 PM)mr wayneker link Wrote: ok so went up the same hill today annnnnnnnnnnnd nothing so must have been a glitch :zyou were just slower