oil light?

[mr wayneker]

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]

How did you check the oil level?

[darrsi]

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]

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

[darrsi]

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]

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]

I think that's all it is to

[His Dudeness]

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]

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

[His Dudeness]

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]

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]

yeah checked level darrsi allllllllll good

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

[darrsi]

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

[Jules-C]

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]

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]

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]

[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

Thats about an egg cup difference isnt it
[/quote]

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

[noggythenog]

[quote author=fazersharp link=topic=17797.msg206025#msg206025 date=1438635058]
[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

Thats about an egg cup difference isnt it
[/quote]

Yes, if your bike has an oil sump the width of an egg cup!
[/quote]


Ostrich egg cup Darrsi


Switch on will ya :pokefun

[mr wayneker]

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

[fazersharp]

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

you were just slower