(03-07-14, 05:14 PM)PeeGee link Wrote: Hello everyone, My FZS 600 has developed an intermittent oil light issue, which is a tad worrying. Oil and filter changes are done at 3000 miles using a good oil, and filter. The level is fine, but about 2 miles from home the oil light began to flicker then stayed on for about 5 seconds, I had closed throttle and pulled clutch in by that time. Light goes out, continue journey, after 5 miles light flickers and soon goes out, no leaks, level still fine. Decide to turn round and head home, road works on a hill, traffic lights at red, when green, pull away and oil light comes on again, but soon goes out. Back home once again check level which is OK and no leaks, anyone had same problem, is it pressure rather than low oil ? :eek
It could well just be oil levels though, i s'pose it depends if the level is being checked correctly or not?
Obviously the bike needs to be on the centre stand on a level surface, start the bike and let tickover for about 90 seconds, then switch off and check the glass.
I prefer mine to be about two thirds up between the lower and upper level engine markings once settled.
Out of curiosity what oil have you been using?
More people are born because of alcohol than will ever die from it.