RE: Oil level warning keeps coming on

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#16 | RE: Oil level warning keeps coming on datum

Sat Mar 07, 2020 9:44 pm

Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #15
Zitat von bill the cat im Beitrag #13

Probably the least helpful post on the forum.

No where close..............

listen to him. He's an expert...

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#17 | RE: Oil level warning keeps coming on datum

Fri Mar 13, 2020 6:13 am

I read somewhere that the low oil level warning light on the 1200s was a problem with the bike, the sensor or whatever. I certainly got it, and added oil, but it was still at the "right" level before I tipped a bit more into it.

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#18 | RE: Oil level warning keeps coming on datum

Tue Mar 17, 2020 5:59 am

If it were happening to me, I would try avoiding motor startup while on sidestand. And I would stationary park (like more than a fuel fillup or lunch break) using centerstand. That may be the thing to do.
Helpful to know, for when I get mine.

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#19 | RE: Oil level warning keeps coming on datum

Sat Mar 28, 2020 9:03 am

Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #12
Zitat von bill the cat im Beitrag #11
*Possible* solution to this. I was at the shop this weekend and I told them about the intermittent oil light problem. The head mech suggested replacing the water pump. The logic being that if the water pump is not as efficient, then engine temperature may fluctuate enough to trigger the oil sensor. The bike is not overheating, but temperature is fluctuating. In any event, I got fresh oil this weekend to 3/4 of the sight glass and I'm getting a new water pump under warranty two weeks from now. Will report back on any success.

Did it help?
I don't understand how it would.
The sensor is reading the level, not the temp.

I can see the logic in this although it's a very long shot. As the oil heats, it will expand. So theoretically if the water pump is not working properly and the engine is getting too hot, the oil level will fluctuate. I would have bet on a bad sensor or connection, but if its not costing you let them change what they want.

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