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05-01-2010, 08:42 PM | #1 |
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Oil Light
Hi Guys,
I'm not sure if this is quite the right place for this (sorry if it isn't) but Ive just bought a 620 and Ive been told that the oil light will stay on for around five miles (and will need to be ridden gently during this time) before the light goes out -is this normal? Thanks |
05-01-2010, 08:45 PM | #2 |
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neither my S4 or my old 600 did this, i would have thought it should go out within a few seconds, but i've never had a 620!
There should be a sensor which tells the light this?
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05-01-2010, 08:54 PM | #3 |
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it should go out immediatley the engine is started - i have just had a similar thing with my 750, where the oil light was coming on at odd times, i had a chat with Rich at louigimoto and was told that the old oil pressure switches did this and had been superceeded by a new one, I'd check with him first, as he is only down the road from you and he keeps them in stock should it be the problem.
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05-01-2010, 09:09 PM | #4 |
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I would not accept this. I had the one on the s4 go but it only came on when riding for an hour and a flickering at tickver. I changed it and fine. Check for seepage around the switch. Very fine mist of oil.
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05-01-2010, 09:33 PM | #5 | |
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Prob just a faulty switch, but it should go out as the engine is fired. Get the switch checked asap for peace of mind, think from memory they are about £20 to replace & should take about a minute tops to replace it. If its not the switch then get the oil pump checked next, again this isnt a major job to check. AK |
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05-01-2010, 09:36 PM | #6 | |
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05-01-2010, 10:05 PM | #7 |
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Mine does a little flicker when the revs are low, sometimes when it's wet it's a bit more random!
I did stick a pressure gauge on the line up to the cooler and that looked OK so it'll get a new switch when I pull the cases off to repaint sometime this year.
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05-01-2010, 10:40 PM | #8 |
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Thanks guys -great advice -I dont feel quite so daft for asking the question!
I don't pick the bike up for a few weeks so may have a chat with the dealer and see if they can sort it before I do but at least it doesnt sound too difficult to sort out |
06-01-2010, 06:21 AM | #9 |
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which dealer are you getting it from - any reputable one should get the problem fixed before you get the bike, and it should be F.O.C.
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06-01-2010, 01:43 PM | #10 |
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Arriva Kawasaki in Bristol -he was the one that raised it but I got the impression it was something I shouldnt be concerned with which is why I thought Id ask you guys -I will raise it again
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06-01-2010, 02:14 PM | #11 | |
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As others have already said, the oil light should go out straight away once the engine starts, the switches do play up & the one on my S2R sometimes comes on when I wash the bike until it drys out. If it's any help, I know the manager of Kawasaki Bristol personally, I better not put any names on an open forum, but if you have any problems, I could aways have a word with him. |
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06-01-2010, 06:53 AM | #12 |
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I recently replaced 2 on separate bikes at a cost of £6.25 each.
They are the same as the Vauxhall Corsa. 1 because it was leaking. The other because it was staying on for about 20 minutes after starting.
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06-01-2010, 06:54 PM | #13 |
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23-01-2010, 06:00 PM | #14 |
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Changed the oil and filter today only to find the oil light is now staying on (for few seconds if that) when started up. Used 5W-40 fully synth oil. Any suggestions?
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23-01-2010, 07:52 PM | #15 |
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Boofbee, did you fill the filter with oil first, could be air locked in it if not, and may take a little time to clear. More likely 5w oil is too light for Dukes, so thin the pressure builds up more slowly so the light stays on longer. If your bikes an aircooled model i'd switch to a heavier semi synth straight away.
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