Oil Light

05-01-2010, 08:42 PM

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

uksurfer · 05-01-2010, 08:45 PM

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?

05-01-2010, 08:54 PM

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.
Pete.

Albie · 05-01-2010, 09:09 PM

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.

CK & AK · 05-01-2010, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Kemp1

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

NO!
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

Albie · 05-01-2010, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CK & AK

NO!
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

I paid just over £24 from protwins who can be a tad dear for some things.

Nickj · 05-01-2010, 10:05 PM

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.

05-01-2010, 10:40 PM

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

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.

Pete.

Gadget · 06-01-2010, 06:53 AM

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.

06-01-2010, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by snakey

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.

Pete.

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

slob · 06-01-2010, 01:45 PM

If you're in the Bristol area, LouigiMoto would be an excellent choice for your Ducati servicing needs.

06-01-2010, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kemp1

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

Hi.
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.

06-01-2010, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by desmo

Hi.
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.

Thanks very much Desmo -I think I've just been speaking to him actually and he was just as concerned so it is possible I may have misunderstood the other chap when he told me not to be concerned -he is going to get the workshop to check it out -they are really sound guys down there so I'm sure they'll sort it out -I know quite a few guys that have bought bikes there and think highly of them so I'm sure I'm in safe hands

06-01-2010, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gadget

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.

that's handy to know !

05-01-2010, 08:42 PM	#1
Kemp1 Guest Posts: n/a	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
uksurfer Its all grey now Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: southampton Bike: M1200s Posts: 2,940	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? __________________ Evolution - M600 - S4 - M796 - M1100evo - M1200s

05-01-2010, 09:09 PM	#4
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,030	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. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

05-01-2010, 10:05 PM	#7
Nickj Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Forest Of Dean Bike: S2r Posts: 3,189	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. __________________ "The final measure of any rider's skill is the inverse ratio of his preferred Traveling Speed to the number of bad scars on his body." Song of the sausage creature

06-01-2010, 06:53 AM	#10
Gadget wtf... Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Abbey Wood Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 563	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. __________________ Gary N Last edited by Gadget; 06-01-2010 at 07:31 AM..

05-01-2010, 08:54 PM	#3
snakey Guest Posts: n/a	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. Pete.

05-01-2010, 10:40 PM	#8
Kemp1 Guest Posts: n/a	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
snakey Guest Posts: n/a	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. Pete.

06-01-2010, 01:45 PM	#12
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,710	If you're in the Bristol area, LouigiMoto would be an excellent choice for your Ducati servicing needs.