Oil leak from the oild pressure switch - 80G/S

[Wreford Miles]

Looks like my new (ex Johnny Boxer ) 80G/S PD is leaking oil from the oil pressure switch.

Is it just a case of buying a new one or should I be checking something else which may have caused it?

Or is there a simple fix to the exsiting switch?

Thanks

Newbie Airhead owner

 

[Rob Farmer]

What!! did the Out-Blinged meister sell his bike after all?

If you're lucky you can get away with a new copper washer. I had one where the oil leaked from the centre of the pressure switch so it was fecked. A new ones around £6 from Motorworks.

 

[Wreford Miles]

What!! did the Out-Blinged meister sell his bike after all?

If you're lucky you can get away with a new copper washer. I had one where the oil leaked from the centre of the pressure switch so it was fecked. A new ones around £6 from Motorworks.

He sure did, I picked it up yesterday and took it roding in the Peaks today... guided by Spout.

I'll take a close look to see where the leaks coming from (centre or washer)

I did wonder what would cause it... something causeing to much pressure maybe

 

[Rob Farmer]

Probably something terminal...I'll do you a favour and swap it for my Mono PD, Same year, same colour frame and a PD tank. You won't notice the difference at all

 

[Kenny]

Yup..best replacing it..they do fail for no apparant reason.....just unscrew and replace. Think no more of it...now if your neutral light switch fails...now that IS a bas***d to replace !!!

Great bike you got btw

 

[ECM]

Funny. I had the same thing (oil leaking). I was advised to buy a new one, and installed it yesterday.

This is how it looked like (the old one)

 

[(RIP) Proff]

TUT TUT !!!!

I'm not surprised it's leaking
What a way to treat such a dignified old lady

Joking aside Wreford, look after the old girl, you've a very nice and somewhat special bike there
Methinks johny HONDA will regret parting with her soon
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[Sylvester]

Yes it is indeed a nice bike but I'm not sure it warants the heavy breathing in the background of the video!

 

[Kenny]

I agree, it is a lovely bike but there was no need for the cameraman to 'knock one off' over it !!