StewMcGrew
Registered user
Me again!
The oil warning light has come on (Red triangle and oil can icon). This came on about 3 weeks ago when the engine was a little over filled.
I have since done a major service on the bike and added exactly 4 litres. I started the bike up and the lights were still on.
I have looked at the sump sight glass and can see the oil level drop when the engine is running.
The engine sounds OK, just normal noises and comes up to temperature at a normal rate.
Next task is to remove the Oil Level Sensor and see if the float is stuck.
My question is, how likely is it for the Oil Level Sensor to fail?
Could it be oil pressure given that I can see the sump drain fairly quickly after start up?
Additionally, the haynes manual talks about a clogged seive near the pump. How complicated is it to remove and clean this?
My plan is to
1. remove the Oil Level Senor and see if the float is stuck.
2. If not stuck, remove the fuel tank (it's got nearly a full tank in it FFS) and decouple the oil sensor connector from the ECU and test the wiring (Haynes manual says to try this)
3. Oil Pressure Check.
4. Dismantle and inpect the pump and sieve.
Is there any steps I can do to check what the issue might be without having to do all these steps?
The oil warning light has come on (Red triangle and oil can icon). This came on about 3 weeks ago when the engine was a little over filled.
I have since done a major service on the bike and added exactly 4 litres. I started the bike up and the lights were still on.
I have looked at the sump sight glass and can see the oil level drop when the engine is running.
The engine sounds OK, just normal noises and comes up to temperature at a normal rate.
Next task is to remove the Oil Level Sensor and see if the float is stuck.
My question is, how likely is it for the Oil Level Sensor to fail?
Could it be oil pressure given that I can see the sump drain fairly quickly after start up?
Additionally, the haynes manual talks about a clogged seive near the pump. How complicated is it to remove and clean this?
My plan is to
1. remove the Oil Level Senor and see if the float is stuck.
2. If not stuck, remove the fuel tank (it's got nearly a full tank in it FFS) and decouple the oil sensor connector from the ECU and test the wiring (Haynes manual says to try this)
3. Oil Pressure Check.
4. Dismantle and inpect the pump and sieve.
Is there any steps I can do to check what the issue might be without having to do all these steps?