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Oil Light Came On

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by vector, Jun 24, 2011.

  1. vector

    vector New Member

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    I was out for a ride today on my 1981 650 maxim when the oil light suddenly came on. I immediately turned the engine off and checked the oil level which was where it should be. I started it up again and the light was off. I rode for about ten miles and the light came on again when I reached about 5000 R.P.M. I pulled over and at idle the light was still on. I turned the engine off and restarted it up again and the light was off. This problem repeated itself every time I would reach about 5000 R.P.M. Any ideas on what the problem is?
     
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    RickCoMatic Well-Known Member

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    Yep.

    The Oil Level Sensor is getting Hypersensitive ...
    It's not a bad thing.

    You can see if adding ...
    "Just a little-bit" more oil helps.

    Put the Bike on the Center Stand.
    Look at the Oil Window.
    Add Oil until the Level in the Window is close to being Full.
    Leave a Tiny Bubble ... ( warmed-up ).

    If you are using a Synthetic Oil, ... the Product is slow to scavenge.
     
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