Im having a problem with my bike.....My oil light blinks when Im holding the clutch in.....what could that possible mean? it only happen if Im in 3rd gear or higher....once I pull the clutch in the light blinks and sometime the bike stalls as well....I dont know if Im doing something wrong or if its some type of short or something

has this always happened or did it just start?

Did you Check your oil

Ive only had the bike for about a 9 months, I didnt notice it until a few days ago....I did have the tank change out a few month ago, I dont know if that has something to do with that

I just had the bike service about 200 miles ago... I would hope the guy put oil in it....I will check it tho...

i forgot to add its only when Im down shifting

What gear you are in should have nothing to do with it. Either you have low oil pressure, or a bad connection on the oil sending unit (assuming it is not low on oil) You mention you had the gas tank replaced? the clutch cable is routed directly underneath the tank, as well as the wiring harness from the instrument panel. I suspect that engaging the clutch could be either rubbing into a wire, or pulling on it enough as to cause intermittent problems. Check for the obvious first.

Have someone work the clutch while watching underneath the tank, see that the wiring harness is not being moved by the clutch cable.

locate the oil sending unit, check for a loose wire or possibly oily/bad connection.

those two simple steps out of the way, the next thing is to check your oil pressure, i would have a mechanic do this, i am not familiar with what the pressure should be. it could be as simple as a bad sending unit.

I would definitely make sure before driving it. Low oil pressure will severely damage your engine.

hope that helps,
Mark

need the make model and year.......

its a 2007 kawasaki vulcan 900 custom

thanks, Im just trying to get a understanding of what might be wrong.....I mean the bike only has 4,000 miles on it.....Im really really pissed!

check your oil, oil pump, then bypass your sending unit.

sounds easy but I dont no the first thing about the oil pump...all this stuff is new to me

ok here is somethings to check out


Engine oil pump damaged

Engine oil screen clogged

Engine oil filter clogged <<<<YOU can do this

Engine oil level too low <<<<<<and this

Engine oil viscosity too low <<<just change it!!

Camshaft bearings worn

Crankshaft bearings worn

Oil pressure switch damaged <<look for damage

Wiring damaged <<<new tank right

Relief valve stuck open <<<try tapping it gently

O-ring at the oil pipe in the crankcase damaged

if you eliminate these first and its still doing it
trade it off......or sell it out right. its not worth spending big bucks on!!!
JMO....good luck!!

is your idle to low?

dont know if she's tried anything




nice horse perchron??

yes. 17.5hh he is a big baby.

yes I took it in...the guy seems to think that all is fine with the bike...he ran a little check but you know how that is lol...it never happen when you bring it to the shop lol

I believe my bike has a problem with the way I down shift...thats the only time its seem to happen lol....