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Denial L Plate Warrior
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Posted: 05:49 - 25 May 2019 Post subject: New biker with oil level issue |
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Hi guys, thanks for the add.
Total newbie question about an oil level issue.
I have a Sym wolf 125 which suits my needs fine. It has an oil light that has started to flash. So I checked the level in the oil level window. Here is where I have got confused a bit.
I have tried several things. I have put oil in (500ml to see if there was a difference, the light stays on). I have siphoned oil out (thinking I had over filled it. The light stays on). The level just doesn't change in the oil window either.
A. On centre stand it shows as full, covering the whole window
B. On side stand, it shows as completely empty
C. On level ground (with someone helping to hold the bike) it is full, covering the window
Either way, the light flashes. There are no leaks, just a blinking light and a full/empty window viewer!
Anybody got some advice to get me back on the road?
Your patience with a novice is very much appreciated. |
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Posted: 08:16 - 25 May 2019 Post subject: |
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Oil pressure switches are prone to failure, in exactly the way you describe. They are easy to change so I'd get a new one and fit it first.
If you had a light which was flashing on idle only AND it was coupled with any odd noises like a hollow-sounding knock or rattle then that would indicate an engine problem causing low oil pressure but from what you say it does point to a dodgy oil switch. ____________________ a.k.a 'Geri'
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Posted: 10:22 - 25 May 2019 Post subject: |
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This manual
https://www.manualslib.com/products/Sym-Wolf-125-5904199.html
says it has a dipstick but I suppose a later model might have been changed to a window.
It also says check on the centre stand so \i would go along with that. Mid window oil level while on the centre stand. ____________________ Triumph Trophy Launch Edition |
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Denial...
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I could do sexual things with that. The video thing not chickenstrip. Unless they want to aswell? ____________________ CCM 404 DS |
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I could do sexual things with that. The video thing not chickenstrip. Unless they want to aswell? |
We are not amused. ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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chickenstrip DID NOT wrote: | We are aroused. |
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Denial L Plate Warrior
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Posted: 18:32 - 27 May 2019 Post subject: |
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Awesome responses guys. I will get right on with it and let you know how it goes.Thanks for all your help. |
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