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Dec 3rd, 2010, 10:19 pm
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Oil Pressure light On
Does anyone know how I can check the oil pressure for my hyper? The low press light is on and won't go away. Its not running any different so I'm thinking its the switch. Besides just buying a new switch does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks
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Dec 3rd, 2010, 11:06 pm
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is your warranty up already? I wouldn't piss with something ilke oil pressure while the bike is under warranty.
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Dec 3rd, 2010, 11:27 pm
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This poor guy has bigger issues than a warranty....
$10 part cost me MY HYPER!!!!!!!!
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Dec 3rd, 2010, 11:57 pm
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got to home depot and buy a air pressure gauge that will show 150 psi and same thread pitch and put it in the place of the oil switch .thats the only way to make sure your pressure is still right.
but oil pressure switches to break easy. and dont buy the factory one.takes yours to pep boys and match it up to a car one.same things but only cost 6 bucks. aprilias are know for this issue(my last bike)
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Originally Posted by acoolsubi
Does anyone know how I can check the oil pressure for my hyper? The low press light is on and won't go away. Its not running any different so I'm thinking its the switch. Besides just buying a new switch does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks
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Dec 4th, 2010, 6:18 am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by freezer16801
is your warranty up already? I wouldn't piss with something ilke oil pressure while the bike is under warranty.
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Yes but now its a salvage title - I don't know where that lvs me
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Originally Posted by Decreasing Dave
This poor guy has bigger issues than a warranty....
Ha Ha - good point. I am waiting to see what the ins. co. wants for a buy back after Monday before I know exactly what I'll be doing
$10 part cost me MY HYPER!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by el tardo
got to home depot and buy a air pressure gauge that will show 150 psi and same thread pitch and put it in the place of the oil switch .thats the only way to make sure your pressure is still right.
but oil pressure switches to break easy. and dont buy the factory one.takes yours to pep boys and match it up to a car one.same things but only cost 6 bucks. aprilias are know for this issue(my last bike)
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No S**t - thats awesome advice! So I take it I will just have to spend some time looking at parts at the counter eh? That should be interesting as most auto parts stores round here dont have very knowledgeable staff. I think I'll figure it out though as the factory unit is $42! Thanks
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Dec 4th, 2010, 9:16 am
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Stupid question. Did you check the oil level?
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Dec 4th, 2010, 8:46 pm
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Originally Posted by dragoontwo
Stupid question. Did you check the oil level?
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No sweat bro. Thats the first thing I checked and its full. Nice thermostat set-up on your bike. I like your post. Cheers
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Dec 4th, 2010, 9:08 pm
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Anyone know what car to search for when hunting the switch down from an auto store?
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Dec 5th, 2010, 1:02 am
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Originally Posted by acoolsubi
Anyone know what car to search for when hunting the switch down from an auto store?
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just bring yours in and match it up to one .they will have a box of many types. at my pep boys they let me look thru the box and open each one.
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Dec 5th, 2010, 5:23 am
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I'm headed there after work today so wish me luck. I'll let you know what I found.
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