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Old 10-16-2013, 01:35 PM
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took out my 09 ultra and notice the oil pressure was up to 60
usually was at 30ish when running and around 5-10 at idle

60 i take it is way too high, did shut it down for a bit and it seemed to be lower

never happened before

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restricted oil lines, filter, dirty oil, bad sensor, to much oil.
 
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Was the bike cold? Cold oil always produces higher pressure, in the 60 range.
 
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Probably the gauge.
 
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There is a bypass valve. plugged lines or filter maybe, but perhaps the bypass is stuck.
with the Baisley spring I run around 55 so no, it will not hurt things
 
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