So I just bought my first harley and i have the bike for 400 miles, my oil pressure light comes on, so i checked the oil and it was to the bottom line almost empty... i put more oil in it to the correct level and the light still stayed on.. for like a day and a half of riding. so i take it to the dealership and the light had turned off by then.. they say they cant find anything wrong.. is this just a loose wire connection? any thoughts?

 

No leaks, no nothing? I'd be wanting the dealership to explain to me where the hell all the oil went on a brand new bike first off. Did you ride it after you topped it off with oil?>
Also, may have better luck in the sportster section.

 

yea i couldnt find any leaks.. and would like to know where all the oil went. they said they couldn't find any problems.. i guess ill just have to hope if anything happens my 2 year factory warranty will cover it but im still kinda uneasy about the whole thing.

 

put a oil pressure gauge in place of the sender , just to check real pressure.
some senders are flakey.
oil bag being low , should not affect pressure .

 

Did you check it hot or cold? On the side stand or upright?

And, if there's any oil on the dipstick, it's not almost empty.

 

Some oil consumption is normal during break in 'til the rings are seated. How much did you add?

 

Heres my concern...

You have low oil, you have a light, you have no idea where the oil went - and you rode the bike for a day and a half afterward?

Oil light/brand new bike = call the dealer

 

yes i took it to the dealer and the light went off by then. they said they checked everything and it looked fine. I guess ill take their word since im not a mechanic. I checked the oil when it was hot, I believe thats how it is done? Im new to Harleys like I said. Honestly I didnt know if it was a low oil light or pressure light because my salesman forgot to give me a manual.